South Africa has taken part annually in the World Quilt Competition since 2001. Entries from South Africa regularly win prizes in both the Traditional and Innovative categories and have also won prizes for Best Machine Workmanship, Best Hand Workmanship and Best Use of Colour.
In 2017 the quilts will be exhibited at four venues: World Quilt New England: Manchester, New Hampshire (The Premier of the 2017 World Quilt Competition XXI); Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza: Oaks, Pennsylvania; Pacific International Quilt Festival: Santa Clara, California and World Quilt Florida: Orlando, Florida
The 2017 South African World Quilt Competition winners are:
Best of Country: (19 entries) South Africa: #8015 That Blooming Mosaic by the Village Quilters Guild
Innovative: First Place: #8007 The Egyptian Goose Family by Kathryn Harmer Fox, South Africa
See all the 2017 World Quilt Competition winners: http://www.quiltfest.com/blog/2017-world-quilt-competition-winners/ Also see: http://www.worldquilt.com/ The competition has categories for both Traditional and Innovative quilts with cash awards. The minimum quilt size that can be entered is 8,361 sq. cm’s.
Any South African is welcome to enter a quilt into the World Quilt Competition and can contact the National Competition Coordinator for details:
Odette Tolksdorf : odetteT@iafrica.com
WORLD QUILT COMPETITION - SOUTH AFRICAN PRIZEWINNERS from 2001
“Best of Country” is only awarded to quilters whose country has 10 or more quilts entered into the competition.
2017
Best of Country: 19 entries South Africa: #8015 The Blooming Mosaic by the Village Quilters Guild
World Innovative: First Place: #8007 The Egyptian Goose Family by Kathryn Harmer Fox, South Africa
2016
Best of Country: 20 entries South Africa: #8003 Tree Spirit by Sue Cameron
Innovative:
First Place: #8008 The Three Watchers by Kathryn Harmer Fox, South Africa
Third Place: #8010 Pele: She-Who-Shapes-the-Land by Jenny Hearn, South Africa
2015
Best of Country: 13 entries
South Africa: #8503 Hide and Seek by Claire Wallace
World Traditional: Best Machine Workmanship#8502 African Fusion by Claire Wallace,
World Innovative: Best Hand Workmanship #8003 Energy of Fire by the Grassroots Guild
2014
Best of Country: 13 entries
South Africa: In, Out and Around by Lesley Jurgens
2013
Best of Country: 24 entries
South Africa: Scenic Splendour. by Jenny Williamson & Pat Parker
World Innovative: Third Place Axis Mundi Reflected by Sally Scott.
World Traditional: Third Place Victoria by Sue Prins
2012
Best Of Country: 17 entries
South Africa: Marakesj by Suzette Ehlers
2011
Best Of Country: 20 entries
South Africa: African Idiom 7 by Jenny Hearn
World Innovative:Best Use of Color: Towards Infinity by Sally Scott
World Traditional:Third Place: Celtic Persian by Suzette Ehlers
2010
Best of Country: 12 entries
South Africa: Forest Meander by Sue Hobbs
2009
Best of Country: 22 entries
First Place : Threads of Knowing – Signs and Symbols by Ginny Koumantarakis
World Traditional : Second Place: Salisbury in Cream by Marline Turner
2008
5 entries -
No Best of Country award was given as there were only 5 SA quilts entered and there needs to be 10 minimum.
World Innovative: Honorable Mention: Africa Scarified by Sue Akerman
2007
Best of Country: 17 entries
First Place : Celtic Wedding Ring by Sue Prins
Second Place : Bawa’s Door by Lin Simpson
2006
Best of Country: 16 entries
First Place : Volcano by Jenny Hearn (U.S.$500 award)
Second Place : Flourishing Fantasy Foliage by Trienie Krugel
2005
Best of Country: 15 entries
First Place : Endangered Wild Dogs by Pam Catsavis
Second Place : Sunny Sunflowers by Moira Ryder
World Innovative: First Place : Bongwefela by Sally Scott
World Best Use of Colour – Innovative: The Gift of Friendship by Elaine Barnard
2004
Best of Country: 15 entries
First Prize : Red Thread-Fissures and Fossils by Jenny Hearn
Second Prize : Storm Over Africa by Jenny Williamson
World Best Use of Colour – Innovative: Colours of South Africa by Jenny Svensson
World Innovative: Second Place : People of Our Land by Val Madsen
2003
Best of Country: 11 entries
First Prize : South African Women by Elaine Barnard
Second Prize : River of Life ($250) by Zephne Labuschagne
World Traditional: Second Place : Dear Jane-Better Finished Than Perfect by Tutu Haynes-Smart
2002
Best of Country: 12 entries
First Prize : Inspiration Ardmore by Pat Parker
Second Prize : Jacobean in the Box by Marline Turner
2001
Best of Country: 13 entries
First Prize : Every Picture Tells a Story by Pat Parker & Jenny Williamson
Second Prize : Incognito by Sandra Grusd
World Best Use of Colour – Innovative: Magical Moments in Germany by Mari Claase
