Category Definitions
Appliqué: Hand or machine appliqué predominates over other techniques in amount or effect.
Art: A unique and/or original design not made from a commercial pattern. The work must possess basic structural characteristics of a quilt and be predominately fabric with at least two full and distinct layers (a top and backing layer). The layers must be held together by hand or machine quilting or other elements that pierce all layers and are distributed throughout the work. Emphasis is on the design rather than functionality and may be abstract, improvisational, collage, landscape or nature inspired as well as pictorial or portrait quilts.
Baby Quilts: Crib size or smaller quilt that is designed for an infant.
Masters Showcase: To qualify for this category, quilt artist must have traveled nationally to teach and have published books or patterns. The exhibit director will personally contact all Masters Showcase artists to discuss arrangements for this special display. This category is for Exhibit Only and will not be judged.
Miniatures: Proportionally scaled down versions of larger patterns.
Mixed Technique: A quilt where two or more major construction techniques, not including quilting or trapunto, are used to develop the design of the top of the quilt. Construction and/or surface design must be used in significant amounts that affect the overall design.
Other Techniques: A quilt that uses one or more special techniques such as wholecloth, embroidery, cross-stitch, painting or other surface design techniques. Construction and/or surface design must be used in significant amounts that contribute to the overall design.
Pieced: Piecing predominates over other techniques in amount of effect.
Youth: Quilts made by youth aged 18 or younger. Quilt tops must have been sewn by the youth and may be quilted or tied. All other registration guidelines apply. Please note the quilt-makers age and other interesting information on the entry form. This category is for Exhibit Only and will not be judged.
Quilting Method Definitions
Hand Quilting: Traditional method of sewing quilt layers (top, batting, back) together by hand with simple straight lines or intricate designs using a needle and thread.
Home Sewing Machine: Includes use of any sewing machine that is table mounted/stationary, allowing the quilter to move the fabric rather than the machine.
Longarm/Midarm Machine: Includes any sewing machine mounted in a frame, allowing the quilter to move the machine head rather than the fabric.
Security
The exhibit is a held in a secured facility at Sauder Village. The grounds are patrolled during the hours the exhibit is closed. While Sauder Village takes every precaution to protect all pieces brought in for the exhibit, we cannot accept liability for them. Quilt owners are required to carry the appropriate insurance on their quilted pieces.
Awards & Judging
Judges for the 2024 Sauder Village Quilt Show are Lisa Schreck and Doris Goins.
More information about our judges and awards may be found here: Quilt Show Awards and Judges
Note: Written judging evaluations are not provided for this show.