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

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:

• A Live Virtual Presentation with Annie for your store.
• $500 general credit to ByAnnie.com

Regional Prizes (All other countries)

• Details coming soon

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.