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 Entering Quilts
Maine Quilts provides members of Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. and other quiltmakers the opportunity to share their work with those who appreciate this wonderful art form.
Please read Quilt Entry Information and General Guidelines for the complete details on how to enter a quilt. Entries must be submitted on the Maine Quilts 2011 Quilt Entry Form . This form can be completed on-line but must be printed, signed and mailed.
Quilt entries must be postmarked by May 14. Questions about entering a quilt? Contact Susan Bulay.
Display Quilts Division
This exhibit is open to all quilters, from beginners to the accomplished artist and from youth to seniors.
A quilt is truly an expression of thoughts and feelings; often the quilt will tell a personal story, we hope you'll share your work at Maine Quilts. |
Judged Quilts Division
Entries in this exhibit may be the work of individuals or groups. Judging takes place prior to the show’s opening and is done by three nationally qualified judges. Judges for 2011 are Mary Derry, Beverly Fine and Patricia Harrison.
Each quilt is judged individually on its overall appearance and the quality of workmanship. It is the intention of Maine Quilts to provide this as a learning experience, rather than a competition. Having a quilt judged is an opportunity to learn one’s strong points and weaknesses and provides the individual with knowledge to improve his or her quilt making as he or she continues to create wonderful quilts.
Each judge evaluates each quilt on the point system below and makes a brief statement critiquing the quilt. These scores and comments are sent to the quilter following the show. The scores from the judges are averaged and ribbons awarded according to the total points earned. |
Judged Quilts Guidelines
- Only 100 quilts will be accepted in the Judged Quilts Division. You will be notified only if your quilt is NOT accepted.
- Entries will be accepted by postmark date .
- An individual may enter only two (2) quilts in the Judged Quilts Division; however, Maine Quilts reserves the right to make a limit change.
- The judged quilt entry fee is $15 for PTQG members and $25 for non-members, per quilt. This fee is refundable only if the quilt is not accepted in the Judged Quilts Division. Please make check payable to Maine Quilts. (One check per entry.)
- To remain anonymous during judging of the quilt, entrants must cover, by loosely basting a piece of fabric, their name wherever it appears on the quilt, front or back. This will be removed after judging.
- To receive judges’ comments after the show, send a business size, self-addressed, stamped envelope with your completed entry form. (One envelope for each entry.)
- Please read Quilt Entry Information and General Guidelines for the complete details on how to enter a quilt.
- If you have questions, contact Sandie Caron.
JUDGING POINT SYSTEM |
| Overall Impact |
15 points |
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| Design |
40 points |
| Use of pattern & design |
20 points |
| Effectiveness of color in overall design |
10 points |
| Suitability of materials |
5 points |
| Border treatment |
5 points |
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| Workmanship |
45 points |
| Precision of work, top /back |
20 points |
| Quality of quilting and/or needlework |
20 points |
| Binding and/or edges |
5 points |
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Award Categories and Ribbons
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| Best of Judged |
Highest Score |
| Exceptional Merit |
97 - 100 points |
| First Place |
90 - 96 points |
| Second Place |
83 - 89 points |
| Third Place |
76 - 82 points |
| Honorable Mention |
70 - 75 points |
| Youth Exhibitor |
Made by a child 14 or under |
| Judge's Choice |
Favorite of each judge |
| Viewers' Choice |
Most vote from show attendees |
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