Saturday, November 06, 2010

QUILT FESTIVALS 2011

Deadline: Exact date UNSPECIFIED but 4 Weeks Prior to designated Quilt Fair (RECEIVE)

QUILT FESTIVALS 2011


ARDINGLY
28th - 30th JANUARY 2011
Norfolk Pavilions, ARDINGLY
Haywards Heath, Sussex

EDINBURGH
25th - 27th FEBRUARY 2011
MacRobert Pavilion, Royal Highland Showground,
Ingliston, EDINBURGH

CAMBRIDGE
11th - 13th MARCH 2011
Chilford Hall Vineyard,
Linton, CAMBRIDGE

EXETER
25th - 27th MARCH 2011
Westpoint Exhibition Centre, EXETER, Devon


THEME: “FLYING HIGH”

Winning quilts and a selection of entries will be displayed at the National Quilt Championships, Sandown in 2011

Kindly sponsored by Makower UK, www.makoweruk.com

Your opportunity to participate and to win 50 fat quarters of fabulous Makower fabrics and a 1 year subscription to Fabrications Quilting For You Magazine.

Sewing
Any original wall hanging in patchwork,quilting, applique or creative embroidery (using any fabrics of your choice) on the theme ‘FLYING HIGH’ to measure 24” (60cm) square, with a sleeve 3” (7.5cm) deep stitched to the top back for hanging.

Entering
Four weeks (or sooner if you wish) before the Quilt Fair of your choice send the completed entry form with a photograph of your quilt and a cheque for £10.00 (this includes return postage). Then deliver your quilt to your chosen venue by hand
(by appointment only), or by post to the address below AT LEAST TEN working days prior to the Quilt Festival opening, clearly
marked on the reverse with your name and address.

Accepting
The Organisers reserve the right to hang entries as they consider appropriate. Every effort will be made to hang all entries, although space at certain venues may be limited.

Returning
All quilts will travel to the NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SANDOWN 2011 where all quilts awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd at each show will be judged against each other.

All quilts will be returned by recorded post to their makers after touring.

Download the Entry form: Spring_Challenge_2011_Entry_Form.pdf

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

Queries concerning show rules - please contact:

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900 / 767400
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com