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2010 Patriotic 22" Quilt Contest/Tour/Auction

Win $2500 in prizes from Sulky, Aurfil, Larene Smith Patterns,
 Amefird & Efird, Sue Reich and Mary Kerr books.

Deadline extended to June 30, 2010.
All quilts will tour the nation through 2011
Donated quilts will be auctioned.   
All proceeds for quilts go to wounded soldiers and families of the fallen.

Click Here for 2010 Entry Form

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See Photos Of Touring Quilts

See 2010 Patriotic Quilt Contest Entries
 

Exhibits and Programs Available

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220 God Bless America Quilts Tour the U.S. to inspire
patriotism, thank our troops and unite our nation
 

Modern day Betsy Ross's help wounded soldiers heal

“How do I love America? Let me quilt the ways” is the theme of Judy Howard’s “God Bless America” Quilt Contest and traveling exhibits to
benefit wounded soldiers.

These traditional or pictorial 22” quilts created by children and adults capture the essence of “America the Beautiful” by paying tribute to our
American Heroes, Troops, Presidents and depicting “Liberty and Justice for all,” or expressing flag-waving loyalty to our “One Nation Under God.” 
“Blanket America in Stitches of Comfort, Patriotism and Hugs for our Heroes

All profits from the $100/ week-end rental fee go to non-profit groups who provide quilts for wounded and families of fallen soldiers — those most
in need of the touch of love that quilts represent. Reserve the exhibit for your quilt show, church, library, school or event today by emailing
BuckboardQuilts@cox.net


See Calendar for exhibits already rented.

"2010 Quilt Contest for Touring, Auction & Prizes" Deadline June 30, 2010
 

Free copy of Thanking Our Troops--God Bless America Touring Quilts book with entry.
Size: 22"x22" with 4" sleeve, 4 tabs to pin onto draped racks, 18" wide x 5" Story Label sewn on bottom

Mail to 12101 N. MacArthur #137, Oklahoma City, OK 73162

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No Entry Fees *** $100 Exhibit Rental

 (free rental for veteran and military groups)

100% profits go to non-profit groups that

make quilts for wounded soldiers.

 

"60 of these 22" quilts can be displayed in as little as 20 lineal feet, hung 3 down, front and back as
pictured below.  Or you may spread them out every 3' to 5' at eye level for best effect."

 

 

 

Schedule this exhibit for your quilt show, library, school, church now.   BuckboardQuilts@cox.net.


 

Quilt Exhibits
and Programs Available

Sampling of quilts in the Centennial Stitches Quilt Trunk Show Program

 


c1930 Dahlia
 

 

           
 

 

   
 


c1982 Winter's Harvest Appliqué

 


Bootleggers' Quilt"
- Daisy Parrish

 

 
 

 

   
  c1925 flower basket   c1850 Rose of Sharon  
           
 




c1930 Postage Stamp Rosebud

 



c1900 Rose of Sharon

   
         
         
 

 

   
 
 
c1834 Mariners Compass
 
c1875 Bridal Tulip Basket
 
 

 

     
 




c1895 Redwork

 


c1852 Princess Feather

   
           
           
 

Civil War Rising Sun
 

 

Civil War Rose Wreath
 

 


Exhibits, Writing, Marketing
and Publishing Programs
 

  1. "Quilted Love Letter for America--Thanking Our Troops: In this quilt trunk show program designed to honor our military and veterans’ families, Judy entertains wtih stories of heroism and sacrificial love of God and Country from her new book Thanking Our Troops—God Bless America Touring Quilts. Judy displays 50-90 of the 200 winning quilts submitted by children and adults across the nation in her contest “How Do I Love America—Let Me Quilt the Ways.” These little quilts have cheered troops in Baghdad and have brought rave reviews from prestigious quilt shows like AQS and HMQS and are crisscrossing the U.S. to blanket America with the Fabric of Hope to unify our torn nation by returning to our founding fathers’ values. $100 Exhibit is free when you schedule quilt trunk show program.  Volume discounts available for fund-raising. (30-120 minutes)

  2. “Under the Covers with Granny Reveals Oklahoma’s Secrets”:  Entertaining and educational stories and power point presentation of quilts included in Judy’s three award-winning books.(30-120 minutes)

  3. “Under the Covers with Granny Reveals Oklahoma’s Secrets” Quilt Trunk Show:  In this hands-on quilt show and amusing story-telling session, Judy displays 30-100 Oklahoma Historic quilts. Included are Murrah Memorial, contemporary art and antique quilts appraised for $5000 to $17,500 dating back to 1834 with vintage photos featured in her books. (30-120 minutes)

  4. Tell me a Story of Oklahoma—Children’s Program: This story-telling educational program teaches history through the courageous eyes of our pioneer women and includes a display of quilts made by children and adults. (30-60 minutes)

  5. Children’s Quilt-Making Workshop: In this hands-on workshop, children will learn Oklahoma history as they help create small quilts to travel around the state in exhibits. (one hour to four hours)

  6. Jane Phillips, Carrie Nation and Kate Barnard in costume Educational titled “You too Can Change the World.”   Travel back in time to another era to meet three of Oklahoma’s most illustrious characters--showing the 1934 Frank Phillips Autograph Quilt, photos of the 1914 Carrie Nation Fund-raising Quilt with 600 autographs of Hobart and area pioneers and the Quilt made from McAlester Prison Uniforms along with other Quilts. (30-120 minutes)

  7. Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts Exhibit of thirty antique quilts with vintage family photos, wedding certificates and Homestead Certificates. Stories are featured stories in books. (Rental is $200/week-end show)

  8. "God Bless America"  Exhibit of 22"x22" quilts by children and adults. Easy to display with a 4" sleeve on back to run a rod through and also 4 drapery rings through which to pin into the wall or onto draped racks. Please indicate how many quilts you have space to hang and whether you'd like the focus to be Patriotic, Biblically inspired, all made by children, or a mix of all. (Rental is $100 for four days for a week-end show.)

  9. New Beginnings: Pursuing and Achieving the Impossible Dream:  God has gifted each person of every race, religion, creed or culture with unique talents and has a distinctive plan for each person.  Judy’s personal story of overcoming insurmountable obstacles will inspire you to pursue your dream in order to become all that God created you to be. (For children or adults, 30-60 minutes)

  10. Historic Quilts of America:  An educational and breath-taking power point display of historic antique quilts from Judy’s collection of 30 years and museums across the nation. (30-120 minutes)

  11. Creative Writing Workshop: Judy teaches writing techniques tailored for adult or children’s program and includes an actual writing exercise and reading. (30-60 minutes)

  12. Preserving Your Family Heritage: Great for genealogy enthusiasts, this writing workshop helps you organize your family stories and present them in a readable format that will entertain generations to come as it preserves your valuable family heritage. (30-60 minutes)

  13. Networking Magic: How to conduct an Email Blast and make your book an Amazon.com Bestseller: After conducting her own campaign, Judy leads you through the process step by step This includes: compiling email lists, bonus gift solicitation and free samples letters, reminders, et al. (30-60 minutes)

  14. Self-publishing for Dummies: Judy discusses the challenges, obstacles, rewards and valuable tips from her personal experience. (30-60 minutes)

  15. Block Buster Book Sales on a Shoe-String: Judy gives valuable pointers in what works and what doesn’t in selling books. (30-60 minutes)

  16. Be Your Own Publicist and save $10,000/month: Having sold 5000 of her first book in seven months, Judy shares her tips on marketing and merchandising, selling, distribution, shipping and publicizing.
     

     

 

 
 

Click here for Exhibit Rental Form
See Calendar for Available Dates
 

Send your quilt stories and ideas for future
"Heavenly Patchwork" stories by E-Mail or Mail to:

Judy Howard
12101 N. MacArthur, Suite 137
Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1800

Phone: 405-751-3885
Cell:  405-640-1058

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