"Look Close Judge Me" by Tara Evans won First Place - Modern Traditionalism at QuiltCon 2026.
Artist Statement: "Look close. Come and judge me. Inspect my art. I display myself for your approval and enjoyment. This is me embracing the discomfort that can come with putting your artwork on display. I purposely left my mistakes all along the way, circling them in red hand quilting."
Techniques Used: Machine Pieced, Hand Embroidered, Machine Quilted on a Frame (Longarm), Paper Piecing, Self Designed Custom Computerized Pantograph
Materials Used: Quilting Cotton
Design Credit: Original Design
(Main Quilt Photo from themodernquiltguild.com; All Other Photos from American Patchwork & Quilting Facebook Page)
Maker: Tara Evans
Quilter: Tara Evans
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 72 x 72
Shows & Museums: QuiltCon 2026
Awards: First Place - Modern Traditionalism (Sponsored by String & Story) at QuiltCon 2026
