The winners of the 2008 IQA competition in Houston. Handi Quilter is the major sponsor of the event.

Spirit of Mother Earth Detail
Sharon Schamber's winning quilt
Spirit Of Mother Earth.
Winner of the Handi Quilter® Best Of Show Award ($10,000)

Twilight
Rita Steffenson's winning quilt
Twilight.
The Fairfield Master Award for Contemporary Artistry
HQ Sixteen Owner. See more of Rita's work at rms-fiberart.home.att.net

Screeching Cockatoo
Helen Godden's winning quilt
Screeching Cockatoo.
Art-Painted Surface Winner
HQ Sixteen Owner. See more of Helen's work at www.helengodden.com

Seasonal Sisters
Gail Thomas, Annette M. Hendricks, and Helen Godden's winning quilt
Seasonal Sisters.
World Of Beauty Award, sponsored by TheQuiltShow.com
HQ Sixteen Owner. See more of Helen's work at www.helengodden.com

Mother Earth
Helen Godden's winning quilt
Mother Earth.
Art Painted Surface, 2nd Place, sponsored by Tims Art Quilt Studio
HQ Sixteen Owner. See more of Helen's work at www.helengodden.com