2008 OLFA Young Designers Okada Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2008 Winners!

2008 saw many accomplished designs submitted by both new, as well as repeat contestants for the Okada awards. We are proud to announce the 2008 Young Designer Okada Award Winners, chosen by the American Quilter's Society judges:

• Grand Prize - Naomi S. Adams, One Tree Quilt (42"x64", at left)
• 1st Prize - Susan Webster, Encompassing Orange (54"x54")
• 2nd Prize - Gina Perkes, Stars of the Sea (50"x70")
• 3rd Prize - Heidi K. Meyer, Rachel's Quilt (82"x96")

For more information on the winners and their winning creations, click here to visit the American Quilter's Society web site, or click here to read the press release about the contest winners.

Click here for 2009 AQS Quilt Show and Contest submission rules and regulations.

Project of the Month

Checkerboard Table Mat

Perfect for the center of your table, this mat will teach you how to strip piece your center and then add a scalloped border. Easy for beginners!

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