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How Do You Prepare Your Quilt To Enter In A Show?

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Old 09-13-2015, 07:42 PM
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I hear some negative comments about quilts by some who are picking it apart with their eyes. Why do people do that? I do butt in and say, Hey, this quilter has a quilt in a quilt show and I'm standing here looking at it! There is no negative about that.
I may not agree with the judges decision on some of the winning quilts but I keep my comments to myself.
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Old 09-13-2015, 08:34 PM
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most judges seem to like mitred corners
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Old 09-13-2015, 09:29 PM
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check rules of each show, they are all different so it pays to know the rules of the show before you start your project
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You first need to find the information about the show. Some require a specific size of rod pocket. Some require a label be attached. Some required photos. Need to decided wisely what class is best for your quilt. I entered many shows. I NEVER pre-washed my fabric. Make sure your piecing is perfect along with the binding. You might want to enter a local quilt show or the county fair.
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The idea of a photo is so important. Many shows required it with the entry form. You definitely want to keep a copy yourself.

A tip given at our guild is to study the entry categories closely and make sure your quilt is a good fit for the category in which you enter it.
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Old 09-15-2015, 10:09 AM
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A lot of good advice here. Have fun and enter your quilt in a show!
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