Push the Limits in London -
Reach for the Stars!
World-class athletes are known for pushing themselves to perform at extraordinary levels and to transcend the limits of what’s possible. In summer 2012, elite athletes from over 200 countries will convene in London for a global event celebrating the world’s athletes and the nations they represent. Collectively, the participants will “reach for the stars” while transcending national borders.
This year’s NSQG Challenge:
Create a quilt that represents the athlete’s mindset, with “Reach for the Stars” as its general theme. Your work can reflect the British scene, the 26 sporting events, the athletes, the participating nations – it is your interpretation in whatever quilting style you choose. We hope each quilt will reflect the excitement of the competition and the pride of those participating – in London athletes and in Somers quilters.
Specifications
(1) Your finished quilt must be 12 inches wide (to represent 2012) and 16 inches high (one inch for each day of the London games)
(2) All quilts should include at least one star
(3) Out of respect for copyright law, no copyright-protected content may appear on the quilt face. This includes (but is not limited to)
Symbols: the five interlocking rings or torch
Words: “Olympic(s),” “Olympiad,” and “Olympian(s)”
Phrases: “Go for the gold” and “Let the games begin”
(4) Quilts must have a four-inch (4”) sleeve attached one inch away from the top of the quilt back
(5) Quilts must be labeled on the back with the following: title, quilter’s name, address, and phone or email address
Ribbons will be awarded for the following categories (as voted by guild members):
• Best interpretation of the theme: Push the Limits in London…Reach for the Stars
• Best representation of the place – London, UK
• Best use of color
• Most inspiring quilt
• Best of Challenge
Submission and Exhibition Information
˜ All quilts are due on or before the March guild meeting
˜ Quilts that do not meet all of the above specifications will not be accepted
˜ In addition to being exhibited in our annual show, quilts will be shown at an additional local venue (details forthcoming)
Carolyn Finn, Challenge Coordinator
Kelly Lockwood, Special Events