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Quilt Entry Information and General Guidelines

Quilt entries must be postmarked by May 15.
No late entries will be accepted.

Please Read Carefully!

• The number of quilts displayed at Maine Quilts 2010 will be limited to 500.
• Only 100 quilts will be accepted in the Judged Division.
• Entries must be submitted on the Maine Quilts 2010 Quilt Entry Form . This form can be completed on-line but must be printed, signed and mailed to Susan Bulay.
• Entries will be accepted by postmark date.
• All quilt entries must be postmarked NO LATER THAN MAY 15. No late entries will be accepted.
• An individual may enter a combined total of four (4) quilts in the Display, Judged and / or Blueberry Fields Forever Divisions; however, Maine Quilts reserves the right to make a limit change. In addition to this maximum, a person may enter items in the Silent Auction and Chapter / Group Challenge.
• An individual is limited to the entry of two (2) quilts in the Judged Division; however, Maine Quilts reserves the right to make a limit change.
• Each quilt entered by an individual must be submitted on its own entry form; the form must be signed by the entrant.
• An entered quilt must not have been previously exhibited at Maine Quilts, except by special request.
• Unfinished, damaged or soiled items will not be accepted.
• Sharp objects are prohibited.
• Tied quilts (except those made by children), pillows and framed pieces will not be accepted.
• Clothing / wearable items may only be entered in the Blueberry Fields Forever Division.
• Each entered quilt must have a label that includes the quilter’s name and title of the quilt, and is sewn onto a bottom corner of the quilt back.
• All quilts, larger than 15” x 15”, must have a 4” (minimum) hanging sleeve with the top and bottom of the sleeve sewn securely to the quilt back or they will not be accepted.
• Quilts longer than 96” will be adjusted at the show so that they do not drag on the floor.
• Chapter Mini-Challenges must be sewn or safety pinned to a backing (provided by Chapter) with each Mini-Quilt identified by title, maker and size of quilt.
• Quilts that cannot be photographed for Maine Quilts archive purposes will not be accepted.
• There is a $25 fee for all checks returned by the bank.
• Entrants are solely responsible for insuring their quilt(s).
• Entrants are responsible for delivering their quilt(s)to the selected site:

  • on Saturday, July 24 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Delivery sites are NOT prepared to accept quilts at any other time; please do not ask them.
  • Or quilts may be shipped, to arrive July 12-17.
  • Each quilt must be in a separate cloth bag marked with the entrant's name, address and phone number.
• Each entrant will receive their receipt(s), quilt number(s) and pick up number on quilt delivery day (except for shipped quilts).
• No work may be withdrawn prior to the close of the show on Sunday, August 1.
• Entrants are responsible for picking up their quilts at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday evening, August 1 or making arrangements to have them shipped back.

Questions about entering a quilt? Contact Susan Bulay.