Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild Entry Form Instructions
for the 33rd Coastal Stars Judged Quilt Show
Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20, 2017
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina
Admission $7
Children under 12, free admission
Admission $7
Children under 12, free admission
SHOW FEATURES
Merchants' Mall
Silent Auction
Guild Boutique (resale items)
"Made in the USA" (items made by guild members)
Queen Size Donation Quilt - "Navigating My Way Back Home"
Displays
Cash Prizes for top ribbon winners
Merchants' Mall
Silent Auction
Guild Boutique (resale items)
"Made in the USA" (items made by guild members)
Queen Size Donation Quilt - "Navigating My Way Back Home"
Displays
Cash Prizes for top ribbon winners
QUILT SHOW RULES
- On the quilt label, clearly write just your quilt's assigned entry number. Safety-pin this label over your quilt's
identification label that you have already sewn onto the quilt back. You should not be able to see through the
outer quilt. label. The outer label should completely cover the identification label that is stitched to your quilt.
- On the pillowcase label, clearly write the entry number at the top, with your name underneath. Your address is
not necessary. Safety-pin or sew the second entry number label at the CENTER of the pillowcase opening.
10. CCQG members may submit up to three (3) entries per category. Non-CCQG entrants may submit up to three (3)
entries to the show, with a fee of $10 per entry. If you register online, you will pay your entry fee, when your turn in your
quilt in May. If you mail in your registration, you have the option of including your fee or paying in May.
11. CCQG reserves the right to change the category designation for an entry, if an incorrect category has been selected
by the entrant. We will make every effort to notify entrants of necessary changes.
12. Items may be entered "For Exhibit Only" and should be entered in Category 14 on the Entry Form. Exhibit Only entries
are not eligible for ribbons, except, possibly Viewers' Choice.
13. Items previously entered in CCQG judged shows may not be re-entered.
14. All decisions of the judge are final.
- Each quilt entered must have an entry form completed and submitted by the April 14th deadline. There are online and mail-in versions available. Both versions are located in the dropdown menu to the left. Registering online is the preferred method.
- A quilt is defined as having three layers; a top, batting, and backing, held together by stitching. Items made from "cheater's" cloth may not be entered.
- ALL entries 40" and wider must have a finished four-inch (4") sleeve sewn to the top of the back of the quilt.
- ALL smaller quilts must have at least a 2-inch (2") sleeve sewn to the top of the back of the quilt.
- ALL QUILTS LONGER THAN 90 INCHES NEED TO HAVE A SLEEVE SEWN 90 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE QUILT.
- ALL QUILTS MUST HAVE A SLEEVE AT THE TOP. Quilts without sleeves can not be hung in the show
- Each entry must be delivered in a separate pillowcase or cloth bag.
- All entries must have an identification label with the person's name, address, and telephone number SEWN onto the lower left corner on the back side of the quilt (as you're looking at the back).
- In addition to your identification label, you will need to make two Entry Number labels. One label will be for your quilt, and the other label will be for the pillowcase. In late April or early May, you will be notified of your quilt's entry number.
- On the quilt label, clearly write just your quilt's assigned entry number. Safety-pin this label over your quilt's
identification label that you have already sewn onto the quilt back. You should not be able to see through the
outer quilt. label. The outer label should completely cover the identification label that is stitched to your quilt.
- On the pillowcase label, clearly write the entry number at the top, with your name underneath. Your address is
not necessary. Safety-pin or sew the second entry number label at the CENTER of the pillowcase opening.
10. CCQG members may submit up to three (3) entries per category. Non-CCQG entrants may submit up to three (3)
entries to the show, with a fee of $10 per entry. If you register online, you will pay your entry fee, when your turn in your
quilt in May. If you mail in your registration, you have the option of including your fee or paying in May.
11. CCQG reserves the right to change the category designation for an entry, if an incorrect category has been selected
by the entrant. We will make every effort to notify entrants of necessary changes.
12. Items may be entered "For Exhibit Only" and should be entered in Category 14 on the Entry Form. Exhibit Only entries
are not eligible for ribbons, except, possibly Viewers' Choice.
13. Items previously entered in CCQG judged shows may not be re-entered.
14. All decisions of the judge are final.
CATEGORIES
Entries in all Categories must be completed by one individual, with the exception of Duet and Group.
1. BED QUILT: Quilt intended for use on a bed. Sum of all sides equals 280" or more. Includes all construction techniques.
2. DUET QUILT: Any quilt having 2 people involved in its completion. This includes all techniques, as well as quilting, by a
person other than the maker of the top. This category may be divided into smaller sub-groups, by size, prior to judging.
3. GROUP QUILT: Any quilt made by 3 or more people in a collaborative effort. Includes all techniques, as well as quilting.
4. LARGE WALL HANGING: Intended for display on a wall. Sum of all sides equals 144" or more.
5. SMALL WALL HANGING: Intended for display on a wall. Sum of all sides is less than 144".
6. SMALL UTILITY QUILT: Throw, lap, crib, or children's quilts. Sum of all sides is less than 280".
7. INNOVATIVE/ART QUILT: Shows personal creativity and originality. No commercial patterns or copies of previous works.
Quilts must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. Quilts based on traditional patterns and designs
should be entered in another category.
8. HOME DECOR: Any household decorative item.
9. MINIATURE: Scaled down version of a large quilt. Longest side is no more than 24 inches and block size is 4" wide or
smaller. All techniques included in this category.
10. FIRST QUILT: Any size. All work done by entrant.
11. QUILTS MADE BY KIDS: Quilter must be 14 years old or younger.
12. QUILTED CLOTHING/WEARABLE ACCESSORIES
13. CHALLENGE PIECE: Open to Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild members only.
14. FOR EXHIBIT ONLY: Quilts intended for display only should be entered in this category. These quilts will not be judged,
and therefore, are not eligible for ribbons, except possibly for Viewers' Choice.
Entries in all Categories must be completed by one individual, with the exception of Duet and Group.
1. BED QUILT: Quilt intended for use on a bed. Sum of all sides equals 280" or more. Includes all construction techniques.
2. DUET QUILT: Any quilt having 2 people involved in its completion. This includes all techniques, as well as quilting, by a
person other than the maker of the top. This category may be divided into smaller sub-groups, by size, prior to judging.
3. GROUP QUILT: Any quilt made by 3 or more people in a collaborative effort. Includes all techniques, as well as quilting.
4. LARGE WALL HANGING: Intended for display on a wall. Sum of all sides equals 144" or more.
5. SMALL WALL HANGING: Intended for display on a wall. Sum of all sides is less than 144".
6. SMALL UTILITY QUILT: Throw, lap, crib, or children's quilts. Sum of all sides is less than 280".
7. INNOVATIVE/ART QUILT: Shows personal creativity and originality. No commercial patterns or copies of previous works.
Quilts must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. Quilts based on traditional patterns and designs
should be entered in another category.
8. HOME DECOR: Any household decorative item.
9. MINIATURE: Scaled down version of a large quilt. Longest side is no more than 24 inches and block size is 4" wide or
smaller. All techniques included in this category.
10. FIRST QUILT: Any size. All work done by entrant.
11. QUILTS MADE BY KIDS: Quilter must be 14 years old or younger.
12. QUILTED CLOTHING/WEARABLE ACCESSORIES
13. CHALLENGE PIECE: Open to Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild members only.
14. FOR EXHIBIT ONLY: Quilts intended for display only should be entered in this category. These quilts will not be judged,
and therefore, are not eligible for ribbons, except possibly for Viewers' Choice.
AWARDS
- All ribbons (Best of Show, First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mentions) will be awarded at the judge's discretion.
- Additional Merit Awards for Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, etc, will also be awarded by the judge.
- Cash awards are presented to the top winners. Cash prizes awarded to Duet quilts will be split between the two individuals. Cash prizes awarded to group quilts will go to the entrant.
- Show attendees will vote to select a "Viewers' Choice" Award for their favorite quilt. The Viewers' Choice Ribbon is awarded at the close of the quilt show on Saturday.
QUILT ENTRY DELIVERY AND PICK-UP
Hand delivered entries must be brought to:
Fort Benjamin Park Recreation Center
100 McQueen Ave, Newport, NC
on TUESDAY, MAY 16th, BETWEEN 8:00-10:00 A.M.
PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT DAY OF THE WEEK FROM PREVIOUS YEARS FOR DROP-OFF!!!
You will receive a Claim Form, when you drop off your quilt, and you must present this Claim Form to receive your quilt after the quilt show on May 20th.
All mailed-in quilts must be shipped to Laurie Mayo, 106 Wyndward Ct., Emerald Isle, NC 28594 and received by Friday, May 12, 2017. If mailing your entries, please call Laurie Mayo at 252-622-8658 for shipping instructions. Mailed-in entries will be return-shipped on Monday, May 22, 2017, unless picked up after the show.
Entry Pick-Up takes place in the lobby of the Civic Center on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 5:30 P.M., after the show is over and quilt take-down has been completed. You must have your Claim Form to receive your quilt.
DATES TO REMEMBER
ALSO, REMEMBER THAT ALL QUILTS MUST HAVE A SLEEVE THAT IS SEWN ON, THAT YOU HAVE ATTACHED THE REQUIRED LABELS, AND THAT YOU BRING YOUR QUILT IN A LABELED PILLOWCASE. EACH QUILT WILL REQUIRE ITS OWN PILLOWCASE.
The Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild will take every precaution to protect your entry from damage or theft, but cannot be held responsible for loss or damage of entry during the quilt show. Be sure that your homeowner's policy, or other insurance, covers the appraised value of the item while at the show. If you did not register your quilt online, you must sign the liability release.
- Friday, April 14 - Deadline for submission of Entry Forms.
- Friday, May 12 - Mailed-in quilts must be received by this day.
- TUESDAY, May 16 - Drop off quits for show between 8-10 A.M. at FORT BENJAMIN PARK RECREATION CENTER, 100 MCQUEEN AVE., NEWPORT, NC. Non-member entry fees are due at this time. Please remember, quilt drop-off is TUESDAY.
- Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20 - Quilt Show hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Saturday, May 20, 5:30 P.M. - Pick up your entries.
- Monday, May 22 - Mailed-in entries will be return-shipped.
ALSO, REMEMBER THAT ALL QUILTS MUST HAVE A SLEEVE THAT IS SEWN ON, THAT YOU HAVE ATTACHED THE REQUIRED LABELS, AND THAT YOU BRING YOUR QUILT IN A LABELED PILLOWCASE. EACH QUILT WILL REQUIRE ITS OWN PILLOWCASE.
The Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild will take every precaution to protect your entry from damage or theft, but cannot be held responsible for loss or damage of entry during the quilt show. Be sure that your homeowner's policy, or other insurance, covers the appraised value of the item while at the show. If you did not register your quilt online, you must sign the liability release.
- If you have questions about categories or the entry form, please call Laurie Mayo at 252-622-8658.
- If you have questions about the Quilt Show, please call Vicky Garner at 252-223-4330.