YQF Rules 2009

The entry fee for a Judged quilt is $7.50 per quilt or 3/$15; the fee for an Exhibition Only quilt is $3. There is a show limit of 130 judged quilts. Once that number has been reached, entries for judged quilts will no longer be accepted, regardless of date received.

Entries must be made of fabric and quilted � not tied. (Exception: Youth Category).

Incomplete, excessively worn, or soiled quilts will not be accepted. The quilt show committee reserves the right to reject unsuitable entries.

The YQF definition of a quilt is "at least three layers held together by multiple stitches". Traditionally, the three layers consist of a top, batting, and backing. However, to allow for creativity, one or more layers may consist of a suitable alternative material.

Participants are encouraged to submit stories about their quilts to share with viewers. Please type the information on a separate sheet of paper and submit it with your quilt.

Quilts must be labeled with the name of the maker(s), address and phone number. A permanent label is not required but is recommended. All labels will be covered during judging.

All quilts except those entered in the Small category must have a 4" hanging sleeve attached to the back. Small quilts must have an obvious method of hanging. No framed items accepted.

Quilts may be hand delivered to the Club Room at the Cody Auditorium between 1 pm and 5 pm on Tuesday September 7, 2010. Absolutely no quilts will be accepted after 5 pm on September 7.

Quilts may be mailed to YQF, 16 Sunburst Drive, Cody, WY 82414, to arrive not later than September 4, 2010. Any quilts received by mail after September 4 will not be eligible to be in the show. Mailed quilts must include return postage or be picked up at the conclusion of the show.

Quilts may be picked up between 4:30 and 5:30pm on Sunday, September 12 at the close of the show unless other arrangements have been made.

All quilts must remain on display through the duration of the show. Quilts will be displayed in a secure location with lock-up at night. Hostesses will be on duty during the quilt show. Insurance for all quilts, whether in transit or on display at the show is the responsibility of the entrant.

Awards for each category, along with "Judge's Choice and special awards, will be presented during the Reception on Friday, September 10, at 6:00 pm. All awards are given at the discretion of the judge(s). A single quilt in a particular category may not necessarily receive an award. Block Challenge and People's Choice awards will be announced at the show conclusion.

First, second and third place may be awarded in each category but do not have to be. All winners will receive ribbons. First place winners in each category will also receive a cash prize. Second and third place winners may receive a cash prize or merchandise in addition to their ribbon.

First place winners in the "Youth" categories will receive a cash prize and the "Purple Cow Award" in memory of Sue Ludewig.

Judges and the YQF committee reserve the right to reassign a quilt to a different category if warranted.

Quilts previously entered for judging in the Yellowstone Quilt Fest or its predecessor, the All American Quilt Show in Powell, WY, may not again be entered in a judged category.

Quilts may be for sale however all transactions are the responsibility of the quilt owner and must be take place after the close of YQF. If you wish to advertise the availability of your quilt for sale, please fill out the "For Sale" entry form.