Special Events at Peddler's Village

2009 QUILT COMPETITION RULES
Thank you for your interest regarding
participation in Peddler's Village
Deadline for Entry Blanks: January 1, 2009

CATEGORIES TO ENTER
• Traditional (hand-quilted only)
Create a patchwork masterpiece like Grandma used to make! Model your quilt after your favorite pattern or an existing quilt. Sunbust, Ohio Star, and Dresden are just a few examples.

Prizes:
1st: $125
2nd: $60
3rd: $35
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at the Cock 'n Bull Restaurant

• Applique (hand-quilted only)
Are you a pro at paying attention to fine detail? If yes, create an appliqued quilt. Borrow a pattern from your favorite book, an existing quilt, or design your own.

Prizes:
1st: $125
2nd: $60
3rd: $35
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at the Cock 'n Bull Restaurant

• Traditional Amish (hand-quilted only)
Create a patchwork masterpiece like Grandma used to make! Model your quilt after your favorite pattern or an existing quilt. Sunbust, Ohio Star, and Dresden are just a few examples. Just remember the quilt must be all solid colors.

Prizes:
1st: $125
2nd: $60
3rd: $35
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at the Cock 'n Bull Restaurant

• Quilted Clothing (machine or hand-quilted)
We're looking for any type of clothing, i.e., jackets, jumpers, shirts, in this category. The clothing may be either pieced or appliqued.

Prizes:
1st: $150
2nd: $80
3rd: $50
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at Earl's Prime Restaurant

• Creative (machine or hand-quilted)
Quilted item must be your original design, not from a pattern. Uniqueness counts!

Prizes:
1st: $125
2nd: $60
3rd: $35
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and Bar

• Pot Luck (machine or hand-quilted)
Not quite sure which category to enter? Amateurs and quilters who use a variety of techniques may find this category applies to them. Judges will either determine which category is the best fit for the piece - or allow it to be judged in the "Potluck" category!

Prizes:
1st: $125
2nd: $60
3rd: $35
Honorable Mention (2):
Lunch for two at Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and Bar

• Student (machine or hand quilted)
Quilters aged 15 to 18 can compete with their peers! Create any type of quilt.

Prizes:
1st: $50
2nd: $35
3rd: $20

• Kids Only! (machine or hand quilted)
Kids 14 and younger are encouraged to express their quilt creativity! Create any type of quilt.

Prizes:
1st: Pizza Party for 10 at Giggleberry Fair
2nd: 6 one-day combo passes to Giggleberry Fair
3rd: 4 one-day combo passes to Giggleberry Fair
Honorable Mention (3): Giggleberry Fair Fun Pack including 2 one-day combo passes and 2 frisbees

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entry Forms: There is no fee to enter. The Deadline for completed entry forms is January 1, 2009. You may enter a maximum of one quilt per each category. You must fill out a separate entry form for each submission. A single quilt may not be entered in more than one category (i.e., a Traditional Amish quilt may not be entered in both the Traditional and Amish categories). Professional quilters making a living from the sale of their own quilts or from teaching are prohibited from entering. Please submit a separate piece of paper along with you entry form stating your “Artist’s Statement”. Include any details that you think may be of interest to the Judges (i.e., construction technique, inspiration, asking price - if for sale)

2. Entry Drop Off: Completed entries must be dropped of at the Peddler’s Village Hospitality Center located in the lobby of the Cock ’n Bull Restaurant on Sunday, January 4 between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

3. Entry Display: Entries must remain on display in Peddler’s Village Gazebo from January 12 through April 5, 2009. Peddler’s Village reserves the right not to exhibit all entries due to space limitations. The displaying of quilts will be at the discretion of Peddler’s Village Management.

4. Judging: Entries will be judged the week of January 5, 2009. Entries are judged on a scale of 1 to 5 based on:
1. Aesthetic Value (i.e., Use of Color, Overall Visual Design)
2. Sewing Workmanship (i.e., Piecing & Appliqué)
3. Quilting (i.e., Choice of Design & Even Stitching)
4. Borders, Binding, Finish (i.e., Consistency of Detail)

5. Winners: Prizes will be mailed no later than February 1, 2009. The winner’s list will not be available by phone. Entrants will receive a copy of the winner’s list by mail. Copies will be available in the Hospitality Center January 12.

6. Entry Specifics:
    - Copy an established quilting pattern or technique, use an established quilt design for inspiration or create your own design to fit one of the categories. See individual categories for specific quilting requirements.
    - Quilts must have a 3” x 5” cloth tag sewn securely to the reverse side of the work which states: name, address, phone number, and category entered. The quilt must be signed and include its date of completion.
    - Quilts must be prepared for hanging with a 1 and 1/2 inch piece of fabric running the width of the work should be sewn securely to the reverse side 1/4 inch from the top (DO NOT FORM A POCKET LOOP). Clothing need not be prepared this way.
    - Size: Quilts may not exceed 48 x 48 inches maximum.
    - Peddler’s Village will maintain security with wooden barriers that provide a deterrent to the public from handling quilts and will insure each quilt against theft up to $200.
    - Each entry must be submitted in a cloth pillow case or bag with an identification tag stating: your name, phone number, and category entered. ONE ENTRY PER CASE PLEASE.

7. Entry Pick Up: All entries must be picked up at the Peddler’s Village Hospitality Desk between noon and 6 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2009. We reserve the right to retain any entries remaining after that date if alternate pick up arrangements have not been made in advance.

8. Quilts for Sale: You may choose to display your quilt as “available for purchase”. We will include a notation indicating the quilts that are for sale and your asking price on the entry list posted at the display. Guests interested in purchasing quilts can contact Peddler’s Village. We will pass their contact information along it to you. It is up to you to if you choose to complete the sale, however all quilts must remain on display the duration of the show even if they have been sold.

9. Photographs: Peddler’s Village reserves the right to photograph entries for promotional and/or advertising without compensation.

Click here for a printable version of the Quilt Rules and Regulations and an entry form.