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NEXT MEETING: October 7, 2010 at 7:15 pm

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October 7th Program:

Joan Wilson, VP-Programs & WorkshopsOur October guest speaker will be Naomi Adams. Naomi has been sewing since she

was quite small. She remembers sitting for hours under the dining room table with her sisters, surrounded by fabric scraps, making clothes for her doll. These works had a limited life span, as she would immediately rip them apart as soon as she created them in order to make something new! Naomi began quilting in 1996 and has since convinced her super-amazing spouse to give up their master bedroom for her studio. She graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design, magna cum laude, from Washington State University, and was awarded the Yale R. Burge National Portfolio award from the American Society of Interior Designers. Ms. Adams is currently living in the north Texas area, pursuing a Masters Degree in Studio Fiber Arts at University of North Texas!

Her October 7th lecture topic is one that many of us ponder when looking around our work space; Designing and Organizing your Quilting Space. Naomi describes the lecture this way:

“Learn how to assess how you work and your quilting processes. Use this information to reorganize and rethink your quilting space so it is working for you! Gain useful information about storage, organization, and ergonomics as they relate to quilting. Get excited about whatever space you have to call your own and make the most of it.”

Saturday, October 9th Workshop: Surface Design Exploration

Explore textiles and printmaking in this exciting and dynamic class. Explore many avenues including purchased stamps and stencils, found objects, transfers, and hand-created tools to alter the textile surface. You will learn how to add pattern to cloth with resists, rust, dye, and textile paints. We will have a good combination of your own explorations of techniques and some things that I will demo only due to chemicals/messes/time constraints in a workshop environment.

What to bring to meeting:• Membership Card

(or visitor fee)• Membership Renewal

form and payment in sealed envelope

• Library Books (if due or overdue)

• Money - in case there is something the speaker has for sale that you don’t want to live without, shop the Guild store, or any number of other worthy causes...

• Finished Block Contest entries

• Show Entries

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A new quilting friendship group is now forming to meet evenings in the DFW Airport area.

Must love quilting, conversations, and sharing ideas. Anyone interested, please contact Mary Severs at

[email protected] or 817-251-4847.

Endowment Recipients

SelectedJoan Wilson

Endowment Committee Chairman

The Quilter’s Guild of Dallas has an Endowment Committee whose responsibility is to publish the Guild’s criteria for Grant Awards on our Guild Web Site and to review the applications that are received each year. Our Guild makes available $5,000 in grant funds each year to be awarded in full or in part to individuals or organizations which have a need for funding assistance for their projects that will further the art of quilting.

The Endowment Committee received four grant applications this year. Of those four, three were felt to be worthy of our grant monies. Since we did not make an award in the 2008-2009 guild year due to no applications having been submitted, we had board approval to consider applications up to a total of $10,000.

The recipients for our 2009-2010 grant year are:• Francine Miller with the Kirby Quilt Club, Wichita Falls, TX. Ms. Miller

works with approximately 20 students from low income families, teaching them how to quilt. These classes make a quilt each year that is then raffled to raise funds for their local SPCA. The grant award to Ms. Miller is $750.

• The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE; International Quilt Studies Center, is our second recipient. The Center is producing an exhibition called “Voices from the Past” which will include numerous antique quilts. They were in need of funding for the production of the exhibits catalog which will be used by researchers for years. They will receive $4,800.

• Our final recipient is the Arizona Quilter’s Hall of Fame, Inc., Phoenix AZ. This organization is working in conjunction with Avlyn Fabrics to produce a fabric design to be used specifically for the state Centennial in 2012. Quilters and guilds from all over the state will be submitting quilts for inclusion in a challenge exhibit about the history of Arizona. There will be statewide quilt shows, exhibits and tours that will result from this project. Our grant award is $2,000.I would like to personally thank everyone who participated on the

Endowment Committee. This is a daunting project, and it was only with your input that we were able to make the review process as smooth as it was and meet our responsibilities in a timely fashion. Thank you.

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Sew Let’s Quilt ItPatty Kopeck/APQS Studio • 972-661-0044 • APQS Machine Rental

For those who want to finish their own quilts, Sew Let’s Quilt It longarm studio will rent time on their APQS Millenium machine. It is on a 14 foot table with stitch regulated machine. The first step is to take the Beginning Longarm Machine Training Class and you will be up and renting in no time. The class is 4 hours (10:30 – 2:30) and includes instructions for how to load the quilt on the frame and hands on use of the machine.

Included in the class is:• Lunch

• Set of zippers –helps shorten rental time.

• Printed instruction

Call to schedule and/or to get class times. • Class Cost: $150.00• Rental Cost: $20.00 an hour/min. of 2 hours

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2011 Show Committee

News Carol Dickschat

2011 Show Chair

• Marla Kelsey President [email protected]

• Marcia Wood 1st Vice President Community Service [email protected]

• Glenda McCune 2nd Vice President Ways & Means [email protected]

• Joan Wilson 3rd Vice President Programs & Workshops [email protected]

• Shelley Ferguson 4th Vice President, Membership [email protected]

2010-2011 Guild

Leadership

• Ed Keller 5th Vice President Finance [email protected]

• Carol Dickschat 6th Vice President, Show [email protected]

• Michelle Sauerbrie Secretary [email protected]

• Chris Becker Treasurer [email protected]

Please note, important changes regarding entry forms and information.

The Show Committee and the Board have decided we will no longer print a separate “pre-show brochure”. Instead, you can find all the information on the rules, categories, the entry form, and Frequently Asked Questions in this edition of the newsletter. This information will also be in the 2010-2011 Guild Directory, which is scheduled to be mailed in October. Additionally, this information will be posted on the Guild website in October.

As previously stated, your Show Committee has been busy. We now have 21 vendors scheduled; 5 of those signed up as sponsors. The judges have signed their contracts, and the appraisers have been secured as well. The bumper stickers have been printed and are ready to be included in your membership packets. They are the easily removable kind so you will able to take them off your car after the show. (They truly are easy to remove; I’ve done so for the last several years).

In the next several months you will be asked to sign up to volunteer at the show. I hope you will do so, as every job is important and it takes all of us to create a quilt show the size of Dallas Quilt Celebration.

Quilt Shows and

Events Calendar

For additional information on any of these events,

visit the website at: www.quiltersguildofdallas.org

and click on the link to “events and links.”

October 8-10, 2010Unpacking Collections: The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry – A Symposium on Researching and Using Quilt History CollectionsWhere:

East Lansing Marriott and the MSU Museum on the campus of Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

Regular Registration: $120

Information: http://museum.msu.edu/Events/cbsymposium/

Details: Speakers include Kyra Hicks, Carolyn Mazloomi, Lauren Cross, Patricia Turner and Merikay Waldvogel

October 9-10, 2010“Quilting in the Falls” presented by Red River Quilt Guild Hours:

9-6 Saturday; 9-5 SundayWhere:

Multi-Purpose Events Center Wichita Falls, Texas

Admission: $5.00

Information: http://www.rrqg.org/quiltshow.html

Details: Judged quilt show, vendor mall, special exhibit “God Bless America Touring Quilts”, raffle quilt, appraisals, mini-quilt auction

November 4-7, 2010 (Classes Begin November 1)

International Quilt Festival-HoustonWhere:

George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas

Information: http://www.quilts.com

November 5-6, 2010Creek County Oklahoma Home and Community Educa-tion Quilt ShowHours:

9-5 Friday 9-4 Saturday

Where: Creek County Fairgrounds 17806 West Highway 66 Kellyville, OK

Admission: $3.00

Details: 200 quilts on display, door prizes, tea room, raffle quilt


Dear Guild Members:

I want to thank all the members for the beautiful quilt that was presented at the September general meeting. It is absolutely terrific and will be a reminder of my time as president with the Guild.

It has been an honor to serve as President for the past two years. Thanks to those that served on the executive board and on the many standing and special committees. The guild would not operate without the many volunteers.

Being president was a great personal experience and a learning opportunity, but as good as it has been, I’m happy to turn the responsibilities over to Marla, and finding other ways to contribute my time to the Guild.

Marcia Hampton, Past President

The Library just received an order of 27 books and there’s something for everyone: traditional & contemporary quilts, quilt design and skill building, applique and paper piecing, fabric dyeing and digital quilting even one on mystery quilts. To help you find these books, we’ll be keeping them on the library check-out table for a few months.

Five new books in keeping with the 2011 Dallas Quilt Celebration theme of “stars” are: • StellarQuilts by Judy Martin. Judy does for stars what she did for log cabins.• Quilter’sFavorites-PiecedPoints&Stars by various C&T Publishing authors. A

collection of 19 radiant projects for all skill levels.• QuiltMavens:PerfectPaperPiecing by Deb Karasik & Janet Mednick. All about

making those perfect long, narrow, sharp spikes. Designs for 6-8 quilts. Includes a pattern CD compatible with Windows and Mac.

• LittleLoneStarQuilts by Lorraine Olsen. How to make perfect miniature lone stars.• A skill-builder in this area is a book by our June speaker, Sally Collins: Mastering

PrecisionPiecing, a book chocked full of easy but specific ideas and techniques. The Library opens by 6:30 pm before the Guild meeting, so there’s lots of time to browse.

Our listing of books is also on the Guild website. Go to: www.quiltersguildofdallas.org and then click on “Events & Links”. Borrowed books are due at the following meeting. Overdue books are $1.00 per month per book. Questions or suggestions email: [email protected]

27 New Books!

Read ‘Em and Reep!

Marte Keller & Martha Smith, Guild Library Chairs

3rd Annual

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Workshop:Once Again a Success!

On Sunday, September 12th, the 3rd annual Miniature Quilt Workshop was held at Quilters Connection, at no cost to guild members. The main focus was on paper piecing miniatures, but traditional quilting techniques were also used. Eleven (11) people attended the workshop and got a good start on the miniature quilt they plan to donate to the guild this year.

The attendees were Lois Logan, Cleola Green, Linda Newman, Ann West, Sue Maze, Holly Laughlin, Linda Piper, Janet Kriv, Caitlyn Kriv, Pam Hanson, and Jan Honeycutt. When you see them, ask them if they enjoyed themselves and were pleased with their progress. Also, be sure and ask them if the famous Apple Cake, complements of Bonnie Mc Elearney, lived up to its reputation!!!

A big “thank you” to Shelley Chappell, the owner of Quilters Connection, for hosting the workshop again this year Shelley always says, “YES!!!” when we ask for her help. Please tell her thank you for all she does when you are in her shop.

We would also like to thank Donna King, Pam Preskitt, and Maxyne Strickland for volunteering to be instructors at the workshop. With so many knowledgeable instructors, each student could get assistance as soon as they needed it – no waiting. These guild members gave generously of their time and talent to help ensure the best workshop possible.

The proceeds of the miniature quilt auction benefit a charity this year. We plan to announce the recipient for this year at the October meeting.



The following programs are planned for 2010-2011:• January 6, 2011 ...................................................................................................Carol Morrissey• February 3, 2011 .........................................................................................................Sue Spargo• March 3, 2011 .........................................................................................................Jane Kennedy• April 7, 2011 ........................................................................................................ Gwen Marston• May 5, 2011 ...........................................................................................................Marti Michell• June 2, 2011 ..............................................................................................................Tom Russell• July 7, 2011 ..........................................................................................................Helen Widener• August 4, 2011 ..........................................................................................................Pepper Cory

For information about workshop space availability, contact: [email protected]

Upcoming Programs

Joan Wilson, 2010-11 VP Programs & Workshops,

[email protected]

November will be our annual Covers for Kids Event. Stations will be set up around the meeting room, each one teaching a different easy-peasy block or top design that you can use later to make some quilts of your own. But on November 4th, you’ll be working on tops that will be donated to Covers for Kids.

Bring along your sewing machine, some neutral thread, and your favorite sewing tools. If you’d rather not lug your machine (or have to dash home to get it), just bring your rotary cutter, ruler and mat so you can help square up blocks or be prepared to help press blocks under construction.

Even without a guest speaker, you’ll have a good time hanging out with fellow quilters. It’s fun to see what gets accomplished in just an hour or two!

On December 2, Dr. Don Locke, the maker of the fabled Supper Quilt (above,) will be here to tell us about the making of the quilt and the experiences he has had since he completed the two and a half year piecing process in 1999.

Founder’s and Silver Thimble

AwardsMarla Kelsey, President

Annually the Guild presents the Founder’s and Silver Thimble Awards to Guild volunteers that are consistently giving of their time and talents to the Guild. Helena Hibbs initiated these awards in 1984 and we continue the practice today.• The Founder’s Award honors someone who has been a member of the Guild

for at least five years and who has continued, throughout their membership, to further the mission and the goals of the Guild.

• The Silver Thimble Award honors those who have been members of the Guild for at least three years, and who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer duties during their service. Three awards are made each year.The nominations for the recipients of these awards come from members of

the Guild. If you would like to nominate a fellow Guild member for either the Founder’s or a Silver Thimble award please contact Marla Kelsey.Nominations must be received by October 15th.

Your

Mission:Volunteer at the 2011 edition of

dallas Quilt CelebrationValerie Salter, Volunteer Coordinator

[email protected], 214-314-2203It’s that time again to start thinking of volunteering for the

2011 Quilt Celebration!! It’s not too early to sign up especially if you want to get your favorite job.

Want to meet other Guild Members? Want to make new friends? This is a great opportunity to do both. Are you planning on seeing the show? Work 2 hours and you get to see the Show

free! Are you planning on seeing the show with some friends? Why not all of you get in free and volunteer for at least for 2 hrs?

You don’t have to be a member of the guild to volunteer; we are open to anyone who wants to spend some time to work for the show.

There is a spot for everyone. • If you need a sit down job, we’ve got a place for you. • If you are the kind of person who likes to move around, we’ve got a spot for you. • Want to take money and meet everyone who comes in, we have a position for you! • Like to hang around the quilts, or vendor booths come be a volunteer. • Want first choice at the newest show items, we have a job for you.

Other benefits for volunteering:• A free light lunch, and don’t forget the cookies!!• For 4 hours, a thank you gift is yours.• If you volunteer for 8 hours, you receive the nifty wings and bar that, I know you will

want, to make your friends jealous. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me or call me. I will get back to you

as soon as I can.

Remember, without volunteers, we can not make this show a success.


Sunshine & Shadows

Shelley Ferguson VP - Membership

214-300-9464 [email protected]

Shadows:• Barbara Smith’s sister in New Mexico passed away recently.• Shirley Lam’s sister passed away on September 9th after a brief illness.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Sunshine:• Darrell Kerr’s quilt Blue Star won Honorable Mention at the State Fair of Texas.

Look for the quilt in the Creative Arts building during the run of the Fair.

Stars in My GardenRaffle Quilt 2010

Photograph by Mel Hauer

The beautiful quilt pictured above is the raffle quilt for 2011of Quilter’s Guild of Dallas Inc. It is entitled Stars in My Garden. Funds raised from ticket sales help support the many activities of the Guild.

The design of this quilt is from a pattern by Nancy Mahoney as printed in FonsandPorter’sLoveofQuilting magazine July/August 2009.

The quilt uses 1930’s reproduction fabrics in primary colors with a white background. While many Guild members donated “Aunt Gracie” style fabrics to the effort, the hard part of the process of producing the raffle quilt, including cutting fabric, piecing for the top, and appliqué were carried out by a committee of Guild Members. This committee includes Nina Hall, Ladonna Holtsclaw, Cleola Green, Janice Bentley, Ellen Lamb, Louise Bloom, and Shirley Lam. The 76” X 94” quilt was beautifully quilted by Richard Larson of Quilting Design Studio. Shirley Lam is now coordinating the sale of raffle tickets for the quilt. We extend our appreciation for a wonderful job to all of these members.

Tickets for the quilt are $1.00 each or six for $5.00.We have included tickets in your member packet which you should receive

sometime in October. Additional tickets will be available at guild meetings each month. You can also email Shirley Lam at [email protected] .


Covers For Kids

Workshops!

Sometimes, do you wish you could just pick up your machine or your rotary cutter, and go spend the day working on projects - but not have to worry about bringing anything home to add to the UFO pile? We may have the answer! We have monthly workshops to make quilts for Covers For Kids. If you would like to participate, or find out more about how the workshops are organized and what you need to do to get involved, please contact:• Rhonda Anderson

[email protected].

Minutes for the General

MeetingSeptember 2, 2010

Michelle Sauerbrei, Secretary

• President Marla Kelsey called the meeting to order at 7:17pm.• 179 people were in attendance.• Marla asked the members for nominations for Silver Thimble and Founder Award.

Contact Marla Kelsey.

Committee Announcements• Rhonda Anderson announced the prize winners for the Covers for Kids challenge

contest. The quilts will be displayed at the show in March and then donated to charity. 1st Place-Marla Kelsey, 2nd Dianne Cronenberg, 3rd Kay Cox

• Peggy Cord received and read a thank you note from a Ronald McDonald House quilt recipient.

• Joan Wilson, Endowment explained the endowment review, process and selection. This year the endowment funds were given to: Kirby Quilt Club, University of Nebraska, and Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame.

• Joan Wilson, Programs/Workshops, announced our upcoming guild speakers and their workshops. In October, Naomi Adams will lecture on organizing our quilting space. Saturday workshop will be surface design. The November program is Covers for Kids. Please bring sewing machine or help with pressing and cutting.

• Happy Johns announced a bus trip to the Houston Quilt Show for Sunday, November 7th. $65.00 includes bus ticket and program. A separate trip departing on Wednesday, November 3rd and returning Thursday the 4th will be $220.00/person. This includes bus ticket, hotel breakfast, lunch and ticket to the show. Contact Happy Johns at [email protected]

• Bonnie McElearney reminded members about the upcoming free miniature quilt workshop, Sunday, September 12th 1-4pm. at Quilters Connection. Call Shelley Chappell to reserve a spot.

• Carol Dickschat, Show Chair, announced there are now 5 sponsors and 21 vendors for the show and Thomas Sewing Center is a platinum level sponsor. Show entry information will now be in the guild directory. The show entry information is in the August and September newsletter.

• Marcia Hampton, Block Contest, said that the Stargazing Block contest packets have all been purchased.

• Shelley Ferguson reminded members that the guild membership is September through September. The new membership packets will arrive in October. As of the end of the meeting, 441 members have renewed their memberships.

• Kay Cox and Shirley Lam encouraged members to attend the 24th annual 2011 QGD Retreat at Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texhoma, Thursday, January 13-Monday, January 17, 2011. Registration form is in this newsletter. Contact Kay or Shirley for more details.

• Janet Kriv of the Guild store featured the star themed Quilters Stash Savings bank for $4.00.

• Various members brought Bring and Brag.• Current president Marla Kelsey presented a quilt to former President Marcia

Hampton. Marcia thanked the members and board for the beautiful quilt.• Joan Wilson introduced out speaker Sandy Klop of American Jane Patterns and fabric

designer for Moda .• Door prized were drawn and meeting was adjourned.

As much of an attention pig as she is, Sasha is tiring of being the spokesmodel for the newsletter. She encourages y’all to submit pix you’d like to share with fellow quilters. Her mom’s email is [email protected]



She’s Baaacckkkkk. But this time with a list of volunteer activities that need “doing” and you might find intriguing.

And sporting a ‘do circa 1979. Yes, in college I got an afro. Wild thang. That’s me. I used this particular photo because I was wearing a Santa hat in the only recent photo I could find on my computer. While stores may have Christmas on display already, I can’t do that when it’s still 90+ degrees outside. I do kinda wish I had skinny legs like this version of me. Not having thighs that rub together would be quite a novel experience. But I digress...

As I noted last month, I’ve been helping Marcia Hampton update the upcoming Guild Directory. So, I have a front-row seat for “open” volunteer positions we have available in the Guild.Executive Committee - all reporting to PresidentVice President - Education

oversees the responsibilities of the following Standing Committees: Endowment, Education, Cultural Affairs, and Exhibits.

Historian Like taking candid photos? Scrapbooking? This might be a perfect “fun” job for you. The official job is to keep a record of newspaper articles, photos, programs, and assorted memorabilia of the Guild’s activities. As newsletter editor, I’d love to have more photos to illustrate what the Guild is doing for Members unable to attend meetings.

Parliamentarian As you would expect, this job is primarily about knowing Robert’s Rules of Order, and helping the President conduct Guild business in a proper manner. I’m sure some of you spent time on a PTA Board, and have learned these principles.

Committee ChairmanshipsGrowth & Development (reports to President)

While the board is focused on the present, this committee is responsible for initiating long-term goals and objectives for the growth of the Guild.

Internal Communications Committee (reports to VP-membership) The responsibilities for this committee include: -Coordinator for Friendship Groups -Maintaining Resource List of guild members who provide quilt-related services -Collecting “Sunshine & Shadows” information for members -Checking voice-mail on Guild phone connection At this time, Sue Maze is managing the voice-mail and completed the Resource List for 2010-11, but Shelley is still looking for help with “Sunshine & Shadows” and serving as a contact for Friendship Groups.

Nominating Committee (reports to President & Board) Consists of a chair and three Members-at-Large. These members solicit nominees to take the various Board positions that will be vacated due to term limits or otherwise, then prepare and present the proposed slate of officers to the Guild members at the Annual Meeting in May. At this meeting, additional officer nominations may be made from the floor. The committee provides the slate of candidates to the Newsletter Editor for publication in the May newsletter.

(see Soapbox, page 11)


SoapboxContinued from page 10Publicity Committee (reports to President & Board)

Publicity coordinates publicity for Guild-sponsored activities, including programs, workshops and show. They develop/keep current a file of publicity resources, along with names of key people and deadline dates. On a regular basis, they provide information to these media resources. Lastly, they maintain a record/file of all published materials and provide copies of published Guild information to the Guild Historian.

Education (reports to VP-Education) Do you like to demonstrate the process of quilting to people who ask? Would you like to share your love of quilting by being available to local schools, church groups, organizations, or events to provide information about quilting and the Guild? This could be a fun project for a friendship group to take on.

Cultural Affairs (reports to VP-Education) It’s not unusual to find a quilter who is also interested in other aspects of art. If you are one of those people, and would like to represent the Guild as a liaison with other community Arts and Cultural Organizations, this would be a great opportunity for you to enhance the visibility of the Guild in the Arts community.

Exhibits (reports to VP-Education) Why should quilts only be displayed during the annual quilt show? It would be wonderful if there were small-scale exhibitions and displays were mounted on a regular basis. This committee was formed to actively seek exhibition and display opportunities at public and corporate buildings, libraries, museums, art centers, and other suitable space that will bring the art and heritage of quilt making to the public.

Raffle Quilt 2012 (reports to VP-Ways & Means) Every year we have a Quilt Show. Every year, we raffle a quilt at that show. But, as you know, quilts don’t make themselves. (if they did, we wouldn’t have so many UFO’s lurking in our closest and drawers, would we?) As someone who has worked on two raffle quilts, I can tell you that it can be a lot of fun if you team up with a friend or two. Think of it this way - this is a chance to make a beautiful quilt - but not have to pay for the materials or quilting. You don’t get to keep the quilt, but you’ll get the admiration and appreciation of Guild members.

Mini-Quilt Online Auction Coordinator (reports to Mini-Auction Chairmen) This year, the mini-auction committee has an opportunity to take some of the quilts “online” so that people who can’t attend the “live” auction can participate. Mary and Bonnie would like to find someone who can take good photos of the quilts contributed and get them ready for submission to the auction website, as well as write descriptions about the quilt. (It’s hard to see details in a photo...)

Of course if you’d rather start small as just a committee member, take a look at the Organizational Chart (it’ll be the centerfold of the Directory) and read descriptions of other committee responsibilities in the By-laws. Or just talk to one of the Guild Board members. They may have a suggestion that’ll be just your cup of tea!


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2011 WINTER RETREAT Thursday, January 13 – Monday 17, 2011 (weekend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration)

Co Chairs: Kay Cox and Shirley Lam [email protected]

The Retreat will again be held at Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma, north of Pottsboro, Texas. You have the

option of one, two, three, four or five days of sewing, talking, eating and relaxing. The rates are based on the number of nights you stay and how many are in your room.

There are no rooms with 3 beds, so if you request a triple or quad occupancy room, be aware that you will

have a room with two queen-size beds. Everyone in a room must pay for the same number of nights!

Younger Guild members are still welcome to stay in their mom’s or grandmom’s room free. Check with us

for the charges, which will be for meals only.

Checks should be made payable to: THE QUILTER’S GUILD OF DALLAS, INC. for the full amount

and postmarked by November 15, 2010. You may e-mail [email protected] with questions.

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Meal Options:

You will have the choice of the following meals:

1: Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner .............................................................. no extra charge

2: Full breakfast* and Buffet dinner only (no lunch) .................................................................... no extra charge

3: Full breakfast*, buffet lunch and buffet dinner ...................................................................$3.00 more per day

Note: If you chose #3 there is an additional charge of $3.00 per day.

* If choosing full breakfast (options 2 or 3), coupons will be available to present to wait staff.

Non-Member Fee:

As in most organizations it will cost non-members more to attend the Retreat. This charge is only $10.00 per person. The fee is to help offset the cost of supplies that are needed for the Retreat and supplemented

by members dues.

Individual Sales / Garage Sale Items:

There will be no items for sale in the common areas of the hotel, with the exception of the Guest Shop.

(This includes Girl Scout Cookies, fabric scraps, etc.). We will have a table for freebies as in the past, so

feel free to bring items to pass on to another quilter.

Mini Quilt Shop:

will be our guest mini Quilt Shop.

Early Arrival (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)

You may arrive on Wednesday if you would like. Booking for Wednesday night must be made through

Tanglewood Resorts (1-800-833-6569). Specify that you are with Quilter’s Guild of Dallas. We are not

able to sew on Wednesday, but you may place your equipment in the ballroom after 6 pm on Wednesday.

Please do not place your machines on the tables or plug in anything until Thursday morning. There

may still be some changes in the configuration of the room, and we do not want to risk moving your

equipment.



2010 RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM (only one form per registrant, please!)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13- MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011

MEMBER # (Required) Amt. Enclosed $

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: _____________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers: Day: _________________________ Evening: ________________________ Cell Phone: __________________

Emergency Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Do you require a SMOKING Room? Yes No

Arrival Day & Date: _______________________________________ First Meal: Breakfast Lunch

Dinner

Departure Day & Date: ____________________________ Last Meal: _______________________________

Special Dietary Requirements? Yes No If yes, please explain:

Special Physical Requirements? Yes No

If yes, please explain:

PRICE PER PERSON (circle one)

# OF NITES 2 PER ROOM 3 PER ROOM* 4 PER ROOM* SINGLE

1 104.00 91.00 84.00 141.00

2 208.00 182.00 168.00 282.00

3 312.00 273.00 252.00 423.00

4 416.00 364.00 336.00 564.00

Meal Options (see explanation on previous page):

Please Indicate Your Choice: Option 1: Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and Buffet Dinner Option 2: Full Breakfast and Buffet Dinner (no lunch) Option 3: Full Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and Buffet Dinner If option 3, list the days you want breakfast (coupons provided) ________________________________________________________________

Roommate(s): ________________________________________________________________________________

Please list the name(s) of the individuals you would like to sit with. Please use people’s names, not Friendship group name!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount Due: Room Cost (see above) ........................................................................................... $ _________ Non-Member Fee ($10.00) ................................................................................ $ _________ Breakfast Add-On ($3.00 per day for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Monday*) ... $ _________

Total (Make check payable Quilter’s Guild of Dallas)........................................... $ __________

* In lieu of breakfast & lunch on Sunday, we will be having a buffet brunch.

Mail completed form and payment to: Kay Cox

7147 Cosgrove

Dallas, TX 75231

Entry Deadline:Thursday, January 6, 2011 The 2011 Entry Form, along with

other requested entry materials, must be received by this date. Entries may be delivered in person at Guild meetings up to and including this date, or via mail to:

Richard Larson 624 Haggard Street, Suite 707 Plano, TX 75074-5539

Late entries will be returned. We are not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

Entry Limits:• Eachentrantmaysubmita

maximum of four (4) entries. Only the first 400 entries received

will be accepted. • Entriesreceived/presentedafter

the 400 quilt limit is reached will be returned.

Judged Show Entry Rules/RequirementsThank you for your interest in the 30th annual Dallas Quilt Celebration, sponsored by the Quilter’s Guild of Dallas, Inc. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of nationally recognized judges, and ribbon awards are given at the discretion of the judges. Questions about rules or entry forms should be directed to Richard Larson: email – [email protected] or phone 972-422-0768.

Entry Submission Entries will not be accepted until ALL required items are received and the entry form is COMPLETELY and accurately filled out with the “Hold Harmless Agreement” signed by the entrant. We will attempt to contact senders of incomplete information via phone or email. If a response is not received within five days, the incomplete entry form(s) will be returned.

Each entry shall consist of:• Completed Entry Form

(including signatures & contact info)• Guild membership number

and/or appropriate fees • One CLEAR printed color photo

of the entry (can be on any kind of white paper), labeled with the entrant’s name, quilt title and size dimensions of entry indicated in

total inches (width X length). Photos will not be returned.

While a quilt doesn’t have to be completely quilted and bound at timeofentry/photography,theTOP must be complete.

• $1.00 bill (cash) - covers cost of mailing entry delivery materials to you once layout is complete.

Entrants:• EachentrymayhaveonlyONE

ENTRANT. The name on the “entrant” line must match the release signature on the form.

• Entrantmustbeeithertheownerofthe quilt(s) or garment(s) entered or have been involved in the execution /makingofthequilt.

Entree Fees:• Guild members in good standing

(dues paid) are exempt from entry fees.

• Non–membersoftheGuildpayanon-refundable entry fee of $15.00 per entry.

• Entriesincategory401Juniors (age 17 and under) are exempt from entry fees.

Shipping Fees (if applicable):• $20.00/entryforentriestobe

returned via UPS (exclusively)Note: Checks are accepted for entry,

membership or shipping fees, but please keep the $1.00 cash separate.

Entry Form & Entry MaterialsDivisions/Categories• ACategory number must be clearly

indicated on the Entry Form.• TheMastersandArtisandivisionsare

determined by the eligibility of the “maker” of the quilt.

The Guild defines the “maker” as the person who made the quilt top. Because the majority of entries in the two–person categories are professionally quilted, this is particularly important to those categories.

• MostcategoriesintheMastersandArtisandivisionsaredenotedas“ONEPERSON.”Thismeansthatoneperson did ALL the work – piecing, appliqué, quilting, etc.

DONOTenteraquiltprofessionallyquilted by someone else in any of the “one person” categories.

• TheEntriesCommittee,inconjunctionwiththeJudgesandAwardsCommittee,reservestheright to: (a) determine the final placement of quilts in categories, and (b) to combine or divide categories in order to facilitate judging.

• Allquiltsenteredmusthaveat least the top completed at the time of entry submission. (The required photo needs to SHOW THE QUILT – not just a pile of fabric or a crude sketch of an idea.)

Other Rules• Entriesmaynothavebeendisplayed

in the judged show of any previous Dallas Quilt Celebration.

• Entriesinjudgedcategories must have been completed after January 1, 2006, and be clean and in good condition.

• Nosubstitutionoftheoriginalentrywill be allowed.

• TheQuilter’sGuildofDallas,Inc.reserves the right to refuse any entry deemed inappropriate or which failstomeetentryand/ordeliveryrequirements.

Quilting/Construction Requirements• Allentriesenteredinquiltcategories

must be quilted with the exception of cathedral window quilts, yo-yo quilts, crazy quilts or garments.



Quilting/construction (continued)• Notiedquiltswillbeallowed.• Fusededgesmustbefinishedina

mannerappropriatetothecategory.• EntriesinCategory306–Garments

mustincludearecognizableamountofquilting,appliquéORpiecingtechniquesused.

• AllentriesMUSTremainondisplayforthedurationoftheshow.

Entries May Not:• Beframedand/orunderglass• Includecomplicatedrigidframes,

rodsormountingdeviceswithoutpriorapprovalfromtheentriescommittee

• Includeembellishmentswithsharpedgesthatcouldbehazardoustovolunteersorvisitors.

Entry Withdrawals

Westronglydiscouragethewithdrawalofentriesfromtheshow.• Ifyoufindyoumustwithdrawan

entry,theEntriesChairman(RichardLarson)mustbenotifiedviaemailorphoneNOLATERthan4:30CSTonWednesday, February 23, 2011–twoweekspriortothestateddeliverydate(03/09/2011).

• Entrants who fail to notify

Other Rules (continued) No “Notice of Acceptance” • TheDallasshowisnotjuried.

Therefore,entrantswillnothearfromusuntilwemailoutthedeliveryinstructions(usuallymid–February.)Pleasebeawarethatwehavenowayofknowingifyourentryformsgotlostormisdirectedinthemail.

• Ifyouwishtoreceiveconfirmationthatyourentrymaterialswerereceivedpriortoreachingthemaximumof400entries,pleaseincludeaself–addressed/stampedpostcardlistingtheitemsyouhaveentered.Wewillcheckofftheentryformsreceivedanddropthecardintoreturnmail.

Rules for Display• Eachentrymusthaveafabric

identificationlabelsewnonthebackofthequilt.NoPINS!Thelabelmustincludeyourname,thetitleofthequilt/garment,yourhomeaddressandquiltdimensions.Forconvenienceandconsistency,wepreferthelowerlefthandcorneroftheback.Labelsforgarmententriesshouldbestitchedtotheinsideoftheensemblepiece(s).

• Everyquiltmusthaveanopen-ended4”diameterrodpocket(QuiltHangingSleeve)stitchedtothetopofthebackofthequilt.Quiltslongerthan86”musthaveasecondsleeveattachednomorethan86”fromthebottomedgeofthequilt.Theonlyexceptionstothe4”rulearequiltsthatare24”squareorsmallermayusesmallerrodpocketsofonly2”indiameter.

• Eachquiltentrymustbesubmittedinanindividualfabricbag/pillowcasewiththeentrant’sname,addressandphonenumberwritteninpermanent/indeliblemarkereitherdirectlyontothebagoronalabelfirmlystitchedtothebag.Garmententriesmaybesubmittedinagarmentbagwithsameinformation.

Note: during “turn-in” but prior to hanging, entries are placed on the exhibit hall floor in front of the spot they will hang. The bag you use is all that is between your entry and a bare cement floor. We don’t want your entry to get dirt-damaged any more than you do...

• Youwillreceiveacolor-codedindexcardwithplacementinformationforeachentryalongwithdeliveryinformationinmid-February.ThisistobeattachedwithasafetypintotheOUTSIDEofthebag.

Delivery Information• Entrantswillreceivecomplete

deliveryand/orshippinginstructionsbyreturnmail,usuallyinmid–February(the$1.00CASHfeecoverscostofenvelope,postage,labels,etc.)

• Includedinthispacketwillbecolor–codedindexcardsforeachentryaswellasmoredetaileddeliveryinstructions.Entriesdeliveredlatewillnotbeacceptedforexhibit–noexceptions.

Entries to be delivered and/or picked up in person at Market Hall:• Allentriesthataredeliveredin

personmustbebroughttoDallasMarketHallbetween9:00a.m.and1:00p.m.onWednesday, March 9, 2011.Itispermissibleforyourdesigneetodelivertheentry.

Entries to be Shipped (Delivery and/or Return) • Allentriesthatareshippedfromout

oftownmustbereceivedbyRichardLarsonnolaterthanMarch 2, 2011.

• AnyspecialreturnshippingrequestsmustbeconfirmedinadvancewithRichardLarson,chairmanoftheEntriesCommittee.

(phone:972-422-0768;[email protected])

Please send shipped entries to: RichardLarson

624HaggardStreet,Suite707Plano,TX75074–5539

Entries Chairman (RichardLarson–972–422–0768)by the above date (02/23/11)that an entry is being withdrawn, will forfeit their eligibility to submit entries for the 2012 show.

Information Regarding Cash & Ribbon Awards• QGDdistributesover$15,000.00incashawards:Best of Show-$1,000.00;

in all judged categories:FirstPlace-$300.00,SecondPlace-$200.00,ThirdPlace-$100.00.Therearealsoanumberofspecialawardribbonswithcashawardsaswell.

• TheQGDconsiderstheentranttobethe“owner”ofthequilt.Hence,thisindividualwillbetherecipientofanyprizemoneyandribbon(s)won.

• QGDawardstheribbontotheQUILT,notindividualsinvolvedinthemakingofsame.Therefore,duplicateribbonsareNOTavailable.

• IRSguidelinesrequirethata1099formbefiledforallentrantswinning$600ormoretotal.PrizemoneywillnotbereleasedtoanyentrantbeforeSocialSecuritynumberinformationhasbeenreceivedbytheGuildforIRSreportingpurposes.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)Whileweencourageyoutoaskifyouhaveaquestionaboutyourentry,pleasereviewthefollowingFAQstoseeifsomeoneelsehas asked the same question previously.

Q: My entry was returned by the post office. I know the deadline was two weeks ago, but can you still accept my entry?

A: No.Onceentriesareclosed,alloftheentries must be reviewed by both theEntriesandJudgingCommitteesfor eligibility and appropriate division/categoryplacement.Then the process of planning quilt placement must begin. We simply cannot start over to accommodate a late entry.

Quilts are eligible for entry up to FIVE (5) years after completion. If you miss the deadline, you may be able to do so next year.

Q: It’s February, and I haven’t gotten anything. Was my quilt accepted?

A. Because the show is not juried, we do not send “acceptance” notification. The only correspondence you will receive is the delivery instructions and placement cards that are to be attached to your delivered entry, telling the volunteers where to hang your quilt or garment. These materials cannot be sent until the entire show layout has been completed. Usually this mailing goes out in mid-February.

If you feel you need confirmation that your entries have been received, please enclose a self-addressed and stamped postcard listing your entries. We can then check off the entry forms received and return the card to you.

Q: I have this entry planned, but I only have a couple of blocks completed. Can I still enter?

A: We require that the TOP be completed at the time of entry.

Since this show is not juried, the entrydoesnothavetobequilted/bound at the time of photography. The photo is for identification purposes and to help with show layout. However, please be REALISTICaboutwhatyoucangetfinished between the entry deadline inJanuaryandtheshowdeliverydeadline.

When someone enters a large quilt but does not get it completed in time for the show, forcing the entry to be withdrawn at the last minute, we end up with a large gap in the show display. This dismays our show visitors.

Q: My quilt won’t be completed when I photograph it, so I don’t know the exact dimensions. Once I quilt something, it usually ends up smaller than I thought. Can I leave the dimensions blank?

A: No.Whenwedoshowlayout,wehave to allow sufficient space for each entry. If you do not know how large your quilt will be, give us your best estimate – preferably on the high side.

Q: You require that a photo accompany the entry. How good does that photo have to be? Can I send an inkjet printout of a picture taken with my digital camera?

A: The main purpose of the photo is to do show layout. We try to plan the groupings so that quilts complement the quilts on either side. Therefore, a photo that is reasonably well focused and has fairly accurate color representation is what makes our layout people happiest. How you produce that photo (printed on an inkjet printer on plain white paper or printed on photo paper by professionals) does not matter to us, as long as we can slide it into a page protector and see it clearly.

Q: I made a crib-sized quilt that I want to enter. It’s not large enough for the pieced or appliqué categories, but I didn’t make it to hang on the wall either. What category does it go in?

A: If it is smaller than 72” on all sides, it qualifies for a “Wall Quilt” category.

Q: (1) I may have published those patterns and taught, but I am NOT a professional quilter.

Q: (2) I won a couple of blue ribbons at the State Fair, but that doesn’t make me a “professional” does it?

Q: (3) I may have gotten juried into (insert name of elite juried quilt showcase such as the Quilt National) but I haven’t won two blue ribbons or had income. Why can’t I compete in Artisan anymore?

A: IfyouhavehadANYincomefromquiltingorwearableart,youAREaprofessional. Same goes for ribbon winners and very elite exhibitions. We view blue ribbon-winning quilts as proof of your mastery of quilting-related skills - thus you need to compete with your peers inthe“Master”categories.Likewise,if your work is of a caliber that gets juried into the very elite shows, it IS professional quality, and should becompetingwithother“Master”works.

Don’t kid yourself into thinking the competitionislessintheArtisandivision. We have had “Best of Show” winnerscomefromthatdivision!

Q: I used to teach and sell patterns several years ago, but it’s been a long time. Can I enter the Artisan division?

A: No.Oncea“Master,”alwaysaMaster.Q. You have a rule that if someone

has had a quilt juried into a “prestigious exhibit” that you must enter in the Masters category. I had a quilt juried into AQS last year. Does that make me a master?

A. Notnecessarily.AQS,IQA,NQAandthe other very large quilt shows usually have categories for amateurs and professionals. While inclusion in the show is certainly an honor, these organizations select a large number of quilts for display.

The exhibits that we refer to are the onesthatareVERYselective;usuallyonly 50 or so quilters are selected for inclusionnationwide/internationally.

Q: I made a quilt that Suzy Professional Quilter entered in a show. The quilt won a ribbon in that show. Since Suzy is a


professional, do I have to enter this quilt in the Master division?

A: In our show, the quilt is categorized bytheMAKER.TheQGDconsidersthe person who made the top to be the “maker.” Therefore, if you made thetopandqualifyasan“Artisan,”thequiltwouldgointoan“Artisan”category.

* Note: If you did not participate in the creation of the quilt you are entering, the quilt may be re-categorized as deemed appropriate by the entries/judging committees.

Q: I have a quilt that I want to enter, but I don’t know what category it should go into. It has both piecing and appliqué and is large enough to fit on a bed, but it is awfully “arty” looking. Can I leave the division and category blank?

A: Youshouldbeabletodeterminewhat division the quilt would go into by carefully reviewing the items that define a “master” and an “artisan.,” or a quilt that should be placed in one of the “Open” categories.

We usually cannot tell much about the quilt by the photos submitted. In other words, we cannot tell whether the quilt is predominantly pieced or predominantly appliqué. Only you know that information.

If you are unsure, please indicate the division/categoryyouthinkisthebest, and attach a note describing the reasons you aren’t sure about the choice.TheEntriesand/orJudgingCommittees will review and make a final decision.

Sometimes, when either of the two committees or the judges themselves feel that a quilt would have a better chance at winning a ribbon in a different category, they will make the change.

Q: I made a quilt using antique blocks that my grandmother made. Since I finished piecing the top and am doing the quilting, can I enter this in a “one person” category?

A: No.Yourgrandmotherparticipatedin the making of the quilt, therefore the quilt would be a two-person entry.

Q: I made a quilt using old blocks I have collected over time. Is that a two-person quilt?

A: Notnecessarily.Ifyoudonotknowwho made the blocks and they were acquired on different occasions, chances are they were constructed bymorethanoneperson.Addingyourself to two or more equals three or more – making it a group or friendship quilt.

Q: I made my very first quilt top! Someone else did the quilting for me. Since it is my very first quilt, can I enter this in the “First Quilt” category?

A: No.TheFirstQuiltcategoryisa“oneperson” category. That means that onepersondidALLoftheworkinvolved in getting it completed.

Q. I’d like to make a quilt for the show. Is there a way to increase my chances of winning a ribbon?

A: Obviously, workmanship and visual impact are the BIGGEST factors in award-winning quilts. However, you can take the number of entrants in a given category into consideration. By far, the largest categories in the show are the Two-Person Large and the Wall Quilt categories in the MastersandArtisandivisions.Thesmallest categories are historically the one-person large quilt categories (PiecedorApplique)intheMastersandArtisanDivisions.

A Few Pet Peeves...Following is a list of the “Pet Peeves” collected from current and former members of the Entries Committee. Somedittoitemsinour“FAQs”list,butbearrepeating.

Entries that arrive missing key ingredients: information on the form, a clear photo, appropriate fees, etc.The majority of the show entries arrive between December 26th and the entries deadline. One of the BIG jobs of the entries committee is to create a massive database thatincludesALLoftheinformationreceivedon an entry form. When someone doesn’t complete the form, the entry goes into a “holding pattern” while we attempt to contact theentranttogetthemissingitems/info.

Incomplete entry forms – particularly when missing the appropriate category.We can seldom discern a lot of information about an entry from the photos submitted or information on the entry form. Give it your best shot. If for some reason we think it was mis-categorized or would do better elsewhere, the committee will make a final determination.

Really AWFUL photos submitted with the entry.We don’t expect photos to be professional quality, but try to avoid sending out-of-focus photos, photos printed on a printer that has run out of an ink color, photos that are taken so far away from the quilt that you can barely see it, photos that are taken indoors in a dark room... Good photos help us choose a placement that will make it look its’ very best.

Receiving an entry shipped from out-of-town that is sent in a beat-up box that barely survived the trip to Dallas.While some shows use new boxes to pack up quilts being shipped back to their owners, we do not. What you send is what you get back. AboxinbadconditionmakesusworryaLOTabout the safety of your quilt on its’ journey home.

Entries shipped from out of town that DO NOT have the requested return address label.Let’s just say this...Entries that will require the most work or effort to get on their way home will be the LASTonestobedealtwith.

People who don’t bother to let us know that their entry will not be finished in time for the show and therefore, needs to be withdrawn – so we don’t know until setup/hanging day. We go to a great deal of trouble to assure adequate wall space to accommodate each quilt. When a quilt doesn’t show up, we are left with an empty spot. Visitors are usually dismayed to find a lot of “holes” in the show they paid to view.


Divisions & Categories• ADivision/Categorymust be indicated on the Entry Form. • TheEntriesCommittee,inconjunctionwiththeJudgesandAwardsCommittee,reservestherighttodeterminefinalplacementof

quilts in categories and to combine or divide categories in order to facilitate judging.• Divisionsaredeterminedbytheeligibilityofthe“maker”ofthequilt.QGDdefinesthe“maker” as the person who made the quilt top.

Master DivisionIf ANY of the following statements are true, you must enter under the “Master” division:• Youareaquilterormakerofwearableart

andyousell/havesoldyourwork.• Youteach/havetaughtquiltingor

wearable art techniques.• Youhavehadaquiltcompeteinthe

MasterDivisionoftheDallasQuiltCelebration in the past.

• Youhavepublishedaquiltorwearableart book or pattern.

• Youhavewonatotaloftwoormoreblue ribbons in any combination of the following: Dallas Quilt Celebration, county, state, national or international quilting competitions.

• Youhavehadaquiltorgarmentjuriedinto a highly prestigious exhibit (Ex: The BerninaFashionShow,QuiltNational,etc.).

101 Large Pieced(ONEPERSON) AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”on

any one side and primarily patchwork; either hand or machine quilted.

102 Large Appliqué (ONEPERSON) AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”on

any one side and primarily appliqué, either hand or machine quilted.

103 Wall Quilt (ONEPERSON) Anyquiltmadefordisplayonawall.No

sidemayEXCEED72”.Maybepieced,appliqué or combination; hand or machine quilted.

104 Two-Person Wall Quilts Aquiltmadespecificallyfordisplayon

awall.NosidemayEXCEED72”andtwopeoplewereinvolvedinthemaking.Maybe pieced or appliqué; hand or machine quilted.

105 Two-Person Large Quilts AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”

on any one side and two people were involvedinthemaking.Maybepiecedorappliqué; hand or machine quilted.

106 Art Quilts (ONEPERSON) Original design; any technique or

combination of techniques or materials used in a non-traditional way.

Artisan DivisionIf ALL of the following statements are true, you may enter under the “Artisan” division:• Youhaveneversoldyourwork

(quilts or wearable art).• Youhaveneverformallytaughtquilting

or wearable art techniques.• Youhaveneverbeenclassifiedasa

“Master”inthepast.• Youhaveneverpublishedapattern

orabookonquilting/wearablearttechniques.

• Youhavewonnomorethanoneblueribbon in any combination of the following: Dallas Quilt Celebration, county, state, national or international quilting competitions.

• Youhaveneverhadaquiltorgarmentjuried into a highly prestigious exhibit (Ex:QuiltNational,TheBerninaFashionShow, etc.).

201 Large Pieced (ONEPERSON) AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”on

any one side and primarily patchwork; either hand or machine quilted.

202 Large Appliqué(ONEPERSON) AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”on

any one side and primarily appliqué, either hand or machine quilted.

203 Wall Quilt(ONEPERSON) Anyquiltmadefordisplayonawall.No

sidemayEXCEED72”.Maybepieced,appliqué or combination; hand or machine quilted.

204 Two-Person Wall Quilts Aquiltmadespecificallyfordisplayon

awall.NosidemayEXCEED72”andtwopeoplewereinvolvedinthemaking.Maybe pieced or appliqué; hand or machine quilted.

205 Two-Person Large Quilts AnyquiltwhichisLARGERTHAN72”

on any one side and two people were involvedinthemaking.Maybepiecedorappliqué; hand or machine quilted.

206 Art Quilts(ONEPERSON) Original design; any technique or

combination of techniques or materials used in a non-traditional way.

207 First Quilt(ONEPERSON) First quilt entered in a judged quilt show.

Open DivisionMaster or Artisan301 Miniature Quilts (one or two person) Anyquiltwhichhasnosidemeasuring

morethan24”.Anytechniquemaybeused. If interior blocks are part of the design, these blocks must measure 4” or less.

302 Other Techniques (one or two person) White work, Embroidered, Cathedral

Window,Yo-Yo,CrazyQuiltsoranyotherquilt that doesn’t fit into the pieced, appliquéorartquiltcategories.Maybehand or machine quilted.

303 Group/Friendship Madebyagroupofthreeormore

persons.304 Seniors (one or two person) Anyquiltmadebyaquilter65yearsof

ageorover.(Note:Seniorsarenotlimitedto this category; they are also eligible for MasterorArtisanDivisioncategoriesasappropriate.)

305 Show Chair’s Theme:“STARS” These can be any interpretation of

stars - from star blocks to lone stars to constellations and beyond.

306 Garment (one or more persons) Mustincludearecognizableamountof

patchwork,appliquéand/orquilting.

307 Pictorial (one or more persons) Apictorialquiltformsapicturewhich

takes over the entire quilt. This includes landscapes, portraits, still lifes, interiors, etc. whole cloth quilts which have been painted to create an image and are quilted are considered pictorial quilts.

Non-Judged Categories401 Juniors (17 and under)* Anyquiltmadebyaquilterage17or

under. These quilts may utilize any piecing, appliqué or quilting method, may be an individual or group effort, and can be any size. *ALLENTRANTSINTHISCATEGORYRECEIVEASPECIALCOMMEMORATIVERIBBONANDAREEXEMPTFROMENTRYFEES.

402 Adults: Anyquiltorgarmentthattheentrant

doesnotwishtobejudged.Mayuseanytechniques.Anynumberof“makers”maybe involved.


2011 Dallas Quilt Celebration Entry Form Please review Show Entry Rules/Instructions, Entry Divisions and Categories sections before completing this form.

Complete ALL sections of the form. Please feel free to photocopy this form or download/print additional copies from www.quiltersguildofdallas.org Information captioned by BOLDFACE CAPITAL LETTERS are the only items to be published or included on the signage and will be displayed at the show.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quilt Entered By:NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY ________________________________________ STATE ________________________ Zip+4 ______________________

Phone #’s: Daytime _________________________ Evening/Cell _______________________________

Email Address ___________________________________________________________Note: We need phone and email information in case we have questions about your entry or information on the entry form.

Hold Harmless Agreement:By my signature below, I agree to abide by all conditions stated on this entry form and the accompanying instruction sheet. I agree to permit the Quilter’s Guild of Dallas, Inc. (QGD) to display my entry at Dallas Quilt Celebration 2011, March 11-13, 2011 at Dallas Market Hall. I also grant QGD the right to photograph this entry for QGD files, publicity and/or promotional purposes, which may include print, website or video. I understand care will be taken to protect my entry through the use of 24-hour security guards. I understand that no responsibility for loss or damage to my entry will be assumed by QGD.

Signature of Entrant ______________________________________________ Date signed _______________________________

Quilt Information:TITLE OF ENTRY ____________________________________________________________________________________________

DEADLINE FOR QUILT ENTRIES IS JANUARY 6, 2011 Please return this form, along with payment photo $1 in cash, to: Richard Larson • Quilting Design Studio • 624 Haggard Street, Suite 707 • Plano, TX 75074-5529 • 972-422-0768

Quilt entry will be: Delivered in person Shipped via UPS Picked up in person Returned via UPS

Techniques Used:

(please check all

that apply)

Please indicate appropriate info:

DIVISION: ____________ CATEGORY #: ____________

Did you use a published book or pattern (not your own) to create your quilt or garment? Yes NoIF YES, PLEASE GIVE CREDIT HERE _____________________________________________________________________________

QUILTER’S STATEMENT: In approximately 30 words or less, tell the viewers about your quilt (inspiration? special techniques? story?) Please write legibly. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and/or length.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Year completed ____________ I am entering a: Garment Quilt

Quilt size: WIDTH ___________ in LENGTH ___________ in

NAME OF PIECER/APPLIQUÉR ________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF QUILTER __________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Guild Member # ________________________________

Non-Member Entry Fee ($15.00/entry) _____________________

New Member Application + Fee: $ ___________________

Return shipping Fee ($20.00 per entry) $ __________________

OR Pre-paid Return label enclosed

Return Shipping UPS insurance $1/$100 valuation) $ ___________________

Insured Value $ ___________________

Please Enclose $ 1.00 CASHplus a check made payable to QGD for fees noted in the middle column

Total additional fees for this entry:

$ ______________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ _____________

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