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Sydney Quilt Show Handbook

Handbook for Quilt Show Entrants

QuiltNSW Exhibition 2022 including the Sydney Quilt Show

This online handbook is a collection of resources to assist QuiltNSW members in preparing their entry for the QuiltNSW Exhibition 2022 Sydney Quilt Show including:

  • Online Entry Form: opens Monday 6 June 2022. Closes 5pm Thursday 30 June 2022.
  • Membership form: entrants must be financial members for 2021/2022 and/or 2022/2023
  • Categories & Conditions of Entry: includes definitions for categories and awards
  • Worksheet: review the worksheet to gather all the information that you will need to complete the online entry form.
  • Volunteer Form: opens in September
  • Flow Chart: no matter what kind of quilt you make, there’s a place for you to share it.  Follow the flow chart to help you choose your category.
  • Blue & White Special Themed Category: information for members (The Template November 2019)
  • How to make a prize winning quilt
  • Hanging Sleeve Instructions

Assistance

  • For assistance with lodging an online entry or queries about your entry: quiltshow@quiltnsw.com
  • For general questions or comments about the QuiltNSW Exhibition 2022: exhibition@quiltnsw.com
  • For information about the vendor marketplace: marketplace@quiltnsw.com

Highlights from Conditions of Entry

Here are some important updates to assist you in planning your exhibition entry for 2022:

  1. Eligibility: This is a members’ exhibition. Entrants must be financial members for 2021/2022 and/or 2022/2023. New and returning members are welcome – invite a friend! Renew or join online at: QuiltNSW Membership Form
  2. Entry fee: 1 quilt $30. 2 quilts $40.
  3. Cancellation & Refunds: QuiltNSW may cancel the exhibition. If the cancellation occurs before the quilts are received for judging, you will receive a $10 refund. If the cancellation occurs after the quilts are received for judging, no refunds are payable.
  4. Limit of 350 Quilts & Selection Ballot: QuiltNSW has set a limit of 350 quilts in the members’ exhibition having regard to space and resource considerations. Please ensure that you nominate your preferred quilt as your first choice. In 2022, if we receive valid entries for more than 350 quilts, a ballot will be conducted of second choice entries to a number we consider manageable. If your second choice quilt is not selected due to the ballot, you will be refunded $10.
  5. Postage: Entrants who elect to have their quilts sent and/or returned by mail are liable for all postal costs, regardless of location. (Previously only interstate and overseas entrants had to pay return postage). We are looking to expand our network of Drop Off Volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about this important role, please contact quiltshow@quiltnsw.com.
  6. Prizes: groups and individuals sponsor prizes at the Sydney Quilt Show. Because of their generosity, we will be able to allocate cash/voucher and product to the quilts awarded a 1st place in each category, excellence or special award. All prize winners will receive a rosette and certificate.
  7. Choosing Your Category: Review the definitions and conditions and choose the category that best suits your quilt. The decision for the category entered is your responsibility. Refer to the flowchart for assistance in choosing your category.
  8. Blue & White Special Themed Category 20: The Blue and White category is only open to individual members including ‘quilted by another’. Juniors, groups and members who are two person collaborators may submit a blue and white quilt into their usual category. If you are entering the Blue and White category and your quilt is ‘quilted by another’ and we do not receive enough entries to create a ‘quilted by another’ sub category, your quilt will be moved to category 5 or 10 depending on whether you are an amateur or a professional. We will endeavour to display all blue and white quilts together. If you enter the Blue and White category and quilted your own quilt, you may nominate for the awards Best Contemporary Quilt or Best Traditional Quilt.
  9. Quilt Tops Must be Completed at time of Entry: quilts in progress are eligible for the Sydney Quilt Show 2022. However, as a minimum, the quilt top must be complete at the time of entry.  We encourage you to progress your quilts as much as possible prior to entry so you know your work will be show-ready in time and withdrawals are avoided.

Timeline: Key Dates

  • Monday 5 June 2022: Entries open. Online entry only.
  • Thursday 30 June 2022 (5pm Sydney time):  Closing date for entries
  • Monday 15 August 2022:  Acceptance notification dispatched by e-mail
  • Wednesday 28 September 2022:  Deadline for quilts to be delivered to Drop Off Volunteers
  • 10am-4pm, 21-23 October 2022:  QuiltNSW Exhibition (including the Sydney Quilt Show) at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney
  • Sunday 30 October 2022:  Deadline for quilts to be collected from Drop Off Volunteers

Quilt Show Online Entry Form FAQs

  • What payment methods can be used with the online entry form?
  • Is it compulsory to use the online entry form?
  • Can I send my entry form by e-mail or facsimile?
  • What computer equipment do I need to complete the entry form online?
  • Can I fill out the form on my smartphone or tablet?
  • What information do I need to complete the online entry form?
  • Can I stop in the middle of the entry form and come back to it?
  • How do I get my photos the right size?
  • How do I prepare my copyright permissions (if applicable)?
  • How will I know if my online entry form and payment has been received?

  

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Pop Up Sewing days are back! the first one of the Pop Up Sewing days are back! the first one of the year!
Venue: Patchwork on Pittwater – 1 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
Date: 4th March, 2023 – Saturday
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Robyn will be providing morning tea for members and lunch options are available at nearby shops and cafes.
Parking – the best option is next door in the Council Carpark of which the top few levels are free for 8 hours. Just check spaces are not marked 3 hours.

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QuiltNSW General Meeting, February 18th 2023 Memb QuiltNSW General Meeting, February 18th 2023

Members and Guests Welcome. 

We are pleased to announce that QuiltNSW is returning to 

Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road Burwood, 
18th February 2023 General Meeting.

We are also returning to our regular meeting format, with the rooms being open just before 10.am.
Our February meeting is a great chance to reconnect with everyone, meet the new committee and find out what QuiltNSW has in store for 2023. Remember to bring along some hand sewing and your Show and Tell to share.
The formal meeting will start at 10.30am, then the Southern Quilters share the 2023 Raffle quilt with everyone. After lunch we will hear from our Guest Speaker, the talented Trish Bowdler ahead of the Lucky Door prize draw, our Show and Tell and other announcements with time to sit and sew while enjoying the company of other members or more shopping before we wrap up for the day.
February’s visiting shop is True Blue Stitches, a relatively new quilting business that is located in North Richmond. There is sure to be something that takes your fancy, that you need or that just has to go home with you. Robyn is planning to bring a wide range of products, fabrics and notions for you to shop. There will be some exciting newly arrived stock and useful notions that we all love. 
You can expect some By Annnie products, rulers, wool mats, applique mats, bags and patterns, lights and some lovely scissor sets. There will also be fabric, fat quarters, by the metre and maybe some widebacks, plus a bunch of other simply ‘must have’ products that make our patchwork and quilting so enjoyable. 

You will be able to see the 2023 Raffle Quilt that was made by Southern Quilters. 
The wonderful Southern Quilters will be on hand to talk about the quilt, the process and making of the quilt. 

The 2022 Celebration Challenge will also be at February’s meeting for everyone to see first hand. 

The Library will be available, please contact Roslyn Millier if there is a book you would like to borrow and remember that you can return books at the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting for 2023.

Kathy Lester
Meeting Coordinator
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Do you have a favourite song? Is there one that in Do you have a favourite song? Is there one that inspires you to create a challenge quilt? It's time to go through your catalogue of memories, sing some tunes and start thinking about your entry for the 2023 Suitcase Challenge. The theme is Song Title!
The conditions of entry will be released in early 2023 but for now you should know that quilts are to be the standard challenge size of 40cm x 40cm and should be made of three layers. 
Entries will close on Friday 6 October. The quilts will be judged, and awards announced at the Annual General Meeting in November.
#Quiltnsw #SuitcaseChallenge #quilting #quiltlove
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