Call for Quilts SCCQG 2024 Special Exhibit

“Stitching a Community Together”

Road to California Quilters Conference January 17-20, 2024

     This exhibit is all about how quilting brings us together, whether in a sewing circle, a guild, making quilts for community partners, and/or sharing what we’ve learned through collaborations and workshops. All SCCQG guilds are encouraged to submit at least one such quilt along with its community story (i.e. a group quilt made for a library fundraiser, one made for a guild charity/philanthropy partner, friendship quilt, “Lou” taught me how to do this, group created quilt made for a community fundraiser, etc).

     Group and individual made quilts accepted for consideration.

     Quilts of all styles and techniques are welcome so long as they fit the requirements below.

Entry requirements are as follows (please read carefully):

• The quilt must have been finished in 2021/2023 and be in good condition.
• The size constraint is that its perimeter should not be larger than 240” overall and no smaller than 48” overall.
• Embellishments must not protrude more than ½” from the surface of the quilt.
• The quilt must be made of fabric and quilted either by hand, or machine, or both.
• It must be constructed of three layers and bound or closed around all quilt edges.
• Entrant must be a current member of an SCCQG Member Guild or an Affiliate member.
• Enter by mail or email. Mailed entries must include a color photo of the quilt with the title of quilt and Entrant’s name clearly listed on the back of the photo (plain paper photo copy is okay). E-mailed entries must include a separate digital jpeg photo named as follows: entrant’s last name_(underscore)name of quilt.jpeg. For example: “Smith_sunrisemountain.jpeg” Each entry must have a short paragraph describing how the entry created sense of community.

Timetable

October 23, 2023 (Monday) All entry forms and photos due.
Mailed entry form, quilt/quilt top photo, and a self-addressed stamped envelope must be received no later than Monday, October 23, 2023. Email entries need to include a current email address for confirmation of receipt.) See instructions above.

December 4, 2023
Notification letters will be e-mailed by this date. Accepted entries will receive instructions for quilt shipment. Entrants will be responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. Details regarding required sleeve and label indications will also be included.

January 8, 2024
Deadline for receipt of exhibit quilts. Accepted quilts must be received by the SCCQG Road2CA Curator (Kate Weber) for exhibition.

January 17-20, 2024
Quilts will be displayed as part of the SCCQG “Stitching a Community Together”Exhibit at Road to California, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California.

January 20 – February 5, 2024
Quilts will be returned to Entrants according to prior arrangements.

Entries and Questions:    via email to SCCQGRD2CA@gmail.com

via USPS to PO Box 92814, Long Beach, CA 90809 Attn: SCCQG RD2CA

SCCQG and Road reserve the right to reject quilts not suitable for hanging.

You can complete the entry form for the Special Exhibit online, the link for which can be found HERE.