ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT FAIRS
2011
QUILT CONTEST
Sponsored by
The Association of Connecticut Fairs and The Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., "The Durham Fair"
WHO MAY ENTER: This contest is open to all residents of Connecticut; men, women and juniors. If entered by juniors, they will be judged with all adult entries.
HOW TO ENTER: Any entry that is entered at any fair that is a member of the Association of Connecticut Fairs is automatically competing in the local contest. Contestants may enter a contest at as many member fairs contests until they win first prize. They will then represent that fair in the state contest. The state contest is held at the annual Association of Connecticut Fairs spring meeting.
JUDGING: The Association of Connecticut Fairs will furnish judges score sheets to each fair. The contestants will receive these sheets at the end of the contest. Judging will be based on overall appearance, workmanship and originality. Decisions of the judges are final.
LOCAL CONTEST: The winner of the quilt contest will receive a white ribbon from The Association of Connecticut Fairs and will become eligible to submit their entry to the state contest. In the event a fair only receives only one entry in the contest and that entry is worthy of first prize, the association rosette must be awarded to that entry.
STATE CONTEST: The state contest will be held at The Association of Connecticut Fairs spring meeting (check www.ctfairs.org for date and location). Each fair must contact the winner of their local contest and provide information about reservations and other contest info. The Association of Connecticut Fairs does not contact the contestants.
The following prizes will be awarded in each category:
1st Place: $50.00 2nd Place: $35.00 3rd Place: $15.00
Categories:
1.) Hand-Applique
2.) Patchwork No tied quilts - No precut quilt kits
Contest Rules:
1. All work must be completed by an individual quilt maker.
2. Work can be pieced by hand or by machine but applique must be done by hand.
3. All four sides, when added together, must measure a minimum of 216 inches total
Judging Criteria
Overall Appearance 15 points
Difficulty of pattern 15 points
Consistency of Stitches 10 points
Matching of points and corners 15 points
Borders and Bindings 20 points
Cleanliness of work 20 points
Balance of material weight, color & pattern 20 points
115 Total