2014 QUILTS: A WORLD OF BEAUTY RULES & ENTRY FORM PACKAGE

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1 2014 QUILTS: A WORLD OF BEAUTY RULES & ENTRY FORM PACKAGE PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF THIS RULES PACKAGE FOR REFERENCE. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS: If you are joining or renewing, you may send the membership form in with your entry. A form is included in this packet. If you have already sent in your membership or joined online, you do not need to wait for your number. Just send a note with your entry stating when & for how many years you paid. PLEASE LEAVE THE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER FIELD BLANK. If you do not know your membership number, but you know your membership is current, PLEASE LEAVE THE NUMBER FIELD BLANK. PHOTOGRAPHY: A video on how to resize a digital image is on our website at CHANGES/UPDATES FROM 2013: Rule 4 has been changed/clarified. The entry fee has changed. HOW TO ENTER: Please use the How to Enter section, on page 7 and 8, as a checklist of what you need to include before you mail your entry package. (See rule 21 for incomplete entry information.) Please keep a copy of the competition calendar on page 8 for future reference. PLEASE NOTE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES. If you have questions, you may certainly us at iqa@quilts.com. Please help us prevent entry disqualifications. Page 1 of 10

2 2014 Quilts: A World of Beauty Judged Show Rules OBJECTIVES The objective of the Judged Show is to promote and encourage the art and appreciation of quiltmaking and wearable art. We strive to encourage excellence in quiltmaking and to educate quilters and the general public by presenting the finest examples of traditional and contemporary quilts and art garments that the members can produce by: 1. Providing an exhibition and competition to spotlight the current work of IQA quiltmakers; and 2. Rewarding excellence in design and craftsmanship through the presentation of awards based on qualified and impartial judging. Quilts/garments are to be entered for judging in the following categories. IQA and its jurors or judges reserve the right to move an entry to a category other than the one in which it was entered without notifying the entrant. Final placement will be at the discretion of the judges. CATEGORIES AND DEFINITIONS Art-Abstract Quilts must be of original forms and compositions, the emphasis being on color, line, and design. The category features abstract, cutting edge, and non-literal quilts, and is divided into small and large subcategories. See size definitions below. Art-Miniature Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. This category features any type of art quilt measuring less than or equal to 24 in (61 cm) on each side. Art-Naturescapes Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. This category illustrates aspects of natural scenery, including land, sea, forests, mountains, deserts, gardens, flowers in natural surroundings, etc. Creatures and animals may be a component, but should not be the focus of the quilt. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Art-Painted Surface Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. This category features an art quilt where the basic design of the quilt is produced by painting on the surface of the quilt with dyes, paints, colored pens, colored pencils, discharge paste, etc. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Art-People, Portraits, and Figures Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. The quilts in this category must illustrate some recognizable aspect of the human form. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Art-Pictorial Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. This category features any art quilt that illustrates a recognizable image, such as objects, still life, wildlife, cityscapes, etc. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Page 2 of 10

3 Art-Whimsical Quilts must be of original forms and compositions. This category features any art quilt that can be described as humorous, fanciful, or capricious, and would include caricatures, fairy-tale, and cartoon-style quilts. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Digital Imagery The primary focus of the quilt must be imagery that is digitally created and/or altered and printed on fabric using inkjet printing, silk screening, photo transfer, lithography, or other methods. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Embellished Quilts with 3-dimensional additions, such as buttons, fabric manipulation (such as Yo-Yo quilts and Cathedral Window-style quilts), beads, fabric origami, embroidery, hot-fixed crystals, fibers, etc. These quilts must draw major impact from the embellishments, not just subtle additions. Sharp (potentially damaging) objects on these quilts are not allowed. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Group Any quilt that three or more people work on in the construction or finishing in any way, including the quilting stitches. The submitting entrant must have worked on the quilt and must be an IQA member. Quilts must be a true collaboration between a group of artists and not a business arrangement or part of a workfor-hire agreement. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Handmade Quilts in this category must be sewn by hand with the exception of the first stage of the binding and the backing seams. Quilts may be any style except wholecloth, which must be entered in Merit Quilting. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Innovative Appliqué Predominantly appliquéd quilts with fundamental deviation from traditional patterns and sets. Quilts in this category should reflect growth through tradition. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Innovative Pieced Predominantly pieced quilts with fundamental deviation from traditional patterns and sets. Quilts in this category should reflect growth through tradition. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Merit Quilting, Hand Quilts entered primarily on the quality of the quilting stitches and quilting pattern. Any hand-quilted quilt may be entered in this category. All hand-quilted wholecloth quilts (except miniatures or group quilts) should be entered in this category. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Merit Quilting, Machine Quilts entered primarily on the quality of the quilting stitches and quilting pattern. Any machine-quilted quilt may be entered in this category. All machine-quilted wholecloth quilts (except miniatures or group quilts) should be entered in this category. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Page 3 of 10

4 Miniature Quilts with overall patterns reflecting reduced scale and miniaturization. If blocks are used, they should be no larger than 4 in (10 cm) square. Miniature wholecloth quilts should be entered in this category. Quilts must measure less than or equal to 24 in (61cm) on each side. Mixed Technique Quilts that are a balanced combination of both appliqué and piecing. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Traditional Appliqué Predominantly appliquéd quilts based on traditional style patterns and sets. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Traditional Pieced Predominantly pieced quilts based on traditional style patterns and sets. Quilts in this category may be any size within the rules except miniature. Wearable Art Fashionable and wearable garments, a visible portion of which includes quilting. Hats, purses, and other props are not allowed. SIZES Large: One length + one width of the quilt must exceed 120 in (305 cm), but not exceed 240 in (612 cm). Neither the length nor the width may exceed 120 in (305 cm). Small: Quilts that do not fall within the miniature definition (Example: an 18 in x 26 in or 45.7 cm x 66 cm quilt) and one length + one width of the quilt must not exceed 120 in (305 cm) Miniature: Quilts must measure less than or equal to 24 in (61 cm) on each side Example: Side A (width) = 40 inches; Side B (length) = 60 inches; A + B = 100 inches = Small OTHER DEFINITIONS Original A work composed firsthand a fresh design or style. A creation produced requiring thought, without replicating the works of others. Kit Quilts Composed of patterns, fabrics, and quilting designs packaged as a unit for retail sale. This includes preprinted whole-cloth quilt tops. These are not allowed in the show. Reproductions or adaptations of kit quilts will not be accepted. This includes blocks-of-the-month. Finalist A quilt/garment that has been accepted into the show. Two-Person Quilt Any quilt that two people work on in the construction or finishing in any way, including the quilting stitches. Please refer to rule #2. Work-for-hire Any work done for payment of any kind, such as professionally quilted quilts. Page 4 of 10

5 RULES ENTRY DEADLINE: May 29, Each entry must be the work of at least one (1) current IQA member. 2. Quilts that have been made by two people (including quilting stitches) may be entered in the show and must be a collaboration between two artists and not a business arrangement or part of a work-for-hire agreement. See definition above. The submitting entrant must be a member. Both quiltmakers must be named. 3. For a Group quilt, categorized by three (3) or more quiltmakers, the submitting entrant must have worked on the quilt and must be a member. The quilt must be a collaboration and not part of a business arrangement or work-for-hire agreement. See definition above. 4. Each entry must have been completed after January 1, 2012 and may not have been accepted into any previous IQA Judged Show. Quilts that have been altered, amended, or modified at any date after completion will be required to retain the original completion date. 5. Members may enter up to two (2) quilts/garments to be juried for the show. If you are the second quiltmaker on a two-person quilt, it counts as one of your entries. If you are submitting the entry for a group, it counts as one of your entries; however, if you are a participant in the group, it does not. 6. The majority of the quilt must consist of three (3) distinct layers top, middle layer, and backing. Quilts must be quilted by hand and/or machine with three exceptions Crazy quilts, which can be tied or quilted, Cathedral Windows-style quilts, and Yo-Yo quilts. 7. No pre-quilted fabric may be used. No pre-printed wholecloth quilt tops may be used. Kit quilts will not be accepted (see Definitions). 8. No rigid frames, rods, or mounting devices, and no special lighting may accompany quilts. No rods may be sewn into the sleeves of the quilts. 9. Quilts that require special handling will not be accepted. Your quilt must be able to be stacked with other quilts and boxed and/or rolled with other quilts without potential damage to your quilt or any other quilt in the show. This determination is at the sole discretion of IQA and can result in disqualification from exhibition. If this is the case, entrant will be notified. In such cases, no fees will be refunded. Any questions should be directed to the IQA office. 10. Odd-shaped quilts and quilts with multiple panels must be mounted on black fabric containing a sleeve (see rule #11). The top half of these quilts must be sewn securely to the black fabric. The bottom half should be loose so the judges can examine the back of the quilt. (Quilts with multiple panels hanging side-by-side horizontally may mount them to a single black sleeve.) 11. A 4 in (10 cm) double sleeve must be attached to the top of the back of the entry for hanging. This sleeve should be made of a tube of lightweight cloth 4 in (10 cm) wide after sewing and as long as the piece s width. It should include ¼ in (.6 cm) ease in the back of the sleeve. It should be fastened to the back of the quilt with stitches on both its top and bottom edges so that a hanging rod may be slipped into it without touching the piece. (Instructions are on our website at Please note that, as defined by this rule, hanging tabs and other creative hanging alternatives are not considered a sleeve. Any questions should be directed to the IQA office. PLEASE NOTE: a.) Any quilt measuring longer than 86 in (218.4 cm) MUST have a second 4-in sleeve sewn to the full width of the quilt. The top of this sleeve must be 82 in (208.3 cm) to 86 in (218.4 cm) from the bottom of the quilt and must be under and not overlap the top sleeve. Why? If the length of your quilt is more than 86" in length, your quilt will be turned over at the top and will be hung using the second sleeve. b.) Any quilt measuring less than or equal to 24 in x 24 in (61 cm x 61 cm) may use a 2-in (5 cm) sleeve. Page 5 of 10

6 c.) Quilts without the correct sleeve are subject to disqualification. d.) Quilts without a sleeve will not be accepted. 12. Quilts must be labeled in a bottom corner of the back and must include the name of the quilt and the quilt maker(s). The preferred label is muslin with the information typed or printed on the label. Clearly visible embroidery is also acceptable. 13. All quilts/garments must arrive clean, undamaged, and free of strong odors in order to be judged and shown. IQA reserves the right to omit an entry from judging or display if the quality or condition does not meet standards upon hands-on inspection. IQA reserves the right to omit from exhibition any accepted piece that differs dramatically from what is represented by the entry visuals. If this is the case, entrant will be notified. In such cases, no fees will be refunded. The decision as to whether the difference is significant is entirely at IQA s discretion. 14. Entries should have a category listed on the entry form; however, IQA and its jurors or judges reserve the right to move an entry to a category other than the one in which it was entered without notifying the entrant. Final placement will be at the discretion of the judges. 15. For visuals, send two (2) digital images on a CD AND a color-correct print of the full view of the piece no larger than 4 in x 6 in (10 cm x 15 cm). No slides will be accepted. Photographs and CDs will NOT be returned. Please refer to the How to Enter section of the rules on page 7-8 for specific instructions. 16. Late entries cannot be accepted. NO telephone, fax, or entries will be allowed. Due to the large number of submissions, IQA cannot answer telephone inquiries regarding receipt of your entry package. 17. Your accepted quilt/garment must be available for judging and display from August 13 through November 2, No quilt/garment will be taken down before the end of Festival (Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.) Due to the large number of quilts/garments exhibited, items not picked up after Festival will be shipped within three weeks of the close of Festival unless special arrangements have been made. Please see the shipping instructions for specific information. 18. PLEASE NOTE THE DATES THAT WE NEED YOUR QUILT in Rule #17. If you withdraw a finalist quilt from the show for any reason other than an act of God, you will be disqualified from entering the IQA Judged Show for a period of two (2) years. If there is any question about your entry, please contact the IQA office. 19. All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. IQA reserves the right to reject any entry, including those that fail to follow the quilt contest rules. 20. All prize checks, including two-person entries and those for the Group category, will be issued in the name of the submitting entrant only for disbursement. Only one prize ribbon will be awarded, as it goes with the quilt. In the event that a two-person or group quilt wins one of the top eight named awards, only the submitting IQA member will receive the trip to fall Festival and associated benefits. 21. Any entrant who must be contacted for any information needed to complete their entry will be assessed an additional $10 fee. The entry will not be processed until payment is received and entry is complete. 22. Selling Your quilt: You may choose to offer your quilt for sale in the Quilts: A World of Beauty exhibit, with 20% of the selling price to be donated to the International Quilt Association. IQA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Please check with you tax attorney for information on how to deduct the donation. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR WEARABLE ART Entrants should focus on fashionable and wearable garments. In addition to the rules listed above, please make note of the following: 1. Each garment must be the sole work (including quilting stitches) of one (1) current IQA member. Page 6 of 10

7 2. All garment entries must consist of a full ensemble. Example: If a vest is entered, a blouse and slacks/skirt must be included. The added portion of the ensemble may be purchased or handcrafted. The entire ensemble must be included in the entry visuals. 3. Do not send hats, purses, or other props with your garment. They will not be accepted for display. 4. A visible portion of the garment must consist of three layers and include a recognizable amount of quilting. The quilting may be through two layers, but must be visible. 5. Labels must be attached to the inside of each piece of the garment and must include the name of the maker and the title of the garment in legible type or clearly visible embroidery. FINALIST S LIABILITY/INSURANCE INFORMATION Accepted quilts/garments should be insured through the owner s individual insurance company. IQA will insure each quilt/garment against a major catastrophe from the time we receive the quilt/garment until it arrives back to the owner as follows: garments for $300, miniature quilts for $125, small quilts for $300, and large quilts for $500. These sizes are based on the sizes specified in these rules. For insurance purposes, a miniature quilt is less than or equal to 24 in x 24 in (61 cm x 61 cm). While IQA uses every precaution to protect and safeguard each quilt/garment ensemble after arrival and during exhibition, we will not be responsible for any other damage or loss. **HOW TO ENTER** You must be a member of IQA to enter. You may join or renew with your entry. Entries must be RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY May 29, Please allow time for mail service. We cannot accept late entries. Please send the following for each entry (please see rule #21), and please DO NOT STAPLE OR TAPE contents. Completed and signed IQA entry form. Photocopies are allowed. Please complete BOTH PAGES of the entry form and note that THREE SIGNATURES are required on the second page. Non-refundable entry fee $30 in U.S. funds per entry. All entrants may pay by check or money order in U.S. funds or by credit card. For each quilt entered, send two digital images one full view of the completed quilt and one detail view. Please refer to our information on Photographing Your Quilt at the end of this package for more detailed information on submitting & labeling these images. If your quilt is two-sided, you must choose which side you are entering and ONLY submit the images of that side. For each garment ensemble, send three images one full front view, one full back view, and one detail to include the quilting and/or garment embellishment detail. Remember that the entire ensemble must be included in the entry visuals. Please refer to our information on Photographing Your Quilt for more detailed information on submitting & labeling these images. For each quilt or garment entered, also send one (1) normal quality print (photo) of the full front view of your submitted piece. Write your name, title of the entry, and indicate the top on the back of each photograph. The photo should be no larger than 4 in x 6 in (10 cm x 15 cm). Please label your CD with your name and the title of your quilt/garment. (We suggest mailing it in a paper sleeve or cardboard CD mailer and not a plastic case.) Please keep a copy of these rules for reference, including the competition calendar. Page 7 of 10 Don t have a digital camera? You can take regular film to any photo processing center to have the photos put on a CD. Please do NOT send more photos or images than requested. IQA will NOT be responsible for choosing images for the jury s consideration.

8 Photographs and CDs will not be returned. When sealing your entry package, please DO NOT COMPLETELY SEAL WITH TAPE. We MUST be able to open it without damaging the entry materials. IQA will not be responsible for such damage if we cannot easily open your package. Notification of results will be sent from the IQA office by July 16, (All entrants will be notified.) Our preferred notification method is . Please add to your address book so our will not be directed to your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder. Shipping and Handling Instructions will be sent with notification of acceptance into the show. A link will be provided with ed notifications. Questions may be directed to IQA by sending an SASE to IQA Judged Show Questions at the address listed below or by ing iqa@quilts.com SEND YOUR ENTRY FORMS TO: IQA Judged Show Fall Woodway, Suite 550 Houston, TX USA INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS Please mail your entries early. IQA cannot accept entries after the entry deadline. Please include a fax number and/or address printed legibly on your entry form. Please check your on or around July 16 th, and don t forget to check your spam or junk mail folder. Customs issues will be addressed in the shipping and handling instructions. COMPETITION CALENDAR (Please keep a copy or mark your calendar) May 29, 2014 Entries must be received in the IQA office July 16, 2014 Notifications sent (All entrants are notified) August 13, 2014 Last day to receive quilts/garments in IQA office Mid-September Notification of winners (ONLY winners are contacted) October 28, 2014 Winners Circle Celebration October 29, 2014 Preview Night at International Quilt Festival October 30-November 2, 2014 International Quilt Festival/Houston (quilts on display) Page 8 of 10

9 International Quilt Association Photographing Your Quilt or Garment for Entering the Show With the abilities of today s digital cameras, you do not have to go to the expense of having your quilt entries professionally photographed. You can do it yourself plenty of quilters do and you can find out how below. Remember, your quilt s image is all that the jurors see in evaluating your quilt, so the quality of the image is extremely important. 1. Submitting images Digital images must be submitted on a CD-ROM Be sure to close, finish, or complete the CD so that it can be opened on a computer other than your own. You can check this by trying to open the CD on a different computer from the one used to make it. You may submit multiple entry visuals on one CD. Please label the CD with your name and the title(s) of your quilt(s) and/or garment(s). You may not make modifications (this includes color correction). You may crop the background, but be sure not to crop too closely to the edges. 2. Required images For quilts, send one full view of the completed quilt and one detail view. Quilting must be visible in the detail. For garments, send one full front view of the completed garment, one full back view, and one detail view. Identify each digital image with your name, the quilt title (or a portion of it, if it is long), and whether it is the full view or the detail view. Quilt Example: Garment Example: Smith _YellowDog_DETAIL.jpg Smith _YellowDog_FULL.jpg Jones_BlueGown_FRONT.jpg Jones_BlueGown_BACK.jpg Jones_BlueGown_DETAIL.jpg Also send one physical print of the full front view of the quilt or garment. This print should be no larger than 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm). Write your name, title of the entry, and indicate the top on the back of each photograph. 3. Taking images We recommend using a minimum 4 MP (megapixel) digital camera, on highest resolution setting, and saving as a JPEG file. Consult your camera s instruction manual to learn how to set your camera to take high-resolution photos. (You can probably access your camera s manual online if it has been lost.) Each image should be a minimum of 1800 pixels wide on its longest side. (Note: If your image has less than 1800 pixels on the longest side, do not increase it. Instead take another picture that has higher resolution.) A video on how to resize a digital image is available on our website at Lower megapixels and resolution settings can produce poor results that will eliminate a quilt because its color, design, and detail cannot be viewed clearly. It is not uncommon to see a wonderful quilt eliminated as a finalist because the quality of the image submitted is so poor Page 9 of 10

10 that it is impossible to properly evaluate, especially the details. If you have any doubts, take another photo! 4. Working with your images If you open your photos in image editing software to crop the background, you will be asked how to save the photo when you are done. Save as a JPEG, RGB color (the default setting in most image editing programs), standard or baseline setting, and set the quality to maximum. No CMYK images or progressive setting JPEGs will be accepted. Please see our website at for a video on how to resize your image. 5. Suggestions for good photography Make sure the entire quilt is visible in the full shot. There should be no objects, people (including fingers holding a quilt), pets, or scenery in the picture. Do not try to take a pretty picture with gardens, trees, mountains, etc. in the background. The background will distract from your quilt and be a liability, not an asset. Do not drape your quilt over furniture or lay it flat on a bed or on the floor. Take photographs on a light neutral wall or background. Learn how to crop your picture (in image editing software) so that a minimum of the background shows. Practice first on other quilt images to learn what to do. Remember, there is almost always a way to undo a modification such as cropping, if you don t like the results. To take the photo, position yourself directly in front of the quilt so that you have a straight-on angle. Lighting should be as even as possible across the front of the quilt. Sometimes your best lighting is outdoors, but be careful about the time of day. Direct sunlight on the quilt can cause shadows or a glare that obscures details in the photo and can bleach out the color of your quilt. Make sure your camera is focused. If your hand is shaky, use a tripod or a solid surface for the camera. Quilting stitches and design must be visible in the detail shot, and it is helpful to choose a section of the quilt that relates to the category entered. When shooting a garment, photograph the entire ensemble on a dress form or on a person. If a model is used, photograph from the neck down only, but make sure the entire garment is visible in the full shots. Be sure to include some of the quilting in the garment detail shot. 6. Additional resources We can heartily recommend the following book and website for user-friendly information about taking digital images of quilts. These resources have been developed by quilters for quilters to help them take better photos of their work. Both quilters have won awards with their quilts, have written articles or published books, and have had their work published in several books. Much of the information contained here has been developed in cooperation with these two talented and generous women. Digital Essentials by Gloria Hansen Shoot That Quilt! Digital Photography for Textile Artists by Holly Knott Page 10 of 10