Quilt Show Entry

QUILT SHOW ENTRY GUIDELINES

  1. An entry form must be submitted for each item entered. You may enter as many categories as you wish; however only one entry is allowed per category. An entry fee of $7.00 for EACH submission must accompany the entry form(s). There is no entry fee for the “youth” category. Be sure to complete one entry form and pay $7.00 for each quilt entered.
  2. Entry forms must be received by March 2, 2023. Please mail forms to: Judi Green
  3. Items entered in the judged categories must be made of fabric and consist of three layers held together by quilting, with the exception of the Wool on Wool, Category 11 (see definition under entry categories).  Item must be in excellent condition, free of odors and pet hair.  Tied, soiled or torn quilted items and hard-framed quilts will not be accepted.  No false backings will be accepted as the judge must be able to see quilting from the back of the quilt.  Item must have been constructed by the exhibitor and must not have previously been entered in the Minot Prairie Quilt Show.  All quilts must be labeled with the “quilt identification tag”.  All quilts must be left on display until the show closes.
  4. Special techniques include embroidery, crazy patch, stained glass, fused, fringed, photo transfers, painting, etc.
  5. The Festival Committee reserves the right to place entries to more appropriate categories.  The judge may award duplicate ribbons in any category and reserves the right not to award ribbons if specific category criteria have not been met.  All judged entries will receive a written evaluation.
  6. The Minot Prairie Quilters and the Clarion Hotel will not be responsible for damages, loss, or theft of any article during the Quilt Show.  During show hours, guild members will patrol the display area.  After hours the coliseum is locked and security will be provided.
  7. Entries are to be brought to the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Minot, ND located at 2200 E. Burdick Expressway (formerly Holiday Inn-Riverside) across from the North Dakota State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  No entries will be accepted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
  8. If you are unable to hand deliver your quilts, you may ship your entries to Judi Green at the address listed above.  Please include a complete return shipping label and return postage.  All entries will be returned as requested by the quilter.
  9. Quilt Show entries will be released for pick-up at 11:00 AM on Sunday, March 19, 2023 and must be picked up no later than 12:30 PM.
  10. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PICK UP RECEIPT.

QUILT SHOW ENTRY CATEGORIES

CLASS 1: Handwork
Includes appliqué, piecing or quilting that is predominantly handwork; any size, any technique.

CLASS 2: Bed Quilts
Intended for use on a twin or larger bed (More than 300” perimeter).

2A – Machine quilted. Quilts entered in this category have been completed on a home machine, midarm or longarm by someone who does not do quilting for hire. Pieced and quilted by one person. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

2B – Professionally quilted edge to edge utilizing pantograph and/or computer quilting programs. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

CLASS 3: Throw/Lap/Crib Quilt
Intended for use as such. (Less than 300” perimeter).

3A – Machine quilted. Quilts entered in this category have been completed on a home machine, midarm or longarm by someone who does not do quilting for hire. Pieced and quilted by one person. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques .

3B – Professionally quilted edge to edge utilizing pantograph and/or computer quilting programs. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

CLASS 4: Large Wall Hanging
Intended for use on a wall. (Larger than 161” in perimeter) any quilting technique.

4A – Machine quilted. Quilts entered in this category have been completed on a home machine, midarm or longarm by someone who does not do quilting for hire. Pieced and quilted by one person. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques .

4B – Professionally quilted edge to edge utilizing pantograph and/or computer quilting programs. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

CLASS 5: Small Wall Hanging
Intended for use on a wall. (160” in perimeter or less) any quilting technique.

5A – Machine quilted. Quilts entered in this category have been completed on a home machine, midarm or longarm by someone who does not do quilting for hire. Pieced and quilted by one person. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques .

5B – Professionally quilted edge to edge utilizing pantograph and/or computer quilting programs. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

CLASS 6: Any Quilt Professionally Custom Quilted (any size)

6A – Quilts in this category have been custom quilted by a professional quilter. (240” in perimeter or less).

6B – Quilts in this category have been custom quilted by a professional quilter. (241” in perimeter or more).

CLASS 7: Holiday Theme
Any item, size, technique or quilting method. Item must include some quilting.

CLASS 8: Household
Includes table runners, placemats, pillows, kitchen or sewing room accessories, purses/totes, etc. Item must include some quilting.

CLASS 9: CHALLENGE QUILT
See page 18 for 2023 rules. 

9A – Machine quilted. Quilts entered in this category have been completed on a home machine, midarm or longarm by someone who does not do quilting for hire. Pieced and quilted by one person. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

9B – Professionally quilted edge to edge utilizing pantograph and/or computer quilting programs. May include appliqué, mixed and special techniques.

9C – Wool on Wool. Two layers of wool (no batting or quilting). This sub-category is for 2023 only.

CLASS 10: Youth Quilts
Made by a person 17 years of age or younger at the time of the entry date. Any size or technique. Quilts will be critiqued, but not judged. No entry fee is required; however, prize money will be awarded to each entrant.

CLASS 11: Wool on Wool
Two layers of wool (no batting or quilting). Items may include penny rugs, table runners/toppers, candle mats.

CLASS 12: Art Quilts
Quilt is an original design illustrating a concept, theme, message, or idea.  Quilts derived from a commercial pattern or designed by someone other than the quilter are not eligible in this category.  This category includes abstract, pictorial, portrait, landscape, and specialty techniques.

False backs are not allowed except for the Wool-on-Wool category. Judge must be able to see the quilting from the back.

The Art, Miniature, and Modern categories will be included on a rotational basis. The Art Quilt category will be included in 2023; Miniatures in 2024, and Modern Quilts in 2025.

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