Friendship Knot past quilt shows
2009 quilt show
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2007 quilt show
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2005 quilt show
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1. Entry fee for judged quilts is $7.00. Entry fee for non-judged quilts is $5.00.
2. Registrations must be submitted/postmarked between November 1, 2010 and January 17, 2011. Entries postmarked before November 1st or after January 17th will be returned. Registration forms must be filled out legibly and completely. Include two 4”x 6” color photographs of each entry. All registrations must include a complete narrative and must be PRINTED. A narrative is defined as the story of the quilt and techniques used. All persons who worked on the quilt and the source of the pattern MUST be credited. A completed registration form is required for each quilt entered.
3. All quilts entered must have been completed within the last two years.
4. Any FKQG member with 2010 dues paid by October 31, 2010 and with 2011 dues paid by the January 17, 2011 meeting may enter quilts that meet the specifications of the designated categories.
5. All quilts must consist of three layers: top, batting and backing except for crazy quilts and yo-yo quilts. Tied quilts, with the exception of crazy quilts, will not be accepted.
6. All quilts must be quilted by hand, machine or both and must be finished.
7. The quilt must be constructed by the person(s) named on the registration form. If a quilt top is made by one member and is quilted by someone else, it MUST be entered into one of the collaborative categories (1-9). Quilts entered into the Emerging or Established categories (10-27) must be completely made by the entrant.
8. Entries are limited to two per participant per category. Six entries total per participant. Only one king-size quilt may be entered per member. King-size quilts will be hung only if space is available. Quilts from group challenges and non-judged quilts will only be hung on a space-available basis.
9. All entries must be in excellent condition: clean, quilt markings removed, undamaged and odor-free.
10. No cheater cloth or pre-quilted fabrics. Quilts constructed from kits MUST be identified as such in the registration narrative.
11. No rigid frames, mountings or other special handling requirements may accompany quilts. Quilts must be able to be FOLDED – not rolled. Quilts that include hazardous objects will be rejected.
12. All entries must be labeled on the back of the quilt. Labels must include the name(s) of the maker, address, telephone number and quilt name. Preferential placement is back bottom left corner.
13. All quilts entered into the large categories must have a 4” sleeve sewn the full width of the quilt. The sleeve MUST be no more than 90" from the bottom of the quilt and be securely attached.
14. The insurance company requires the value of each entry to be indicated on the registration form for payment in the event of loss or damage. All quilts will be valued at $200 unless accompanied by a certified appraisal form and an additional picture. If the participant requires additional insurance above the standard amount covered for each quilt, he/she must pay for the additional insurance.
15. If the participant wishes to sell his/her quilt, the participant can incorporate a statement of sale in the narrative ONLY. It will not be listed for sale in the program. The quilt must be displayed for the entire show.
16. The Show and Registration chairpersons reserve the right to accept, reject, or reclassify entries.
17. The Show and Registration chairpersons reserve the right to limit entries based on total number/size of submissions if actual quilts exceed ability to hang for the show.