Quilt Competition

The 2010 International Plowing Match Quilt Competition is open to all. This is a great opportunity to showcase your quilting skills to a large and enthusiastic audience. The 18 categories offer something for every taste and technique. All entries will be displayed during the Quilt Show to be held in Shedden at the Southwold Keystone Complex, on May 28th - 29th, 2010, when judging will take place and prizes will be awarded. All quilts entered will be exhibited in the Lifestyles Area at the 2010 Elgin-St.Thomas International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, September 21st - 25th, 2010.

Quilt Entry Rules

Quilters are permitted to enter more than one quilt in any category. However, the same quilter cannot win more than one prize per category.
Entries must meet all specifications described in each category including size requirements. Kits and pre-printed panels are not eligible.
Quilts must have been completed after May 2008.
Quilts may be delivered in person to Pat Palmer, 9712 John Street, Shedden, Ontario, NOL 2EO. Deadline for all quilts is May 14, 2010.
All Entries will be judged prior to the IPM Quilt Show at the Southwold Keystone Complex. Decisions of the Judges and the Quilt Committee are final.
It is your responsibility to give credit to the original designer of your quilt pattern based on copyright rules.

To Enter Your Quilt:

Send one copy of the Quilt Competition Entry Form, entry description, and a non-refundable $10.00 entry fee for each quilt payable by cheque or money order to IPM 2010 to:

Catherine Koyle, 33429 Sixth Line, R.R.#3, lona Station, Ontario, NOL 1PO

Deadline for Entry Forms: April 14, 2010

Fabric for the Quilt Block Challenge has been generously donated by Northcott Silk, Inc.

Quilt Competition Categories

Youth are encouraged to enter all categories. Entry fees apply.
Prizes are subject to change without notice.

Prizes may be awarded in cash or in product:

Viewers' Choice - Sponsored Prize
Judges' Choice - Sponsored Prize

1- Theme Wall Quilt - "Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future"

Your interpretation of the theme "Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future". Hand or domestic sewing machine quilted. Perimeter no more than 200".

1ST PRIZE Value $125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

2- Pieced Quilt - Hand Quilted

Pieced by hand or machine, hand quilted. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value $125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

3- Appliquéd Quilt - Hand Quilted

Appliquéd by hand or machine, hand quilted. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

4- Pieced Quilt - Machine Quilted

Pieced by machine and quilted on a domestic sewing machine. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

5- Appliquéd Quilt - Machine Quilted

Appliquéd by hand or machine and quilted on a domestic sewing machine. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

6- Pieced And Appliquéd Combination Quilt

Pieced and appliquéd by hand or machine and quilted by hand or domestic sewing machine. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

7- Group Quilt

Work of two or more people. Pieced, appliquéd or combination, hand or domestic sewing machine quilted. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

8- Miniature Quilt

Any theme, any technique(s). Hand or domestic sewing machine quilted. Maximum perimeter of 96".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

9- Landscape Or Pictorial Quilt

Pieced and/or appliquéd. Hand or domestic sewing machine quilted. Minimum perimeter of 96".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

10- Wearable Art

Pieced, appliquéd or other technique. Hand or domestic sewing machine quilted.

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

11- Original Wall Hanging

Pieced and/or appliquéd. Hand or domestic sewing machine quilted. Original documentation (sketches, etc.) must be submitted with quilt. Minimum perimeter of 96".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

12- Wall Quilt

Traditional Design. Work of one person. Hand, domestic sewing machine or long arm quilted. Minimum perimeter of 96".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

13- Appliquéd Quilt - Track System/Long Arm Machine Quilted

Work of one or two people. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

14- Pieced Quilt - Track System/Long Arm Machine Quilted

Work of one or two people. Minimum size 72" x 90".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

15- Wall Hanging - Researched Rural Sayings - Work of one person

Examples - "Raining cats and dogs"; "Higher than a kite"; or "Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear". Hand, domestic sewing machine or long arm quilted. Minimum perimeter 96".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

16- Cotton Flannel Quilt

Open Class - Anything Goes. Minimum size 45" x 60".

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

17- Youth Quilt/Wall Hanging

Minimum perimeter of 96". Open to youth 18 years and under as of December 31, 2009.

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

Youth Quilt Block - Researched Rural Sayings - Work of one person

Examples - "Raining cats and dogs"; "Higher than a kite"; or "Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear". Open to youth 18 years and under as of December 31, 2009. Quilt block to measure 15" square. Do not quilt.

1ST PRIZE Value 125.00 2ND PRIZE Value $75.00 3RD PRIZE Value $50.00

Preparing Your Entry

Entries must be completely finished, clean and in good condition. Please baste a piece of fabric over any permanent name label on your quilt.
Attach a 6" hanging sleeve (please see directions below) to the back of all quilts/wall quilts.
Submit each entry in a clear plastic bag marked with your name, address, telephone number and the competition category.
Enclose the second copy of your completed entry form with your quilt(s). Retain the original for proof of ownership.
Quilts may be delivered in person to Pat Palmer, 9712 John Street, Shedden, Ontario, N0L 2E0.

For special arrangements or more information call 1-519-764-2368.

Hanging Sleeve Directions

Cut a 13" wide fabric strip, cutting it 1" shorter than the top measurement of the quilt. Hem each end, enclosing raw edges. Machine stitch close to the inner fold.
With wrong sides together and long edges even, stitch using inch seam allowance. Centre the seam allowance on the back side of the sleeve and press. For the larger quilts, the sleeve should be split in two leaving a 2" opening at the centre of the sleeve for ease in hanging the quilt.
Centre the sleeve along the top of the quilt, with the seam allowance of the sleeve next to the quilt back. Attach the sleeve by stitching along both long edges. The sleeve will be narrower than the quilt, but this allows a dowel to be inserted into the sleeve without showing.

To Claim Your Entry

Quilts may be picked up from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on September 25th at the Quilt Tent in the lifestyles Area of the 2010 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Alternate arrangements for quilt return can be made by calling 1-519-764-2368.
Please present your original entry form as proof of ownership to claim your entry.
Unclaimed entries will be returned by courier at your expense.

Judging Standards

General Appearance

Visual impact, attracts attention
Backing smooth and wrinkle-free
Neat, clean, no unsightly chalk, pencil marks or blood stains
Quilt should lay/hang flat
No batting threads or knots showing on front or back

Design, Colour, Material

Balance, rhythm, proportion
Interesting combination of large and small, light and dark
Design of quilting enhances the quilt pattern
Scale and proportion of pieces and shapes relate to each other and to size of quilt
Scallops, picots, or additional features complement design of quilt and quilting

Colour

Attractive combinations
Top and back harmonize
Prints & solids used in pleasing relationships
Harmonious, balanced use of colour and value (light to dark)

Materials

Outer Fabrics:	Selvage must be removed Suitable materials as they relate to design and function
Filling:	Suitable weight for article Suitable to technique used Evenly distributed

Workmanship

Quilting:	Stitches uniform and evenly spaced on both front and back without knots or thread buildup from backstitching The spacing of lines of quilting should be appropriate to the type of batting chosen Design marking lines should not be visible
Borders:	Straight and even The design is appropriate for the quilt
Binding:	Square corners mitred Binding to be appropriate to the design of the quilt Sewn on top by machine and on back with small, even, invisible stitches Should be uniformly filled
Backing:	Should complement the top of the quilt Should lie flat with no puckers and no knots Should have a permanent label attached to the quilt, with the quilt maker's name(s), quilt title, design source, and other pertinent information.

Construction Tips

Pieced:

May be joined by machine but no machine stitching should show
Points should be sharp
Intersections meet evenly and flat
Curves should be precise
Blocks line up accurately with each other
Seams pressed towards darker patches where feasible

Appliquéd:

For traditional applique, the raw edges of the applique should be turned under smoothly with consistent stitches (inconspicuous or decorative)
Where stitches are meant to be inconspicuous, the thread should blend with the appliqued piece
Hand applique stitches should be small and invisible
Machine applique stitches should be even and close together, with no raw edge of appliqué showing beyond machine stitching
No shadow of applique seam allowance should show against background
Applique finishing technique should be appropriate for style of quilt

Click here to download a PDF version plus the Entry Form