Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild 2026 show winners
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Robin Stadden's "Ancient Stars,", one of the many outstanding creations at the 2026 Kootenai Valley Quilt Show. (Courtesy photo)
The Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild recently held their annual show at the Memorial Events Center in Libby.
Angie Pankey organized it and had the support of many volunteers to make it a success.
The Kootenai Valley Guild Quilt Award went to Beth Burrell for her "Crazy Quilt."
Here are the top three places in six different categories:
Paper Piecing
First place
4th of July, Robin Stadden
Second place
My Kind of Town, Connie Stantus
Third place
Antique Lighthouse, Robin Stadden
Art, Embroidery, Collage, Wool
First place
Farmyard Happiness, Maria Brown
Second place
Salmon Feed, Maria Brown
Third place
Crazy Quilt, Beth Burrell
Panel Quilt
First place
Springtime Frolic, Maria Brown
Second place
Southwest Panel, Linda Crum
Third place
One Block Wonder, Janet Singer
Pieced/Appliqué up to 45-inches
First place
Aurora Nights, Donna Irons
Second place
Halloween Extravaganza, Maria Brown
Third place
“The Dress” Amelia, Bernice Stigler
Pieced/Appliqué up to 46–75 inches
First place
Ancient Stars, Robin Stadden
Second place
Snails on the Flower Trail, Shirley Bender
Third place
Goose Chase, Robin Stadden
Pieced/ Appliqué up to 76” and up
First place
Eureka, Devi McCully
Second place
Match Play Argyle, Betty Abbott
Third place
Lush by Wing and a Prayer, Donna Irons