The National Quilt Championships 2011

Deadline: 3rd May 2011 (RECEIVE)

The National Quilt Championships 2011
SANDOWN EXHIBITION CENTRE
Sandown Park
Esher, Surrey
17th to 19th June 2011

ELIGIBILITY

QUILTS AND WALLHANGINGS in patchwork, quilting or applique (consisting of 3 layers) not previously exhibited in a major quilt competition in the U.K. in 2011.

THEME ENTRY ~ ‘Art Deco Revival’
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

BED QUILT
To fit single, double or king size bed. Maximum size: 115”

SMALL WALL HANGING
Size: between 24” and 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”.

LARGE WALL HANGING
Size: between 60” and 115”. At least one side must be over 60” and all sides must be under 115”.

MINIATURE / DOLL QUILT
Size: all sides must be under 24”. A true miniature is 1/12 scale of a fullsize quilt. Cannot be entered into the theme category.

COT QUILT
FRIENDSHIP/GROUP QUILT
A quilt made by 3 persons or more - includes Round Robin quilts.
Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

UNDER 16 YEARS
A quilt made by a person or persons under the age of 16. Under 16’s cannot enter the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

WEARABLE ART
Any item designed to be worn in patchwork, quilting, applique, creative embroidery, fabric painting, hand dyed or embellished. No size limit on Wearable Art. Competitors should provide a suitable display model or hanger. Can include accessories such as scarves, bags etc.

ART QUILT
Size: between 24” & 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”. The quilt should reflect substantial deviation from traditional patterns with emphasis on colour, line and design.

LONGARM / SHORTARM MACHINE QUILTING - THE FRAN JONES AWARD
Please ensure that the name and the address of the quilter as well as the owner are included on the entry form. Please note this award is presented to the Longarm/Shortarm machine quilter.

ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms accompanied by a photograph and a non-refundable entry fee of £10, should be sent to: Grosvenor Shows Ltd, 21 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TX to arrive by 3rd May 2011. (This does not mean your quilt has to be finished by this date!).

Overseas/International entries accepted.

View Competition rules for full details including awards, fees, etc.

Download the Competion Rules and Entry form: Sandown_2011_Entry_Form.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Explanation of procedure for entering quilts and help with any queries related to completing the entry form may available by calling Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900.

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com