The deadline for entry to the 2024 quilt show is now closed. See you at the show!
We're looking forward to seeing all of the projects you've been working on for the past few years.
For your convenience, the entry process will be online.
For your convenience, the entry process will be online.
- Step 1: Read the entry rules and regulations below
- Step 2: Purchase one or multiple judging fee(s), display-only fee(s), or youth/BVQ challenge fees.
- Step 3: after checkout, you will receive a confirmation of your purchase email with a link to the online form.
- Step 4: complete the form one time for each of your quilts.
- Step 5: You will receive an emailed copy of the form you submitted. Please keep this for your records and contact Jacquie Juers if you need to make any adjustments
- Step 6: prepare your quilts for drop-off on June 18!
2024 Entry form information
After you complete your purchase for judged or display-only quilt entry, a confirmation email will be sent to you with a link to an online form.
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Judged quilt entry forms will require:
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Display-only forms will require:
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2024 Entry rules
1. Quilts must be completed, clean, odor-free and undamaged. All items to be judged must contain a quilted element. Tied quilts will not be judged. Quilts submitted previously for judging in a BVQ show will not be accepted. The Quilt Show Chairs have the right to refuse an entry for cause.
The final judged categories will be determined based on the quilts entered for judging. Quilts will be placed in the most homogeneous groupings possible. Please contact Jacquie Juers (mail to [email protected]) if you have questions about how to describe your quilt(s) for entry in judging.
2. Online Registration: Go to www.brandywinevalleyquilters.org and go to the Shop tab. Make your electronic payment for the number of quilts you are registering. You will receive an email receipt with a link for the registration forms. Use that link to register each of your quilts separately. You will receive an email confirmation that your quilt registration has been received.
*If you have questions about your entry or are unable to complete your registration online, please contact Jacquie Juers at [email protected] to receive hard-copy registration forms and instructions.
3. A separate entry form is required for each item. Entry form(s) must be received by June 1, 2024.
4. Fees: The appropriate non-refundable fee must accompany each entry form. The fee for each display only item is $10.00. The fee for judged items is $15.00 each. Youth entries (under 17 years old) and BVQ challenge quilts (display only) are free. Otherwise, use the Shop tab on the Brandywine Valley Quilters website to pay fees by credit or debit.
5. Photographs: Digital color photos of the front and back your quilt must be uploaded into your registration form. Instructions on uploading photos are on the registration form. The photo must show the entire quilt, not just a portion. Hard-copy entries must be accompanied by a 4’ x 6’ color photo.
6. Hanging Sleeves: To guarantee that your quilt can be hung, it must have a 4” sleeve firmly basted to the top back of the quilt.
7. Labels: Label/ Identification must be placed on the back of the quilt. On judged pieces, entrant must cover all personal identification (front and/or back). Wearable art labels should be inside the garment.
8. Quilts for Sale: If you are interested in offering your quilt for sale, indicate that on your entry form along with a price. BVQ will retain 20% of the sale price.
9. Judging: Quilts completed before January 1, 2021 are not eligible for judging. Quilts that have previously been shown at BVQ shows are not eligible for judging. Judging of entries will take place prior to hanging. Written judges’ evaluations will be emailed to each judged entrant. Ribbons for first, second, third, and honorable mention in each category may be awarded by the judges. Other ribbons may be awarded in specific categories. Ribbons are awarded per quilt, regardless of the number of people involved in competition. Judges reserve the right to not award all ribbons in a category. Each youth participant will receive a participation ribbon.
10. Quilt Container: Each quilt must be delivered in a cloth bag or pillowcase with the entrant’s name, address, and phone number written in permanent or indelible marker. This information can be written on a cloth label and pinned with a safety pin securely to the cloth bag if you do not want to write on the bag or pillowcase. (No paper labels or straight pins, please). Please make sure the bag is big enough to easily remove and reinsert your quilt. Our volunteers must return your quilt to this bag TWICE (after judging and at the end of the show).
11. Quilt Drop Off: Entrants who are local to the area are responsible to personally deliver and retrieve quilts. Quilts must be delivered FULLY COMPLETED between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18th at the Neumann University Mirenda Center in Aston, PA. You will receive a receipt for your quilt that you must present at pickup (either on your phone or printed out).
Quilt entries that are mailed should be sent to Nancy Arico, 318 S. New Ardmore Ave., Broomall, PA 19008. They need to arrive by June 1, 2024. Mailed entries must include a pre-paid pre-addressed label for return shipment or payment of the $30.00 shipping fee must be made on the Shop tab at the www.brandywinevalleyquilters.org website. Mailed entries can be picked up in person provided that you present yourBVQ-issued email receipt.
12. Quilt Pick Up: Quilts must be picked up on Sunday, June 23rd between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. If quilts are not picked up on Sunday, it is the responsibility of the entrant to make arrangements for the return of the quilt. QUILTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED WITHOUT A RECEIPT.
13. Security: Security will be provided in the exhibit area. All quilts will be handled with the utmost care. BVQ cannot be responsible for loss or acts of nature beyond our control. BVQ will not be providing insurance and recommend you contact your homeowner’s insurance carrier to understand what coverage is provided and how to obtain specific coverage.
The final judged categories will be determined based on the quilts entered for judging. Quilts will be placed in the most homogeneous groupings possible. Please contact Jacquie Juers (mail to [email protected]) if you have questions about how to describe your quilt(s) for entry in judging.
2. Online Registration: Go to www.brandywinevalleyquilters.org and go to the Shop tab. Make your electronic payment for the number of quilts you are registering. You will receive an email receipt with a link for the registration forms. Use that link to register each of your quilts separately. You will receive an email confirmation that your quilt registration has been received.
*If you have questions about your entry or are unable to complete your registration online, please contact Jacquie Juers at [email protected] to receive hard-copy registration forms and instructions.
3. A separate entry form is required for each item. Entry form(s) must be received by June 1, 2024.
4. Fees: The appropriate non-refundable fee must accompany each entry form. The fee for each display only item is $10.00. The fee for judged items is $15.00 each. Youth entries (under 17 years old) and BVQ challenge quilts (display only) are free. Otherwise, use the Shop tab on the Brandywine Valley Quilters website to pay fees by credit or debit.
5. Photographs: Digital color photos of the front and back your quilt must be uploaded into your registration form. Instructions on uploading photos are on the registration form. The photo must show the entire quilt, not just a portion. Hard-copy entries must be accompanied by a 4’ x 6’ color photo.
6. Hanging Sleeves: To guarantee that your quilt can be hung, it must have a 4” sleeve firmly basted to the top back of the quilt.
7. Labels: Label/ Identification must be placed on the back of the quilt. On judged pieces, entrant must cover all personal identification (front and/or back). Wearable art labels should be inside the garment.
8. Quilts for Sale: If you are interested in offering your quilt for sale, indicate that on your entry form along with a price. BVQ will retain 20% of the sale price.
9. Judging: Quilts completed before January 1, 2021 are not eligible for judging. Quilts that have previously been shown at BVQ shows are not eligible for judging. Judging of entries will take place prior to hanging. Written judges’ evaluations will be emailed to each judged entrant. Ribbons for first, second, third, and honorable mention in each category may be awarded by the judges. Other ribbons may be awarded in specific categories. Ribbons are awarded per quilt, regardless of the number of people involved in competition. Judges reserve the right to not award all ribbons in a category. Each youth participant will receive a participation ribbon.
10. Quilt Container: Each quilt must be delivered in a cloth bag or pillowcase with the entrant’s name, address, and phone number written in permanent or indelible marker. This information can be written on a cloth label and pinned with a safety pin securely to the cloth bag if you do not want to write on the bag or pillowcase. (No paper labels or straight pins, please). Please make sure the bag is big enough to easily remove and reinsert your quilt. Our volunteers must return your quilt to this bag TWICE (after judging and at the end of the show).
11. Quilt Drop Off: Entrants who are local to the area are responsible to personally deliver and retrieve quilts. Quilts must be delivered FULLY COMPLETED between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18th at the Neumann University Mirenda Center in Aston, PA. You will receive a receipt for your quilt that you must present at pickup (either on your phone or printed out).
Quilt entries that are mailed should be sent to Nancy Arico, 318 S. New Ardmore Ave., Broomall, PA 19008. They need to arrive by June 1, 2024. Mailed entries must include a pre-paid pre-addressed label for return shipment or payment of the $30.00 shipping fee must be made on the Shop tab at the www.brandywinevalleyquilters.org website. Mailed entries can be picked up in person provided that you present yourBVQ-issued email receipt.
12. Quilt Pick Up: Quilts must be picked up on Sunday, June 23rd between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. If quilts are not picked up on Sunday, it is the responsibility of the entrant to make arrangements for the return of the quilt. QUILTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED WITHOUT A RECEIPT.
13. Security: Security will be provided in the exhibit area. All quilts will be handled with the utmost care. BVQ cannot be responsible for loss or acts of nature beyond our control. BVQ will not be providing insurance and recommend you contact your homeowner’s insurance carrier to understand what coverage is provided and how to obtain specific coverage.