Entering Your Quilt - What you need to know

Please read the Rules for Entering Quilts.  Click here: VAQG Quilt Show 2026 Rules
The fee for each judged quilt is $8 and the entry fee for non-judged quilts is $4.


There are two Registration options: Registration must be submitted or postmarked by January 28, 2026

Print forms and mail (or turn in at meetings) along with photos.
Print - Judged or Non Judged Quilt Entry Form
Print - Seller Form  

Register online and upload your quilt photos

JUDGED QUILT REGISTRATION FORM 2026
NON-JUDGED QUILT REGISTRATION FORM 2026

QUILT SELLER FORM

Some key notes to remember:

- Online registration requires a one-time upload of your photo.
- If you print your registration form, please submit two identical pictures of your project along with your completed form(s). Please note the top of your quilt on the photo.
- If your quilt is for sale, you must complete a Quilt Seller form.

Reasons to Enter Your Quilt in the Show
 

1.  No pre-selection.  All quilts that qualify under our show rules will be accepted and displayed.
 
2.  Sharing your hard work with others is what the joy of quilting is all about!  Be proud of your accomplishment and share it with others!  You KNOW it’s beautiful, even if imperfect!  (Have you ever seen a perfect quilt??)
 
3.  Planning to enter the show motivates you to finish up the details on your beautiful quilt!
 
4.  You may opt to have your quilt judged by an unbiased professional judge.  The judge will look for exemplary work by categories. Some examples of categories from the 2024 Quilt Show were: modern quilt, traditional design, best use of color, edge finish, hand applique, precision piecing, artistic merit, etc.

5.  If judged, you will receive a confidential, written evaluation of your entry.  You can use this information to confirm what you already knew was good about your work, and get some valuable feedback and ideas about how to make an even better quilt next time. 
 
6.  You can enjoy seeing your quilt hanging at the Show!  This is the perfect excuse to spend time at the show, gathering new ideas and fabrics for your next quilt, as well as experiencing the thrill of watching other people enjoy your entry.  Pass by it several times while you’re there and watch people study your quilt!
 
7.  Possibly win a ribbon!  Although few quilts actually wind up in the Winner’s Circle, we like to consider the entire show as a big winner’s circle.  Every entry is important and wonderful to look at.
 
8.  Perhaps the best thing about entering Quilting by the Gulf is the great feeling of accomplishment of having shown your quilt to everyone there! 

Tips:  Overall visual impact grabs a judge’s attention.
Use a lint roller!   Clean off the loose threads and/or pet hair.
A well done binding makes a difference.  Judges look for even binding, "filled" by the quilt, with corners tacked down.
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