Waco, TX – According to the state officials, 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.
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 entries have been submitted, an independent panel of judges will select the top blocks, which will be pieced together into a quilt and unveiled this fall for the 50th Anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Ceremony, which honors Texas farming and ranching families who have owned and run an agricultural operation for 100 years or more, at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.
