Contest Entry Form
for Quilt Show to benefit the Thayer Memorial Library
October 3-4, 2003
(a separate form must be completed for each item entered)
mail to: Thayer Memorial Library
PO Box 5 717 Main St.
Lancaster, MA 01523
email:quilterbev@hotmail.com
Entry forms accepted July 15-August 15, 2003
Name:______________________________________ Large Bed___
Address:____________________________________ Small Bed___
City/State/Zip:______________________________
Phone:______________________________________ Traditional:
E-mail address:______________________________ Large
Wall___
Entry made by:______________________________
Medium Wall___
Quilted by:__________________________________ Small Wall___
Design source_______________________________
Title:_______________________________________ Non-Traditional
Year made:__________________________________ Large Wall___
Dominant colors:_____________________________ Medium Wall___
Size (inches) Width x Length:___________________
Small Wall___
Description for exhibition:_____________________
Approximate Insurance Value $__________________
I wish to enter the above item and agree to abide by the rules and decisions
of the judge. I understand that the show organizers will take every
precaution to protect pieces during this event, but cannot be held liable
for loss, damage or other happenstance. I give my permission for
my entries to be photographed for publicity purposes relating to this event.
Signature____________________________________ Date__________________
Please mail labeled slides or photo entry form, $4.00 entry fee and
SASE to:
Thayer Memorial Library, Beverly Fine, PO Box 5, Lancaster, MA
01523.
Quilt to be delivered to Library by Sept 27, 2003.
Rules for entry of quilts into the 4th Annual Quilt Show
To benefit the Thayer Memorial Library
1. There is a non-refundable $4.00 entry fee per quilt. (There
is no fee for quilts exhibited
in the show which are not entered in the contest.
2. Each entry must include a labeled photo or set of slides (one full
view, one close-up.)
3. Mail entry forms to: Thayer Memorial Library
Beverly Fine
PO Box 5
Lancaster, MA 01523
4. Entry forms accepted from July 15, 2003 through August 15, 2003.
No exceptions.
5. The first 125 quilts entered in the contest will be included.
Postmark will determine
date received.
6. This contest is open to all quiltmakers.
7. Entries may not have been previously exhibited at the Library.
8. All entries must possess basic structural qualities of a quilt.
Work must be predominantly
fiber and be composed of at least two full and distinct
layers that are held together with stitches.
9. Entries will be judged on overall appearance, design, and workmanship.
10. The categories are:
Large Bed quilt (King, Queen Double)
Small Bed quilt (Twin, Crib, Lap)
Large Traditional Wall quilt
Large Non-Traditional Wall quilt
Medium Traditional Wall quilt
Medium Non-Traditional Wall quilt
Small Traditional Wall quilt
Small Non-Traditional Wall quilt
(Large = total perimeter > 200” Med = 120”-200” Small = total perimeter< 120”)
11. All quilts must be submitted ready for hanging with a 4” sleeve
or accompanied by other
display device.
12. All quilts must be labeled with quiltmaker’s name.
13. The Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library reserve the right to
final determination of
suitability of any quilt for display
in this exhibit.
14. Quilts will be picked up at the library from 5-7 pm Saturday October
4 or be accompanied
by shipping package, label and total
return shipping fee.
15. Although insurance will be in place for the duration of the show,
insurance on entries is
primarily the responsibility of the
entrant.