The wearable art competition has been a unique part of the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival for many years. Pictured below are some of the winning entries from the 2016 event. These garments illustrate the unique and creative styles found in the spectacular collection of garments displayed each year in the Mid-Atlantic Wearable Art Competition.
The competition categories are Full Ensemble and Vest, Jacket or Coat. These fabulous garments will definitely inspire you to explore new wearable art ideas for your own creation.
1st Place Full Ensemble: Silver Lining by Natasha Lehrer Lewis
Best Use of Embellishments Full Ensemble: The Emergence of Spring by Kathy Knapp
1st Place Vest, Jacket or Coat: Dahlia Diamonds by Karla Dahms
Best Use of Embellishments Vest, Jacket or Coat & Viewers’ Choice: Warm in Blue by Roberta Morgan
The online and printable entry forms for the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Wearable Art Competition will be available on quiltfest.com in October 2016.