Ogle County Life

Aug 18, 2023

Updated: 2 weeks ago / Posted Jul 13, 2023

BYRON — The ByronFest Cacciatore Quilt Show was held July 7-9 at the Byron Museum of History. The Quilt Show Committee is happy to announce the ribbon winners and to thank everyone that entered a quilt or volunteered in order to make this quilt show possible.

Every year we are amazed by the creativity and handiwork of the people that display their quilts and fabric art in Byron. Items were selected for awards by a judge and viewers voted on their favorite to win a “People’s Choice” award. First place winners received a blue ribbon and cash prize.

After careful deliberation, the judge has selected the following quilters as award winners in their category:

First Place Winners by Category

Hand-Quilted Quilt: Judy Hill Stran; Sun Bonnet Sue. Machine-Quilted Quilt: Caryl Brix; Lucy Boston. Commercially-Quilted Quilt: Phyllis Campbell; Knitted Star. Hand-Quilted Wall Hanging: Eunice Daer; Carpenter Star. Machine-Quilted Wall Hanging: Caryl Brix; Hope Journey. Commercially-Quilted Wall Hanging: Mary Daniel; Snowy Stars. Wearable Art: Kathy Lonergan; Daisies, Daisies, Daisies. Fabric Art: Miriam Bruening; Beautiful Day in the Country.

Second Place Winners by Category

Hand-Quilted Quilt: Judy Hill Stran; Kaleidoscope. Machine-Quilted Quilt: Rhonda Schroeder; Around the World. Commercially-Quilted Quilt: Phyllis Campbell; Sea Glass. Hand-Quilted Wall Hanging: Eunice Daer; Church Ladies. Machine-Quilted Wall Hanging: Miriam Bruening; Around and About. Commercially-Quilted Wall Hanging: Phyllis Campell; Pineapple Delight. Wearable: Kathy Lonergan; Purple Flowers. Fabric Art: Caryl Brix; Pinwheel Spin.

Third Place Winners by Category

Hand-Quilted Quilt: Iris O'Hare; Boston Commons. Machine-Quilted Quilt: Iris O'Hare; Road to Kansas. Commercially-Quilted Quilt: Eunice Daer; Paths of Faith. Hand-Quilted Wall Hanging: Eunice Daer; Patriotic Gnomes. Machine-Quilted Wall Hanging: Linda Egeland; Wolf. Commercially-Quilted Wall Hanging: Jennifer Newcomer; Christmas Sampler. Fabric Art: Linda Egeland; Handkerchief Pillow.

People’s Choice Awards

Favorite Quilt: Judy Hill Stran; Sun Bonnet Sue. Favorite Wall Hanging: Linda Egeland; Wolf. Favorite Fabric Art: Miriam Bruening; Beautiful Day in the Country.

The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving Byron’s rich history through exhibits, programs and artifact preservation. Built in 1843 for the Read family by Pardon Kimball, the house was a focal point in early Byron. The museum also features local history exhibits and the historic Read House, including Albert G. Spalding, Underground Railroad, Byron schools, farming, outhouse archeology, local railroad, clamming on the Rock River and much more!

Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by calling the Byron Museum at 815.234.5031, or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. The Byron Museum of History is located at 110 N. Union St. in Byron, Illinois, 61010. Our website address is www.byronmuseum.org.