Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival

Quilt Challenge

Lunar Madness"

September 19, 20, 21, 2008

Cash Prizes of $250, $150, and $75

Cash and/or prizes for “Choice” Awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the guidelines to follow when submitting your entry:

 

v       The design of your quilt may be original, traditional or a combination of old and new.  If the     design is based on another design  you have seen, please acknowledge the original quilt maker.

v       Your quilt must consist of top, batting, and backing.  It must be fastened together with machine quilting, hand quilting, or ties.

v       Your quilt may be pieced and/or appliquéd, and embellished in any way.

v       The quilt can be of any shape, but the combined total of all sides of the quilt cannot be less than 72 inches nor more than 160 inches (for example, an 18” X 18” quilt equals 72”; a 40” X 40” quilt equals 160”).  A round quilt cannot have a diameter greater than 40 inches.

v       Hanging sleeve is optional.

v       You may use any fabric(s) of your choice.  The choices should reflect the theme of the Challenge,  "Lunar Madness."

v      An identification label must be securely fastened to the bottom back corner of the quilt (a paper label is not

       acceptable).  The label must contain the same full name and address that appears on the official entry form.  The

       label should also contain the title of the entry.

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Send Send your quilt or quilts to

      

         "Lunar Madness" Challenge

                 Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival

                       P. O. Box 1471                                                                     

                 Walla Walla, WA  99362

 

        Include your check or money order in the amount of $8.50 for return postage and handling,

 

OR

 

You may deliver your quilt to:

 

Walla Walla Sew 'n Vac and Spas

102 East Main

Walla Walla, WA 99362

 

v       Mail-in and delivered entries will be accepted commencing September 10, 2008, through September 17, 2008.

v       All entries must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. We will acknowledge receipt of your entry only if you include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that we can return. 

v       No more than 2 entries per person may be submitted.  Use one entry form for each quilt.

v       Quilts will be displayed from September 19 through September 21.  Entries that have been  delivered must be picked

        up at Walla Walla Sew 'n Vac by 5:00 PM, September 28, 2008.  Mailed entries will be return shipped by October 6, 2008. 

v       Quilts will be judged on workmanship, creativity, design and use of color.  The decision of the judge(s) will be final. 

        Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Merchandise gift baskets will be presented

        to the Judge’s Choice, Symphony Choice, and Festival Committee Choice. Winners will be posted no later than      

        September 19, at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds, Walla Walla, WA.

v       The Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival Committee will take every precaution to safeguard your entry.  However, the

        Festival Committee will not be responsible for theft, damage or loss that may occur.

 

v      Questions???  Please e-mail: wwvquilts@hotmail.com or telephone: 541-938-6130

 

 

Click here to go to the entry form