- ENTRY FORMS. An online entry form must be submitted for each entry. Please email Entry Form Chair at show-entry-form@pvqa.org if you are unable to use the online form. Click here for the 2021 Virtual Quilt Show Entry Form:
- PHOTO. A photo of the COMPLETED quilt/item MUST be provided with each entry. Two photos will be accepted for each item entered. The first photo should be of the entire, completely finished quilt/item taken from a “straight-on” direction. A second photo is optional and may be submitted of the back of the quilt/item or a detail you wish to highlight, such as the quilting or a portion of the design. Hands holding the quilt/item should not be visible. Please crop out distracting items in the background. Photos may be cropped/edited at the discretion of the web team. File size for photos must meet the website requirements. We are requiring a minimum file size of 600 x 315 pixels. If your image is smaller than 600 x 315 pixels, it will appear as a small image and will not be a satisfactory representation of your item. The maximum file size for the uploaded image file is 5 MB.
- PHOTO SUBMISSION OPTIONS. You can submit your Virtual Quilt Show Entry without uploading a photo of your item. There are three options for submitting your quilt/item photo(s):
- Photo Upload: Upload your photo(s) in the ‘Photo Upload’ section on the entry form.
- Email your photo(s): When you get your Confirmation email, note the Entry ID at the top of the confirmation. Email your photo to quiltshowchair@pvqa.org along with the Entry ID, your name, the title of the quilt/item and the file name of your photo.
- Photography service provided by PVQA: If you are a PVQA member and need help taking photographs of your work that meet the specifications, the Guild has arranged for a convenient and low-cost solution. To keep everyone safe, this will be done via a drop off and pick up process between November 14 and January 2, 2021. There will be a fee for this service. Click here for more information about this service. This service is for PVQA members only.
- FOUR-INCH SLEEVE. If you are using the photography service provided by PVQA (option #3 above) and your quilt is larger the 90″ by 90″, then you must attach a 4-inch sleeve to the top of the back of your quilt. No sleeve is required if you not using the photography service provided by PVQA.
- ACCEPTANCE. Entries are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and at the discretion of the Layout Committee.
- LIMITS. Enter up to 5 items. A separate online entry form must be submitted for EACH item. To enter more than 5 items, indicate the item’s priority on the General Entry form and it will be included if space permits.
- FEES. PVQA members – Free. Artists under 18 – Free. Non-members pay $20 per entry.
- ITEMS FOR SALE. You may offer your items for sale. Please read the Quilt Show Sales Guidelines.
- WITHDRAWALS. To withdraw an entry contact Kathy Howard at quiltshowchair@pvqa.org as soon as possible.
- DEADLINE. All Entry forms must be submitted by the Jan. 8 2021. Plan ahead – be on time. Submissions will NOT be accepted after January 8!
Please use the Virtual Quilt Show Entry Checklist that can be downloaded by clicking the link below: