October 7, 2024 (Photos in Progress) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Mia Munoz both won Best of Show in their division with their quilt entry in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show sponsored by Scull Timber.
The theme for this year's quilt show was 'Animals' and crafters showcased their quilting skills. Rene S. Kay won the theme category with her quilt, Blue Jay Way.
Winning the hearts of those who attended the show were Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies, winning People's Choice in the adult division and Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic, winning People's Choice in the youth division.
The quilt show awards are as follows:
Adult Division
Best in Show
Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Chamber Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
People’s Choice Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies
Hand Quilted Category
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Bed-size Category
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
2nd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Sickle Variation
3rd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Walk About Variation
4th place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, In the Pineywoods
Lap-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Flowers and Dots
2nd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Chicken Feathers
3rd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Little Squares
Baby-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Happy Camper
Beginner Category
1st place - Rhonda Patterson's quilt, Dots and Cherries
2nd place - Feleshia Thompson's quilt, Hello Fall
Applique and Embroidery
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, I See Purple
2nd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Yard Sale Sue
2024 Theme: Animals
1st place - Rene S. Kay's quilt, Blue Jay Way
2nd place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Norman’s Elk Hunt
3rd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Cabin in the Woods
Youth Division
Best in Show
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
People’s Choice Award
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
Lap-size Category
1st place - Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
2nd place - Essence Glenn's quilt, Summer Flowers
3rd place - Della Grace Groves' quilt, A Ray of Sunshine
Participation Award
Camryn Prince's quilt, Summer Fields
Lila Ann Kolten's quilt, Unknown Green
Maggie Matthews' quilt, Big Mama
Carrie Matthews, Della Grace Groves' quilt, Panola College
Avery Metcalf's quilt, Red, White and Blue
Cara Imador's quilt, LuLu’s Allusions
Carrie Matthews' quilt, Green Trees
Charlcie Metcalf's quilt, Texas A&M
Aubrey Metcalf's quilt, Pink Out
Arianna Groze's quilt, Athena’s Garden
Addy Moore's quilt, Pink Spring
