Judged Quilt
Competition Definitions
Quilt: Each quilt entered must have three distinct layers (quilt top,
batting, backing), and must be quilted. (See also Judged Quilt competition
Rules on page 19)
Quilt Entrant: The person who constructed the quilt top. Each entrant
may enter up to two quilts, but only one in any one category.
One Person
Quilt: Any quilt completely constructed and quilted by only
one person. All work may be done by hand or by machine.
Two Person
Quilt: Any quilt that two people worked on, in any way, during
the construction, quilting, or finishing. This includes quilting done
for hire. All work may be done by hand or by machine.
Group Quilt: Any quilt created by three or more people. All work may
be done by hand or machine.
Applique: A quilt
using appliqué as
the predominant construction technique. It may be hand or machine quilted.
It may be completely constructed
and quilted by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person.
Category will be divided between large and small quilts
Traditional: Any quilt that is predominantly pieced based on traditional
style patterns and sets. All work may be done by hand or machine. Category
will be divided between large and small quilts, and between one person
and two person quilts. Whole cloth quilts should be entered into this
category.
Non-Traditional: Any quilt predominately exhibits innovation in design and/or construction
techniques.
It may include mixed techniques as long
as one of the techniques is non-traditional (such as but not limited
to fused appliqué, painting, embellishments, or other surface
design elements). All work may be done by hand or by machine. Category
will be divided between large and small quilts.
Pictorial: Any quilt
that depicts a person, place, thing, or scene in a realistic or abstract
manner. It may include piecing, any type of appliqué and
embellishments, as well as any abstract quilting or techniques that are
not included in any other category. It may be completely constructed
and quilted by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person.
Miniature: Any quilt measuring less than 24 inches on any side, overall
pattern reflecting proportionately reduced scale, and individual blocks
no larger than 4 inches square. All work may be done by hand or by machine,
but all work must be done by only one person.
Blue Diamond: Any entrant that has won 2 (two) or more First Place ribbons
or Best of Show, with a monetary award, at an MQ show and/or another
national show. Examples of national shows include the AQS shows, International
Quilt Festivals, Road to California, Quilt Odyssey, and any of the shows
produced by Mancuso Shows. State Fair competitions are not considered
national shows. The quilts will be juried by the Judged Committee to
create a group of 20 entries. Entrants must specify a secondary category.
In the event that quilt is not accepted in this category, it will be
placed in the specified secondary category in consultation with entrant.
If a Judged category is not indicated by the entrant, the committee will
place the quilt in the appropriate category. Work can be done by one
or two persons.
First Entry: Entrants who have never entered a national judged competition
(see Blue Diamond definition above for examples of national shows).
Show Chair’s Choice – “Up at the Lake”: Think
about all those glorious days spent at the cabin or the lake side while
you relaxed and enjoyed your family, friends and the scenery. Use those
visions to inspire you to select a quilt block, fabric, or other pattern
to represent your interpretation of “Up at the Lake.” When
viewers look at your creation, they should be transported to that wonderful
spot where you dream of being.
