QuiltCon 2026 Judges

Carson Converse

Carson Converse is a visual artist known for her intricately constructed, reductionist quilts. She holds a BFA from Boston University and a MAID (Master of Arts in Interior Design) from Suffolk University. Her work has been published and exhibited internationally including at Salon Art + Design NYC, Salone del Mobile, Quilt National, and in multiple MQG exhibitions. Her quilts have received eleven QuiltCon awards and are in the collection of the International Quilt Museum. In 2023 Converse was recognized as a rising star by Quilting Daily. She currently lives and works near her childhood home in Shelburne Falls, MA.


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Latifah Saafir

Latifah Saafir is a Professional Seam Ripper and Hoarder of Fabric. She attempts to justify her BS in Mechanical Engineering by designing cool tools for quilters. She loves making hard things easier by developing easier techniques for skills like curved piecing and half rectangle triangles. Having learned to sew as a kid Latifah attempts to influence kids to fall in love with sewing through her line of products made just for them. She secretly wishes to fill the world with quilt-y friends which prompted her co-founding the Modern Quilt Guild.

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Candice English

Candice English is the owner and creative force behind The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, a Montana-based company known for its deeply rooted storytelling, distinctive color palettes, and modern aesthetic. With a keen eye for color and styling, Candice brings a unique perspective shaped by her Indigenous heritage, rural upbringing, and background in the fiber arts. Her work bridges traditional craft and contemporary design, making her a sought-after collaborator, educator, and judge in the textile arts community.


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