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Thursday, August 10 • 10 am - 5 pm
Friday, August 11 • 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, August 12 • 10 am - 5 pm
Admission: $10
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About the DSQS
Ladybug Quilt Guild is proud to announce the 2017 Diamond State Quilt Show. Highlighting the beautiful quilts and talented quilters of the region, this show brings together the best local quilters, vendors, and teachers to theDelaware/Maryland region for the benefit of all those interested in the art of quilting.
The shows have been open to quilters who desire simply to show off their projects and to those who wish to have certified judges rate their quilts.
We are grateful to the Singerly Fire Company for allowing us to use their wonderful facility to hold what promises to be a spectacular showing of the region’s best quilted creations.
DSQS Highlights
-Quilts from the Delaware region
-Wall quilt challenge
-Demostrations
-Vendors
-Mini quilt raffle
-Ladybug Annual Raffle Quilt
-Gift Boutique: Handmade items for purchase
-Second Time Around Shop: Used quilting related products, patterns, books and magazines
-Raffle Baskets including a Bernina Bernette Sewing Machine donated from Hinkletown Sewing in Ephrata, PA
-Delicious food provided by the Singerly Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary
Entering a Quilt in DSQS
All quilters are encouraged to enter at least one quilt in DSQS for judging or display. A wonderful opportunity to showcase your work to other local quilters and the interested public, please check back soon to download the DSQS's Quilt Entry Packet for details.
The Diamond State Quilt Show will be judged by three certified judges in various categories.
| 2017 DSQS Quilt Entry Form |
| 2017 DSQS Quilt Entry Packet |
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Diamond State Quilt Show 2017
‘Delaware - Small but Wonderful’ Wall Quilt Challenge Rules
Using a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric, create a small quilt that illustrates something which makes Delaware Small but Wonderful. Please read and follow the basic rules below, be creative, and HAVE FUN!
The general show rules for quilts concerning label, entry date, photos, quilt narrative, etc., will also apply to challenge quilts. However, no sleeve is required.
In addition, your entry must:
be an original design or incorporate block designs from the public domain,
consist of 3 fabric layers stitched together,
incorporate a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric and any amount of other fabrics,
be a 16 X 20” rectangle with either landscape or portrait orientation.
Entries that do not meet these criteria can not be accepted.
The $10.00 kit fee entitles you to a fat quarter of the challenge fabric and allows you to enter one wall quilt in the Challenge. Add $3.00 for shipping and handling if you want the kit mailed to you. The official entry form and quilt show rules are available at LadybugQuiltGuild.weebly.com. An official entry form must accompany your entry. Quilts will be judged on interpreting the theme (50%) and workmanship and visual appeal (50%). Judges will award first, second, and honorable mention ribbons.
Please email Gail Bush quilterB@comcast.net with questions or to order a quilt kit.
Diamond State Quilt Show 2017
‘Delaware - Small but Wonderful’ Wall Quilt Challenge Rules
Using a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric, create a small quilt that illustrates something which makes Delaware Small but Wonderful. Please read and follow the basic rules below, be creative, and HAVE FUN!
The general show rules for quilts concerning label, entry date, photos, quilt narrative, etc., will also apply to challenge quilts. However, no sleeve is required.
In addition, your entry must:
be an original design or incorporate block designs from the public domain,
consist of 3 fabric layers stitched together,
incorporate a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric and any amount of other fabrics,
be a 16 X 20” rectangle with either landscape or portrait orientation.
Entries that do not meet these criteria can not be accepted.
The $10.00 kit fee entitles you to a fat quarter of the challenge fabric and allows you to enter one wall quilt in the Challenge. Add $3.00 for shipping and handling if you want the kit mailed to you. The official entry form and quilt show rules are available at LadybugQuiltGuild.weebly.com. An official entry form must accompany your entry. Quilts will be judged on interpreting the theme (50%) and workmanship and visual appeal (50%). Judges will award first, second, and honorable mention ribbons.
Please email Gail Bush quilterB@comcast.net with questions or to order a quilt kit.
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Vendors for Diamond State Quilt Show 2017
| Vendors for Diamond State Quilt Show 2017 |
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Local Lodging Options:
| La Quinta Reservation Info |
| Holiday Inn Express Reservation Info |
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Quilt Appraisals:
IS YOUR QUILT COVERED?
Is Grandma’s quilt really priceless? Now that you have a winner’s ribbon from the local fair, should you be concerned that someone might want to steal your quilt? Would you want either of these quilts replaced if something does happen to them? Perhaps it is time to consult a certified appraiser of quilted textiles!
Learning what a quilted textile is worth for insurance purposes or market value does not happen in the same manner as it does on a certain popular television show. Getting a quilted textile appraised requires an examination of the item on the spot, and perhaps follow-up research. If you have ever wondered how much you should insure Granny’s quilt for or what the replacement cost would be of your recent masterpiece, visit Diamond State Quilt Show 2017 sponsored by Ladybug Quilters at Singerly Fire Hall, Elkton, MD.
Karen Dever, a certified appraiser with AQS and a member of the Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles (PAAQT), will be on hand during the quilt show to appraise quilts, answer questions about quilt valuation, advice on quilt care and admire the hand work of quilters known and unknown. Walk-ins are welcome at the “Appraiser’s Table” -- just ask for directions to the space reserved for quilt appraisals. Time your visit so you can also look at the quilts on display and browse through the vendors.
Appraisals can be completed on new and old quilts, both traditional and non-traditional.
To book an appointment contact Peg Parsons @ parsonsp1217@comcast.net or (302) 516-7414.
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