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Maine Quilts 2008
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Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc.
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July 25 - 27
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Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

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Quilt Entry Information and General Guidelines

Please Read Carefully!

  • The number of quilts displayed at Maine Quilts 2008 will be limited to 500.
  • Only 110 quilts will be accepted in the Judged Division.
  • Entries will be accepted by postmark date.
  • All quilt entries must be postmarked NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2008. No late entries will be accepted.
  • An individual may enter a combined total of four (4) quilts in the Display, Judged and / or Pines & Needles –Sew What 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.
  • Tied quilts (except those made by children), pillows and framed pieces will not be accepted.
  • Clothing / wearable items will not be accepted.
  • 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 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or shipping it to arrive July 14-19. Delivery sites are NOT prepared to accept quilts at any other time; please do not ask them.
  • Each entrant will receive their receipt(s) and quilt number(s) on quilt delivery day (except for shipped quilts).
  • No work may be withdrawn prior to the close of the show on Sunday, July 27.

Questions about entering a quilt? Contact Callie Lavoie.


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Updated 14 Jan 08 by MQ Coordinator