Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Fabric 2008

Deadline: May 15, 2008 (RECEIVE)

Fabric 2008
University Plaza Conference Center
Columbus, OH
June 14, 2008 through June 27, 2008


QUILT SURFACE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM is proud to announce its annual competition and exhibit of unusual hand dyed and one-of-a-kind surface designed fabrics. Show off your skills in creating "art cloth" by using techniques such as shibori, discharge, batik, screen printing, stamping, foiling and more.

FIRST PLACE: Five Day Class at the 2009 Symposium
SECOND PLACE: Two Day Class at the 2009 Symposium
THIRD PLACE: $150.00
FOURTH PLACE: $75.00

Exhibition Dates: June 14 through June 27 during the Symposium at the University Plaza Conference Center, Columbus, OH.

  1. Entry Fee: $35.00 For Up To Three Entries (U.S. Funds Only). No limitation on how many times you may enter.

  2. Size Limitation: Minimum Size 1 Yard, Maximum Size 3 Yards.

  3. Dyes or pigments must be either washable or dry cleanable...and all colors must be stable.

  4. Quality of fabrics used is important...no Rayons or Acetates. Sleazy fabrics are not acceptable. Fabrics must be 100% cotton, broadcloth, 100% cotton sateen, 100% pima cotton, 100% cotton muslin, or a quality of cotton comparable to these listed. Light weight wools are acceptable as are silks. BUT...REMEMBER we are looking for yardage only.
  5. The fabric can be produced by one individual or by a team.

  6. All entries must be for sale. Sale price must include a commission of 30% for entire yardage. No yardage will be cut.

  7. Jurying will be of the actual pieces and not from slides. PRIZES will be awarded.

  8. All accepted entries will be displayed in June during QUILT SURFACE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM, at the The University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio.

  9. Return postage must be included plus a large SASE for Acceptance Forms.
  10. Send APPLICATION FORM, ENTRY FEE, LARGE SASE, RETURN POSTAGE FOR PIECES, AND TAGGED ENTRIES to arrive between May 1 and May 15.

For details and a prospectus, go to: http://qsds.com/fabricshow.pdf