Denver National Quilt Festival

Deadline: March 20, 2009 (RECEIVE) or (POSTMARK)

Denver National Quilt Festival
Quilt Competition
Denver Merchandise Mart
Denver, Colorado
April 30 - May 3, 2009


Theme: “High Hopes”

Quilt Contest Rules (truncated)
1. Open to all, but must be the work of the person or group applying to the competition. Limit of 2 entries per person or
group. Family members/permanent employees of show management or sponsors are not eligible. Quilts must be constructed and quilted by person(s) named on entry blank.

2. Quilts and wall quilts only. Entry must be quilted either by hand or machine. No kits or tied quilts. Quilts must be
greater than or equal to 1900 square inches. Wall quilts are defined as quilts less than 1900 square inches but more than
576 square inches. There is no maximum size for quilt entries.

3. Entries must have been finished in 2007, 2008 or 2009 and be in excellent condition.

To Enter - Send:
A. Completed entry form with a non-refundable entry fee of $18.00 per quilt.
B. Two color slides or digital images (full view and close-up) submitted on a CD

COMPETITION PRIZES

Best of Show: $1200 plus Brother PC210”Project Runway” Machine

Special Award: Best Colorado Quilt- $600

Innovative Category:
1st $600
2nd $450
3rd $250
3 Honorable Mentions-Ribbons
Best Use of Color-$200
Best Hand Workmanship-$200
Best Machine Workmanship-$200
Best Interpretation of Theme-$100

Traditional Category:
1st $600
2nd $450
3rd $250
3 Honorable Mentions-Ribbons
Best Use of Color-$200
Best Hand Workmanship-$200
Best Machine Workmanship-$200
Best Interpretation of Theme-$100

Wall Quilt Category:
Best Wall Quilt $500
2nd $300
3rd $200
Special Award: Best Colorado Wall Quilt-$350
Best Use of Color-$150
Best Interpretation of Theme-$100

Plus Show Management:
Viewers’ Choice-$150 & Judge’s Choice Ribbons

Visit the website for complete details: www.quiltfest.com

Download the entry form: http://www.quiltfest.com/files/DNQFQuiltCompetition.pdf