Ann Smith, Superintendent — 301-645-8941

Quilts

Entries will be received on Wednesday from 1:00-8:00 p.m.
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Total Premium offered — $1,626.00 – 1st: $9:00 2nd: $7:00 3rd: $5.00

  • The rules and regulations of the Home Arts Division will apply. All articles must be the handwork of the Exhibitor. Only one entry will be accepted per class.
  • All articles must be clean, fresh, and free of stains, markings, pet hair and/or lint. Otherwise, entries could risk disqualification.
  • Unless stated by Class, all entries must be quilted. All articles must have been completed since last year’s Fair.
  • Exhibitors 16 and younger should put age on entry tag.
  • Judging is based on quality of workmanship; use of design, fabric and color; and general appearance of the entry.
  • Best in Show Ribbon will be awarded for an entry in Sections I, II and III.
  • The following Special Awards are provided by Quilter’s Guild of Southern Maryland:
  • Cash prize awarded to Adult Best in Show: Hand Quilting
  • Cash prize awarded to Adult Best in Show: Machine Quilting
  • Cash prized awarded to Junior Best in Show

SECTION I: QUILTED BY HAND

Class Description
1 Patchwork
2 Hand Applique
3 Machine Applique
4 Hand Embroidery
5 Machine Embroidery
6 Crazy/Embellished/Dimensional
7 Whole Cloth, Treadwork, Art
8 Photo Transfer
9 Paper/Foundation Piecing
10 Original Design, Any Technique
11 Baby/ Crib
12 Wall Hanging, Large, > 40×40
13 Wall Hanging, Small, < 40×40 9.00 7.00 5.00
14 Miniature
15 Table Runner/Centerpiece
16 Home Accessory
17 Garment/Wearable Accessory
18 Holiday Theme, Large, > 40×40
19 Holiday Theme, Small, < 40×40
20 Group Quilt, 2 or more
21 Any Other Quilted Item

SECTION II: QUILTED BY MACHINE

Class Description
1 Patchwork
2 Hand Applique
3 Machine Applique
4 Hand Embroidery
5 Machine Embroidery
6 Crazy, Embellished, Dimensional
7 Whole Cloth, Threadwork, Art
8 Photo Transfer
9 Paper/Foundation Piecing
10 Original Design, Any Technique
11 Baby/Crib
12 Wall Hanging, Large, > 40×40
13 Wall Hanging, Small, < 40×40
14 Miniature 9.00 7.00 5.00
15 Table Runner/Centerpiece
16 Home Accessory
17 Garment/Wearable Accessory
18 Holiday Theme, Large, > 40×40
19 Holiday Theme, Small, < 40×40
20 Group Quilt, 2 or more
21 Non-quilted, Yo-Yo/Cathederal Windows/Tied/Wool
22 Totes, Bags, Purses
23 Any Other Quilted Item

SECTION III: JUNIOR EXHIBITOR 16 YEARS AND UNDER

Class Description
1 Quilt
2 Wall Hanging
3 Table Runner/Centerpiece
4 Totes, Bags, Purses
5 Home Accessory
6 Any Other Quilted Item

SECTION IV: SUPERINTENDENT’S RESERVE

Class Description
1 Quilt
2 Wall Hanging
3 Home Accessory
4 Table Runner/Centerpiece
5 Totes, Bags, Purses
6 Any Other Quilted Item