Call For Entry 2008 - Register Your Quilt

Please note: quilts received without a SLEEVE or LABEL cannot be guaranteed placement in our 2008 exhibition.

Our 2007 Exhibition is already underway, but if you are interested, please enter a quilt in our 2008 Exhibition and Auction. 2008 Call for Entry Forms are now available online. We’d love to have you.

• See also our Printable Call for Entry (PDF)

How are the Funds Distributed?

To ensure that the money impacts the lives of as many as possible, THE QUILT is currently supporting the work of Wellspring, www.wellspring.ca in various locations across Canada; Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s www.caringvoices.ca website designed to reach beyond large urban centres, and the Canadian Cancer Society's support programs. Funding of other organizations may be considered as they become known to us.

Quilt Donation Guidelines 2008

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
   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
   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. Quilts designed to be used as bed coverings should exceed standard mattress size by a minimum of 20 inches on the width and length.

   Bed Quilts Standard Mattress Sizes:
   King 76"x80" | Queen 60"x80" | Double 54"x75"
   Twin 39 "x75" | Crib 27"x52"

   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. The sleeve opening must be 6 “wide after it is attached to the quilt, and must be attached in a way that it will not show when the quilt is hanging. The sleeve should be the full width of the quilt.

4. Attach a FABRIC LABEL, minimum 6"x6" to the bottom right corner of the quilt back. The label should include the following information as it appears on the Call for Entry form: 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"x11" in size.

6. Please include your favourite photo memory to be displayed with your quilt; a picture of your group working on the quilt, a photo of the person who inspired you to make the quilt or just a favourite picture of yourself. Be creative and send us your photo attached to an 8.5"x11" sheet and laminated. NOTE: If your story exceeds 100 words, you may wish to include the photo with the story on the same laminated 8.5 "x11" sheet. Regrettably we are unable to return photographs.

7. Submission Deadlines!
   All entry forms and stories must be received in our office by NOVEMBER 30, 2007. Entry forms received after November 30th, 2007 will be included in the 2009 exhibition.  QUILT ARE DUE IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2008.  Quilts received after January 31, 2008 will be included in our 2009 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 2009.

Please Note: The Quilt Project reserves the right to limit the number of entries for the 2007 exhibition. Get your Call for Entry form in early.

Where to send your quilt:

In Person
Until January 31, 2008 (closed Dec 21-Jan 2)

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Quilt Office
55 Downie Street, Stratford, ON N5A 1W7
519-272-2588

Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ye Olde Fabric Shop
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

The Quilt Office is closed Dec 21-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: A Breast Cancer Support Project
55 Downie Street
Stratford, ON N5A 1W7