ENTRY INFORMATION
The Smoky Mountain
Quilt show and Competition is directed by the Smoky Mountain Quilters
of Tennessee.
Location:
Pellissippi State Community College
Schedule:
Entry forms and
fees due by April 1, 2008
Shipped entries
to arrive between April 24 - 30th, 2008
Hand delivered entries due on May 7, 2008
Exhibition
Hours:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Categories:
Limitations: One entry per category/technique; may be entered. Three
per individual; one entry per group; one entry per two person team.
Ownership determines the qualified entrant (applies to the two person
category only). All entries shall contain quilting unless otherwise
specified.
A. Bed
Quilts - Suitable for use on a bed; smallest side minimum is 60
inches.1) Pieced and Quilted 2) Mixed Techniques or Applique and Quilted
B. Wall Quilts - Designed for wall display 1) Pieced
and Quilted 2) Appliqued and Quilted 3) Mixed Techniques and Quilted
C. Art Quilt
Must be made of three layers of fabric and quilted;
and it is intended to hang on the wall. 1) Small - Perimeter of
160 inches or less 2) Large - Perimeter exceeds 160 inches
D. Pictorial - An art quilt that illustrates
a recognizable image (such as, wildlife, flower, etc.)
E. Miniatures - A miniature contains the design elements and techniques
of a
full size quilt, but is scaled to miniature proportions. Not to exceed
24" per side.
F. Lullaby -
A quilt made for use on a child's bed
G. Other
Techniques - Includes whole cloth and entries with no quilting.
(Examples: Yo-yo, cathedral window, crazy quilts (tied), block
of the month and kit quilts.)
H. Clothing - patchwork or appliqué technique
with or without quilting
I. Kids - Entry made by a child 16 years old or
younger. (Not judged; exhibition only)
J. Group -
A quilt made by a team of three or more quilters.
K. Two Person - A quilt made my two individuals.
(includes quilting for hire)
Techniques
for Categories A & B:
1.
Pieced, Quilted
2.
Appliqué, Quilted
3.
Pieced & Appliqué, Quilted
Qualifications:
All entries must hang for the duration of the show and may not be removed
for any reason prior to the designated pick-up time.
All entries must be entered
in the name of the maker(s).All entries must be clean
and made of fabric. Soiled quilts will be neither judged nor displayed. No special handling or
hanging requirements will be observed. No rigid framing is allowed. Unacceptable are quilts
that are: completed
more than 5 years ago
previous entries
in a Smoky Mountain Quilt Show
Without proper
hanging sleeves
Your quilt's safety and security are important to us. The quilts will be shown at Pellisssippi Community College and 24-hour security will be provided. White-gloved hosts and hostesses will be on hand during viewing hours.
For additional information please contact:
Entries:
Jean Lester 3829 Maloney Road Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 577-0892 jeanlester@comcast.net
Appraisals
of Entries:
Entry
Fees:
A separate entry form and
non-refundable entry fee of $10.00 (SMQ members) & $15.00 (non-members)
are required for each item entered. For entry information send a LSASE
to Jean Lester, 3829 Maloney Road, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Judging:
Quilts will be judged for
overall appearance, construction techniques, color, design, and quiting
stitch. The judge reserves the right to not award all prizes and to
re-categorize entries. The show is open for all levels of quilters with
multiple categories for winning.
Awards:
Ribbons will be given to all winners. In addition, cash totaling more than $5000 will be awarded to the following:
Best of Show - bed quilt - $600 award
Best of Show - Wall quilt - $500 award
1st, 2nd & 3rd Places in each category - 1st Place - $150 award, 2nd Place - $115 award, 3rd Place - $85 award
Special
awards include:
Excellence in Hand Workmanship - $50 award
Excellence in Machine Workmanship - $50 award
Traditional Design - $50 award
Innovative Design - $50 award
Judge's Choice - $50 award
First Quilt - $50 award
Scrap Quilt - $50 award
Surface Embellishment - $50 award
Just for Fun - $50 award
Viewer's Choice (ribbon only)