Please review this page carefully.
Any questions, contact Registrar@NorthernStarQuilters.com

Ribbons (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention) may be awarded in each of the registration categories.
Additional ribbons may be awarded for Best, Judges’ Choice, Viewers’ Choice, and Sustainability.

  • *Best in Show (Large and Small)
  • *Best Machine Quilting
  • *Best Hand Quilting
  • *Best Modern Quilt
  • *Best Improvisational Quilt
  • *Best Modern Traditional Quilt
  • Best Hand Applique
  • Best Machine Applique
  • Best Original Design
  • Best Use of Color
  • Best Hand Embellishing

* To be eligible for these ‘Best’ ribbons, the quilt must be entirely constructed, including quilting, by one person.

Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle – A sustainable quilt is defined as a quilt which has been made with minimal negative impact on the environment. At least 75% of the materials used within the piece must be repurposed, including functional textiles (e.g. curtains, clothing or bedding) and discarded items (e.g. packaging).  The remaining 25% would ideally be organic fabrics and/or taken from yours (or someone else’s) quilting stash rather than bought new. The maker should use biodegradable or recycled materials wherever possible.

Enter the quilt in the appropriate category –  check the Sustainable Box on the registration form and include the items used in your artist’s statement.

Register – Closed
Young Quilters – Closed

Quilt registration generally runs February thru March or until space is filled.  Approximately 185 quilts will be accepted as space permits, with a maximum of 15 very large (maximum 110″ per side) quilts.

— Members may register up to 3 quilts, two quilts per member are guaranteed thru February 15, register in order of priority:  $15 for the 1st, $10 for a 2nd, $10 for a 3rd.  If space is available, members may be solicited for a 4th quilt at no charge.
— Non-Members may register one quilt, $50, conditionally as space permits.
— Young Quilters (16 and under) may register one quilt, $5, the first 5 will be accepted. Use Young Quilters button.

Registration fees are non-refundable unless the show is cancelled.  You may pay online by credit card when registering or mail a check following the payment instructions in your confirmation email. You will receive a separate confirmation email for each quilt registered.  Be sure to review our Drop off/ Pickup Instructions.

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Quilts not meeting all requirements below are subject to rejection.
NSQG reserves the right to reject any quilt or to reassign categories as necessary.

  • Quilts must be clean, thread-free, and in excellent show-ready condition; pet hair, smoke, or strong odors will disqualify an entry.
  • Quilts may not have been in any prior NSQG “World of Quilts” show; exceptions are invitationals, challenges, and special exhibits.
  • Quilts from kits (or any part thereof) are eligible for submission and judging.
  • A significant portion of the quilt must consist of three layers: top, middle, and backing.
  • No tied quilts; exceptions are Special Techniques and Young Quilters Categories.
  • All quilts, except for very small ones and exceptions as determined at Quilt Drop-Off, MUST be able to be folded while with NSQG.
  • Review Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures.  The quilt must be delivered by Drop-off day, late entries not accepted.
  • Quilt Sleeves – All quilts must have a 4″ sleeve sewn (not glued or pinned) on the back. Smaller quilts (less than an 80″ perimeter) may have a 2″ sleeve.  See this tutorial how to add a sleeve.
  • Quilt Number Label – A quilt number label for each accepted quilt will be sent to you a week or so before quilt drop-off.  This label must be sewn (not taped or pinned) on the bottom right hand corner of the quilt back (right hand side as viewed from the back of the quilt).
  • Other Identifying Information – Add a name, address, and phone number label to back of each quilt.  If the quilt is to be judged, temporarily sew (do not use tape) a blank piece of fabric to cover that information and do the same for any other personal information that may be on the back.   The quilt number label may be used to cover personal information only if that information is also in the back right hand corner as viewed from the back.

Prior to registering your quilt(s), gather the following information.
If submitting more than one quilt, register in order of priority.

  • Category number
  • Name of quilt
  • Is the quilt to be judged
  • Is the quilt for sale  (Price must be at least $100; NSQG takes a 20% commission of the sale price, any processing expenses and taxes are added on top of the sale price. You are responsible for managing delivery arrangements with the buyer.)
  • Quilt width and length in inches
  • Whether quilted by you or someone who was paid for the quilting
  • If not an original design, note design source and obtain  permission if needed
  • Design statement for your quilt, about 50 words.  BE SURE YOUR INFORMATION IS CORRECT!  As you typed it is how it will appear in the show catalog and on your quilt display card.  Don’t use all caps!  PROOFREAD for errors – spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation, etc.
  • Digital photo (JPEG format) of your quilt – before completion is fine as long as it shows the design and colors, preferably with a filename specifying your last name followed by a significant part of your quilt name, eg. Jane Doe’s ‘You are my Sunshine’ could be Doe-My-Sunshine.jpeg

Traditional Quilts

A quilt of traditional design by a single maker (possibly with paid/Other quilting).

200 – Traditional Quilts (Large, Quilted by Maker) – Perimeter greater than 240 inches

300 – Traditional Quilt (Small, Quilted by Maker) – Perimeter of 240 inches or less

400 – Traditional Quilts (Large, Quilted by Other) – Perimeter greater than 240 inches

500 – Traditional Quilts (Small, Quilted by Other) – Perimeter of 240 inches or less

Contemporary Quilts

A quilt with a modern design aesthetic by a single maker (possibly with paid/Other quilting).

1200 – Contemporary (Large) – Perimeter greater than 160 inches

1300 – Contemporary (Small) – Perimeter or 160 inches or less

Art Quilts

A quilt made for display rather than as a functional covering (possibly with paid/Other quilting).

600 – Art (Figural) – People, animals, portraits, or other recognizable aspects of human or animal forms

700 – Art (Pictorial) – Landscapes, still-lifes, plants, rooms or other recognizable non-figural images

800 – Art (Abstract) – Original forms and compositions (non-literal designs)

900 – Art (Small)– Any quilt with every side less than 20″

Other

1000 – Special Techniques – Any size quilt, with unusual techniques such as embroidery, English paper piecing, cathedral windows, miniatures, whole cloth …

2000 – Group Quilts – Any size quilt by two or more unpaid persons regardless of design aesthetic, unknown contributors, or who did the quilting (possibly with paid/Other quilting).

3000 – Young Quilters – Any size quilt by someone 16 or younger, with little or no help from an adult; it may be quilted by the maker or someone else (paid or not).  Register with the Young Quilters button

Is your quilt Traditional?  Traditional design quilts are constructed of blocks using traditional patterns and grids. For example, a “One Block Wonder” quilt is considered ‘traditional’, even though it results in an abstract geometric design, because it is pieced in rows of triangles which form hexagons.

Is your quilt Contemporary?  Contemporary design quilts include the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast, graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, alternate grid work, and the ‘modernization’ of classic quilt designs.

Is your quilt ‘Single Maker’ or ‘Group’?  If only one person made the quilt top but paid to have it quilted, it is still considered as a ‘single maker’ rather than a ‘group’ quilt and the registration form should include that information (Quilted by Other).  If two or more people were involved in the making of the quilt (even if some of them might be unknown) and not counting any paid quilter, then it is considered a ‘group’ quilt and the registration form should reflect that information.

Judged Special Awards

Best in Show (Large and Small)*
Best Machine Quilting*
Best Hand Quilting*
Best Modern Quilt*
Best Improvisational Quilt*
Best Modern Traditional Quilt*
Best Hand Applique
Best Machine Applique
Best Original Design
Best Use of Color
Best Hand Embellishing
Best Recycling of Materials

Ribbons (1st, 2nd, 3rd, HM) may be awarded in each of the registration categories, there are also Judges’ Choice and Viewers’ Choice Awards.

* To be eligible in these categories, the quilt must be entirely constructed, including quilting, by one person.

Ribbons (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention) may be awarded in each of the registration categories.
Additional ribbons may be awarded for Best, Judges’ Choice, Viewers’ Choice, and Sustainability.

  • *Best in Show (Large and Small)
  • *Best Machine Quilting
  • *Best Hand Quilting
  • *Best Modern Quilt
  • *Best Improvisational Quilt
  • *Best Modern Traditional Quilt
  • Best Hand Applique
  • Best Machine Applique
  • Best Original Design
  • Best Use of Color
  • Best Hand Embellishing

* To be eligible for these ‘Best’ ribbons, the quilt must be entirely constructed, including quilting, by one person.

Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle – A sustainable quilt is defined as a quilt which has been made with minimal negative impact on the environment. At least 75% of the materials used within the piece must be repurposed, including functional textiles (e.g. curtains, clothing or bedding) and discarded items (e.g. packaging).  The remaining 25% would ideally be organic fabrics and/or taken from yours (or someone else’s) quilting stash rather than bought new. The maker should use biodegradable or recycled materials wherever possible.

Enter the quilt in the appropriate category –  check the Sustainable Box on the registration form and include the items used in your artist’s statement.

Register – Closed
Young Quilters – Closed

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