Member Information
The members of York Heritage Quilter's Guild are a diverse group of people who love making quilts of all kinds. There are inexperienced and experienced quilters alike, and all have a place in Celebration of Quilts X. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, whether it is your first quilt or your fiftieth. We hope you will submit your quilt or fabric creation, whether large or small, whether for the bed or the wall, the body or the booty - if it's made by you, it deserves to be displayed! Please consider submitting one or two quilts to hang at the show, where your family and friends can admire your work.
On this page, you'll find all the information you need to participate in A Celebration of Quilts X: submitting a quilt to hang in the main show, making a mini quilt for the Silent Auction, making and selling Gift Shop items and information about volunteering at the show.
Submitting a Quilt
If you plan on submitting a quilt to the Show, everything you need is in the Entry Package. These documents can be accessed and printed out by clicking here on Entry Package. Copies will also be available at the Guild meetings. The Entry Package consists of:
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Show Checklist:
Use this handy checklist to make certain that nothing is overlooked in completing your entries. Keep track of key dates and critical information for submitting your quilt for display at Celebration of Quilts X. Please follow these instructions for each entry.For further information contact Dorothy Fu or Jeannie Collins-Ardern or see them at the Celebration of Quilts X table at the General Meetings.
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Rules for submitting quilts:
Please pay special attention to the entry rules so that the work you put into making and submitting your quilts has a successful conclusion. Read the rules, fill out the entry form, and print out the checklist to keep you on track. -
Entry Form:
Deadline for Entry Form and photographs is Monday June 16, 2008. A professional photograph is not necessary - a snapshot is satisfactory. Drop off the entry form and photograph at the Celebration of Quilts X table at the back of the hall at any guild meeting. Alternately, you can mail them to Dorothy Fu, 27 Wild Briarway, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 2L3. -
Instructions for sewing a sleeve on the back of your quilt:
Two methods for sewing on your sleeve are outlined and illustrated in this document.
Silent Auction Participant Information
The Silent Auction was so successful at the last Quilt Show that A Celebration of Quilts X will again be running this event. Please consider making a mini quilt (perimeter not greater than 60") for this worthwhile event. It's fun for visitors and provides great excitement during the show. The proceeds from the Silent Auction will be donated to Assaulted Women's Helpline, a very worthy cause. Click on the Silent Auction "Intent to Contribute" form in the link below. You'll need to print it out and fill it in. Please drop off the completed form to Carole Tullis at the Celebration of Quilts X table at the General Meetings.
Silent Auction Form "Intent to Contribute"
Gift Shop
Attention: Quilters Submitting Items for Sale at the Gift Shop
If you are planning to sell items at the Gift Shop, you must purchase a folder containing an instruction sheet, sales tags, inventory sheets and an envelope for $1.00. These will be available at the April, May, September, and October meetings at the Quilt Show Committee table. Items must be the creation of Guild members and should be quilt-related. Thank you for your anticipated participation
Toby Sklash, Gift Shop Portfolio
Volunteer Positions
There are many ways you can volunteer; many do not take much time or effort but have a huge impact on making the show run smoothly and successfully. Lots of jobs are even fun! Imagine that. Please take a moment to check out the various volunteer positions (by clicking on the heading above) to find one that suits you. You can contact the portfolio lead via email, or sign up at the Quilt Show table at the back of the hall at each YHQG monthly meeting.
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