Why Hire a Certified Quilt Judge?
NQCQJ and NQA Certified Judges have a deep and well rounded foundation of experience in quilt making, as well as, judging that uniquely prepares them to adapt to any show. While other types of quilt professionals have their own areas of expertise, NQCQJ and NQA judges have each spent years in research and mentorship to acquire the highest levels of professionalism and objectivity in quilt judging. An NQCQJ and NQA Certified Judge has these proven skills:
• Represents your show positively and professionally in all communications with all parties.
• Works in a congenial manner with sponsors, co-judges, and judging room volunteers.
• Inspires teamwork and gives guidance to volunteers in the judging room as to their tasks and responsibilities
. (Volunteers frequently report that their experience was very valuable for their own future work.)
• Makes a complete quilt survey, evaluating all aspects of every style of quilt with the same consistent and unbiased
criteria.
• Recognizes the principles and elements of design as they relate to a particular composition and provides feedback as
to how the quilt maker's choices have impacted upon the success of the overall composition. Efficiently and
decisively communicates the strengths and weaknesses of the quilts being judged.
• Word critiques positively for the improvement of future work.
• Renders an informed opinion, not a personal preference.
• Empathizes with the quiltmaker and the creative effort.
• Respects both creativity and workmanship.
• Can identify traditional patterns and styles as well as current derivations of those.
• Determines awards using the standards degree of difficulty and complexity of design so that quilts with not only
the highest standards of workmanship but also the most successful design are recognized.
• Completes judging in a timely manner.
* Proven through an extensive written requirement, panel evaluation, and required continuing education.
Distilled from "What to Expect From a Professional Quilt Judge," by Beverly Fine, Chapter 7 in Guide to Judged Quilt Shows, published by NQA.
• Represents your show positively and professionally in all communications with all parties.
• Works in a congenial manner with sponsors, co-judges, and judging room volunteers.
• Inspires teamwork and gives guidance to volunteers in the judging room as to their tasks and responsibilities
. (Volunteers frequently report that their experience was very valuable for their own future work.)
• Makes a complete quilt survey, evaluating all aspects of every style of quilt with the same consistent and unbiased
criteria.
• Recognizes the principles and elements of design as they relate to a particular composition and provides feedback as
to how the quilt maker's choices have impacted upon the success of the overall composition. Efficiently and
decisively communicates the strengths and weaknesses of the quilts being judged.
• Word critiques positively for the improvement of future work.
• Renders an informed opinion, not a personal preference.
• Empathizes with the quiltmaker and the creative effort.
• Respects both creativity and workmanship.
• Can identify traditional patterns and styles as well as current derivations of those.
• Determines awards using the standards degree of difficulty and complexity of design so that quilts with not only
the highest standards of workmanship but also the most successful design are recognized.
• Completes judging in a timely manner.
* Proven through an extensive written requirement, panel evaluation, and required continuing education.
Distilled from "What to Expect From a Professional Quilt Judge," by Beverly Fine, Chapter 7 in Guide to Judged Quilt Shows, published by NQA.
