2009 Twenty-Five Quilt Contest
Benefit for National Quilt Museum
Paducah, KY
April 22–25, 2009
Each year AQS sponsors a quilt contest and the items are donated to the annual Quilt Auction in Paducah. The 2009 theme is Twenty-five in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the American Quilter's Society.
The rules are simple:
- One quilt per person may be entered.
- Entry should be a quilt using 25 of anything — 25 blocks, 25 squares, 25 fabrics, 25 flowers — 25 of something.
- Each quilt must be constructed of fabric; be pieced, appliquéd, or use other quiltmaking techniques; and be quilted by hand, machine, or both.
- The minimum size is 30" on a side; there is no maximum size.
- All entries must include a rod pocket at the upper back for hanging.
(New Requirements for Hanging Sleeves on Quilts - Please Read) - Completed Twenty-Five quilt and entry form must be received by AQS or postmarked by March 2, 2009.
Prizes:
1st Place, $300; 2nd Place, $250; 3rd Place, $200; 4th Place, $150; 5th Place, $100
All quilts entered are donated to the live and silent auctions held during the 2009 AQS Quilt Show, April 22–25, to benefit The National Quilt Museum. Yyou will receive a donation acknowledgment from the quilt museum. If you have any questions, please call Mary Beth Head at 270-898-7903.
These quilts will be displayed at the show until it's time for the auction on Thursday.
Here is the link for the rules and entry form for this contest:
www.americanquilter.com/09_25_rules.pdf
via: AQS Blog
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
Phone: 270-898-7903
Fax: 270-898-1173
