In June, I was fortunate to be awarded the Oeno Gallery Award of Excellence at the annual  Art in the County Show. I think what made this seem extra special for me is that the award was given in an art show, and not in a quilt show. It was an amazing honour!  

Quilt Canada 2024 was held in Edmonton Alberta last June. I didn’t go because of Alberta’s policies around Trans Rights. But I had five (5) quilts juried into the show!!  And … I won two major awards. 1. First Place - Modern Quilt Category 2. Award of Excellence in Sustainability in Quilt Making In June of 2025, Quilt Canada is in Toronto and I am one of the featured lecturers.  

I am DETERMINED to update this blog now that it is attached to billstearman.ca!! In February, 2024 I went to QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh North Carolina. I had the BEST time!  And I had two quilts in the show which was very cool! QuiltCon 2025 is in Phoenix Arizona this February and once again, I will be there! I figure at my age, I don’t want to miss going while I am still able!  lol Here are pictures of the quilts that were in the show last year.