Big Changes for the Quilt Fest Quilt Shows
Sew Many Stars Quilt Challenge
This year’s challenge requires the purchase of a fabric panel for $15 which includes the entry fee. There is a limit of 50 panels. The quilts will be on display during Quilt Fest, and “Viewers’ Choice” awards will be presented on Saturday during lunch. The quilts may be any size, but must have a minimum perimeter of 40 inches, which is a 10” x 10” quilt. These quilts will be collected like the quits for the judged competition (see below). “Viewers’ Choice” voting will close on Friday evening.
Entry Form for Sew Many Stars Quilt Challenge - Click here
2023 UQG Competition and Display Quilts
This year we will have six levels within the adult competitions for the categories: Solo Artists and Joint Artists for Novice, Hobbyist, and Champion. We will also have a Group (3 or more) and 1 Youth Quilt Category – 18 years and younger. The first 100 quilters submitting quilts for the challenge or quilt show will receive a gift. See the Utah Quilt Guild website for rules and additional information, including the entry form. Information will also be in the Beeline in July and August.
Quilt Entry Timelines/Deadlines:
Challenge/Quilt Show entry form deadline: Midnight, September 1, 2023
Drop off quilts at selected area shops: September 4-12, 2023
Drop off quilts to Debbie Breivik: September 4-12, 2023, October 3-5,2023
Quilt Show Judging: Monday, October 9, 2023
Quilt Show dates: October 11-14, 2023 Wed, Thurs, Fri hours are 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2:30pm
Quilts available for pickup: October 14, 2023 late afternoon – No quilts will be delivered
*Please note: No quilts will be accepted on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Checklist for Entering a Quilt in the Quilt Show
- Read the quilt show rules (click here)
- Send your entry form to the utahquiltguild.org by midnight, September 1, 2023. If you are submitting electronically, you may want to retain a copy of your entry form.
- Have your quilt completed, with a proper sleeve and label (click here for instructions).
- When delivering your quilt, make sure that your quilt is in a paper or plastic bag, and your name and the name of your quilt is legible from the outside of the bag. You will NOT get back the same bag that you delivered your quilt in.
5. Deliver your quilt(s) to selected shops between September 4-12, 2023 (shops will be identified in the July and August Beeline), or you can mail or deliver your quilts between September 4-12, 2023 or October 3-5, 2023 to: Debbie Breivik, 2468 Russell Circle, Holladay, UT 84117. If you are delivering in person, please call first to make sure Debbie is home at 801.971.2404.
Remember – the quilt show will end on Saturday, October 14, 2023. You may pick up your quilt later that afternoon at the entrance to the Quilt Show from the lobby hall. Please bring identification with you to pick up your quilt.
Utah Quilt Guild Quilt Show Rules – 2023 Sew Many Stars
A quilt is defined as having three distinct layers – a top, middle and backing. Quilting stitches must penetrate all three layers and be visible on the back. Quilt edge must be finished with some sort of binding or facing. Art quilts may contain some areas with fewer layers of materials. Quilts perimeters must be between 40" (10"x10") and 480"(120"x120"). This year there are six classes for the adult portion of the competition. There are no separate categories for pieced, modern, applique, etc. All quilts in a class will be judged against the other quilts in that class.
Novice (Solo Artist) – Someone who has finished 6 or fewer quilts or has been quilting for less than 3 years. This person has not won a Best of Category, 1st or 2nd place ribbon in previous quilting competitions, such as Quilt Fest, Springville, or nationally recognized shows (QuiltCon, Road to California, etc), or a Sweepstakes award in a State Fair. The quilt was entirely prepared by the single artist.
Novice (Joint Artist) – Someone who has finished 6 or fewer quilts or has been quilting for less than 3 years. This person has not won a Best of Category, 1st or 2nd place ribbon in previous quilting competitions, such as Quilt Fest, Springville, or nationally recognized shows (such as QuiltCon, Road to California, etc), or a Sweepstakes award in a State Fair. The top is prepared by the submitting artist and there was assistance in either the making of the top, or in the quilting of the quilt. Quilt top maker(s) may have significant input into how the top is quilted. A maximum of 2 people participated in the creation of the quilt.
Hobbyist (Solo Artist) – Someone who pursues quilting as a hobby. The Hobbyist may have won up to 3 ribbons, not counting a Best of Show. If the artist has won a best of show, you are considered part of the Champion Class. This top is prepared by the submitting artist and was quilted by the top maker. The quilt was entirely prepared by the single artist.
Hobbyist (Joint Artist) – Someone who pursues quilting as a hobby. The Hobbyist may have won up to 3 ribbons, not counting a Best of Show. If the artist has won a best of show, you are considered part of the Champion Class. This top is prepared by the submitting artist(s) and was quilted by one of the top makers, or someone else. Quilt top maker(s) may have significant input into how the top is quilted. A maximum of 2 people participated in the creation of the quilt.
Champion (Solo Artist) – Someone who has won a Best of Category, 1st or 2nd place ribbon in more than 3 quilt competitions, such as Quilt Fest, Springville, or nationally recognized shows, or a Sweepstakes award in a State Fair. This category also includes anyone who is a professional in the quilting industry, ie: quilts for hire, develops and sells patterns, teaches classes, professional quilting show judges, etc.
Champion (Joint Artist) – Someone who has won a Best of Category, 1st or 2nd place ribbon in more than 3 quilt competitions, such as Quilt Fest, Springville, or nationally recognized shows, or a Sweepstakes award in a State Fair. This category also includes anyone who is a professional in the quilting industry, ie: quilts for hire, develops and sells patterns, teaches classes, professional quilting show judges, etc. This quilt is prepared by the submitting artist(s) and was quilted by one of the top makers, or someone else. Quilt top maker(s) may have significant input into how the top is quilted.
Group: The quilt was made by 3 or more people.
Youth (up to age 18): Must be 18 and under as of October 1, 2023
Entry Category Definitions: Ribbons and monetary prizes will be awarded in each judged class.
Please select the best class for your quilt entry. You must select a single class for each quilt you enter. Each person is only allowed to enter TWO quilts total to be judged. (Be aware your two quilts may compete against each other if they are in the same class.) The number of prizes awarded in each class will be based on the percentage of entries in that class.
In addition to the awards based on percentages of quilts entered in each class above, ribbons and monetary awards will be provided for the following.
- Best of Show: Quilt judges deem as Best of Show
- Best Solo Artist – Novice: Quilt judges deem as Best Solo Artist by a Novice
- Best Solo Artist – Hobbyist: Quilt judges deem as Best Solo Artist by a Hobbyist
- Best Solo Artist – Champion: Quilt judges deem as Best Solo Artist by a Champion
- Best Joint Artist – Novice: Quilt judges deem as Best Joint Artist by a Novice
- Best Joint Artist – Hobbyist: Quilt judges deem as Best Joint Artist by a Hobbyist
- Best Joint Artist – Champion: Quilt judges deem as Best Joint Artist by a Champion
- Jean Christensen Founders Award for Hand Quilting: Quilt judges deem as best hand quilting
- Patsy Shelton Award: Quilt selected by family or friends of Patsy that best reflects Patsy’s love of purple, flowers, and embellishments. This award may be selected from Display Only quilts as well as judged quilts.
- Viewer’s Choice: Quilt that has the most votes from the Quilt Show attendees
In addition to the awards above, ribbon only awards will be provided for the following categories:
- Judge’s Choice: Personal favorite of the judges. Each judge selects one quilt
- National Teachers’ Choice: Personal favorite of the National Teacher. Each teacher selects one quilt.
Quilt Show Rules continued:
- A quilt maker may submit up to two quilts for judging. A third quilt as an exhibit only may also be submitted.
- Quilts must have been completed in the last three years and be clean.
- No tied quilts will be accepted for judging. They may be submitted for exhibit only.
- Please give credit where credit is due. You will be asked to provide your design source (pattern, magazine, workshop or original design, for example). All persons involved in the making of the quilt must be listed in the appropriate sections of the registration form, including who constructed the quilt and who quilted the quilt. A group of three or more quilters involved in making of the quilt should be registered in the group category, this includes the top makers and the quilter(s).
- Entries without sleeves will not be displayed. If the quilt is submitted without a sleeve, the entry fee will be forfeited.
- You must be a UQG member to enter the Quilt Show. The first entry will be free. After the first entry, there is a $15 charge for each remaining entry, with a limit of two competition entries and one display entry.
- Youth entries will be $5 and do not have to be members.
- It is up to the individual to insure their quilts. The UQG Quilt Show does NOT insure quilts.
- The first 100 people to enter quilts will receive a gift bag.
- Place each entry in a separate disposable bag (paper or plastic). Your name and the name of the quilt must be identified on the bag. A stapled paper copy of the entry form is allowed – please make sure that your name and quilt name are legible.
- Each quilt MUST have a fabric label on the back of the quilt stating (as a minimum) your name and the title of the quilt.
- Each quilt MUST have its own entry form.
- Only the quilt owner or the person designated to pick up the quilt listed on the entry form will be allowed to pick up the quilt after the show on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Pickup will be at the Quilt Show doors late Saturday afternoon. For security purposes, only the assigned Quilt Show Volunteers will take down the quilts and distribute them. *No quilts will be released early.
Entry Paperwork: All entry paperwork and a photograph of the quilt must reach the Quilt Show Coordinator by midnight September 1, 2023. The easiest way to enter is online, at the bottom of this page
- Log on to the site and then click on the “Quilt Show” link on the Quilt Fest page of the website. Add to cart button should appear.
- Pay for the entry and a link to the “Entry Form” will pop up – or you may use the entry form below.
- Fill out the form, type in your quilt story and click “Submit”. Your quilt will be entered in the show. You will receive an email receipt. If you don’t, please email Debbie at debbiebreivik@gmail.com so she can confirm that your entry is complete. Be sure to follow the directions to pay by credit card, or mail your check, made out to Utah Quilt Guild to Debbie Breivik, 2468 Russell Circle, Holladay, UT 84117
- Submit a photograph of your quilt by September 1, 2023 . Texts, emails or regular mail photographs will be accepted.
Entry Drop Off Instructions:
- Quilt Shops for drop-off will be listed in the June and July Beeline
Deliver your quilt(s) to selected shops between September 4-12, 2023.
- Mail or deliver your quilts between September 4-12, 2023 or October 3-5, 2023 to: Debbie Breivik, 2468 Russell Circle, Holladay, UT 84117. If you are delivering in person, please call first to make sure Debbie is home at 801.971.2404.
- If you need additional drop-off help, contact your UQG Area Representative Contact information is in the Beeline and online at utahquiltguild.org. Your Area Representative may be able to help deliver your entry. Please make arrangements ahead of the deadline with them.
Awards Presentation: The awards will be presented on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Evening Opening Gala. The Quilt Show will be open Wednesday, October 11-14, 2023 Wed, Thurs, Fri hours are 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2:30pm. The Viewer’s Choice award will be presented on Saturday, October 14, 2023 during the UQG Business Meeting.
Entry Pick-up: The Quilt Show will end at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Quilts will be available for pick-up at approximately 4:00 p.m. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate the early release of any quilts. To prove ownership, please have identification or your entry form ready.
Questions??? Please contact Debbie Breivik at 801-971-2404 or email debbiebreivik@gmail.com or Shelley Koehler at 801-209-7455 or email shelleyk7@gmail.com
