Entering a quilt

Please start planning your entry to the Empire QuiltFest. This is not a juried show; all entries from New York State quilters are welcome.

Organizers would like to extend the invitation and opportunity to have your quilt judged. There is no better way to improve and grow in our craft than to have your work judged. The judging process is done by an experienced and trained judge who will honestly and constructively judge your quilt on its own merits. She will give you ways to improve what you have done and give you a better understanding of how and why a quilt is considered a quality piece. Your work is judged on its own merits and not compared to other quilts.

The Empire QuiltFest will provide security and insurance for your quilt while it is in our possession. The maximum insurance we will provide for an item is $1000. This is a reasonable replacement of materials only.
If you are concerned that the value of your quilt exceeds this insured amount, we strongly encourage you to have it appraised and covered under your homeowner’s insurance. Security is a high priority for us and we will do everything possible to insure the safety of your project.

Registration information

The deadline for registration is August 15, 2009.

Registration forms and photos for each entry must be received by Aug. 15, 2009. The registration form is available online. You must submit a separate form and self-addressed stamped envelope for EACH entry. Be sure to keep a copy of each entry for your records. To access the file, you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader; download it from the Adobe web site. Please enclose the appropriate fees along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Make checks to Empire QuiltFest.

NO EXCEPTIONS. If your project is not finished at the time of registration, but you anticipate it will be for the show, we advise you to submit the forms. We will not accept entries after this date. ONLY FINISHED PIECES WILL BE EXHIBITED AT THE SHOW.

Quilts will be displayed according to
their relative size and category

Empire QuiltFest reserves the right to move any quilt into a more appropriate category.

• Super large - quilts larger than 96” in width and 96” in length
• Large - quilts larger than 60” in width and 80” in length
• Medium – quilts greater than 42” by 42” but less then 60” in width and 80” in length
• Small - quilts less than 42” in width and 42” in length
• Miniature - quilts 24” by 24” or smaller, and all aspects of the quilt are dramatically reduced in scale (for example, 1 foot = 1 inch).
• Antique - quilts that pre-date 1960.
• Quilts made by children can be of any size and are for exhibit only (not judged).
• Art - original, non-traditional, or contemporary quilts.
• Pictorial - quilt that represents a recognizable image of a person, place or thing.
• Group - quilts made by three or more people. Please include a list of all participants.
• Theme: The theme for Empire QuiltFest 2009 is “Voyage of Discovery.” These quilts must comply with the stated theme. Limit one entry per person. Maximum size of 42” x 42.” Entry forms and photographs are required, but there is NO entry fee for these quilts. However, if you wish to have your theme entry judged, you must submit the judging fee. Be creative!

Technique: Choose the technique that reflects your quilt.

Design/pattern source: Please make every effort to give accurate credit where credit is due for your inspiration and finished work.