Theme 2016
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| May 5 - 7, 2016 - Salt Lake City, UT |
Quilt Entry Competition
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| Awards & Categories (PDF) Instructions & Competition Rules (PDF) |
View Award Sponsors (PDF) (Coming Soon) View Cash Awards (PDF) |
Deadlines:Quilt Entry Deadline isApril 16, 2016 |
Quilt Shipping arrival deadline isApril 16 - 23, 2016 |
| Mail Quilts to: HMQS c/o Kaylene Parry 1492 South White St. Lehi, UT 84043 |
Drop off Locations: Drop off list (PDF) |
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| Brenda Bell, (385) 414-0633 or |
Patsy Shelton at (801) 782-4673 or |
| Click here to read about the Competition Judges | |
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- Each entry MUST be accompanied by 2 photos of the quilt for identification purposes, one picture of the entire quilt and one close up.
- To use the online entry form to add images please make sure that your images are under 2MB file size each. If they need to be re-sized smaller you can use most image editing programs to accomplish this. Ideal image size is around 400x600 pixels (about 5.5" x 8.5") and 72 dpi. Images must be .jpg files.
- If you are having trouble with the online image submission, please complete your registration without them and then email the images with your name, the quilt name, and category to or mail printed photos to the address above.
Quilt Description Information:
Please provide a description of the quilt in 40 words or less. This will be added to the card shown with the quilt. List materials used, design (original or pattern, give credit where appropriate), inspiration, etc. Please double check your spelling as this will appear publicly at the show.
Quilt Perimeter:
Show quilts are limited to a total perimeter of 480 inches. The perimeter of your quilt is found by adding the length of all 4 sides together. You can also do (width x 2) + (height x 2) = perimeter total. For instance if you had a quilt that was 36" x 48" the total perimeter of the quilt would be (36" x 2) + (48" x 2) = 168" in perimeter.
Most quilts will fit well within the maximum perimeter limit for the show.
- Solitaire = Pieced & quilted by the same person.
- Combination = Pieced & quilted by more than one person.
Youth Categories:
Youth 18 years of age and under have two judged categories to participate in at HMQS 2015, Youth and Youth Computerized. And, just as in past years, competing youth 14 years of age and under are eligible for the special Youth 14 & Younger Award.
Rookie Designation:
HMQS has two awards to recognize beginning machine quilters, the HMQS Best Rookie Award for adults and the Claudia Pfeil New to Quilting Award which could be awarded to an adult or a youth. To be eligible this year the quilter must have started machine quilting after January 1, 2014.
- Quilts can be picked up from the show on the last day or shipped. Please indicate your preference on the entry form.
- The cost for shipping is $25 for the first quilt and $15 for each additional quilt. Insurance is an additional $1-$10 depending on the quilt's value. When you register your quilts please choose the shipping option that best fits your needs.
- If you are setting up return shipping for multiple quilts, enter the information for each quilt and submit the payment information. You will be contacted with the adjusted shipping cost and billed appropriately.
At HMQS we allow up to three (3) quilts entered for non-judged Exhibit Only. All Exhibit Only quilts must fit the definitions of a quilt, and may be in any of the standard categories. Display is conditional on space availability. All exhibit only quilts must be machine quilted. Cost of entering a quilt is $5 to cover insurance on the quilt.
We highly recommend that you choose to enter your quilt in the judged competition. Even if you don't feel your quilt is good enough to win a prize, you will still receive valuable feedback and suggestions from our judges to improve your quilting.
Judging Category Information:
- Appliqué: Quilts in this category should be predominantly appliquéd. Appliqué may be applied by hand or machine. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Art/Innovative: Quilts in this category will be judged for their artistic merit, design and detailed quilting. Addition of beads, buttons or other objects will be acceptable providing that they are securely attached and the quilt can be hung with minimal care. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Computerized: Quilts machine quilted using a computerized quilting system. All types of quilts are permitted in this category. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Conventional Machine: This category is for quilts quilted on a machine by the "push-through" method of quilting. All types of quilts are permitted in this category. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Embroidery: This is the perfect category to showcase your embroidery quilts! The predominant embroidery on these quilts may be done either by hand or machine. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Miniature Quilt: A miniature quilt is a reduced scale version of a larger quilt. All elements of a miniature quilt (blocks, borders, sashing, etc) should be reduced in size proportionately. If the quilt contains pieced blocks, blocks shall not measure more than 4” on any side. Total perimeter of quilt shall not exceed 96” and no single side shall be more than 24” in length. Quilts may be pieced, appliqued, embroidered or wholecloth. Miniature wholecloth quilts are to be entered in this category. Must consist of three layers and have visible machine quilting.
- Mixed Technique: Any two or more techniques in combination which can include piecing, appliqué, embroidery, photos or painting. Perimeter 160" to 480".
- Modern: Quilts that are functional, include bold colors, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate gridwork are often a part of modern quilt compositions, as are improvisational piecing and solid fabrics. Perimeter 160"- 480" Must be three layers; backing, batting and quilt top.
- Novelty Custom: Unusual and creative stitching designs, inventive, non-traditional block motifs and background fillers. Unique and non-matching thread choices are allowed. This category is the opposite of Traditional Custom. Perimeter 220" to 480".
- Off The Bed: This category is for quilts that are useful, everyday quilts for beds. Must consist of three layers. No embellishments. The minimum quilt dimensions are 70 x 90 (twin bed size). Perimeter 320” to 480”
- Theme: "Memorable Moments – It’s Magic!" Must be easily identifiable as representing the theme – Memorable Moments. Must have 3 layers: Quilt Top, batting, and backing. Perimeter 96” to 480”
- Traditional Custom: Traditional patterns for blocks & construction. Quilting such as stitch-in-the-ditch, feathers, cross-hatching, & echo quilting. Threads should match the fabric of the quilt as much as possible. Perimeter 220" to 480".
- Traditional Whole Cloth: One piece of fabric, quilted to create a design. Quilt may be seamed only to join pieces of the same fabric to acquire the desired size. Perimeter 160"to 480".
- Utah’s Own: This category is sponsored to recognize three outstanding quilts by Utah quilt makers. All types of quilts are permitted in this category. Perimeter 96" to 480".
- Wall Hanging: Not less than 80" or more than 240". May be pieced or appliquéd, traditional or novelty in design.
- Youth: Quilts in this area MUST be entirely pieced and machine quilted by a youth 18 & under, either by long/short arm method or conventional push-through method. Perimeter not to exceed 480". No computerized quilting.
- Youth Computerized: Quilts machine quilted using a computerized quilting system. All types of quilts are permitted in this category. Must be entirely pieced and quilted by a youth 18 & under. Perimeter 96”to 480”.
- Cost of entering is $15 per quilt plus insurance and return shipping (if applicable). Pricing is detailed in the online and mail entry form.
Special Awards:
- Best of Show: This quilt is deemed by the judges as the best quilt in all categories.
- Best Combination: Quilt made by a combination of piecers, appliquérs and/or machine quilters. A group effort, more than one person worked on the quilt.
- Best Rookie: This quilt was quilted by someone who has been machine quilting for one year or less.
- Best Solitaire: One person pieced or appliquéd and machine quilted the quilt.
- Viewers’ Choice: Ballots cast by attendees will decide this award.
- Judge’s Choice: These awards will be given by the quilt judges to two quilts in the competition.
- Youth 14 & Younger Award: This award is given to an outstanding quilt made by a youth quilter 14 years old or younger. This award is sponsored to recognize youthful quilters and encourage the next generation of quilters.
- Claudia Pfeil New to Quilting Award: This award recognizes a youth or an adult machine quilter who is new to quilting and has created a quilt that “speaks” to Claudia’s distinctive flair.
I agree to abide by the rules and decisions of HMQS 2016. I have read the HMQS Instruction & Competition Rules and by signing this entry form I agree to abide by these conditions. I give permission for my quilt entry to be photographed and permit the image of my quilt to be used for a photo DVD and in promotional materials such as articles, ads, videos and internet sites for and about QSC Expos/HMQS or its exhibits. I understand that my quilt entry photo will be credited in such instances, but that there will be no compensation paid to me for such use. QSC Expos/HMQS agrees that they will not produce patterns of my quilted items without my express written permission.