Palm Beach County Quilters Guild (PBCQG) presents “Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” at the 2018 Quilt Show on October 12 & 13th. The event takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds and will offer quilts for sale, a quilt exhibition, a boutique for quilters, vendors, door prizes, a small quilt silent auction, and an opportunity quilt. Parking is free with admission. The Rickie Report shares the details of how to enter your quilt and urges everyone from emerging quilters to experienced quilters, to enter! If you don’t live nearby, shipping your quilt to enter the show is acceptable. Fabric lovers, mark these dates on your calendars! There will be cash awards!
Promoting the art of quilt-making since 1984
Palm Beach County Quilters Guild
Presents
“Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”
2018 Q U I L T S H O W
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
10:00 AM – 5 :00 PM
&
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33411
ENTER AT GATE 8
Two-Day Admission: $10.00
FREE Parking
INCLUDES:
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Door Prizes
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Opportunity Quilt
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Vendors
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Small Quilt Silent Auction
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Basket Raffle
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Quilters Boutique
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Quilts for Sale
2018 Opportunity Quilt, showing different modes of transportation
All Entries are Accepted Unless Otherwise Notified.
Entries will not be accepted after the deadline of 9/15/2018.
Entries Received by mail must be postmarked by September 15, 2018.
The Guild reserves the right, for whatever reason, to accept or reject any entry.
No “Special handling” items will be accepted.
ENTRY & DEADLINE:
All entry forms for quilts judged and exhibited must be sent to: Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild, Attention: Patty Sullivan, Registration Chair P.O. Box 18276 West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Must be received by SEPTEMBER 15, 2018.
HAND DELIVERY & INTAKE DATE: SATURDAY OCT 6 between 12 Noon & 3 PM in Building # 2 on the South Florida Fairgrounds.
PBCQG reserves the right for whatever reason, to reject any submitted entry or to change its category if necessary. Entries received past the deadline will be rejected.
SHIPPING:
If unable to deliver your entry on October 6, you may ship it. Entries must arrive at the address listed below by midnight October 5, 2018
For confirmation of receipt of your entry, enclose an addressed stamped envelope with your entry.
Hot Air Balloon Quilt
PALM BEACH COUNTY QUILT GUILD SHOW OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM
PRINT OR TYPE LEGIBLY:
EXHIBITOR’S NAME: _________________________________________________
EXHIBITOR’S STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________________ST______ZIP________
PHONE: ___________________ EMAIL: ___________________________
QUILT NAME: ___________________________________
PREDOMINANT COLOR: ___________________________________
SIZE: W_______L _______CATEGORY ________DESIGNER IF NOT ORIGINAL PATTERN ______________________________
MADE BY (LIST ALL CONTRIBUTORS IF GROUP OR 2-PERSON QUILT)
__________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________
IS QUILT FOR SALE?
YES Price: $____________ (NOTE: Price should include 20% for Guild) NO
CHECK ONE BOX: JUDGED : $15 MEMBER JUDGED $10 EXHIBIT ONLY : $8
PAYMENT : CHECK ONE BOX: CASH CHECK
VALUE OF QUILT:$ ____________ COPY OF APPRAISAL ATTACHED:
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: In 50 words or less, describe history, interesting facts, and/or inspiration: (Attach separate sheet if necessary). Please print or write legibly!
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO : Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: PBCQG PO Box 18276 West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
EMAIL QUESTIONS – Patty Sullivan sun364flower@aol.com
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RECEIPT OF QUILT: To be filled in at Intake October 6, 2018
CONDITION OF QUILT AS RECEIVED:
OWNER’S INITIALS __________INTAKE INITIAL __________
DO NOT FILL IN:
CATEGORY:_______________
NUMBER ________________
QUILT NAME: _____________________
EXHIBITOR: ____________________
RECOMMENDED PACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT:
Place fabric bag into plastic bag and then in a sturdy reusable carton. Use strapping tape to close. Your entry will be returned in the same carton. If we are to ship the entry after the show, enclose a pre-addressed return label and check payable to PBCQG for return shipping and insurance. Place this information in an envelope inside the carton.
INSURANCE:
Insurance coverage will be provided while items are in the possession of the Guild. The maximum limit for insurance coverage is $300 for small quilts, and $600 for large quilts unless a copy of a certified appraisal of a higher value is presented with the registration form.
PICKUP AFTER SHOW CLOSING: Saturday, OCTOBER 13
South Florida Fairground 9067 Southern Blvd. W.P all beach, FL 33411
Items will not be released without the receipt.
Items not picked up will be returned by UPS at the entrant’s expense unless other arrangements are made in advance.
CATEGORIES
LP – Large pieced. Entirely pieced with the outside perimeter more than 120 inches
SP – Small pieced. Entirely pieced outside perimeter must be 120 inches or less
SA-Small .Applique Majority of quilt must be applique with the outside perimeter less than 120 inches.
LA – Large Applique. Majority of quilt must be applique techniques. Any Size from 120 inches to king size
MO- Modern. Quilt should embody principles of modern design with bold color, contrast, graphic areas of color, negative space etc. May be a single maker, duo or group effort.
M I- Miniature. Any technique. Must be a miniaturization of a full quilt design, including binding. Width plus length must be no greater than 40 inches. No single blocks.
DL – Duet Large. A quilt that has two persons involved in its completion. Includes all techniques as well as quilting by a person other than the maker of the top. Must be greater than 280” in perimeter.
DS- DUET SMALL. A quilt made by two persons with perimeter between 96” and 280”.
A – Art. Original design – any techniques, any size. Must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. A quilt based on traditional patterns and designs should be entered in another category. No commercial patterns, kits, or copies of previous works.
E-EXHIBIT ONLY. Whole cloth, crazy quilts, embroidery of all kinds (hand and machine) antique, all sizes. Exhibit only and appropriate for hanging.
No Kit Quilts, Tied Quilts, Yo-Yo, Cathedral Window, Home Dec (Pillows, Table Runners, etc.)
CATEGORIES
LP – Large pieced. Entirely pieced with the outside perimeter more than 120 inches
SP – Small pieced. Entirely pieced outside perimeter must be 120 inches or less
SA-Small .Applique Majority of quilt must be applique with the outside perimeter less than 120 inches.
LA – Large Applique. Majority of quilt must be applique techniques. Any Size from 120 inches to king size
MO- Modern. Quilt should embody principles of modern design with bold color, contrast, graphic areas of color, negative space etc. May be a single maker, duo or group effort.
M I- Miniature. Any technique. Must be a miniaturization of a full quilt design, including binding. Width plus length must be no greater than 40 inches. No single blocks.
DL – Duet Large. A quilt that has two persons involved in its completion. Includes all techniques as well as quilting by a person other than the maker of the top. Must be greater than 280” in perimeter.
DS- DUET SMALL. A quilt made by two persons with perimeter between 96” and 280”.
A – Art. Original design – any techniques, any size. Must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. A quilt based on traditional patterns and designs should be entered in another category. No commercial patterns, kits, or copies of previous works.
E-EXHIBIT ONLY. Whole cloth, crazy quilts, embroidery of all kinds (hand and machine) antique, all sizes. Exhibit only and appropriate for hanging.
No Kit Quilts, Tied Quilts, Yo-Yo, Cathedral Window, Home Dec (Pillows, Table Runners, etc.)
AWARDS:
Ribbons and cash awards of $75, $50, and $25 for First, Second and Third place in all categories. Each prize will be awarded at the judge’s discretion. Not all prizes in all categories may be awarded. Ribbons will be awarded for Honorable Mentions.
The Best of Show will receive $100.00. Ribbons and $25 cash will be awarded for Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, Judge’s Choice, and Viewers’ Choice.
RULES:
(1) Any individual or group may enter. All persons involved in the construction or quilting must be listed on the entry form.
(2) There is a limit of two entries per category per person or group for judged quilts. A separate entry form and photo is required for each entry. Form may be photocopied. Entry fees: $15.00 for judging as a non-member, $10 for our Guild members and $8.00 for exhibit only.
(3) A non-returnable color photograph of the item must accompany each entry form for purposes of identification and insurance.
(4) Entries must remain on display for the duration of the show 4:00pm October 13, 2018
(5) Each entry must have a label on the lower back right hand corner with the maker/owner’s name and address. The label must be covered with a removable piece of fabric for judging.
(6) Each entry must have a four (4) inch wide sleeve stitched to the top of the quilt except miniatures which must have a two (2) inch wide sleeve. This sleeve must be attached on both top and bottom edges of the sleeve. Bed-sized quilts must have an additional sleeve, the top of which must be attached 85″ from the bottom edge of the quilt so that the quilt will not touch the floor. Sleeve must be attached in a way that it will not show when the quilt is hanging.
(7) Each entry must be enclosed in a separate fabric bag or pillowcase with the entrant’s name clearly written on the bag. No Plastic bags please.
(8) Quilts must be clean and in excellent condition.
(9) Quilt size (width and length) must be listed on entry form. Accurate measurements are a must.
(10) All judged quilts must have been made within the last five years.
PREPARING YOUR QUILT CHECKLIST
1. Quilt Maker(s) : All persons involved in the construction or quilting must be listed on the entry form. Quilts constructed by two persons or more must be placed in the category DUET Person/persons involved in the construction of my quilt are listed on the form.
2. A non-returnable colored photograph of the item must accompany each entry form Photo attached
3. Entry fees can be made by check or cash
Check # ________________ Cash _______________
4. Category : There is a limit of two entries per category per person or group for judged quilts. Refer to brochure for category definition
Category for this quilt : _______________________________________
5. Label : Each quilt must have a label on the lower back right hand corner with the maker/owner’sname and address. Labels must be covered with a removable piece of fabric for judging
Label Attached
Label Covered with fabric
6. Sleeve : Each entry must have a four (4) inch wide sleeve stitched to the top of the quilt except miniatures which must have a two (2) inch wide sleeve. This sleeve must be attached on both top and bottom edges of the sleeve. Bed-size quilts must have an additional sleeve the top of which must be attached 85” from the bottom edge of the quit so that the quilt will not touch the floor. Sleeve must be attached in a way that it will not show when the quilt is hanging.
Sleeve attached at top and bottom to back of quilt
Bed size only : additional sleeve attached 85 inches from the bottom edge
7. Carrying bag for Entry : Each entry must be enclosed in a separate fabric bag or pillow case with entrant’s name clearly written on the bag. Be sure bag is big enough for the quilt
Carrying bag of adequate size
Name and Address of entrant on edge
8. Quilt Size : Length and width of each entry must be listed on the entry form. Accurate measurements are a must!
Length and width are recorded on form
9. Age of Quilt
This quilt was made within the last five years
10. Value of the Quilt must be stated on the form
Value is stated
Appraisal of quilt attached (if applicable)
11. Payment : payment can be made by check or cash. Indicate on each entry whether quilt is judged or for exhibit and the correct amount due for each individual entry
Check the appropriate box : judged or exhibit
Check the appropriate box : paying by cash or check
After the show ends, doors will be closed for ‘take-down.” This process usually takes about anhour to an hour and a half. Please be patient. You must present this receipt to receive your quilt.
Habitat For Humanity New Homeowner’s Quilt, A Gift from PBCQG
About the PBCQG:
Do you like to work on project
s in your own home? We have directions available for our Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County Welcome Home quilts, and for Project Linus quilts. We also have directions posted for a great name badge holder you can make for your name tag, the PBCQG logo patch, and pin. Or, you can sew interesting items for the Boutique committee as they dream up new items to offer in the Boutique at our Guild meetings or at our shows.
Do you prefer to work in a group? We gather after meetings several times a year for community outreach “sew-ins” where you can cut, press, sort, sew, bind, or quilt projects for veterans, Habitat for Humanity partner families, and other Palm Beach County community services. Additionally, many members gather in small groups around town to work together on community projects. See the list in each month’s newsletter.
Do you like to help children learn about quilt-making? We love helping children (and their parents) learn about and appreciate quilt-making. Our largest project is our Kids’ Corner throughout the seventeen days of the South Florida Fair each year. We have offered different activities over the last 30 years, but all of them involve a way for children – even the young ones – to make something related to quilt-making. Currently, the children use crayons to draw designs on light-colored fabric that we heat-set and make into small Project Linus quilts – often right there at the Fair. Children and parents often stop by later the same day to see the quilt that their block is in. These quilts are distributed to community-based organizations throughout Palm Beach County – many are carried on fire trucks and used to comfort children in crisis situations. The Fair lasts for seventeen days each January and we always need members (and their friends and family) to help with Kid’s Corner and with other tasks such as demonstrating hand-quilting, machine-quilting, and offering opportunities to win the special theme quilt available that year. Get free admission the day you work!
Sign up to work a shift of your choosing at any Fall Guild meeting or by contacting Nancy Ialacci or Donna Jesse. We especially need volunteers to work the evening shifts – that way, you can enjoy the Fair during the less-crowded daytime, have dinner, and then work the booth from 6-10 pm
Another way we help children learn about quilt-making is to conduct special programs, such as the quilt-making class at the Fair’s summer camp in Yesteryear Village. Children, 8-12 learn what life was like in “the old days” and they learn basic sewing and quilting skills.
Do you like to learn new skills? Most Guild meetings include a program, which teaches a quilt-making skill or concept. During the year, we have several workshops with talented local, regional, and national instructors on tradition, modern, and art quilt-making. See the newsletter for the latest information on programs and workshops.
Do you enjoy sharing your quilt-making knowledge with others? Let the Guild vice president or workshop chair know that you are interested in teaching a short program or a long workshop.
Would you like working with our wonderful library of quilt-making books and videos? You can help the library committee catalog new acquisitions, lend and receive the books and videos, or help members find ones related to their quilt-making interests.
Would you enjoy helping with our annual challenge, or the construction of our annual Fair and “opportunity” quilts? Contact the committee chairs and let them know.
How about assembling membership packets? Preparing Birthday Basket fat-quarters? Holding quilts up for display during Show and Tell? Just contact the committee chair – they would love, love, love your help!
And, there is always a lot to do before each meeting. If you find joining a new group a bit awkward, pitching in and working along side someone is an easy way to break the ice. Sign up to be the “Gate Greeter,” from 9:15 – 10 am, and provide wagons for members and guests to use for their heavy items. This way, you get to meet everyone coming into the meeting. Just sign up on the clip-board circulated during each meeting. Join us in the Bink Museum at 8:30 am any meeting day and help set up the tables and chairs and be part of the camaraderie that forms as we work together. Join Us!
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