Here are the guidelines to follow when submitting your entry:

v       The design of your quilt may be original, traditional or a combination of old and new.  If the design is based on another     design you have seen, please acknowledge the original quilt maker.

v       Your quilt must consist of top, batting, and backing.  It must be fastened together with machine quilting, hand quilting, or ties.

v       Your quilt may be pieced and/or appliquéd, and embellished in any way.

v       The quilt can be of any shape, but the combined total of all sides of the quilt cannot be less than 72 inches nor more than 160 inches (for example, an 18” X 18” quilt equals 72”; a 40” X 40” quilt equals 160”).  A round quilt cannot have a diameter greater than 40 inches.

v       Hanging sleeve is optional.

v       You may use any fabric(s) of your choice.  The choices should reflect the theme of the Challenge,  "Branching Out."

v      An identification label must be securely fastened to the bottom back corner of the quilt (a paper label is not

       acceptable).  The label must contain the same full name and address that appears on the official entry form.  The

       label should also contain the title of the entry.

v      Challenge quilts will be judged on appropriateness to theme, workmanship, creativity, design and use of color.  The decision of the judge(s) will be final. 

Block Challenge

c   Using the Block Challenge fabric, create a quilt block measuring 12½" x 12½" (It will finish to 12x12)

c   That's it

c   The winning block will be determined by the votes of the people.

c   The winner gets ALL the blocks!!!

c   Click here for more details

Send Send your quilt or quilts to: 

         "Branching Out" Challenge

                 Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival

                 P. O. Box 1471                                                                     

                 Walla Walla, WA  99362

        Include your check or money order in the amount of $8.50 for return postage and handling. An official entry form must be attached to all quilts.

OR

You may deliver your quilt to:

Walla Walla Sew 'n Vac and Spas

102 East Main

Walla Walla, WA 99362

v       Mail-in and delivered entries will be accepted commencing September 8, 2010, through September 11, 2010.

v       All entries must be received by 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 11, 2010. We will acknowledge receipt of your entry only if you include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that we can return. 

v       No more than 2 entries per person may be submitted.  Use one entry form for each quilt.

v       Quilts will be displayed from September 17 through September 19.  Entries that have been delivered must be picked up at Walla Walla Sew 'n Vac by 5:00 PM, September 26, 2010.  Mailed entries will be return shipped by October 5, 2010. You may pick up your entry between 6:00 and 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 19th at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds.

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        Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Merchandise gift baskets will be presented to the Judge’s Choice. Winners will be posted no later than September 18, at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds, Walla Walla, WA.

v       The Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival Committee will take every precaution to safeguard your entry.  However, the Festival Committee will not be responsible for theft, damage or loss that may occur.

v      Questions???  Please e-mail: wwvquilts@hotmail.com or telephone: 541-938-6130

Click here to go to the entry form

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