2026 Contest — Voting Runs January 24 through February 28, 2026

We will announce the winners in a special Live with Annie on March 11th, 2026.

Contest Rules

• Each vote must include valid store information, a comment about that store, and the voter’s email address. Only one vote will be accepted per voter and email addresses may be validated.
• As of 2025, stores must receive at least 50 votes to win any prize or award.
• The winning stores will be chosen via a combination of best comments and number of votes, so please don’t hold back on the stories about your shop.
• Winning stores must have a physical location for customers to visit and shop.
• Stores are only eligible for a Grand Prize once. Stores that have won the LQS Contest Grand Prize may still participate, but will not be eligible for a Grand Prize.
• Voting is open from the 4th Saturday in January through the end of February annually.

*Free Trunk Shows include two copies of the pattern for each model borrowed + shipping both from and to provider. Provider will be ByAnnie.com LLC directly for the USA prize and will be processed through the related distributor for all other prizes.
**Must attend h+h americas 2026 to collect the prize. In case of “no show” without room cancellation at least 72 hours before show start, all hotel room expenses will be invoiced to the winner.
***Must participate be in a state with a ShopHop Inc event and must participate to receive catalogs.
Prizes may require account setup, checkout process completion using discount code and/or direct communication with sponsor.

To promote and recognize stores with an inspiring environment and strong community, we have created a new Creative Hub Award. Three amazing store will receive this award based on the following criteria:

• Voters’ comments demonstrate:
  • continuing educational opportunities
  • positive local community impact
  • inspiring atmosphere
  • personal connection with customers
  • creative encouragement, support, and advice

Each winner of the Creative Hub Award will receive the following prizes:

• ByAnnie.com: A Live Virtual Presentation with Annie for your store
• ByAnnie.com: $500 general credit to ByAnnie.com
• Fabric Shop Network: a free copy of the 2026 Marketing Planner Bundle ($149.99 value) – includes planner, notecards and bookmarks.

Regional Prizes (All other countries)

• ByAnnie.com: Credit of USD $400 to be used on a direct order.***
• h+h americas (Chicago): Exhibit access + special highlight on online channels for h+h america’s 2025 Chicago trade show + VIP Lounge Access + USD $25 Starbucks gift card for coffee to start your day at the show.**
• h+h americas (Houston): a free admission ticket to the new Houston B2B event, HHAFALL taking place September 30 – October 2, 2026 in Houston, TX**
• Craft Industry Alliance: 20% discount on 1-year membership

*Free Trunk Shows include two copies of the pattern for each model borrowed + shipping both from and to provider. Provider will be ByAnnie.com LLC directly for the USA prizes and will be processed through the related distributor for all other prizes.
**Must attend h+h americas 2026 to collect the prize.
***ByAnnie reserves the option to work with a distributor to support offer equivalent value of store credit, if regional support and/or shipping may provide better return for winner.
Prizes may require account setup, checkout process completion using discount code and/or direct communication with sponsor.

Why Support Local Quilt Shops?

The Local Quilt Shop Contest was created to highlight the efforts of local quilt shops and provide the general public an opportunity to show their appreciation.

By supporting local quilt shops, we are building community, maintaining centers for inspiration and enriching our local economies.

ByAnnie.com and the sponsors are dedicated to local quilt shops and their diverse sewing communities.