Page 3 - Fort Seward Qults from 1988 to 1999

Amazing Quilts Con’t:

In the late 70's and 80's, wagon train participants were allowed to take home a
quilt block and hand decorated it as they wished, as long as it had a nice clean

wagon train theme. This allowed for more time consuming handiwork and the
quality of the work was greatly improved. Once completed, the participants

returned the block by mail to the quilter. This didn't always work the best, as
some blocks arrived after the quilt was completed, or just never were sent.

In the 90's evolved the "Quilt Contest". Again the participants who wanted to

enter, took home the quilt blocks and decorated the blocks. The blocks having to
be returned by a certain deadline date, in order to be both in the contest and in

the quilt. The board of Directors would vote on the winning blocks, which is a

challenge, since the quality and artistry has been fantastic. The top three places
are given a U.S. Savings Bond, with a

smaller gift given to the fourth place
winner. All who enter the contest,

receive a photo of the quilt once it is
completed.

Still, as in the past, the proceeds of

the quilt donation, goes towards the
expenses of the annual wagon train.

And the winning donator, becomes

the owner of a much treasured
heirloom.

If you have a question about the quilt, or are a wagon train participant that has a

question about the quilt contest: e-mail Quilt Contest Chairmen