Each quilt is judged on its own merits rather than competing against other quilts in the same category for a first, second, and third place award. Therefore, some categories might have several first-place ribbons while others might have none. Because of this system, the category in which a quilt is entered has no effect on its ability to earn a ribbon.
All quilts are judged independently by two judges who assign each one a score based on the point system below. Ribbons are awarded based on the average of the two judges' scores.
Judges each choose their favorite quilt for the two Judge’s Choice Awards. Quilt show attendees vote for which quilt is the favorite for the Peoples' Choice Award.
Point System:
VISUAL IMPACT - 15 points maximum
DESIGN - 40 points maximum • 20 points: use of pattern and design • 10 points: effectiveness of color in overall design • 5 points: suitability of materials • 5 points: border treatment
WORKMANSHIP - 45 points maximum • 20 points: precision of work, top and back • 20 points: quality of quilting and/or needlework • 5 points: binding and edges
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE - 100
Awards:
Exceptional Merit (special): 98-100 points
First (blue): 94-97 points
Second (red): 90-93 points
Third (yellow): 85-89 points
Categories: 1. Bed Quilt 2. Lap Quilt 3. Baby or Kids Quilt 4. Wall Quilt 5. Table Runner 6. Miniature Quilt 7. Challenge Quilt 8. Wearables/Other
Please fill out this form for each quilt entered for judging or display in Quiltfest 2018 to be held June 30 and July 1, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. After clicking SUBMIT, you will see a notice that a confirmation email will be sent. If you need to submit another quilt, click on "Submit another response" at the bottom of the confirmation.
You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your quilt is NOT registered! If you do not receive an email, contact Jeanne Prue, [email protected], 802-334-7298. Entry deadline is extended to Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
Only open to North Country Quilters Guild members. Entry Fees: North Country Quilters Guild members: quilt to be judged - $5 North Country Quilters Guild members: quilt for display only - free
If your quilt is to be judged, please cover your quilt's label with a piece of muslin. Please bring your quilt along with the entry fee to the Municipal Building, 222 Main St., Newport, on Fri., June 29, 1-5 pm or Sat., June 30, 7:00-8:30 am. Quilts MUST be picked up on July 1 between 4:30-5:00 pm., NO SOONER.
Make sure you fill out Page 2 of the Quilt Show Entry Form.
Each quilt entered into Quiltfest 2018 is accompanied by a story of its inspiration, techniques, and anything else that makes your quilt special. You can find the form to print out HERE: