GENERAL INFORMATION
The National Quilting Association, Inc. has sponsored a quilt show and competition for 39 consecutive years. Entries are evaluated by a panel of three NQA Certified Judges. A printed evaluation form is returned for all entries. Ribbon awards are given at the discretion of the judges. A participation ribbon and commemorative quilt label are presented to all entrants.
AWARDS
The following ribbons are awarded at the judges’ discretion:
- Best of Show - Bed Quilt
- Best of Show - Wall Quilt
- *Best Hand Quilting - Bed Quilt
- *Best Hand Quilting - Wall Quilt
- *Best Machine Quilting - Stationary machine
- *Best Machine Quilting - Track-mounted machine
*Note: In the judging of these awards, both stitch production and quilting design are considered.
Six (6) Judges’ Recognition
- Color - Effective integration of color and design
- Embellishment - Creative use of embellishment to enhance the quilt design
- Traditional - Remarkable achievement in classic patterning
- Exemplary Appliqué
- Exemplary Piecework
First, Second,Third and Honorable Mention ribbons in each category.
ENTRY RULES
Please read carefully.
- Entry forms must be received by May 1, 2008, and will be accepted until 400 entries are received. Allow time for mailing. After this, all paperwork, photos, and fees will be returned.
- All entries must be clean, free of smoke or odor, and constructed of fabric. All entries must contain quilting except category #10 - "Other", which may or may not contain quilting. All quilt entries must have hanging sleeves. See directions for sleeves under Preparing Show Entry.
- Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2003, and cannot have been exhibited at a previous national NQA show.
- NQA reserves the right to refuse, and assumes no liability for, entries that require special handling. Quilts must be able to be folded. Please, NO fragile embellishments, special hanging apparatus, frames, etc.
- Limit of one item per category per entrant; one category per item. Except for category 14 quilt size does not determine category; intended use of the quilt, construction techniques, and/or number of makers are the determining factors.
- All quilts must be entirely the work of one person unless entered in categories 11, 12, 13, or 16.
- Entries that do not meet these rules will not be judged or exhibited. Entrants will be notified of disqualification as soon as possible.
- Entries placed in an incorrect category by the entrant will be evaluated and displayed, but will not be eligible for any awards. It is not the intent of NQA to exclude any entries that meet the requirements. Any entry with surface embellishments should be entered under major construction technique, unless it is a duet or group quilt.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Quilts that arrive after June 13, 2008, will be returned unopened.
- In order to make the process of conferring awards more equitable for all entrants regardless of category, NQA reserves the right to award multiple ribbons where the number of entries in that category is disproportionately large in comparison to the others. At NQA’s sole discretion, these categories may be sub-divided by size into two sub-categories.
QUESTIONS???
Please direct quilt entry questions only to: Sherri Driver at 520-743-5152 or
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DEADLINE
Entry form must be received by May 1, 2008. Allow time for mailing. Send entry forms, with photo, to:
NQA Entries
777 Fegan Street
Globe, AZ, 85501
Please notify Entry Coordinator, Sally Hatfield, at 928-425-6727 or
of any decision to withdraw an entry after its acceptance into the show.
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ENTRY CONFIRMATION,
SHIPPING, AND RETURN
You will receive both a "Confirmation of Exhibit" notification (e-mail or postcard) and a shipping packet. The latter will contain all information and items needed for shipping your entry. Please, do not ship your entry before receiving this shipping packet, which will arrive on or about May 16.
In-person pick-up will NOT begin before 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 21.
Entries will be return shipped Monday, June 23. If you do not wish to have your quilt return shipped in the
U.S.
by NQA via Fed Ex Ground (tracked, with signature required), you must enclose a pre-paid shipping label for the carrier of your choice when you send your quilt to NQA. Foreign entries will receive additional instructions.
PREPARING SHOW ENTRY
Bed and wall quilts must have a sleeve attached (4” opening; sewn or basted securely, top and bottom of sleeve) to the back of the quilt. The top of the sleeve must be no more than 90” from the bottom of the quilt. Miniatures should have a sleeve or loops appropriate to their size. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT SLEEVES OR SLEEVES IMPROPERLY ATTACHED WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED.
Entries must be labeled with name of entrant or maker. Quilted clothing requires a label on each piece of the ensemble. For fairness in judging, you are required to baste a piece of fabric over the name(s) of the quilt maker(s) or entire label before sending the entry.
PACKING THE BOX
We strongly urge shipment of your entry by a tracking and delivery confirmation method.
Each entry – enclosed in a plastic bag of appropriate size – must be shipped or delivered in a separate box, of sturdy material, appropriate to the size of the entry. **NO dress boxes. DO NOT USE PACKING PELLETS OF ANY KIND.**
**We strongly urge shipment of your entry by a tracking and delivery confirmation method.**
INSURANCE
NQA will provide the following "Standard Insurance Coverage" for your entry:
- $500 - for quilts 70" and greater on the short side
- $250 - for clothing and quilts less than 70" and greater than 24" on the shortest side
- $100 - for quilts 24" or less on the shortest side
If you desire more than "Standard Coverage", please be certain to include your quilt on your homeowner’s policy or to secure additional insurance through your agent.
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Bed Quilt: Quilt intended for use on a bed.
Wall Quilt: Quilt intended for display on a wall.
Pieced: Piecing predominates over other techniques in amount or effect.
Appliqué: Appliqué predominates over other techniques in amount or effect.
Mixed: A quilt where a fairly even amount of both piecework and appliqué is used to develop the design of the top.
Other: A quilt where one special technique is used to develop the design of the top such as whole cloth (with or without trapunto), surface design, crazy quilt, cathedral window, embroidered, etc. Unquilted entries will not be considered for Best of Show awards.
Lynn Harris: Miniature, scaled-down version of a large quilt design; maximum size 24" x 24" or 96" perimeter.
Scrap: Quilt top must contain at least 60 different fabrics; wrong side of fabric and quilt back do not count in this number.
Pictorial: A quilt that represents a recognizable image of a person, place, or thing; any size.
Chapter Row: Entry represents the NQA Chapter and must be the work of a group within that Chapter, such as a raffle quilt, challenge piece, etc. Any size, any style of quilt accepted.
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Duet Quilt: A quilt that has two persons involved in its completion. Includes all techniques, as well as quilting by a person other than the maker of the top.
Group Quilt: A quilt that has more than two persons involved in its completion. Involves all techniques, as well as quilting by a person other than the makers of the top.
Art/Innovative Quilt: Your original design reflecting innovative construction and design techniques, theme or subject matter, and/or materials. No commercial patterns or copies of previous works. Quilts must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. A quilt based on traditional patterns and designs should be entered in another category.
Quilted Clothing: Entry must be a complete ensemble; featured garment must be quilted; no part of the ensemble may be purchased ready-to-wear; vests alone do not qualify as an ensemble. Garments will not be eligible for Best of Show awards.
Stationary Machine: The quilt is moved by hand under a sewing machine to do the quilting.
Track-mounted Machine: The sewing machine is moved over the surface of the quilt to do the quilting.
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Quilt Entry Instructions