Deadline: August 1, 2014 (RECEIVE)
Astronomical Quilts! Block Challenge
International Quilt Market
Quilts, Inc.
Houston, Texas
October 2014
You are invited to participate in a block challenge…with NASA Astronaut Karen Nyberg!
While on board the International Space Station, Nyberg created a star-themed quilt block that will be returning to earth with her. Her block will be combined with other blocks submitted by International Quilt Festival attendees to create a quilt that will be displayed at the 40th-anniversary show next fall 2014 in Houston.
How can you be a part of this exciting project? Submit your own star-themed block!
The Details:
• Create a star-themed 9.5"-square unfinished block (so that when quilted, it will be a 9" finished block).
• The theme should be any variation on a star. We welcome all types—traditional, modern, and artsy variations. Limit one block per person.
• Use any color scheme and techniques you would like, but please do not use any embellishments.
• Sign your unfinished block on the front with a permanent marker. Please include your name and your location.
• Mail your block for receipt by August 1, 2014.
Star Block Challenge
Attn: Rhianna Griffin
7660 Woodway, Ste. 550
Houston, TX 77063
View NASA Astronaut Karen Nyberg (while orbiting two hundred and sixty miles above the earth aboard the International Space Station) explain the challenge in the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qgJNcWncs8Y
Download Astronomical Quilts! Block Challenge rules and details: www.quilts.com//FQF13QuiltChallengeFlyer.pdf
Visit website for additional details: http://www.quilts.com
International Quilt Market
Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston, Texas 77063 U.S.A.
Telephone (1) 713.781.6864
Fax (1) 713.781.8182
e-mail: shows@quilts.com
Showing posts with label Challenges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Challenges. Show all posts
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Friday, October 04, 2013
AQC Challenge 2014
Deadline: February 21, 2014 (ONLINE)
AQC Challenge 2014
Sponsored by Expertise Events Pty Ltd
Australasian Quilt Convention
Melbourne, Australia
April 2014 to November 2014
COMPETITION RULES
A panel of three judges will then select up to 30 finalists. The judges’ decision is final. Upon seeing the actual quilts, the organisers reserve the right to decide which quilts will be included in the exhibition. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any work that does not match the images submitted to the judges. Any work which requires special hanging conditions, or includes delicate or fragile embellishments or which cannot be easily folded will not be selected.
Download Competition Rules: 2014AQC-Challenge-Rules.pdf
Visit the following websites for additional details:
www.intocraft.com.au/2013/05/aqc-challenge-2014
www.aqc.com.au
AQC Challenge 2014
Sponsored by Expertise Events Pty Ltd
Australasian Quilt Convention
Melbourne, Australia
April 2014 to November 2014
COMPETITION RULES
- The theme of the 2014 competition is ‘Ten’.
- There is one category only.
- Entry is open to all.
- Entries can either be based on a traditional or contemporary design that reflects and interprets the theme ‘Ten’.
- The entry must have been completed between May 2013 and the deadline.
- All entries must be original. If the entrant has drawn inspiration from another artwork such as a photograph that source must be acknowledged in the entry form.
- An entrant may apply any techniques including piecing, appliqué, embroidery, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc. Any materials may be used, but the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers of fabric held together with stitching.
- Each entry must measure 125cm (49in) square.
- Each entry must have a Velcro hanging strip attached to the top back edge of the quilt (instructions are on the website).
- A label with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number and email must be securely sewn to the back of the quilt.
- Each entrant may submit up to two quilts.
- All entries must be submitted via online entry form on the Australasian Quilt Convention website www.aqc.com.au no later than February 21, 2014
A panel of three judges will then select up to 30 finalists. The judges’ decision is final. Upon seeing the actual quilts, the organisers reserve the right to decide which quilts will be included in the exhibition. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any work that does not match the images submitted to the judges. Any work which requires special hanging conditions, or includes delicate or fragile embellishments or which cannot be easily folded will not be selected.
Download Competition Rules: 2014AQC-Challenge-Rules.pdf
Visit the following websites for additional details:
www.intocraft.com.au/2013/05/aqc-challenge-2014
www.aqc.com.au
26th Annual Trend-Tex Challenge
Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)
January 1, 2014 [Purchase of Kits]
March 22, 2014 [Submission of Artwork]
26th Annual Trend-Tex Challenge
Quilt Canada 2014
Canadian Quilters' Association/
Association canadienne de la courtepointe
St. Catharines, ON
June 11-14, 2014
Rules
Prizes are awarded to CQA/ACC members only for:
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd for wallquilt.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd for quilted wearable
• Trend-Tex Award
• Judges’ Choice Awards may also be given.
• A Viewers’ Choice Award will also be announced at the banquet June 14, 2014.
• The Trend-Tex Award winning wallquilt/wearable will be given, as a gesture of thanks, to Trend-Tex Fabrics Inc. and will not be auctioned.
• The Trend-Tex Award is presented for the best use of fabric, using only the five fabrics in the 2014 Challenge Kit.
Judges will follow the current CQA/ACC Quilting Standards and Guidelines for Competitive Quiltmaking.
Entries will be photographed and may be used in The Canadian Quilter, on the CQA/ACC website or for other promotional purposes.
Complete Trend Challenge information.
Trend Tex Challenge Entry Form
Visit website for more details: www.canadianquilter.com
January 1, 2014 [Purchase of Kits]
March 22, 2014 [Submission of Artwork]
26th Annual Trend-Tex Challenge
Quilt Canada 2014
Canadian Quilters' Association/
Association canadienne de la courtepointe
St. Catharines, ON
June 11-14, 2014
Rules
- Request letters to purchase kits are to be postmarked no earlier than Oct. 1, 2013. Members only.
Non Members may purchase a kit after November 1, 2013. - Kits are limited to 1 per person until January 1, 2014. Then additional kits may be purchased, if they are available. Each kit consists of 5 Trend-Tex Inc. fabrics, cut into fat quarters.
- Fabric Use: All 5 of the fabrics in thee kit must be clearly visible on the front of the wallquilt/wearable. You may use 3 additional fabrics of your own choosing. Please Note: To be eligible for the Trend-Tex Award, only the 5 kit fabrics may be used on the front of the wallquilt/wearable (includes binding). Additional fabrics may be included on the back.
- Size: Perimeter of the finished piece must not be larger than 120”, no matter what the shape. There is no minimum size restriction.
- Design may be original or traditional and any combination of machine and/or hand piecing, applique or quilting is required. Embellishments are at the quilter’s discretion.
- Finishing: The wallquilt/wearable must be completely finished, including all aspects of quilting, binding, and needlework/embroidery.
- Hanging Sleeve: at least 2” wide, on the back of the wallquilt/wearable. For wearables it can be a temporary sleeve.
- Label on the back of the wallquilt/weearable to include: title, artist’s name, date completed and credits. For any techniques that are not your own, please give credit to the sources and obtain written permission if using another person’s design. Please remember to respect copyright.
- Deadlines: Wallquilts/wearables are due March 22, 2014 to be eligible for judging and must meet all challenge rules.
- All wallquilts/wearables become the property of the CQA/ACC and will be displayed at Quuilt Canada 2014, June 11-14, 2014 in St. Catharines, ON. The majority of wallquilts/wearables will be sold by silent auction ending June 14, 2014.
Prizes are awarded to CQA/ACC members only for:
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd for wallquilt.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd for quilted wearable
• Trend-Tex Award
• Judges’ Choice Awards may also be given.
• A Viewers’ Choice Award will also be announced at the banquet June 14, 2014.
• The Trend-Tex Award winning wallquilt/wearable will be given, as a gesture of thanks, to Trend-Tex Fabrics Inc. and will not be auctioned.
• The Trend-Tex Award is presented for the best use of fabric, using only the five fabrics in the 2014 Challenge Kit.
Judges will follow the current CQA/ACC Quilting Standards and Guidelines for Competitive Quiltmaking.
Entries will be photographed and may be used in The Canadian Quilter, on the CQA/ACC website or for other promotional purposes.
Complete Trend Challenge information.
Trend Tex Challenge Entry Form
Visit website for more details: www.canadianquilter.com
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Bunbury Patchwork & Quilting 2014
Deadline: March 10, 2014 (RECEIVE)
Bunbury Patchwork & Quilting 2014
International Quilt Challenge
Stirling Street Arts Centre
Bunbury, Western Australia
29th & 30th March 2014
Rules and Conditions (truncated)
The quilts will be on display at our quilt show to be held at Stirling Street Arts Centre, Bunbury on 29th & 30th March 2014. Quilts may travel to be exhibited at other venues and will be returned to entrants as soon as possible after the displays. Ins
Prizes
1ST PRIZE $500 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
2ND PRIZE $200 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
3RD PRIZE $100 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
HIGHLY COMMENDED $50 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
VIEWERS CHOICE $100 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
A Challenge kit containing rules, entry form, challenge fabric, and list of prizes can be obtained from Helen Wheeler at PO Box 1669 Busselton Western Australia 6280 or email rwh1755@bigpond.net.au
Kit cost $10.00AUD. Those wishing to participate are requested to forward their $10.00AUD by cheque or made out to Bunbury Patchwork and Quilting Group, o r Money Order made out to Helen Wheler, or contact Helen for direct deposit details.
Overseas participates also need to contact Helen as different payment arrangement applies.
Visit website for complete details: http://stirlingarts.mysouthwest.com.au/B_Patchwork_Quilting
Stirling Street Arts Centre
Cnr Charles & Stirling Streets
PO box 119 Bunbury 6231
Telephone: 97911256
Facsimile: 97912532
Bunbury Patchwork & Quilting 2014
International Quilt Challenge
Stirling Street Arts Centre
Bunbury, Western Australia
29th & 30th March 2014
Rules and Conditions (truncated)
- The theme of the challenge is Nautical. The quilt should be your interpretation of this theme.
- Participants must use at least 75% of the challenge fabric on the front of the quilt. The Challenge fabric must be a part of the main design, not in the borders or bindings, and must remain unchanged in anyway, ie not overdyed, bleached, frayed, or covered with sheer fabric.
- There is no limit to the number of fabrics you may use. Embellishments such as beads, embroidery, ribbons, lace etc may also be added.
- Any shaped quilt is accepted so long as the maximum length on any side so no more than 80cm (31 1/2 in). This includes the length of tassels or any embellishments that are hanging off the edge of the quilt.
- Your entry must be a quilt (3 layers held together with stitching or tied).
- The quilt must be solely the work of the entrant. Please acknowledge the designer if it is not an original design.
- The name of the quilt and your name must be on the back of the quilt. Please include a hanging sleeve approx 10cm wide but do not send a hanger.
- An artist statement of approx 30 words must be included with your Entry Form.
- All quilts will be judged by West Australian Quilters Association accredited judges.
- Closing date for entries is 10th March 2014. Quilts must arrive on or before this date with Entry Form attached.
The quilts will be on display at our quilt show to be held at Stirling Street Arts Centre, Bunbury on 29th & 30th March 2014. Quilts may travel to be exhibited at other venues and will be returned to entrants as soon as possible after the displays. Ins
Prizes
1ST PRIZE $500 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
2ND PRIZE $200 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
3RD PRIZE $100 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
HIGHLY COMMENDED $50 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
VIEWERS CHOICE $100 QUILTING GOODS/VOUCHER
A Challenge kit containing rules, entry form, challenge fabric, and list of prizes can be obtained from Helen Wheeler at PO Box 1669 Busselton Western Australia 6280 or email rwh1755@bigpond.net.au
Kit cost $10.00AUD. Those wishing to participate are requested to forward their $10.00AUD by cheque or made out to Bunbury Patchwork and Quilting Group, o r Money Order made out to Helen Wheler, or contact Helen for direct deposit details.
Overseas participates also need to contact Helen as different payment arrangement applies.
Visit website for complete details: http://stirlingarts.mysouthwest.com.au/B_Patchwork_Quilting
Stirling Street Arts Centre
Cnr Charles & Stirling Streets
PO box 119 Bunbury 6231
Telephone: 97911256
Facsimile: 97912532
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
World War II Home Front Quilt Challenge
Deadline: January 15, 2014 (RECEIVE)
World War II Home Front Quilt Challenge
Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Voices in Cloth in Craneway Pavilion
Richmond, California
March 22 & 23, 2014
This quiltmaking challenge focuses on the years 1941 - 1945, a brief and influential period in American history that continues to impact life in the United States today. The WWII Home Front theme was chosen to celebrate one of our newest National Parks, the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in Richmond, California. Quilts inspired by any aspect of civilian wartime life across the USA are welcomed.
Eligible Subject Matter:
Eligible subject matter is limited to recognizable aspects of civilian wartime life in the United States during the period between the attack on Pearl Harbor and the end of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. Any topic, including events, activities, and responses to conditions experienced by children, women and men in their personal lives, as civilian workers, and as volunteers, may be depicted or interpreted.
If your quilt includes quotations, photos/photographic images, or artwork/drawings, they must be your original work, or copyright-free and in the public domain.
Eligible Participants:
Participation is open to anyone living in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Each entrant may enter one quilt, which must be solely the product of his or her making. No group or collaborative quilts will be accepted.
Quilt Requirements:
For this challenge, traditional, contemporary, and innovative quilt construction techniques are encouraged. Originality and personal expression in concept, design, and execution are desirable.
Quilts are traditionally defined as having three layers stitched together. Non-traditional approaches sometimes utilize two layers stitched together. For this challenge, both approaches qualify, as long as the layers are held together by machine or hand stitching, knotting, or tying. Natural and synthetic fiber and textile materials must be used to create the layers. All types of surface design techniques and embellishment may be used. However, quilts requiring special support frames, dowels, mounted on stretcher bars, utilizing picture frames, or which contain unwieldy, fragile, or breakable elements or embellishments will not be accepted.
Size/Shape Limitations:
Eligible entries will total 80 inches measured around the perimeter, and must be either square or rectangular. This means quilts may be 20 x 20 inches (square), or rectangular in portrait or landscape orientation. Examples of rectangular measurements are 16h x 24w inches, 22h x 18w inches, 25h x 15w inches, etc.
Entry Process (truncated)
• All required entry materials must arrive between December 1, 2013 and January 15, 2014. No entries will be accepted after this period.
• $20.00 entry fee is required.
Download Prospectus: http://www.wwiihomefrontquilts.com/Call-for-Entries-2014.pdf
Visit website for more details: http://www.wwiihomefrontquilts.com/
Email questions to: 2014challenge@wwiihomefrontquilts.com
Additionally, Frequently Asked Questions will be posted in FAQ section of the Project website.
World War II Home Front Quilt Challenge
Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Voices in Cloth in Craneway Pavilion
Richmond, California
March 22 & 23, 2014
This quiltmaking challenge focuses on the years 1941 - 1945, a brief and influential period in American history that continues to impact life in the United States today. The WWII Home Front theme was chosen to celebrate one of our newest National Parks, the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in Richmond, California. Quilts inspired by any aspect of civilian wartime life across the USA are welcomed.
Eligible Subject Matter:
Eligible subject matter is limited to recognizable aspects of civilian wartime life in the United States during the period between the attack on Pearl Harbor and the end of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. Any topic, including events, activities, and responses to conditions experienced by children, women and men in their personal lives, as civilian workers, and as volunteers, may be depicted or interpreted.
If your quilt includes quotations, photos/photographic images, or artwork/drawings, they must be your original work, or copyright-free and in the public domain.
Eligible Participants:
Participation is open to anyone living in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Each entrant may enter one quilt, which must be solely the product of his or her making. No group or collaborative quilts will be accepted.
Quilt Requirements:
For this challenge, traditional, contemporary, and innovative quilt construction techniques are encouraged. Originality and personal expression in concept, design, and execution are desirable.
Quilts are traditionally defined as having three layers stitched together. Non-traditional approaches sometimes utilize two layers stitched together. For this challenge, both approaches qualify, as long as the layers are held together by machine or hand stitching, knotting, or tying. Natural and synthetic fiber and textile materials must be used to create the layers. All types of surface design techniques and embellishment may be used. However, quilts requiring special support frames, dowels, mounted on stretcher bars, utilizing picture frames, or which contain unwieldy, fragile, or breakable elements or embellishments will not be accepted.
Size/Shape Limitations:
Eligible entries will total 80 inches measured around the perimeter, and must be either square or rectangular. This means quilts may be 20 x 20 inches (square), or rectangular in portrait or landscape orientation. Examples of rectangular measurements are 16h x 24w inches, 22h x 18w inches, 25h x 15w inches, etc.
Entry Process (truncated)
• All required entry materials must arrive between December 1, 2013 and January 15, 2014. No entries will be accepted after this period.
• $20.00 entry fee is required.
Download Prospectus: http://www.wwiihomefrontquilts.com/Call-for-Entries-2014.pdf
Visit website for more details: http://www.wwiihomefrontquilts.com/
Email questions to: 2014challenge@wwiihomefrontquilts.com
Additionally, Frequently Asked Questions will be posted in FAQ section of the Project website.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
EVOLUTIONS 2014
Deadline: March 15, 2014 (ONLINE)
EVOLUTIONS 2014
Juried Quilt Challenge
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Golden, CO
July 28, 2014 to October 25, 2014
EVOLUTIONS 2014 is an open challenge to all quilters and fiber artists in celebration of yesterday’s traditions as well as tomorrow’s innovations. "Evolution" is defined as a process of change. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum challenges you to create your concept of an evolution quilt. There are no design restrictions. Selected quilts will be exhibited at RMQM July 28 through October 25, 2014. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place; the first place winner will be awarded a solo exhibit at RMQM in 2015.
Juror: Dr. Sandra Sider, a New York quilt artist and independent curator, has published articles and reviews concerning fiber art and other aspects of visual culture for three decades.
ELIGIBILITY:
For more information, contact Irene Berry, irene_b@rmqm.org
EVOLUTIONS 2014
Juried Quilt Challenge
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Golden, CO
July 28, 2014 to October 25, 2014
EVOLUTIONS 2014 is an open challenge to all quilters and fiber artists in celebration of yesterday’s traditions as well as tomorrow’s innovations. "Evolution" is defined as a process of change. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum challenges you to create your concept of an evolution quilt. There are no design restrictions. Selected quilts will be exhibited at RMQM July 28 through October 25, 2014. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place; the first place winner will be awarded a solo exhibit at RMQM in 2015.
Juror: Dr. Sandra Sider, a New York quilt artist and independent curator, has published articles and reviews concerning fiber art and other aspects of visual culture for three decades.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Challenge is open to all quilt artists; international entries are welcome. All entries must have been completed after January 1, 2012.
- Entry must consist of at least 2 layers and held together by some form of stitching, whether by hand or machine.
- Entry, which includes 2- & 3-dimensional work, must be a minimum of 18" any one side / maximum of 60" any one side. All work not to exceed 10 pounds.
- Entry must have a 4" finished sleeve attached to the full width of the top edge of the quilt, or an alternative installation method must be provided by entrant.
- All entries must be clean, free of pet hair, smoke and odor. RMQM reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet show criteria, exhibits poor quality construction, or has been misrepresented by the digital images.
- Entry must be available for the duration of the exhibition.
For more information, contact Irene Berry, irene_b@rmqm.org
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
MQS®2013 Quilt Show
Deadline: March 15, 2013 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)
MQS®2013
Machine Quilters Showcase
Century II Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
May 15-18, 2013
Theme: “DreamCatcher”
MQS®2013 Quilt Show Categories and Rules (truncated)
•MQS® has opened up several categories to any machine, longarm, mid or shortarm or domestic with or without a track system. These have not changed and include: Traditional Custom, Art, Pictorial, Wall, Fabric Challenge, Just For Me Bed Quilt AND Just For Me Small Quilt.
•Each entrant is limited to a maximum of three quilt entries, with one quilt per category entered. These limitations do not include the challenge competitions. This means that if you chose, you may enter a total of three quilted entries plus one in the thread challenge and one in the fabric challenge for a total of five entries per person.
•MQS® has decided to continue separate categories for art and pictorial quilts in 2013. Consider 3-dimensional entries for the Art category.
•Changes in the size restrictions and embellishment allowances have been made to the Art and Wall quilt categories. Also there is a change in the miniature category.
•In 2013 the Overall category will be open only to hand guided machines with a track system. All computer guided overall entries should be in the computer-guided category.
Categories: (Overview only--details on website)
Theme: “DreamCatcher”. Given the origin of DreamCatchers, show us your quilt creation of a dream that got through, or one that was caught, describing how the quilt came to be.
Traditional Custom – open to all types of machines
Innovative Custom
Whole Cloth Innovative
Whole Cloth Traditional
Pictorial – open to all types of machines
Art – open to all types of machines
Wall – open to all types of machines
Overall Design
Bread and Butter
Tools of the Trade
Computer Guided
Miniature
Wearable
SINGLE AWARDS: 2013 Quilt Show Categories
Best of ShowSolitaire—one person performing all piecing, appliqué, quilting, digitizing, etc. on the entry. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, Whole Cloth Traditional, or Whole Cloth Innovative Categories.
Collaborative Quilt—new for 2013! This award will go to 2 or more quilters working on a single quilt: as the designer, piecer, digitizer or quilter with no money changing hands for their part in the process. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, or Tools of the Trade. Two ribbons will be awarded.
Rookie of the Year—for quilters who have been quilting on a longarm, midarm, or shortarm quilting machine for one year or less.
Viewer’s Choice—determined by votes of attendees.
CHALLENGES (full details for each challenge on website)
Thread Challenge – “Catching Dreams” Sponsored by American & Efird
Fabric Challenge – open to all types of machines Sponsored by Fabri-Quilt
DIVISIONS (complete rules & details for each division on website)
Just For Me Quilter Division: All types of machines may be used for this category.
MQS® has developed a division of the show intended to meet the needs of those of you who are not in the business of machine quilting but do quilt on a machine for yourself and your family using any type of machine. This category may appeal to those quilters who enjoy expressing their creative side just for themselves.
Junior Quilter Division
We at MQS® are very pleased and excited to receive the junior entries each year. We will continue to offer two groupings of the junior quilters--hand guided and computer guided.
Quilt entries processed online will receive an immediate confirmation and payment will be processed by secure online service.
Fees for online entries will be $10 for IMQA members and $15 for non-members.
For paper copy entries the fees will be $12 for IMQA members and $17 for non-members.
Printable Entry Form: (As of this posting, printed entry forms are not yet available on site.)
Special Events Flyer: (Provides an overview of all events) http://www.mqsshow.org/Special_Events_and_Quilt_Info.pdf
Full details on website: http://www.mqsshow.org/quiltshow/
MQS® Corporate Office
PO Box 419
Higginsville, MO 64037
800.980.9505
admin@imqa.org
MQS®2013
Machine Quilters Showcase
Century II Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
May 15-18, 2013
Theme: “DreamCatcher”
MQS®2013 Quilt Show Categories and Rules (truncated)
•MQS® has opened up several categories to any machine, longarm, mid or shortarm or domestic with or without a track system. These have not changed and include: Traditional Custom, Art, Pictorial, Wall, Fabric Challenge, Just For Me Bed Quilt AND Just For Me Small Quilt.
•Each entrant is limited to a maximum of three quilt entries, with one quilt per category entered. These limitations do not include the challenge competitions. This means that if you chose, you may enter a total of three quilted entries plus one in the thread challenge and one in the fabric challenge for a total of five entries per person.
•MQS® has decided to continue separate categories for art and pictorial quilts in 2013. Consider 3-dimensional entries for the Art category.
•Changes in the size restrictions and embellishment allowances have been made to the Art and Wall quilt categories. Also there is a change in the miniature category.
•In 2013 the Overall category will be open only to hand guided machines with a track system. All computer guided overall entries should be in the computer-guided category.
Categories: (Overview only--details on website)
Theme: “DreamCatcher”. Given the origin of DreamCatchers, show us your quilt creation of a dream that got through, or one that was caught, describing how the quilt came to be.
Traditional Custom – open to all types of machines
Innovative Custom
Whole Cloth Innovative
Whole Cloth Traditional
Pictorial – open to all types of machines
Art – open to all types of machines
Wall – open to all types of machines
Overall Design
Bread and Butter
Tools of the Trade
Computer Guided
Miniature
Wearable
SINGLE AWARDS: 2013 Quilt Show Categories
Best of ShowSolitaire—one person performing all piecing, appliqué, quilting, digitizing, etc. on the entry. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, Whole Cloth Traditional, or Whole Cloth Innovative Categories.
Collaborative Quilt—new for 2013! This award will go to 2 or more quilters working on a single quilt: as the designer, piecer, digitizer or quilter with no money changing hands for their part in the process. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, or Tools of the Trade. Two ribbons will be awarded.
Rookie of the Year—for quilters who have been quilting on a longarm, midarm, or shortarm quilting machine for one year or less.
Viewer’s Choice—determined by votes of attendees.
CHALLENGES (full details for each challenge on website)
Thread Challenge – “Catching Dreams” Sponsored by American & Efird
Fabric Challenge – open to all types of machines Sponsored by Fabri-Quilt
DIVISIONS (complete rules & details for each division on website)
Just For Me Quilter Division: All types of machines may be used for this category.
MQS® has developed a division of the show intended to meet the needs of those of you who are not in the business of machine quilting but do quilt on a machine for yourself and your family using any type of machine. This category may appeal to those quilters who enjoy expressing their creative side just for themselves.
Junior Quilter Division
We at MQS® are very pleased and excited to receive the junior entries each year. We will continue to offer two groupings of the junior quilters--hand guided and computer guided.
Quilt entries processed online will receive an immediate confirmation and payment will be processed by secure online service.
Fees for online entries will be $10 for IMQA members and $15 for non-members.
For paper copy entries the fees will be $12 for IMQA members and $17 for non-members.
Printable Entry Form: (As of this posting, printed entry forms are not yet available on site.)
Special Events Flyer: (Provides an overview of all events) http://www.mqsshow.org/Special_Events_and_Quilt_Info.pdf
Full details on website: http://www.mqsshow.org/quiltshow/
MQS® Corporate Office
PO Box 419
Higginsville, MO 64037
800.980.9505
admin@imqa.org
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Page Turner at Some Things Looming
Deadline: February 15, 2013 (ONLINE) or (POSTMARK)
Page Turner
Some Things Looming
Reading, PA
April 5 through May 18, 2013
The digital era is altering how we read books so we wanted a challenge that alters the way we perceive books. Whether it be an altered book or incorporates pages of a book, ‘some things looming’ challenges you to create the ultimate …Page Turner.
Our major requirements for this challenge are that you incorporate fiber techniques and any parts or pages of a book (preferably ones that would be discarded anyway).
Rules for Entering: (truncated)
* All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting the entry.
* Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works, completed within the last three years, to be in the exhibition. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40"x 40" or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18"x18"x 18". Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable.
* Entries must be postmarked or electronically received by February 15, 2013. No exceptions! Our entry form (variations of our form not acceptable)
and entry fee of $30 (to help defray costs) must accompany your entry.
* You may submit up to 3 images per works submitted. (Max 3 works x 3 images = max 9 total images)
* Submit general artist Statement and a 100 word (or less) write up for each work submitted (for catalog and promo). Must be submitted on your CD
or emailed with your images.
Selection of Artwork:
Entries will be selected by some things looming based on their quality and relevance to the goal/theme of the exhibit. Unusual, experimental, and traditional fiber work is all good. Please be certain that it is quality-prepared for exhibit, completed within the last three years, and have relevance to the theme. Selected
artists are responsible for costs of shipping their work to and from the gallery.
Notifications will be sent out: March 1, 2013
Download Prospectus & Entry Form: http://somethingslooming.com/PageTurner_prospectus.pdf
Visit website to for more information or to submit online: http://somethingslooming.com
All questions concerning submissions may be directed to: service@somethingslooming.com
Some Things Looming
526 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Page Turner
Some Things Looming
Reading, PA
April 5 through May 18, 2013
The digital era is altering how we read books so we wanted a challenge that alters the way we perceive books. Whether it be an altered book or incorporates pages of a book, ‘some things looming’ challenges you to create the ultimate …Page Turner.
Our major requirements for this challenge are that you incorporate fiber techniques and any parts or pages of a book (preferably ones that would be discarded anyway).
Rules for Entering: (truncated)
* All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting the entry.
* Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works, completed within the last three years, to be in the exhibition. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40"x 40" or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18"x18"x 18". Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable.
* Entries must be postmarked or electronically received by February 15, 2013. No exceptions! Our entry form (variations of our form not acceptable)
and entry fee of $30 (to help defray costs) must accompany your entry.
* You may submit up to 3 images per works submitted. (Max 3 works x 3 images = max 9 total images)
* Submit general artist Statement and a 100 word (or less) write up for each work submitted (for catalog and promo). Must be submitted on your CD
or emailed with your images.
Selection of Artwork:
Entries will be selected by some things looming based on their quality and relevance to the goal/theme of the exhibit. Unusual, experimental, and traditional fiber work is all good. Please be certain that it is quality-prepared for exhibit, completed within the last three years, and have relevance to the theme. Selected
artists are responsible for costs of shipping their work to and from the gallery.
Notifications will be sent out: March 1, 2013
Download Prospectus & Entry Form: http://somethingslooming.com/PageTurner_prospectus.pdf
Visit website to for more information or to submit online: http://somethingslooming.com
All questions concerning submissions may be directed to: service@somethingslooming.com
Some Things Looming
526 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Quilt for Change
Deadline: March 1, 2013 (RECEIVE)
"Light, Hope and Opportunity:
Empowering Women through Clean Energy "
Quilt for Change
Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
June 2013
Challenge Submission Requirements (truncated)
Quilters are invited to create and submit art quilts that address the issue of Energy Poverty. Participating quilters can highlight an aspect of energy poverty, for example, its effects on daily life, physical safety, health, access to education and information, and economic challenges posed to those who live without electricity; income and development inequalities faced by people who live in areas without steady sources of power; and the role of solar power and other alternative energy sources in mitigating the effects of energy poverty, indoor air pollution, isolation and limited economic development created by a lack of electricity.
“Light, Hope, Opportunity” is a juried challenge. Selected quilts will be included in a traveling exhibition that will open in June 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the United Nations’ European headquarters, and then tour at various quilting venues in North America through 2014.
Submitted quilts must address the theme of “Light, Hope, Opportunity: Empowering Women through Clean Energy.” A strong artist’s statement is crucial, explaining the concept of your quilt, linking it specifically to the theme of the challenge and sharing your inspiration for the quilt, techniques and materials used, etc. Please limit your statement to 150-200 words.
• Each quilt should measure 24 inches high by 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm).
• Sew a 5 inch (12.5 cm) sleeve with a ½ inch give sewn on the back and mount the sleeve 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge of the back of the quilt to enable a uniform display of all the quilts in the exhibition.
• Photographs: We can accept digital photos only. Images must be of completed work – not work in progress. Images will be chosen on the basis of artistic merit as well as photo quality.
• Each entry will require two digital images; one showing the whole quilt including the edges; the other showing an area in detail.
• Jurors reserve the right to refuse any quilt that differs significantly from the image submitted.
• $ 25 entry fee
Quilt for Change will contact selected quilters no later than April 1, 2013 to complete the exhibition logistics for the June 2013 opening at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline for mailing finished quilts is April 20, 2013.
Quilters have the option of donating their quilts to Quilt for Change for sale in support of Solar Sister’s activities.
For planning purposes, we suggest you email us at quiltforchange@me.com with your intent to enter and provide a general description of your planned quilt. This is not required, but advised. We are happy to offer feedback and answer questions. A general description of your planned quilt and/or digital photos of your work in progress would be greatly appreciated.
Downloads:
Submission Requirements
Entry Form
Complete details available on website including the history of Quilt for Change: www.quiltforchange.org
"Light, Hope and Opportunity:
Empowering Women through Clean Energy "
Quilt for Change
Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
June 2013
Challenge Submission Requirements (truncated)
Quilters are invited to create and submit art quilts that address the issue of Energy Poverty. Participating quilters can highlight an aspect of energy poverty, for example, its effects on daily life, physical safety, health, access to education and information, and economic challenges posed to those who live without electricity; income and development inequalities faced by people who live in areas without steady sources of power; and the role of solar power and other alternative energy sources in mitigating the effects of energy poverty, indoor air pollution, isolation and limited economic development created by a lack of electricity.
“Light, Hope, Opportunity” is a juried challenge. Selected quilts will be included in a traveling exhibition that will open in June 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the United Nations’ European headquarters, and then tour at various quilting venues in North America through 2014.
Submitted quilts must address the theme of “Light, Hope, Opportunity: Empowering Women through Clean Energy.” A strong artist’s statement is crucial, explaining the concept of your quilt, linking it specifically to the theme of the challenge and sharing your inspiration for the quilt, techniques and materials used, etc. Please limit your statement to 150-200 words.
• Each quilt should measure 24 inches high by 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm).
• Sew a 5 inch (12.5 cm) sleeve with a ½ inch give sewn on the back and mount the sleeve 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge of the back of the quilt to enable a uniform display of all the quilts in the exhibition.
• Photographs: We can accept digital photos only. Images must be of completed work – not work in progress. Images will be chosen on the basis of artistic merit as well as photo quality.
• Each entry will require two digital images; one showing the whole quilt including the edges; the other showing an area in detail.
• Jurors reserve the right to refuse any quilt that differs significantly from the image submitted.
• $ 25 entry fee
Quilt for Change will contact selected quilters no later than April 1, 2013 to complete the exhibition logistics for the June 2013 opening at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline for mailing finished quilts is April 20, 2013.
Quilters have the option of donating their quilts to Quilt for Change for sale in support of Solar Sister’s activities.
For planning purposes, we suggest you email us at quiltforchange@me.com with your intent to enter and provide a general description of your planned quilt. This is not required, but advised. We are happy to offer feedback and answer questions. A general description of your planned quilt and/or digital photos of your work in progress would be greatly appreciated.
Downloads:
Submission Requirements
Entry Form
Complete details available on website including the history of Quilt for Change: www.quiltforchange.org
Friday, August 10, 2012
Infinite Blue — A Community Art Making Challenge
Deadline: September 24, 2012 (HAND DELIVERY) or (RECEIVE)
Infinite Blue — A Community Art Making Challenge
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Makawao, HI
October 6 – November 10, 2012
Infinite Blue — A Community Art Making Challenge
Description: Artists are invited to creatively interpret “blue”, a primary color holding historical significance in art, culture, and politics. From religious figures like Mary and Shiva to Picasso’s Blue Period to Delta blues music, this hue invokes coolness and electricity, melancholy and serenity, and appears in shades such as cobalt, ultramarine, and those found in our islands’ water and sky. Express your authentic vision of what “blue” means to you!
ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS — (truncated)
• All works must be original and created with the theme in mind. Though not required, artists are invited to submit a statement with their work.
• Artists may submit up to 3 entries. The juror decides the number of works selected for the exhibition (may range from 30-90 pieces).
• Art in any medium or combination of media are eligible. However, the Hui and its jurors reserve the right to reject works due to toxic or dangerous materials, excessive size, weight or difficulty in presentation.
• Entrants must be 16 years or older to participate.
• Artwork must be ready for hanging or installation.
• Off-island artists must ship their entries to the Hui in expertly packed shipping boxes or wooden crates. Shipping is at the artist’s expense and should be prepaid for return.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee:
Hui members: $10 per entry
Non-members: $20 per entry [individual memberships: $45/year]
Juror: Rich Richardson, Executive Director of HAPA: Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts, Chinatown Artists Lofts & The Arts at Marks Garage
Download Prospectus & Entry Form: http://huinoeau.com/wp-content/updir/Infinite-Blue-Form.pdf
For more information please call 572-6560 x26 or visit www.huinoeau.com/exhibitions
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
2841 Baldwin Avenue
Makawao, HI 96768
P: (808) 572-6560
F: (808) 572-2750
http://www.huinoeau.com
rachele@huinoeau.com
Infinite Blue — A Community Art Making Challenge
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Makawao, HI
October 6 – November 10, 2012
Infinite Blue — A Community Art Making Challenge
Description: Artists are invited to creatively interpret “blue”, a primary color holding historical significance in art, culture, and politics. From religious figures like Mary and Shiva to Picasso’s Blue Period to Delta blues music, this hue invokes coolness and electricity, melancholy and serenity, and appears in shades such as cobalt, ultramarine, and those found in our islands’ water and sky. Express your authentic vision of what “blue” means to you!
ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS — (truncated)
• All works must be original and created with the theme in mind. Though not required, artists are invited to submit a statement with their work.
• Artists may submit up to 3 entries. The juror decides the number of works selected for the exhibition (may range from 30-90 pieces).
• Art in any medium or combination of media are eligible. However, the Hui and its jurors reserve the right to reject works due to toxic or dangerous materials, excessive size, weight or difficulty in presentation.
• Entrants must be 16 years or older to participate.
• Artwork must be ready for hanging or installation.
• Off-island artists must ship their entries to the Hui in expertly packed shipping boxes or wooden crates. Shipping is at the artist’s expense and should be prepaid for return.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee:
Hui members: $10 per entry
Non-members: $20 per entry [individual memberships: $45/year]
Juror: Rich Richardson, Executive Director of HAPA: Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts, Chinatown Artists Lofts & The Arts at Marks Garage
Download Prospectus & Entry Form: http://huinoeau.com/wp-content/updir/Infinite-Blue-Form.pdf
For more information please call 572-6560 x26 or visit www.huinoeau.com/exhibitions
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
2841 Baldwin Avenue
Makawao, HI 96768
P: (808) 572-6560
F: (808) 572-2750
http://www.huinoeau.com
rachele@huinoeau.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Northwest Quilting Expo: 2012 Judged and Juried Show
Deadline: August 15, 2012 (RECEIVE)
2012 Judged and Juried Show
Northwest Quilting Expo
Portland, Oregon
September 20-22, 2012
Categories
Judges will look for originality, creativity and workmanship. Your entry must have been completed after January 1, 2010, and fit one of these categories:
•Large Quilt perimeter 288" or more (no more than 90" per side)
•Intermediate Quilt perimeter greater than 180" but less than 288"
•Small Quilt perimeter less than 160"
•Pictorial Quilt any quilt depicting real life
•Appliqué Quilt perimeter greater than 120" and 50% appliquéd
•Art Quilt any quilt that extends beyond traditional disciplines, and exercises progressive independence and originality in theory, color design and/or technique
•Young Quilter any quilt made solely by a quilter age 16 and under (see 'The Next Generation of Quilters' for information and prizes)
•Hand Quilted any quilt quilted entirely by hand
•Machine Embroidered any quilt with at least 50% machine embroidery
Long Arm, Mid Arm, and Small Quilting Machine Categories:
•Best Freehand Quilting quilted with a non-computerized machine
•Best Computerized Quilting quilted with a computerized quilting system
•Best Use of Thread in Quilting thread painting or the use of specialty threads in quilting
Prizes
•Best in Show $1,500
•Judge’s Choice $250 each
•In each category: First Prize $500 • Second Prize $250 • Third Prize $150
•Viewer’s Choice Award Complete set of rulers from Quilter's Rule
•Founder's Choice Award $250
The Next Generation of Quilters
This year we have a new category for young quilters ages 16 and younger. They will be judged in their own group, and these prizes awarded:
•1st Place $75
•2nd Place $50
•3rd Place $25
Download Printable Entry Form: www.nwquiltingexpo.com2012-NWQE-registration.pdf
Visit website for complete details: www.nwquiltingexpo.com/enter-quilt
Also visit website for information regarding Forever Seasons Quilt Challenge:
www.nwquiltingexpo.com/challenge
Northwest Quilting Expo
16869 SW 65th Ave. #349
Lake Oswego OR 97035
503.624.7440
2012 Judged and Juried Show
Northwest Quilting Expo
Portland, Oregon
September 20-22, 2012
Categories
Judges will look for originality, creativity and workmanship. Your entry must have been completed after January 1, 2010, and fit one of these categories:
•Large Quilt perimeter 288" or more (no more than 90" per side)
•Intermediate Quilt perimeter greater than 180" but less than 288"
•Small Quilt perimeter less than 160"
•Pictorial Quilt any quilt depicting real life
•Appliqué Quilt perimeter greater than 120" and 50% appliquéd
•Art Quilt any quilt that extends beyond traditional disciplines, and exercises progressive independence and originality in theory, color design and/or technique
•Young Quilter any quilt made solely by a quilter age 16 and under (see 'The Next Generation of Quilters' for information and prizes)
•Hand Quilted any quilt quilted entirely by hand
•Machine Embroidered any quilt with at least 50% machine embroidery
Long Arm, Mid Arm, and Small Quilting Machine Categories:
•Best Freehand Quilting quilted with a non-computerized machine
•Best Computerized Quilting quilted with a computerized quilting system
•Best Use of Thread in Quilting thread painting or the use of specialty threads in quilting
Prizes
•Best in Show $1,500
•Judge’s Choice $250 each
•In each category: First Prize $500 • Second Prize $250 • Third Prize $150
•Viewer’s Choice Award Complete set of rulers from Quilter's Rule
•Founder's Choice Award $250
The Next Generation of Quilters
This year we have a new category for young quilters ages 16 and younger. They will be judged in their own group, and these prizes awarded:
•1st Place $75
•2nd Place $50
•3rd Place $25
Download Printable Entry Form: www.nwquiltingexpo.com2012-NWQE-registration.pdf
Visit website for complete details: www.nwquiltingexpo.com/enter-quilt
Also visit website for information regarding Forever Seasons Quilt Challenge:
www.nwquiltingexpo.com/challenge
Northwest Quilting Expo
16869 SW 65th Ave. #349
Lake Oswego OR 97035
503.624.7440
Sunday, January 22, 2012
IQCAfrica 2012 Quilt Challenge
Deadline: May 1, 2012 (EMAIL)
Quilt Challenge
International Quilt Convention Africa (IQCAfrica 2012)
The South African Quilters Guild
27 to 29 July 2012
With our first Convention taking place from 27 to 29 July 2012, IQCAfrica will comprise an expo, a range of workshops by talented international and local teachers plus an international quilt exhibition.
Host all of these in a world-class venue, and IQCAfrica promises to be the most exciting event on the African quilting calendar.
The quilt challenge theme for 2012 is "Dreams".
After exhibition at IQCAfrica 2012, this quilt collection will be going touring abroad! First stop will be at the 18th European Patchwork Meeting in Saint-Marie-Aux-Mines in Alsace, France from 13 - 16 September 2012.
SUBMISSION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
The challenge is open to all quilters permanently residing on the African continent.
Each side of the finished quilt should be between 50 and 100 cm.
The quilt must be hand or machine quilted and bound.
The quilt must have three layers: top, backing and batting. Only high quality fabrics should be used for the main construction.
Embellishments and other surface design treatments are permitted.
The quilt must have a 4" wide sleeve on the back for hanging.
A cloth label with your name and telephone number MUST be sewn to the back of the quilt.
The quilt MUST depict the theme "Dreams".
Entries must be the entrant's own original design. Any source of inspiration MUST be declared.
Entrants must submit TWO photos of their entry by email for pre-selection. One flat full shot (including borders) and a close up of the detail. Each photo should be between 1 and 5 MB in size.
Each entry must include the title of the quilt, a description of it, the techniques used, as well as a declaration that the design is your own original work. Any source of inspiration must be declared.
Entries must be emailed to challenge@iqcafrica.com
Entries close on 1 May 2012.
The South African Quilters Guild appointed panel of judges will then invite successful entrants to send their quilts for final selection.
Successful entries will be displayed as a special collection at IQCAfrica 2012 and entrants will each receive a Certificate of Exhibition. Quilts will be returned to the entrants after the event.
This is NOT a competition and no prizes will be awarded. The purpose of this challenge is to showcase the best of Africa's quilting talent.
Visit website for complete Convention and Challenge Details: http://iqcafrica.ning.com/page/quilt-challenge
Quilt Challenge
International Quilt Convention Africa (IQCAfrica 2012)
The South African Quilters Guild
27 to 29 July 2012
With our first Convention taking place from 27 to 29 July 2012, IQCAfrica will comprise an expo, a range of workshops by talented international and local teachers plus an international quilt exhibition.
Host all of these in a world-class venue, and IQCAfrica promises to be the most exciting event on the African quilting calendar.
The quilt challenge theme for 2012 is "Dreams".
After exhibition at IQCAfrica 2012, this quilt collection will be going touring abroad! First stop will be at the 18th European Patchwork Meeting in Saint-Marie-Aux-Mines in Alsace, France from 13 - 16 September 2012.
SUBMISSION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
The challenge is open to all quilters permanently residing on the African continent.
Each side of the finished quilt should be between 50 and 100 cm.
The quilt must be hand or machine quilted and bound.
The quilt must have three layers: top, backing and batting. Only high quality fabrics should be used for the main construction.
Embellishments and other surface design treatments are permitted.
The quilt must have a 4" wide sleeve on the back for hanging.
A cloth label with your name and telephone number MUST be sewn to the back of the quilt.
The quilt MUST depict the theme "Dreams".
Entries must be the entrant's own original design. Any source of inspiration MUST be declared.
Entrants must submit TWO photos of their entry by email for pre-selection. One flat full shot (including borders) and a close up of the detail. Each photo should be between 1 and 5 MB in size.
Each entry must include the title of the quilt, a description of it, the techniques used, as well as a declaration that the design is your own original work. Any source of inspiration must be declared.
Entries must be emailed to challenge@iqcafrica.com
Entries close on 1 May 2012.
The South African Quilters Guild appointed panel of judges will then invite successful entrants to send their quilts for final selection.
Successful entries will be displayed as a special collection at IQCAfrica 2012 and entrants will each receive a Certificate of Exhibition. Quilts will be returned to the entrants after the event.
This is NOT a competition and no prizes will be awarded. The purpose of this challenge is to showcase the best of Africa's quilting talent.
Visit website for complete Convention and Challenge Details: http://iqcafrica.ning.com/page/quilt-challenge
Sunday, June 19, 2011
SuperShuttle Quilt Challenge
Deadline: September 16, 2011 (RECEIVE)
SuperShuttle Quilt Challenge
International Quilt Festival
and SuperShuttle
Houston, TX
November 2-6, 2011
International Quilt Festival/Houston, the largest annual quilt show, sale, and quiltmaking academy in the world, and SuperShuttle, the only nation-wide shared-ride transportation company, have teamed up to issue a special challenge to Festival attendees.
Submit a SuperShuttle-themed quilt block, and you could be chosen to win one of several prizes, in addition to having your block incorporated into the official 2011 SuperShuttle quilt! The quilt will be on display at International Quilt Festival/Houston (Nov. 3-6, with Preview Night on Nov. 2), and then hung at the company’s Houston office.
The prizes are as follows:
• Grand Prize—$150 cash
• First Place—$125 cash
• Second Place—$100 cash
• Third Place—$75 cash
• Fourth through Tenth Places—Complimentary round-trip airport/hotel SuperShuttle transportation for the 2011 Houston Festival only.
Quilt blocks should measure 9”x 9” (finished) or 9.5” x 9.5” (unfinished), and feature a SuperShuttle-themed design. Visit the SuperShuttle website at
www.SuperShuttle.com for inspiration.
Block submissions will be judged by representatives from International Quilt Festival and SuperShuttle. Blocks will be evaluated according to workmanship, creativity, adherence to the theme, and overall design.
Blocks should be the work of only one person, and each entrant may submit only one block. Entries must be sent to arrive no later than SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. Winners will be notified by SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. If your block is not a prizewinner, but one of the other 10 chosen for inclusion in the quilt, you will also be notified at this time.
Note: Quilt blocks will not be returned to the artist, regardless of whether or not they are chosen for inclusion.
Download complete details: www.quilts.com/SSQChallenge.pdf
Visit website for more information: www.quilts.com
SuperShuttle Quilt Challenge
International Quilt Festival
and SuperShuttle
Houston, TX
November 2-6, 2011
International Quilt Festival/Houston, the largest annual quilt show, sale, and quiltmaking academy in the world, and SuperShuttle, the only nation-wide shared-ride transportation company, have teamed up to issue a special challenge to Festival attendees.
Submit a SuperShuttle-themed quilt block, and you could be chosen to win one of several prizes, in addition to having your block incorporated into the official 2011 SuperShuttle quilt! The quilt will be on display at International Quilt Festival/Houston (Nov. 3-6, with Preview Night on Nov. 2), and then hung at the company’s Houston office.
The prizes are as follows:
• Grand Prize—$150 cash
• First Place—$125 cash
• Second Place—$100 cash
• Third Place—$75 cash
• Fourth through Tenth Places—Complimentary round-trip airport/hotel SuperShuttle transportation for the 2011 Houston Festival only.
Quilt blocks should measure 9”x 9” (finished) or 9.5” x 9.5” (unfinished), and feature a SuperShuttle-themed design. Visit the SuperShuttle website at
www.SuperShuttle.com for inspiration.
Block submissions will be judged by representatives from International Quilt Festival and SuperShuttle. Blocks will be evaluated according to workmanship, creativity, adherence to the theme, and overall design.
Blocks should be the work of only one person, and each entrant may submit only one block. Entries must be sent to arrive no later than SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. Winners will be notified by SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. If your block is not a prizewinner, but one of the other 10 chosen for inclusion in the quilt, you will also be notified at this time.
Note: Quilt blocks will not be returned to the artist, regardless of whether or not they are chosen for inclusion.
Download complete details: www.quilts.com/SSQChallenge.pdf
Visit website for more information: www.quilts.com
Sunday, October 24, 2010
JOURNAL QUILT CHALLENGE 2011
Deadline: 30 November 2010 (RECEIVE)
JOURNAL QUILT CHALLENGE 2011
Grosvenor Shows Ltd
Spalding, Lincs
United Kingdom
Theme: FANTASY
International Quilt Competition For Innovative Journal Quilts To Tour Britain
Open to quiltmakers worldwide for two Journal Quilts (or multiples of two), based on the theme ‘Fantasy’.
Important: This is a Journal Quilt competition so the quilts MUST measure 21cm x 29.7cm (A4) each, either portrait or landscape. Each quilt must have a 3” hanging sleeve at the back.
Work is to be of an original and innovative design, or if the design is based on something from a book / magazine etc. then this must be acknowledged. The quilt should constitute three layers of a textile sandwich. You must enter two quilts. One entry form is required for each pair of quilts you enter. You can enter as many times as you like. Do NOT join these two quilts together - they must be separate A4 sized pieces of work.
Completed entry forms to arrive by 30th November 2010 accompanied by a non returnable entry fee of £8.00 which will include return postage to UK addresses. (Overseas entries will be charged actual return postage). Labels will then be sent to all entrants and entries will be required to be sent to Grosvenor Shows Ltd. by 11th January 2011.
All entries will be judged and will then go on tour at the Spring Quilt Festivals 2011, and subject to space availability also at Quilts UK 2011.
PRIZES
1st Prize: A Trophy for you to treasure, a stash of wonderful fabrics and a 1 year subscription to Fabrications Quiting For You Magazine
2nd Prize: A bundle of fabrics to add to your stash and a subscription to Fabrications Quilting For You Magazine for 3 issues.
3rd Prize: A bundle of fabrics to add to your stash.
Rosettes Awarded To 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places
Download the Entry Form: Journal_Quilt_Challenge_2011_Entry_Form.pdf
Visit webiste for additional information: www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk
Grosvenor Shows Ltd
21 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TX
Tel: 01775 712100 & 01775 722900
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com
JOURNAL QUILT CHALLENGE 2011
Grosvenor Shows Ltd
Spalding, Lincs
United Kingdom
Theme: FANTASY
International Quilt Competition For Innovative Journal Quilts To Tour Britain
Open to quiltmakers worldwide for two Journal Quilts (or multiples of two), based on the theme ‘Fantasy’.
Important: This is a Journal Quilt competition so the quilts MUST measure 21cm x 29.7cm (A4) each, either portrait or landscape. Each quilt must have a 3” hanging sleeve at the back.
Work is to be of an original and innovative design, or if the design is based on something from a book / magazine etc. then this must be acknowledged. The quilt should constitute three layers of a textile sandwich. You must enter two quilts. One entry form is required for each pair of quilts you enter. You can enter as many times as you like. Do NOT join these two quilts together - they must be separate A4 sized pieces of work.
Completed entry forms to arrive by 30th November 2010 accompanied by a non returnable entry fee of £8.00 which will include return postage to UK addresses. (Overseas entries will be charged actual return postage). Labels will then be sent to all entrants and entries will be required to be sent to Grosvenor Shows Ltd. by 11th January 2011.
All entries will be judged and will then go on tour at the Spring Quilt Festivals 2011, and subject to space availability also at Quilts UK 2011.
PRIZES
1st Prize: A Trophy for you to treasure, a stash of wonderful fabrics and a 1 year subscription to Fabrications Quiting For You Magazine
2nd Prize: A bundle of fabrics to add to your stash and a subscription to Fabrications Quilting For You Magazine for 3 issues.
3rd Prize: A bundle of fabrics to add to your stash.
Rosettes Awarded To 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places
Download the Entry Form: Journal_Quilt_Challenge_2011_Entry_Form.pdf
Visit webiste for additional information: www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk
Grosvenor Shows Ltd
21 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TX
Tel: 01775 712100 & 01775 722900
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Passion For Fashion 2010
Deadline: July 1, 2010 (POSTMARK)
Passion For Fashion 2010
American Sewing Expo
The Rock Financial Showplace
Novi, Michigan
Sept. 24 - Sept. 25, 2010
If you are a sewing enthusiast that likes to add your own style to projects, the American Sewing Expo wants you to put on your creative hat, let your imagination go wild and enter our 4th Annual ASE Passion For Fashion! design challenge. This is a live challenge that will provide the opportunity for avid sewers to showcase their sewing and design talents complete with professional models and fashion show. The participant will be given a design challenge scenario and have all day Friday, September 24, to create their "secret project". Expo attendees will have the opportunity to follow the progress of the designers as they work on their creations. Contestants return on Saturday, September 25 to finish their creations and a last minute fitting on their professional model before the fashion show and photo shoot in the afternoon. A panel of industry fashion experts will judge and choose the challenge winner based on creativity, construction, fit, and composition.
We encourage sewers of all skill levels to challenge their creativity and participate in this event.
Prizes will include, but are not limited to
First Place - An Exciting Trip to New York City with the ASE Tour
Baby Lock Espire Sewing Machine
Second Place - Baby Lock Imagine DX Serger
Third Place - Baby Lock Decorator's Choice Sewing Machine
Deadline to enter is July 1, 2010.
Submissions must be accompanied by a $25.00 non-refundable jury fee and 1 fashion garment (no more than a 3-piece outfit) that has been created within the past two years. Fashion garment will be returned.
2010 Passion For Fashion Rules
2010 Passion For Fashion Entry Form
Visit website for additional details: www.americansewingexpo.com
Passion For Fashion 2010
American Sewing Expo
The Rock Financial Showplace
Novi, Michigan
Sept. 24 - Sept. 25, 2010
If you are a sewing enthusiast that likes to add your own style to projects, the American Sewing Expo wants you to put on your creative hat, let your imagination go wild and enter our 4th Annual ASE Passion For Fashion! design challenge. This is a live challenge that will provide the opportunity for avid sewers to showcase their sewing and design talents complete with professional models and fashion show. The participant will be given a design challenge scenario and have all day Friday, September 24, to create their "secret project". Expo attendees will have the opportunity to follow the progress of the designers as they work on their creations. Contestants return on Saturday, September 25 to finish their creations and a last minute fitting on their professional model before the fashion show and photo shoot in the afternoon. A panel of industry fashion experts will judge and choose the challenge winner based on creativity, construction, fit, and composition.
We encourage sewers of all skill levels to challenge their creativity and participate in this event.
Prizes will include, but are not limited to
First Place - An Exciting Trip to New York City with the ASE Tour
Baby Lock Espire Sewing Machine
Second Place - Baby Lock Imagine DX Serger
Third Place - Baby Lock Decorator's Choice Sewing Machine
Deadline to enter is July 1, 2010.
Submissions must be accompanied by a $25.00 non-refundable jury fee and 1 fashion garment (no more than a 3-piece outfit) that has been created within the past two years. Fashion garment will be returned.
2010 Passion For Fashion Rules
2010 Passion For Fashion Entry Form
Visit website for additional details: www.americansewingexpo.com
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Art of the Quilt 2010
Deadline: September 10, 2010 (POSTMARK)
Art of the Quilt 2010
American Sewing Expo
Novi, Michigan
September 24-26, 2010
We are very excited to announce the Art of the Quilt challenge for 2010, "Classic American Automobiles". Everyone in America has a favorite automobile from the past or a dream car they wish they owned. This opportunity can allow you to expound on that memory or dream and will present an artistic experience to express a pride in American ingenuity. Your creative wheels are probably already turning, so what are you waiting for? It is going to be fun to make and fun to see how all the contestant interpret this challenge.
$2,000 Cash Prize for the Grand Prize!
“Art of the Quilt” Contest Rules (truncated)
1. Quilts are to strictly follow the theme, "Classic American Automobiles". Everyone in America has a favorite automobile from the past or a dream car they wish they owned. This challenge will allow you to expound on that memory or dream and present an artistic experience to express pride in American ingenuity.
2. Quilts are to be “other than traditional” in nature. Judges will be looking for innovative, artistic quilts. They can include piecing, appliqué, & surface embellishment techniques (dyeing, trapunto, stenciling, whole cloth, embroidery, batik, painting, embossing, etc.)
3. The quilt must consist of 3 layers held together with stitching.
4. Open to all, but must be the work of a single individual. No group or 2 person quilts. Quilt(s) must be constructed and quilted by person named on entry blank.
5. Limit 2 entries per person. Entry fee is $20 per quilt and includes return shipping. Void where prohibited by law.
6. Entry must be quilted either by hand or machine. No kits, “cheater cloth”, or tied quilts will be accepted. Quilt size must be between 20 inches by 20 inches to 30 inches by 30 inches to be considered. (400 square inches minimum to 900 square inches max.)
7. Quilt(s) must be a single unit and not framed with wood, metal, etc.
Downloads:
2010 Art of the Quilt Rules
2010 Art of the Quilt Entry Form
Visit website for additional details: www.americansewingexpo.com/content/contests
Art of the Quilt 2010
American Sewing Expo
Novi, Michigan
September 24-26, 2010
We are very excited to announce the Art of the Quilt challenge for 2010, "Classic American Automobiles". Everyone in America has a favorite automobile from the past or a dream car they wish they owned. This opportunity can allow you to expound on that memory or dream and will present an artistic experience to express a pride in American ingenuity. Your creative wheels are probably already turning, so what are you waiting for? It is going to be fun to make and fun to see how all the contestant interpret this challenge.
$2,000 Cash Prize for the Grand Prize!
“Art of the Quilt” Contest Rules (truncated)
1. Quilts are to strictly follow the theme, "Classic American Automobiles". Everyone in America has a favorite automobile from the past or a dream car they wish they owned. This challenge will allow you to expound on that memory or dream and present an artistic experience to express pride in American ingenuity.
2. Quilts are to be “other than traditional” in nature. Judges will be looking for innovative, artistic quilts. They can include piecing, appliqué, & surface embellishment techniques (dyeing, trapunto, stenciling, whole cloth, embroidery, batik, painting, embossing, etc.)
3. The quilt must consist of 3 layers held together with stitching.
4. Open to all, but must be the work of a single individual. No group or 2 person quilts. Quilt(s) must be constructed and quilted by person named on entry blank.
5. Limit 2 entries per person. Entry fee is $20 per quilt and includes return shipping. Void where prohibited by law.
6. Entry must be quilted either by hand or machine. No kits, “cheater cloth”, or tied quilts will be accepted. Quilt size must be between 20 inches by 20 inches to 30 inches by 30 inches to be considered. (400 square inches minimum to 900 square inches max.)
7. Quilt(s) must be a single unit and not framed with wood, metal, etc.
Downloads:
2010 Art of the Quilt Rules
2010 Art of the Quilt Entry Form
Visit website for additional details: www.americansewingexpo.com/content/contests
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Living Climate Change Video Challenge
NOTE: This listing is a wee bit out of our category but we have decided to include it because we like the idea of combining our fiber related skills with video and/or animation to meet this challenge.
Deadline: May 25, 2010 (RECEIVE)
LIVING CLIMATE CHANGE VIDEO CHALLENGE
IDEO AND DESIGN 21 ANNOUNCE THE "LIVING CLIMATE CHANGE VIDEO CHALLENGE"
Exploring the Future and New Possibilities in the Face of Climate Change
Looking to inspire new choices through positive, design-centered thinking, IDEO - a global design and innovation firm - launched the Living Climate Change initiative last fall. Its goal is to extend the dialogue beyond policy and politics andtoward inspiring, human-centered scenarios that create new possibilities for business and society. Now IDEO is partnering with DESIGN 21 - a popular online platform to promote design for the greater good - to create the Living Climate Change Video Challenge. People of all ages are asked to craft videos that envision a sustainable future as society moves along the path toward reduced carbon emissions.
The Living Climate Change Video Challenge calls for an original video that envisions how climate change will impact life on Earth over the next 20 to 30 years. IDEO and Design 21 are looking for new thinking and thoughtful ideas on a sustainable future and are particularly concerned with which behaviors need to change or be preserved.
Interested participants must submit a video or still image/text animation of no more than two minutes, accompanied by a 400-word description. The challenge is open to individuals and teams of all ages but will be divided into two age categories: "18 and over" and "Under 18" with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. Deadline: May 25, 2010.
Entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of jurors including: Sir Ken Robinson, creativity and education expert; Allan Chochinov,editor in chief, Core77.com; Matt Hunter, chief design offer, Design Council; Gary Hustwit, independent filmmaker; Dr. Milton Chen, senior fellow and executive director emeritus, George Lucas Educational Foundation; Xeni Jardin, editor, Boing Boing; David Kelley, founder and chairman of IDEO and the Stanford "d.school"; Wendy E Brawer, DESIGN 21
advisory board member and founding director of Green Map System; and other experts on design and climate change from IDEO and UNESCO.
One overall winner in each age category will be awarded a grand prize of $3,000 plus a "Deep Dive" half-day workshop with IDEO. The jury will also select an honorable mention in each category to receive $500. As with all DESIGN 21 competitions, entries will be included in an online public voting poll where DESIGN 21 members will choose a "Most Popular" winner in each category.
For more information about the Living Climate Change Video Challenge, visit design21sdn.com/challenges/23. For additional information about Living Climate Change visit livingclimatechange.com.
About DESIGN 21: Social Design Network DESIGN 21: Social Design Network is an online platform created by Felissimo and UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to inspire and promote design for the greater good. To date, the network includes over 25,000 members from 160 countries and more than 385 organizations from the non-profit, corporate, education and government sectors.
Membership is free. www.design21sdn.com/
About IDEO IDEO is a global design and innovation firm that uses design thinking to help organizations in the business, government, education, health and social sectors innovate and grow. IDEO employs people in more than a dozen disciplines in New York, London, Munich, Shanghai, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Palo Alto. www.ideo.com/
DESIGN 21 Media Contacts:
Chris Abbate / Kristin Coleman
chris@novitapr.com / kristin@novitapr.com
718-783-3160 / 718-857-3782
IDEO Media Contacts:
Debbe Stern / Whitney Mortimer
debbe@debbestern.com / whitney@ideo.com
650-356-9332 / 650-289-3462
Deadline: May 25, 2010 (RECEIVE)
LIVING CLIMATE CHANGE VIDEO CHALLENGE
IDEO AND DESIGN 21 ANNOUNCE THE "LIVING CLIMATE CHANGE VIDEO CHALLENGE"
Exploring the Future and New Possibilities in the Face of Climate Change
Looking to inspire new choices through positive, design-centered thinking, IDEO - a global design and innovation firm - launched the Living Climate Change initiative last fall. Its goal is to extend the dialogue beyond policy and politics andtoward inspiring, human-centered scenarios that create new possibilities for business and society. Now IDEO is partnering with DESIGN 21 - a popular online platform to promote design for the greater good - to create the Living Climate Change Video Challenge. People of all ages are asked to craft videos that envision a sustainable future as society moves along the path toward reduced carbon emissions.
The Living Climate Change Video Challenge calls for an original video that envisions how climate change will impact life on Earth over the next 20 to 30 years. IDEO and Design 21 are looking for new thinking and thoughtful ideas on a sustainable future and are particularly concerned with which behaviors need to change or be preserved.
Interested participants must submit a video or still image/text animation of no more than two minutes, accompanied by a 400-word description. The challenge is open to individuals and teams of all ages but will be divided into two age categories: "18 and over" and "Under 18" with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. Deadline: May 25, 2010.
Entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of jurors including: Sir Ken Robinson, creativity and education expert; Allan Chochinov,editor in chief, Core77.com; Matt Hunter, chief design offer, Design Council; Gary Hustwit, independent filmmaker; Dr. Milton Chen, senior fellow and executive director emeritus, George Lucas Educational Foundation; Xeni Jardin, editor, Boing Boing; David Kelley, founder and chairman of IDEO and the Stanford "d.school"; Wendy E Brawer, DESIGN 21
advisory board member and founding director of Green Map System; and other experts on design and climate change from IDEO and UNESCO.
One overall winner in each age category will be awarded a grand prize of $3,000 plus a "Deep Dive" half-day workshop with IDEO. The jury will also select an honorable mention in each category to receive $500. As with all DESIGN 21 competitions, entries will be included in an online public voting poll where DESIGN 21 members will choose a "Most Popular" winner in each category.
For more information about the Living Climate Change Video Challenge, visit design21sdn.com/challenges/23. For additional information about Living Climate Change visit livingclimatechange.com.
About DESIGN 21: Social Design Network DESIGN 21: Social Design Network is an online platform created by Felissimo and UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to inspire and promote design for the greater good. To date, the network includes over 25,000 members from 160 countries and more than 385 organizations from the non-profit, corporate, education and government sectors.
Membership is free. www.design21sdn.com/
About IDEO IDEO is a global design and innovation firm that uses design thinking to help organizations in the business, government, education, health and social sectors innovate and grow. IDEO employs people in more than a dozen disciplines in New York, London, Munich, Shanghai, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Palo Alto. www.ideo.com/
DESIGN 21 Media Contacts:
Chris Abbate / Kristin Coleman
chris@novitapr.com / kristin@novitapr.com
718-783-3160 / 718-857-3782
IDEO Media Contacts:
Debbe Stern / Whitney Mortimer
debbe@debbestern.com / whitney@ideo.com
650-356-9332 / 650-289-3462
Friday, November 27, 2009
Mother Earth Art Doll
Deadline: December 18, 2009 (EMAIL)
Mother Earth Art Doll
Reader Challenge
Cloth Paper Scissors
The Rules
Create one mixed-media art doll representing your interpretation of "Mother Earth. "Your art doll may be made out of any materials, but she can be no larger than 12" tall and 8" wide, with a depth no more than 2".
Your entry must be free of any text or images that are protected by copyright, unless you have the expressed written permission from the person or institution that holds the copyright and you provide that written permission with your submission.
You may use any pattern you like—or none—provided the doll fits the dimensions listed above. If you want guidance, there is a pattern and directions for an art doll by Nola Hart in the November/December 2009 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors as well as another art doll interpretation by Melanie Testa. There are also directions for a basic art doll by Debbi Crane in the September/October 2009 issue.
To be considered for the challenge, send two low-res (each less than 1MB) images of your entry (one of the entire piece and one detail) via email by December 18th, 2009, to challenges@interweave.com, with the words “Mother Earth” in the subject line. Please include your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and a brief explanation of the piece.
Note: Please do not “zip” your files and be sure to send jpegs.
We will announce the finalists on my blog on quiltingarts.com on Tuesday, December 22, 2009.
If accepted, your artwork must be in our offices no later than January 8, 2010, and at that time a flat shipping and handling fee of $15 (U.S. and Canada) and $25 (all other international) will be due.
Note: Our offices will be closed December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010, so please plan to mail your entry to arrive before December 24 or after January 3.
The entire piece (or pieces) and all of its packaging must weigh less than 5 lbs. and fit into a standard shipping/mailing box (no larger than 12" x 4" x 14") or padded envelope.
*** If you have questions about the “Mother Earth ” Reader Challenge, contact me at 978-897-7750, ext. 207, or bdelaney@interweave.com.
Visit website for details: www.quiltingarts.com/motherearthdollchallenge
Mother Earth Art Doll
Reader Challenge
Cloth Paper Scissors
The Rules
Create one mixed-media art doll representing your interpretation of "Mother Earth. "Your art doll may be made out of any materials, but she can be no larger than 12" tall and 8" wide, with a depth no more than 2".
Your entry must be free of any text or images that are protected by copyright, unless you have the expressed written permission from the person or institution that holds the copyright and you provide that written permission with your submission.
You may use any pattern you like—or none—provided the doll fits the dimensions listed above. If you want guidance, there is a pattern and directions for an art doll by Nola Hart in the November/December 2009 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors as well as another art doll interpretation by Melanie Testa. There are also directions for a basic art doll by Debbi Crane in the September/October 2009 issue.
To be considered for the challenge, send two low-res (each less than 1MB) images of your entry (one of the entire piece and one detail) via email by December 18th, 2009, to challenges@interweave.com, with the words “Mother Earth” in the subject line. Please include your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and a brief explanation of the piece.
Note: Please do not “zip” your files and be sure to send jpegs.
We will announce the finalists on my blog on quiltingarts.com on Tuesday, December 22, 2009.
If accepted, your artwork must be in our offices no later than January 8, 2010, and at that time a flat shipping and handling fee of $15 (U.S. and Canada) and $25 (all other international) will be due.
Note: Our offices will be closed December 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010, so please plan to mail your entry to arrive before December 24 or after January 3.
The entire piece (or pieces) and all of its packaging must weigh less than 5 lbs. and fit into a standard shipping/mailing box (no larger than 12" x 4" x 14") or padded envelope.
*** If you have questions about the “Mother Earth ” Reader Challenge, contact me at 978-897-7750, ext. 207, or bdelaney@interweave.com.
Visit website for details: www.quiltingarts.com/motherearthdollchallenge
Friday, September 18, 2009
2009 National Sewing Month Contest
Deadline: September 30, 2009 (RECEIVE)
2009 National Sewing Month Contest
Reuse, Remake, Restyle Challenge
We want to see your most creative ideas for how you implement environmentally-sound sewing into your life.
Have you designed a clever method to reuse a garment that you made and no longer wear? Do you shop thrift stores and garage sales for designer garments that you restyle into bags, totes or ‘vintage’ style garments for yourself? Have you found a way to remake an everyday product into something unique and eco-thrifty? Sew up your best ideas for National Sewing Month and you could be a lucky winner!
One entry per person
Maximum two photographs per entry
Photos must be in jpg format
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and pictures of the winning entries will be posted on www.nationalsewingmonth.org and on www.asg.org.
By submitting your information and photos, you are granting permission to show your photos online and to publish your name and project information with the photos. No other identifying information will be published and your contact information will not be distributed to any other party without permission.
Visit website for complete details and online entry: nationalsewingmonth.org
Prize packages for the top 3 winning entries will include equipment, fabrics, tools, notions and more.
Winners will be notified by October 20, 2009
2009 National Sewing Month Contest
Reuse, Remake, Restyle Challenge
Have you designed a clever method to reuse a garment that you made and no longer wear? Do you shop thrift stores and garage sales for designer garments that you restyle into bags, totes or ‘vintage’ style garments for yourself? Have you found a way to remake an everyday product into something unique and eco-thrifty? Sew up your best ideas for National Sewing Month and you could be a lucky winner!
One entry per person
Maximum two photographs per entry
Photos must be in jpg format
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and pictures of the winning entries will be posted on www.nationalsewingmonth.org and on www.asg.org.
By submitting your information and photos, you are granting permission to show your photos online and to publish your name and project information with the photos. No other identifying information will be published and your contact information will not be distributed to any other party without permission.
Visit website for complete details and online entry: nationalsewingmonth.org
Prize packages for the top 3 winning entries will include equipment, fabrics, tools, notions and more.
Winners will be notified by October 20, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Handspun Gallery: Button-Up Neck Warmer
Deadline: November 9, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Handspun Gallery: Button-Up Neck Warmer
Spin-Off Magazine
Spring 2010 Issue
In the Handspun Gallery of the Spring 2010 issue of Spin-Off, we’d like to showcase your versions of the Button-Up Neck Warmer that was published in the Summer 2009 issue of Spin-Off and invite you to submit your scarves by November 9, 2009.
Submission guidelines
· Photographs of submissions must arrive by November 9, 2009.
· Entries must be made from 100% of your handspun yarn.
· Make a scarf of following the Button-Up Neck Warmer designed by Mavis Adam (pages 70–71 in the Summer 2009 issue of Spin-Off magazine. You may modify the pattern if you like—please note your changes.
· Keep track of your spinning details as you spin.
Mail your entries to:
Handspun Gallery: Button-Up Neck Warmer
Spin-Off
Interweave
201 E. 4th St.
Loveland, CO 80537-5655
(970) 613-4682
aclarkemoore@interweave.com
Winning entries will be featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Spin-Off, runner’s up will be featured on our website.
Visit website to download Entry Form and additional details:
spinoffmagazine.com/spin-off-extras
Questions? Contact Amy Clarke Moore at aclarkemoore@interweave.com or (970) 613-4682.
Handspun Gallery: Button-Up Neck Warmer
Spin-Off Magazine
Spring 2010 Issue
In the Handspun Gallery of the Spring 2010 issue of Spin-Off, we’d like to showcase your versions of the Button-Up Neck Warmer that was published in the Summer 2009 issue of Spin-Off and invite you to submit your scarves by November 9, 2009.
Submission guidelines
· Photographs of submissions must arrive by November 9, 2009.
· Entries must be made from 100% of your handspun yarn.
· Make a scarf of following the Button-Up Neck Warmer designed by Mavis Adam (pages 70–71 in the Summer 2009 issue of Spin-Off magazine. You may modify the pattern if you like—please note your changes.
· Keep track of your spinning details as you spin.
Mail your entries to:
Handspun Gallery: Button-Up Neck Warmer
Spin-Off
Interweave
201 E. 4th St.
Loveland, CO 80537-5655
(970) 613-4682
aclarkemoore@interweave.com
Winning entries will be featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Spin-Off, runner’s up will be featured on our website.
Visit website to download Entry Form and additional details:
spinoffmagazine.com/spin-off-extras
Questions? Contact Amy Clarke Moore at aclarkemoore@interweave.com or (970) 613-4682.
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