Quilting was something that Shawn Sickle admired from a far while she was busy raising a family and running a business. Her mother was an avid quilter, and they would regularly go to quilt shows over the years. Then in 2010 the opportunity came to make a quilt for her first granddaughter and the rest is history, as they say.

That first quilt sparked an interest that has since blossomed into a passion. In 2018 she was introduced to longarm quilting which expanded her repertoire and catapulted the progression into quilt judging. Since becoming a candidate of the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges (NACQJ) in 2022 Shawn has been actively judging and working in shows throughout the country. She was a finalist in the 2023 and 2024 Cherrywood Fabric Challenge and the 2023 Hoffman Fabric Challenge, as well as being juried into a Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) exhibit. Shawn is driven to pursue a judging certification through the NACQJ to share her passion for the craft as well as empower and encourage fellow quiltmakers.

I am a veteran fiber artist and have a passion for quiltmaking. I have been sharing the love of quilting for over 40 years. I've been active in the quilting world, lecturing, designing patterns, and teaching children, adults, and even inmates quilting. After a considerable amount of success, I have become a highly awarded quilter, having pieces exhibited in national shows and longarming for others who have competed at that level as well.

My heart longs to positively encourage quilters! I desire to share my love of quilting and see others succeed. I know entrants have worked very hard to complete their tops and are willing to have them judged. I aim to inspire you to continue creating and entering quilts into competitions. After all, it's a great way to spark the creativity of others! 

Judging Philosophy: I strive to award excellence in design, workmanship, and creativity. I desire to give positive feedback to quilters so that they're encouraged to continue in our shared love of quilting. It's my honor to serve as one of your judges. I thank you for this opportunity.

Country Store

Discover a treasure trove of quilting supplies at our Country Store! This space offers a delightful selection of fabric, notions, books, and quilting-related items, all generously donated by our members. Whether you're looking for that perfect piece of fabric or a unique quilting tool, you'll find it here.

We are currently accepting donations for the Country Store. If you have items to contribute, you can bring to a guild meeting or make arrangements to drop off with Donna Swenson.

Silent Auction

Explore an array of beautifully crafted, donated items at our Silent Auction! Here you'll find quilted items made by guild members, baskets of quilting materials and unique items from our local Tyler community. There's something for everyone to bid on! 

If you have items to donate please fill out this form and make arrangements to deliver to Lisa Martin at a guild meeting or drop off at the address on the form. 

Vendors 

We have 41 Vendor booths available for this years show. They are going fast! Download the vendor packet or sign up online - Click here. 

If you still have questions ? Reach out to Mitzy Pearson or Lucinda Cox for help. 

Would you like to volunteer to help at the quilt show? You can sign up online with signup.com.  You can look at what volunteer roles are available, and pick a day and time that works best for you and sign up on online.

Sherry Gary will have paper sign up’s for open spots starting in January