Category Definitions and Rules

Each category except Young Quilt-makers is eligible for monetary awards when there are 12 or more entries. If a category has less than 12 entries, it will still be judged and only ribbons will be awarded. Each quilt must consist of a top, batting, and back held together with stitching (excluding Other Quilting Techniques). No quilt may be larger than 110” X 110” and the top of the sleeve must be no more than 90” from the bottom of the quilt. All decisions regarding category placement are the sole prerogative of the Judging Committee.

Large Pieced – Made and quilted by one person. Size greater than 288” overall and less than 110”x110”, and the quilt must be more than 50% pieced.

Large Pieced Duet – Made and quilted by two people. Size greater than 288” overall and less than 110”x110”, and the quilt must be more than 50% pieced.

Intermediate Pieced – Made and quilted by one person. Size greater than 180” and less than 288” overall, and the quilt must be more than 50% pieced. (Includes pieced crib quilts, lap quilts and wall hangings.)

Intermediate Pieced Duet – Made and quilted by two people. Size greater than 180” and less than 288” overall, and the quilt must be more than 50% pieced. (Includes pieced crib quilts, lap quilts and wall hangings.)

 Modern Quits – All quilts in this category should embody the principles of modern design, such as use of solids and bold colors, high contrast and graphic areas of color, minimalism, expansive negative space, maximal-ism, asymmetry, alternate and innovative grid layout, or improvisational piecing. Quilts can be pieced or appliqued. No larger than 110” X 110”.

Appliquéd Quilts – Total of all sides greater than 180”, and no larger than 110”x110” and more than 50% appliquéd. Stained Glass quilts should be included in this category.

Small Quilts – Any pieced or appliqued quilt with a total of all sides 180” or less.

Miniature Quilts – Pieced and/or appliquéd. Category not determined by size alone. Must be a small version of a full-sized quilt or wall hanging. If appropriate, maximum block size is 5” and the longest side of the quilt must be no more than 30”.

Other Techniques – Examples of this category will include whole cloth quilts, yo-yo quilts, more than 50% embroidered and/or heavily embellished quilts, crazy quilts, cathedral window quilts, and quilts with very special techniques. Any size except miniature and no larger than 110” X 110”.

Art Quilts – Must be an original design. Quilt shall not be a commercial pattern and may be contemporary or traditional. Quilt may be made from a photograph by the quilt maker only. No larger than 110” X 110”.

Collaborative Quilts – Quilts made by three or more people. Includes all techniques and sizes ranging from miniature to a maximum of 110” X 110”. Progressive and round robin quilts should be included in this category.

Young Quilt-makers’ Quilts – All quilts completely made by quilters 18 and younger or students in grade 12 or under. Entire quilt must be pieced and quilted or tied by the Young Quilt-maker. The age of the quilter is required and will be listed in the program. Any size, no larger than 110” X 110”. Young Quilt-makers are not limited to this category. If a young person enters a quilt into a category other than Young Quilt-makers, the appropriate entry fee and rules will apply.

Please enter your Quilting method on the Registration Form:

• Hand Quilting
• Stationary Sewing/Quilting Machine The predominant method of quilting on the quilt includes use of any sewing machine that allows the quilter to move the fabric rather than the machine on the quilt.
• Moveable Sewing/Quilting Machine The predominant method of quilting on the quilt that allows the quilter to move the machine head rather than the fabric and is mounted on a frame.