v       The design of your quilt may be original, traditional or a combination of old and new.  If the design is based on another design you have seen, please acknowledge the original quilt maker.

v       Your quilt must consist of top, batting, and backing.  It must be fastened together with machine quilting, hand quilting, or ties.

v       Your quilt may be pieced and/or appliqued, and embellished in any way.

v       The quilt can be of any shape, but the combined total of all sides of the quilt cannot be less than 72 inches nor more than 160 inches (for example, an 18” X 18” quilt equals 72”; a 40” X 40” quilt equals 160”).  A round quilt cannot have a diameter greater than 40 inches.

v       Hanging sleeve is optional.

v       You may use any fabric(s) of your choice.  The choices should reflect the theme of the Challenge

“Baskets & Blooms”.

v       An identification label must be securely fastened to the bottom back corner of the quilt (a paper label is not acceptable).  The label must contain the same full name and address that appears on the official entry form.  The label should also contain the title of the entry.

v       Send your quilt or quilts to:                                            “Baskets & Blooms”  Quilt Challenge                                              Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival

P. O. Box 1471                                                                     Walla Walla, WA  99362

v       Include your check or money order in the amount of $8.50 for return postage and handling,

 OR

v       You may deliver your quilt to:

FabriCity              

47 E. Main Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

v       Mail-in and delivered entries will be accepted commencing September 13, 2004, through September 22, 2004.

v       All entries must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 22, 2004. We will acknowledge receipt of your entry only if you include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that we can return.        

v       No more than 2 entries per person may be submitted.  Use one entry form for each quilt.

v       Quilts will be displayed from September 24 through September 26.  Entries that have been delivered must be picked up at FabriCity by 5:00 PM, October 1, 2004.     Mailed entries will be return shipped by October 8, 2004. 

v       Quilts will be judged on workmanship, creativity, design and use of color.  The decision of the judge(s) will be final.  Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Cash awards of $50.00 will be presented to the Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Festival Committee Choice.  Winners will be posted  September 24, St. Patrick’s Parish Gym, 425 E. Alder,  Walla Walla, WA.

v       The Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival Committee will take every precaution to safeguard your entry.  However, the Festival Committee will not be responsible for theft, damage or loss that may occur.

v       Questions???  Please e-mail: wwvquilts@hotmail.com or telephone: 541-938-6130