Road 2014 offered for the first time a Modern Quilting category for the Quilt Showcase. Prize money for this category totaled $4,650 and was donated by Modern Quilts Unlimited, Stash Books/C&T Publishing, and Robert Kaufman Co. Inc.  Judging was done by Jacquie Gering and Stevii Graves. Here are the inaugural winners:

Best Modern Quilt by Claire Victor

Best Modern Piecing by Timna Tarr

Best Negative Space Design by Alissa H. Carlton

1^st Place Modern Negative Space by Catherine Redford

1^st Place Modern Piecing by Alissa H. Carlton

2^nd Place Modern Negative Space by Alissa H. Carlton

3^rd Place Modern Negative Space by Ms. Gerrie L. Thompson

If you enjoy a modern challenge, watch out for an announcement regarding next year’s contest rules featuring Quilted in Honor and Island Batik fabrics.

Tags: Modern Quilting, Quilt Contest

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