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Bainbridge Quilt Festival is a non-juried, non-judged show. All styles of quilts are welcome - baby quilts, wall quilts, or one from your guest bed. Don't be shy. This is a Festival meant for celebrating quilts. Your entry receipt will specify the drop off site. We do have just a few guidelines.
Quilts for the show are defined as two layers of fabric with a batting or filler inside. Each quilt must be quilted, or stitched together. Your quilt top must be made by you or your group, but may be quilted by a different person. We will not accept quilts made from a “panel” of fabric, tablecloths, stuffed animals, or clothing. We also prefer quilts new to the Festival, not shown before on the Island. You may enter up to 4 quilts!
Label Your Quilt
A fabric label with the name of the quilt, full name of the quilt maker, and name of quilter (if different) must be sewn to the back of your quilt. A sleeve is not required. If you are offering your quilt for sale, price and contact information must be on the quilt back. A small separate label is fine.
Size
Quilts must be at least 10“ x 12” and may not exceed 80" x 88". Square and rectangular shapes are the easiest to hang. If your quilt has an unusual shape that makes it hard to hang, we may not be able to display it.
Group of Quilts
If members of your quilting guild or group have a challenge quilt project you would like hung together, let us know! We will make every effort to get them hung together.
Selling Your Quilt
You may offer your quilt for sale. Any sales are made directly between buyer and seller. BIMQG will not manage any sales. The paper label for the Festival will display the price.
Viewer's Choice Prize Suspended for 2020 and 2021 to limit contact.
Viewer's will be asked to vote for their favorite quilt. Prize is a gift basket of sewing goodies.
To Enter Your Quilt(s)
June 30-August 31
1. FORM Complete the electronic Quilt Entry Form and submit it. Each entrant may submit up to four quilts on one form.
2. FEE Submit the entrance fee online through PayPal. The entry is free for up to 4 quilts, if you volunteer for a two hour shift on Festival day. If you unable to fulfill this volunteer requirement, you may pay $20 to waive your volunteer duty. You may have a substitute volunteer for you.
3. VOLUNTEER Submit the volunteer form at SignUpGenius.com . If you are asking for someone to volunteer in your place, have them submit the form. This person must submit the volunteer form online and indicate your name on it. This option is listed on the PayPal payment choices.
4. Deliver your quilt(s).
Delivery date is Friday, September 10. Quilt drop off will be held at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church 105 Winslow Way, Bainbridge. 11 am to 4 pm.
Please email us if you have any difficulties with this time.
5. Reclaim your quilt(s)
Festival day after the show at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church as soon as they can be taken down and checked in - approximately 5 pm. This is a fun time to visit with other Festival quilters while you wait. We'll be out doors.
Quilts for the show are defined as two layers of fabric with a batting or filler inside. Each quilt must be quilted, or stitched together. Your quilt top must be made by you or your group, but may be quilted by a different person. We will not accept quilts made from a “panel” of fabric, tablecloths, stuffed animals, or clothing. We also prefer quilts new to the Festival, not shown before on the Island. You may enter up to 4 quilts!
Label Your Quilt
A fabric label with the name of the quilt, full name of the quilt maker, and name of quilter (if different) must be sewn to the back of your quilt. A sleeve is not required. If you are offering your quilt for sale, price and contact information must be on the quilt back. A small separate label is fine.
Size
Quilts must be at least 10“ x 12” and may not exceed 80" x 88". Square and rectangular shapes are the easiest to hang. If your quilt has an unusual shape that makes it hard to hang, we may not be able to display it.
Group of Quilts
If members of your quilting guild or group have a challenge quilt project you would like hung together, let us know! We will make every effort to get them hung together.
Selling Your Quilt
You may offer your quilt for sale. Any sales are made directly between buyer and seller. BIMQG will not manage any sales. The paper label for the Festival will display the price.
Viewer's Choice Prize Suspended for 2020 and 2021 to limit contact.
Viewer's will be asked to vote for their favorite quilt. Prize is a gift basket of sewing goodies.
To Enter Your Quilt(s)
June 30-August 31
1. FORM Complete the electronic Quilt Entry Form and submit it. Each entrant may submit up to four quilts on one form.
2. FEE Submit the entrance fee online through PayPal. The entry is free for up to 4 quilts, if you volunteer for a two hour shift on Festival day. If you unable to fulfill this volunteer requirement, you may pay $20 to waive your volunteer duty. You may have a substitute volunteer for you.
3. VOLUNTEER Submit the volunteer form at SignUpGenius.com . If you are asking for someone to volunteer in your place, have them submit the form. This person must submit the volunteer form online and indicate your name on it. This option is listed on the PayPal payment choices.
4. Deliver your quilt(s).
Delivery date is Friday, September 10. Quilt drop off will be held at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church 105 Winslow Way, Bainbridge. 11 am to 4 pm.
Please email us if you have any difficulties with this time.
5. Reclaim your quilt(s)
Festival day after the show at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church as soon as they can be taken down and checked in - approximately 5 pm. This is a fun time to visit with other Festival quilters while you wait. We'll be out doors.