guild challenge -draft

This statement needs clarification. Perimeter is generally defined as the distance around the outside of the quilt -- 2 times the length + 2 times the width; a 50" square has a perimeter of 200 inches. You described it as one length + one width is only half the perimeter; a

Julia in MN

Maybe you should mention how the entries will be returned? Not sure what is customary, but you might consider some sort of receipt that would have to be presented. People who sold a quilt could turn the receipt over to the purchaser, with their signature to confirm the sale.

Exhibit with a party is a great idea, good way to sell lots of tickets. Do consider the safety of the quilts if they are hanging in a room where people might be walking around with drinks. Roberta in D

"yvette" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@q3g2000prf.googlegroups.com... I'm the Challenge Leader for my guild. This is my first attempt at a challenge and I wanted to get an opinion on the guidelines I have drafted below.

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OBJECTIVES

The objective of this show is to promote and encourage the art and appreciation of quiltmaking by:

1. Providing an exhibition and competition to spotlight the current work of 54-40 quiltmakers; and
2. Rewarding excellence in design, craftsmanship, use of theme, and color.

PRIZES

Awards: First Place Ribbon-; Second Place Ribbon; Third Place Ribbon; Viewers' Choice - Ribbon

JUDGING · The Most Original and Creative · Best Harmonization of the Challenge Fabric and theme · Best Workmanship · Viewer's Choice

ENTRY FEE

$10 to cover prizes and challenge fabric

DEFINITIONS

Original: A work composed firsthand-a fresh design or style. A creation produced requiring thought, without copying the works of others.

Kit Quilts: Composed of patterns, fabrics, and quilting designs packaged as a unit for retail sale. This includes pre-printed whole- cloth quilt tops. These are not allowed in the show. Reproductions or adaptations of kit quilts will not be accepted. This includes Blocks-of-the-Month.

RULES Entry Deadline: June 2008

1. Entrant must be a 54-40 member.
2. Challenge fabric will be provided. Piece must include a recognizable portion of the challenge fabric. More challenge fabric may be used at participant's own expense.
3. Each entry must be the sole work (including quilting stitches) of one (1) current 54-40 member.
4. Each entry must be appropriate to the theme, "The Color Purple" novel written by Alice Walker.
5. Each entry must have been completed since November 2007.
6. Members may enter up to two (2) quilts for the challenge.
7. The majority of the quilt must consist of three (3) distinct layers- top, middle layer, and backing. All quilts must be quilted by hand, machine, or both.
8. No pre-quilted fabric may be used. No pre-printed whole-cloth quilt tops may be used. Kit quilts will not be accepted.
9. Quilt size: Length + width must be a maximum perimeter of 200 inches. (This is one length + one width at the longest and widest part of the quilt.)
10. A 4-inch double sleeve must be attached to the top of the back of the entry for hanging. This sleeve should be made of a tube of lightweight cloth 4 inches wide after sewing and as long as the piece's width. Quilts must be labeled in a bottom corner of the back, and must include the name of the quilt and the quilt maker. Clearly visible embroidery is also acceptable.
11. Selling Your Quilt: You may choose to offer your quilt for sale in the exhibit, with 10% of the selling price to be donated to 54-40.

LIABILITY/INSURANCE INFORMATION Quilts should be insured through the owner's individual insurance company.

HOW TO ENTER You must be a member of 54-40 to enter.

o ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 2008

o Non-refundable entry fee-$10. All Entrants may pay by check, cash or money order for each quilt entered

COMPETITION CALENDAR November 2007 - Challenge opens November 2008 - Entry deadline. November 2008 - entries due December 2008 - Challenge exhibit

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone (day) __________________________________________________

Phone (evening)________________________________________________________

E-mail______________________________________________

Quilt: Width __________________________ Length _________________ Inches

Check all boxes that apply:

r Original design (see definition in rules)

r Traditional pattern (name)________________________________________________________

r Commercial pattern (give credit) _____________________________________________________________

r Inspired by workshop/class/pattern/book (give credit) _____________________________________________________________

r Original digitized embroidery design

r Commercial computer design/other (give credit) _____________________________________________________________

Middle layer is: * Batting * Muslin * Other (specify)______________________________

Techniques Used ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Materials Used: __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How does this quilt relate to the theme? __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Artist's Statement (Write a few sentences about your entry to use in making signs. You may want to mention inspiration, theme, meaning, etc. Please limit this to 50 words or less. This statement may be edited for length, grammar, clarity, & style. Please do not quote lengthy poetry.) __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Questions:

Will the guild supplement the entry fee to pay for fabric and prizes?

We need judges Ask at local quilt shops? Other guilds? Museum curators?

Can the challenge be combined with a holiday party/quilt show where our spouses and friends can attend? We could also sell more raffle- quilt tickets at the event.

Need a way to hang the quilts Quilt racks - where to rent/borrow?

Thanks, I will correct #9. I was working on the rules with another guild member, but I'm ending up doing all the work. My silent guild partner is also invisible.

in which case ya might wanna add an 'nb' at the end of the challenge rules to the effect that 'as you did these rules on your own.....' i'd not cope at all if i had a silent and invisible partner with something like that. someone is bound to find sumpin that they dont 'get' and they can only come running to you for clarification. if that partner would just pull finger and make a showing it would halve the load of responsibility. i'd not be keep'n quiet, i'd be calling her and inviting myself over to her house for morning/arvo tea to work thru the whole thing together, whether she liked it or not. you're far too 'nice' in my opinion. good luck, jeanne

"yvette" wrote