American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest – Des Moines

Deadline: May 20, 2011 (RECEIVE) or (POSTMARK)

AQS Quilt Show & Contest – Des Moines
American Quilter’s Society
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, Iowa
September 28–October 1, 2011


2011 AQS Quilt Show & Contest – Rules (truncated)

1. The maker(s) of any cloth quilt can enter their completed work in the appropriate category by submitting entry blank, entry fee, and two images (one full view of the completed piece showing all four edges, and a close-up detail of the piece). The piece must be created by the entrant(s) according to the contest rules.
2. Limit of two entries per person, one entry per category. Those listed as “other stitchers on this quilt” may also have their own two entries.
3. All quilts (categories 1–5) must be quilted by the method listed in the category.
4. Quilts must be constructed and/or stitched and quilted by person(s) named on entry blank.
5. Quilts must have been finished between June 1, 2008 and May 20, 2011, and be in excellent condition.
6. Quilts winning cash awards in any previous AQS contest (Paducah, Nashville, Knoxville, or Des Moines) or made from precut or stamped kits are ineligible.
7. Quilts must be a single unit and not framed with wood, metal, plastic, etc.
8. Quilt Sizes: (Actual quilt size must fit dimensions listed for category. All quilts must have the rod pocket sewn ½" from the top back edge for hanging. For more information on the sleeve requirements, see Sleeve Info at www.AmericanQuilter.com under Shows & Contests. A label identifying the maker must be stitched or securely attached to the back lower edge of
each quilt.

Categories

1. Bed Quilts – Hand Quilted, (Width 60" to 110"; Length 80" or more): Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking technique, quilted by hand.

2. Bed Quilts – Machine Quilted, (Width 60" to 110"; Length 80" or more): Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking
techniques, quilted by home sewing or longarm machine.

3. Wall Quilts – Hand Quilted, (Width 40" to 80"; Length 40" or more): Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, quilted by hand.

4. Wall Quilts – Machine Quilted, (Width 40" to 80"; Length 40" or more): Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, quilted by home sewing or longarm machine.

5. Fabric Art, (Width 24" to 50"; Length 24" or more): Small quilts to be viewed as works of visual art, displaying innovative, contemporary design and materials, using fabric as the primary medium, and quilted by hand or machine.

Awards

$10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award

Additional prizes in each category

Enry Fee

AQS Member $10.00
Non-Member $30.00


Download Contest Rules: www.AmericanQuilter.com/2011_desmoines_rules.pdf

Visit website for complete details: www.AmericanQuilter.com


Quilt images (digitals on CD-ROM), completed entry blank, and entry fee must be received by AQS, or postmarked, no later than May 20, 2011. CDs will not be returned for any entries.


American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
Phone: 270-898-7903
Fax: 270-898-1173
contests@AQSquilt.com