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CALL FOR ENTRY 2006 This is your invitation to gather a circle of friends to quilt in support of and in celebration of breast cancer survivors across Canada. Early in 1997, breast cancer survivor Carol Miller was inspired to create greater public awareness about the disease: "The fellowship around quilt making is a healing experience. The Quilt Project is an opportunity for women with a common challenge to share that fellowship and healing while creating many positive works. It is also a chance for the community to share in the spirit of quilting. We have been overwhelmed with the response to this event and the awareness that this show creates." Register your quilt on-line! Please read the donation agreement below and you will find the link to the on-line call for entry form at the end. |
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| DONATION AGREEMENT Below is a list of the terms and conditions that we ask you to follow to allow your quilt to be included in “THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project”.1. All quilt projects adhering to this agreement will be accepted and there is NO ENTRY FEE.
2. QUILT CATEGORIES Any size quilt is welcome, from bed size to wall-hanging and must be quilted using batting or flannelette. THERE ARE FOUR QUILT CATEGORIES Large Bed Quilt Designed to be used as a bed covering. Quilts should exceed standard mattress size by a minimum of 20 inches on the width and length for king, queen, and double sized beds. Small Bed Quilt Designed to be used as a bed covering or throw. Crib quilts, lap quilts, quilts for youth or twin beds, and other small bed quilts are included in this category. Bed coverings should exceed standard mattress size by a minimum of 20 inches on the width and length. Bed Quilts Standard Mattress Sizes: King 76x80, Queen 60x80, Double 54x75, Twin 39x75, Crib 27x52 Wall Hanging Designed to be hung for decorative purposes. Other - Please specify. 3. All quilts must have a finished ROD POCKET or SLEEVE sewn to the back of the quilt at the top. It should measure 6" DEEP and be the full width of the quilt. 4. Attach a FABRIC LABEL, minimum 6" x 6" to the bottom right corner of the quilt back. The label should include the following: donor name or name of the group; quilt title; quilters' name(s); city and province or state; year; and quilt size in inches. This information makes an invaluable historic reference and connection for the buyer of your quilt. 5. All entries should include a personal STORY of 100 WORDS MAXIMUM for the catalogue. We are unable to proofread or edit stories so PLEASE ensure your story is as you want it to appear. Your story MUST accompany this entry form. You may choose to include a longer story for display with your quilt. Please send the display story with your quilt project, typed and laminated on a sheet 8.5" x 11" in size. 6.
Please include your favourite photo 7. SUBMISSION DEADLINES! All entry forms and stories must be received in our office by NOVEMBER 30, 2005. Entry forms received after November 30, 2005 will be included in the 2007 exhibition. QUILTS ARE DUE IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2006. Quilts received after January 31, 2006, will be included in the 2007 exhibition. 8. The value of the quilt donation will be determined by a qualified third party for “THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project”. Tax receipts for the fair market value of your quilt will be mailed to you in January 2007. 9. Quilts will be used at the discretion of “THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project” for fund-raising purposes, with all monies raised going to support those diagnosed and directly affected by breast cancer through outreach programs across Canada. HOW ARE THE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED? In addition to allocating funds to the Canadian Cancer Society, as of 2004 we now also give to two other organizations that fit our mandate of providing support to breast cancer survivors and their families.
Funds from 2004 were also given to Wellspring in London, Ontario allowing this organization to continue offering therapy programs, free of charge, to breast cancer survivors. For details, check out www.wellspring.ca . Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation received funds for its breast cancer survivorship program, a project that provides clinical support for women and gathers research about women’s needs during post-treatment recovery. For details, please go to www.survivorship.ca . Please Note: The Quilt Project reserves the right to limit the number of entries for the 2006 exhibition. Get your Call for Entry form in early
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Where to send your quilt: In Person Until January 31, 2006 (closed Dec 22-Jan 3) Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Quilt Office 55 Downie Street, Stratford, ON N5A 1W7 519-272-2588 Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ye Olde Fabric Shop (New Location) 327 Erie Street, Stratford, ON 519-273-5773 (Corner of Erie and West Gore next to 7/11) Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day Note: The Quilt Office is closed Dec 22-Jan 2 You can drop off your quilt at Ye Olde Fabric Shop during this week from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
By Mail or Courier The Quilt Project 55 Downie Street Stratford, ON N5A 1W7 |
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