Quilt Entry | Entry Form | Categories | Competition Prizes | Rules | Quilt Delivery | Quilt Return
The State Quilt Guild of NJ, Inc. is proud to present "Fancy This, Fancy That" NJ Quilt Convention June 11-13, 2009. This judged quilt competition will be displayed at the NJ Expo Center, Edison, NJ. NQA certified judges will evaluate all entries and award each first place winner $100.00 cash in ALL adult categories. Ribbons will be awarded in all categories for first, second, third and honorable mentions. In addition, cash prizes will be offered for various merit awards such as Best of Show, Best Machine Workmanship, Best Hand Workmanship, Best Use of Color, Best Longarm Quilting, Best Traditional Design, Best Innovative Design, Judge's Choice & The Melanie Normann Memorial Award. The Best Individual Youth entry will receive a sewing machine and all youth entries receive a participation ribbon. Please read the entry rules carefully as SQG of NJ, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any entry not meeting these criteria.
| Traditional/ Pieced | Based on a well established or commonly known patterns. Pieced patchwork predominates over applique or other techniques in amount or effect. Made and quilted by 1 (same) person. |
| Innovative/Art Quilt | Extending beyond traditional disciplines and exercising progressive independence and originality in theory, design, color or technique. Made and quilted by 1 (same) person. |
| Applique | Applique predominates over piecing or other technique in either amount or effect. Made and quilted by 1 (same) person. |
| Small | Any quilt with a total perimeter of less than 92", including miniatures. Made and quilted by 1 (same) person. |
| Group | Any quilt made by 2 or more people, regardless of size. |
| Duet | THIS IS A NEW CATEGORY. A quilt that is constructed by only one person and is only quilted by another person. The quilter may or may not be a professional. |
| Theme | Any quilt regardless of size that is your interpretation of the theme: Fancy This, Fancy That.Entries may be made by 1 or more person(s). |
| Individual Youth | Entrant must be between 7-15 years of age. Adult assistance is permitted in this category. |
| Group Youth | Entries made by two or more youths, with or without adult assistance. Example: Class quilt |
| Wearable | Must be garment(s). Accessories (purses, belts) can only accompany garments and cannot be entered alone. |
Hand delivery can be made at one of three convenient drop off locations and dates.
Wed. 6/3/09, 4pm-8pm: Cozy Quilt Shoppe,
Directions only: 201-483-3775 or www.cozyquilter.com
Fri. 6/5/09, 10am-2pm: Quilting Possibilities, 512 Rt. 9 South, Forked River.
Directions only: 609-242-0033 or www.quiltingposs.com
Sat. 6/6/09, 10am-2pm: Creative Sew & Sews,
Directions only: 732-792-0083 or www.creativesewnsews.com
DO NOT drop off entries at these locations at any time other than the specified dates and times.
Questions regarding drop off? Phone Stacey 516-458-3461
Quilts should be shipped to: Stacey Moss,
You may pick up your entries at the NJ Expo Center on Sat. 6/13 starting at 5:30pm.
Entry receipts must be presented at time of pick up. Entries must be checked out by show staff.
INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE YOUR QUILT SHIPPED BACK TO YOU
Make sure you have provided:
The State Quilt Guild of NJ, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization. We need YOUR help!
The following areas are in need of volunteers!
v Quilt Drop Off (6/3,6/5 & 6/6)
v Judging (6/8-6/10)
v Quilt Hanging (6/8-6/10)
v Hostess/White Glove (6/11-6/13)
v Admissions/Lobby (6/11-6/13)
v Workshop Registration Booth(6/11-6/13)
v Quilt Un-Hanging & Return (6/13)
All volunteers who are not registered workshop attendees, may choose to receive discounted admission to the exhibit hall. Please contact Stacey Moss at Quiltmomcreation@aol.com or phone 732-761-1709 to sign up today!
To enter your quilt for the convention, please print and complete this form.
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Once again, we are fortunate to have Mary Kerr for on-site quilt appraisals. Mary is a lifelong quilter who has been teaching since 1987. She is an AQS Certified Appraiser and a member of PAAQT. For many years, Mary has focused on restoration and repair and now works almost exclusively with vintage textiles. She is available to appraise both vintage and contemporary quilts.
Appraisals can be either written (30 minutes) or verbal (10 minutes). The cost for written appraisals is $45 per quilt (payable by cash or check to appraiser when appraisal is performed). An insurance document with a scanned image of the quilt will be sent within two weeks of the physical appraisal. Verbal evaluations can be arranged for a fee of $20 per quilt (also payable to appraiser on-site).
Reservations should be made in advance, walk-ins will be accepted if appraisal times are still available. Complete this form and return to Deb Stanley, 190 Morganville Road, Matawan NJ 07747 to request a reservation. Any questions, call Deb at (732) 591-0257. You will be notified of the time for your appraisal, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to your appraisal time. Admission to the exhibit hall is NOT included in appraisal fee.
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Cash prizes will be awarded for the following:
Please read the entry rules carefully as SQG of NJ, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any entry not meeting these criteria.