Event Description

From the QU bylaws: “An Annual Show shall be held for the purpose of showing publicly the work of members in the art of quilting. This exhibit shall not involve competition.”

About QU

Quilters Unlimited of Northern Virginia is a nonprofit organization of quilters, founded in 1972 and today is composed of 11 distinct chapters.We are unified by a central executive board and governed by the QU Bylaws. Our membership includes young and old, contemporary and traditional quilters, beginners to advanced, all dedicated to sharing our love of quilting.

Acceptable Entries

Work done by a current QU member will be accepted.
Items may be in the categories of quilt or wearable art/clothing items.

Items that cannot be accepted:

items shown at previous QU quilt shows
pillows
framed piece(s) with glass
any quilt measuring more than 115 inches on any one side.

The number of quilted items accepted is subject to the limitations on display space in the Expo Center and hanging size. Any item excluded due to space limitations will not be excluded from entry at a future show.

The priority selected on the entry form will determine which of your submitted items will be displayed if display space is limited.

Show Ready

Your quilt(s) must be measured and photographed by your quilt collector.
Each chapter will arrange dates/times when your show items can be previewed and measured by the chapter quilt collector who will verify that each item for display is “quilt show ready.” Please contact your chapter’s quilt collector if you need to request any special arrangements.

Quilts are considered “quilt show ready” if:

• completely finished
• hanging sleeve must be 4” deep and the width of quilt (if you need directions, see your quilt collector or go to www.quiltersunlimited.org and click on ‘quilt show’)
• label with entrant’s name/chapter/quilt’s name/phone number sewn on the bottom right corner of back of quilt
• each quilt must have a carrying sack with entrant’s name/chapter/quilt’s name with secured closure. Quilts cannot share a carrying sack. Plastic trash bags are unacceptable.

A Wearable Art/Clothing Item is “quilt show ready” if:

• clean, pressed, on hanger in closed, zippered garment bag (do not sew item to hanger)
• label is attached to outside of garment bag with entrant’s name/phone number/chapter
• each item must have a separate garment bag.

Insurance value of entry items

The chapter quilt collector will measure your quilt to determine the maximum show insurance value.
Standard show insurance values listed below.

Miniature Quilts	Up to 400 Sq. Inches	$50
Small Quilts	401 – 1599 Sq. Inches	$100
Medium Quilts	1600 – 4700 Sq. Inches	$150
Large Quilts	4701 – 6399 Sq. Inches	$250
Extra Large Quilts	6400 –13225 Sq. Inches	$500
Wearable Art/Clothing		$150

Items will be insured with a certified written appraisal submitted with the registration form, up to a maximum of $2,000.

How to Enter

Registration has closed. No further registrations will be accepted at this time.

Your quilt must still be measured and photographed by your chapter’s quilt collector. Bring a printed copy of your registration with your quilt.

Questions?

If you have questions about the exhibit, please contact Sarah Entsminger at ntsminger@hotmail.com. If you have technical questions about the on-line system, please contact Lisa Ellis at lisa@ellisquilts.com.