2022 Quilt Block Competition

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Saddle up Texas Quilters, it’s time to Rodeo! Yes, that’s right, Texas Rodeos will be the theme of the 2022 Quilt Block competition so rosin up, strap in and get to sewin’!

In conjunction with this year’s Family Land Heritage (FLH) event, which recognizes Texas farmers, ranchers, and the land they own, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is asking quilters from across the state to participate in TDA’s 2022 Quilt Block Competition and submit block patterns that depict iconic scenes from Texas Rodeos.

In a sport that defines the true Texas spirit, the word ‘Rodeo’ was derived from the working skills of the American cowboy during the 19th century to support the open-range cattle industry in North America. It remains synonymous with both cowboys and cowgirls who display guts, toughness, and a highly competitive, hard-working nature.

But chute, don’t take our word for it. Whether you have the courage to strap on to 1500 pounds of shear muscle or find yourself hanging on for dear life as a first-time mutton-buster, the pursuit of rodeo bliss or in this case, 8 seconds of ‘shear’ glory, lies in the dust and rain of rodeo arenas across the Lone Star State. No matter where you are in Texas, rodeos offer something for everyone.

As in previous years, participating quilters will create patterns from a selection of natural fibers provided by TDA and up to three additional cotton fabrics provided by the participant. Quilters should include one special piece of cotton fabric that personally represents family, history, or heritage in conjunction with rodeos.

Once all the entries have been collected, a panel of independent judges will select the winning blocks, which will be pieced together into a quilt and unveiled at this year’s FLH event in November at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Keep in mind that Texas rodeos and Texas agriculture go hand in hand, both are stories of innovation and preservation that continues to be written to this day. If your rodeo block is selected, you will be embroidered in Texas quilting history.

Sew what are you waiting for… Ready. Set. Stitch!

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Upon receiving this completed and signed agreement, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will provide you with the “TEXAS RODEOS” quilt block competition packet, which includes fabric, theme information and instructions. A limited number of quilt packets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each quilt packet is $25

Please indicate how many quilt packets you would like to receive at the address provided above? *

Total due to TDA:

2022 Terms and Conditions

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PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Quilt block packets will not be mailed until payment is received in full. Payments can be made online using a credit card or ACH check. Please reference the two numbers below as they will both be needed to submit payment.

Payment Link: https://feepay.txapps.texas.gov/tda/state-fair-application/form/

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QUILT2022

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Questions? Email Anisa.Elizondo@TexasAgriculture.gov during business hours.

Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) 2022 Quilt Block Competition