A QUILTER from Bracknell has seen her work shortlisted for a national prize.
Talented textile artist Sandy Snowden has been put forward for a major international prize at The Festival of Quilts for her piece, Ramshackle Suburb, which explores the subject of neighbourhood.
The festival, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC each year, attracts around 20,000 visitors from all over the globe. The event's Fine Art Quilt Masters competition attracts hundreds of entries and is judged by a panel of leading figures from the art and quilting community.
The festival features more than 750 hung competition quilts on display, and nearly 30 quilt galleries featuring works by internationally-acclaimed artists and groups.
Sandy will find out if her entry has scooped the title of Fine Art Quilt Master 2018 and £5,000 prize money at an awards ceremony on August 9.
Tickets for The Festival of Quilts are available at www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk or by calling 0844 581 1289. Advance tickets are £16.00 (concessions £14.50) with a wide selection of options available.
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