Put some Texas pride in your stitch
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The Texas Department of Agriculture has announced the start of its 2006 quilt block competition, open to everyone across the state. This year's theme, "Legendary Ranches of Texas," will spotlight the state's long-standing tradition of ranching, focusing on all elements of ranching, from famous Texas ranches to livestock to the history of ranching families that settled the state.
Each contest participant will use Texas natural fibers--cotton, mohair and leather--to create a quilt block design that will be submitted to TDA. A panel of judges will select the winning entries, which will be pieced together into a quilt and unveiled in TDA's Food and Fiber Pavilion at the 2006 State Fair in September. The quilt will become part of TDA's quilt collection and traveling natural fiber exhibition.
"Nothing says Texas like ranching, and we're excited about the possibilities of this year's theme," said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs. "It's a great opportunity to celebrate the pioneering spirit of our great state."
Texas is the country's leading producer of wool and mohair and has earned a global reputation for superior quality and durability among international textile buyers. Texas also leads the nation in cotton production and is a major producer of hides for leather and suede.
This year's contest sponsors include Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco, Joy's Fabrics and Quilts in Godley, the Mohair Council of America, P&B Textiles of Dallas, Quilts by Marguerite in Terlingua, Terri Vogds of Denton and The Leather Factory in Fort Worth.
To help defray the cost of mailing, the final quilting of the winning blocks and the traveling display of the quilt statewide, a $12 donation for each participant packet is requested. The packets contain the natural fiber fabrics to be used in the design along with tips and techniques for developing the block and more information about the contest themes. To participate in the 2006 quilt block competition, call 877-99GO-TEX or e-mail gotexanquilts@agr.state.tx.us to reserve a packet. The deadline for submissions will be June 8, 2006.
Date: 3/23/06
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