certified quilt judge

Meet 

Certified quilt judge

NACQJ Certified Quilt Judge

& Zoom Lecturer

Colleen Carlson

As a quilt judge, Colleen’s goals are to identify excellence in quilt entries and to provide meaningful feedback to all entrants. Positively phrased design and technical feedback for quilters of all abilities provide a high-quality experience for the entrants. From traditional and contemporary quilts to modern and art quilts, Colleen offers a wealth of knowledge to the shows that she judges. Great design and superb workmanship can be found in all quilt styles.

Are you looking for fresh lectures for you local guild meetings? Colleen has Zoom lectures available.

Drawing from her 39-year career as a pharmacist, Colleen brings professionalism, organization, and clear communication to the judging room.  She has served as a volunteer for the judging room at regional shows for the past twenty years and has been judging for three years. Colleen has extensive knowledge of art history, design, and traditional quilt construction. g. She reaches for meaning and understanding in both modern quilts and art quilts and appreciates workmanship decisions that support the message of the artist.

Eye Candy

Colleen’s color wash layout features blocks from

Tula Pink’s City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks.

Published in 2023 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar by AQS.

Juried into 2022 Houston International Quilt Festival

2023 AQS Paducah, Grand Rapids & Des Moines shows

2024 Birmingham Festival of Quilts, England

Quilted by Creative Dimensions by Chelce Detert of Minot, ND