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About the TDA Quilt Collection

The Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Quilt Collection is available as a traveling display to be used in the promotion of Texas natural fibers. The themes of the quilts highlight various aspects of Texas agriculture and promote Texas along with the quilting tradition in our state. The TDA Quilt Collection is as much art as craft, and the quilts have become more than heirlooms, they are emblematic of the rich Texas agricultural heritage that belongs to all Texans.



The 2024 TDA Quilt Competition Theme - Texas Agriculture Matters

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the 2024 Quilt Block Competition. This year’s theme, “Texas Agriculture Matters,” celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Lone Star State.


Quilters from across the state are invited to join this exciting creative initiative to celebrate agriculture's vital role in our state. Participating quilters are asked to submit block patterns that draw inspiration from the diverse aspects of agriculture production in Texas, including crops, livestock, rural landscapes, and the hardworking individuals contributing to the state's agricultural prosperity.


“This year’s theme is especially meaningful to me,” Commissioner Miller said. “For as long as I have been Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I have vowed to educate the public on why “Texas Agriculture Matters.” It matters in every day of your life, from the food on your plate to the clothes on your back.”


As in previous years, participating quilters will create patterns from a selection of natural fibers provided by TDA and the participant will provide any additional cotton fabrics. Quilters are welcome to include one special piece of cotton fabric that personally represents family, history, or heritage in conjunction with the theme, Texas agriculture matters.


Once all the entries have been collected, a panel of independent judges will select the top blocks, which will be pieced together into a quilt and revealed this fall for the 50th Anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Ceremony, which honors Texas farmers, ranchers, who have owned and run an agricultural operation for 100 years or more, at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.


“Every two years, we host this competition, and every year, the designs get better and better,” Miller said. “It is an honor to showcase the artistic talents of our Texas quilters while emphasizing the significance of agriculture in Texas.”


The Texas Agriculture Matters Quilt Block Competition is an opportunity for the community to come together, showcase their appreciation of agriculture, and offer a platform for artists to express their creativity and passion for Texas farming and ranching.


If your block is selected, you will be embroidered in Texas quilting history.



2024 Quilt Block Packet Requests

To request a quilt block packet, complete the online application here (payment details and link included in application)




Gifts of the Gulf Quilt - 2014
Gulf Coast Quilt 2014

Texas pride runs deep, especially along the more than 360 miles that make up the state’s coastline. The Texas Department of Agriculture is pleased to shine the spotlight on the Texas Gulf Coast, as the theme for our 2014 Quilt Block Competition. The Gifts of the Gulf Quilt was unveiled at the Food & Fiber Pavilion on September 26, 2014, and has now joined the traveling quilt collection that visits fairs, festivals and museums all over the state.

This year’s contest sponsors include Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco, “designs by tana” of Crowley, Tandy Leather Factory of Fort Worth and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association. The final quilt was designed and constructed by Terri Vogds of Denton and Emily Provost Dobbs of Port Arthur, and quilted by Maria Hall of Flower Mound.

Congratulations to the 2014 Gifts of the Gulf Quilt Block Competition Winners!
                Click their names for a closer look at their winning submissions.
Ms. Nancy Bowlin, Snyder, Texas
Ms. Laura Murphy, Salado, Texas
Ms. Debbie Coates, Denton, Texas  Ms. Roxanne Pillar, Fort Worth, Texas 
Ms. Dean Deerfield, Midland, Texas
Ms. Jane Presley, Huntsville, Texas 
Ms. Kerry Fisher, College Station, Texas  Ms. Jody Price, Fort Worth, Texas 
Ms. Pamela Hamilton, Fort Worth, Texas  Ms. Julia Shores, Navasota, Texas 
Ms. Joni Harrel, Kingsville, Texas  Ms. Shelia Smith, Goldthwaite, Texas 
Ms. Delores Holloway, Wylie, Texas  Ms. Jacqulyn Thompson, Azle, Texas
Ms. Joy Kelly, Granbury, Texas
Ms. Dorothy Thompson, Refugio, Texas 
Ms. Judy Kennedy, Fort Worth, Texas  Ms. Cynthia Werkmeister, Moore, Oklahoma 
Ms. Melloniece Killings, Fort Worth, Texas  Ms. Hughleen Woods, Weatherford, Texas 
Ms. Kelly Loftice, Fort Worth, Texas  Ms. Carmen Zuniga, Sugar Land, Texas 

Agriculture is Your Culture Quilt - 2012
Agriculture is Your Culture Quilt

Congratulations to the 2012 Quilt Block Competition winners. The following contestants have their quilt blocks included in the Agriculture is Your Culture Quilt. The quilt was unveiled at the Food and Fiber Pavilion during the 2012 State Fair of Texas. The theme was chosen to spotlight  TDA’s educational campaign of the same name that demonstrates how agriculture impacts the lives of all Americans. 

Ms. Barbara Clifford, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Cindy Werkmeister, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Deeanna Hasten, Cumby, Texas
Ms. Faith Newcomb, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Jackie Thompson, Azle, Texas
Ms. Jody Price, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Joni Harrel, Kingsville, Texas
Ms. Joy Kelly, Granbury, Texas
Ms. Judy Kennedy, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Karen Forse, Pasadena, Texas
Ms. Kelly Loftice, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Kerry Fisher, Fredericksburg, Texas
Ms. Lee Ann McDowell, Shamrock, Texas
Ms. Lee Woods, Weatherford, Texas
Ms. Melba Goode, Damon, Texas
Ms. Melloniece Killings, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Nancy Bowlin, Snyder, Texas
Ms. Pam Hamilton, Fort Worth, Texas 

Texas Wildlife: Adventure Awaits! Quilt - 2010

Wildlife quilt



















Quilted by Maria Davis of Lewisville.  Piecing and
fabric selection by Terri Vogds of Denton
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The 2010 contest theme, "Texas Wildlife: Adventure Awaits," highlighted the state's diverse wildlife and activities related to it, from hunting and fishing to birdwatching. Quilters from across the state were called on to create a quilt block representing Texas wildlife for the Texas Department of Agriculture's Quilt Block Competition and shine a spotlight on the beauty of Texas natural fibers and the unique role wildlife plays in our great state.

Blocks and Artist 

Sponsors

Additional Block Patterns

Toast a Rising Star Quilt - 2008
Toast a Rising Star Quilt










 











This quilt was proudly designed and constructed by Terri Vogds and quilted by Johanna Iaia, both of Denton.

The theme for the 2008 competition, "Toast a Rising Star," highlighted the state's burgeoning wine and grape-growing industry. The quilt focused on all elements of Texas wine, from the legendary history of wine in our state to the ideally suited grape-growing regions.

Blocks and Artists

Sponsors: 
Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco
Joy's Fabrics & Quilts in Godley
P&B Textiles of Dallas
Tandy Leather Factory in Fort Worth
Texas Yes! Quilt - 2004
Texas Yes Quilt
The "Texas Yes!" Quilt was quilted by Joyce Cobb of Collinsville.
It was designed and pieced by Terri Vogds of Denton.



One of two themes for the 2004 competition, the ”Texas Yes!” quilt celebrates the growth and prosperity of rural Texas towns, cities and counties. This particular quilt was part of a dual quilt competition with the “Healthy Food for Healthy Kids” quilt, and the two were unveiled together in a ceremony at the 2004 State Fair of Texas. 

Block Artists
Alvena  Armstrong, Bowie; Ann W. Bailey, Sadler; Kay Hailey Cockerell, Abilene; Florence Hoffmann, Rio Medina; Teresa Loving, Colorado City; Nikki Mahaffey, Jacksboro; Iva Dell Miller, Mineola; Pat Nunley, Pleasanton; Debra Pittsinger, Aubrey; Nelda Wilcox, Holy Lake Ranch; Faith Younse, Allen

Sponsors
Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco
Suzy's Quilt Shop of Garland
Sonora Mohair & Company of Sonora
Sewing Basket of Salado
P&B Textiles  of Dallas
TheTandy Leather Factory of Fort Worth
Healthy Food for Healthy Kids Quilt - 2004

Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids quilt

Lending their talents to completing the quilt were Terri Vogds of Denton and Linda Cagle of Denton

One of two themes for the 2004 competition, the “Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids“ quilt focuses on nutritious and delicious food choices, including fresh Texas-grown fruits and vegetables and other healthy Texas-produced food choices, as well as sensible school meals and other nutrition-related concepts.

Block Artists

Alvena  Armstrong, Bowie; Ann W. Bailey, Sadler; Alpha  Benton, San Antonio; Cecile  Harton, Richardson; Delores  Holloway, Wylie;  Iva Dell  Miller, Mineola; Debra  Pittsinger, Aubrey; Diana M. Shenberger, Denton; Carlene Wright Tomlan, Bastrop; Nelda  Wilcox, Holy Lake Ranch; Faith  Younse, Allen 

Sponsors

Hobbs Bonded Fibers of Waco
Joy's Fabrics & Quilts of Godley
Linda's Quilt Shop of Denton
Suzy's Quilt Shop of Garland 
Sonora Mohair & Company of Sonora
The  Sewing Basket of Salado 
P&B Textiles  of Dallas 
TheTandy Leather Factory of Fort Worth

Texas Blooming Floral Quilt - 2002

The Texas Blooming Floral quilt celebrates the natural beauty and color Texas plants have to offer. Unveiled at the 2002 State Fair of Texas, the Texas Blooming Floral quilt uses Texas natural fibers to showcase Texas Superstars – floral plants identified by Texas A&M University Agricultural Program as specifically suited to the Texas environment.
The Texas Blooming Floral quilt celebrates the natural beauty and color Texas plants have to offer. Unveiled at the 2002 State Fair of Texas, the Texas Blooming Floral quilt uses Texas natural fibers to showcase Texas Superstars – floral plants identified by Texas A&M University Agricultural Program as specifically suited to the Texas environment.

Block Artists

Martha M. Lawton, Flower Mound; Lynn Allen, Palmer; Hildegard Allison, Sealy; Sofia Ayala, Gregory; Jane  Cranford,Sherman; Diane P. Daniels, Lewisville; Ruth Davis, Midlothian; Marlene Dreyer, Frisco; Louetta Kitten, Slaton; Sam Lamoreaux, Carrollton; Mineola League of the Arts; Jo Helen McGee, Flint; Iva Dell Miller, Mineola; Melody Perez, Plano; Clara Sandback, Quitman; Joanna Shampine, Richardson; Joyce Spurlock, Canton; Windelyn Tharp, Caldwell; Debra Wendt, Nevada; and Faith Younse, Houston 
The Millenium Quilt – Texas Then and Now – 2000
The Millennium Quilt
From cowboy beginnings to cyberspace future, the skill, dedication and expertise of Texas quilters brings to life the Texas experience to represent the interconnected legacy of Lone Star pride all Texans share. The Millennium Quilt – Texas Then and Now was unveiled at the 2000 State Fair of Texas in a celebration of the past, present and future of Texas.

Block Artists
Karen Arzamendi, Denton; Jackie D. Asbill, La Grange; Lynn Astumian, Rockwall; Betty Atkins, Wills Point; Barbara  Baker, Luling;  Concetta Boscardin, Grapevine; Carol  Bryant, San Antonio; Peggy Ellison, Crosbyton; Billie Hall, Mountain Home; Carla A. Hamm, Argyle; Carolyn Hughes, Comfort; Linda Humphrey, Kerrville; Nelda  Jones, Rosebud; Barbara A. Kauffman, Houston; Charlotte  Maxwell, Mt. Home; Tammy  Mendl, Abilene; Inez  Montgomery, Waco; Sharon  Rogers, Willis; Euel  Spriggs, Dallas; Judy  Summers, Palestine; Mary  Tennant, Kerrville; Terri E. Vogds, Denton; Sharon G. Zeiner, Plano 

 

The Common Threads of Texas Quilt – 1997
The Common Threads of Texas quilt
The quilt squares were hand-quilted by the Abilene Quilters Guild.  P & B Textiles in Dallas donated material for the quilt blocks.

The Common Threads of Texas quilt from the Texas Department of Agriculture is symbolic of the rich cultural heritage enjoyed by the Lone Star State, while paying homage to agriculture by depicting farm and ranch life in Texas. Unveiled at the 1997 State Fair of Texas, the quilt’s theme shows how the world of Texas fiber surrounds us, comforts us and covers us.The Common Threads of Texas quilt from the Texas Department of Agriculture is symbolic of the rich cultural heritage enjoyed by the Lone Star State, while paying homage to agriculture by depicting farm and ranch life in Texas. Unveiled at the 1997 State Fair of Texas, the quilt’s theme shows how the world of Texas fiber surrounds us, comforts us and covers us.

Block Artists
Jackie Asbill, La Grange; Sara Lynn Astumian, Rockwall; Betty Atkins, Wills Point; Martha Brady, Tyler; Verna Brashear, Bowie; Bettie Castlebury, Ft. Worth; Jacquelin Cornelius, Kerrville; Loretta Dash, Lubbock; Betty Elder, Victoria; Sondra Gordon, Plano; Jamie Haid, Red Oak; Billie Hall, Mountain Home; Vicky Herberger, Denton; Denise Jeppson, Corinth; Gayla McFarland, Denton; Tammy Mendl, Abilene; Daniece Mulcahey, Georgetown; Judith Patricelli, Irving; Vicki Robinson, Kerrville; Sharon Rogers, Willis; Marilyn Roskey, Austin; Diana Stigleman, Conroe; Terri Vogds, Denton; Lois White, Victoria
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