{"id":6029,"date":"2018-08-30T17:06:02","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T00:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.road2cablog.com\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2018-08-30T17:06:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T00:06:02","slug":"roads-state-of-art-quilt-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/30\/roads-state-of-art-quilt-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Road's State Of Art Quilt Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t$92,000 in prize money<\/strong>. Road\u2019s Best of Show winners from our quilt contest are consistently shown in other national and international shows.\n[caption id=\"attachment_5489\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"625\"]\"Quilt<\/a> 2018 Best of Show, “Fractal,” by Claudia Pfeil[\/caption]\nAre you considering entering your quilt in our 2019 quilt contest? We are accepting entries through October 2, 2018.<\/strong> All upcoming entries must include the official entry form, two pictures (full view and close up) as well as the entry fee of $30. The entry fee is discounted $10<\/strong> if the entry is submitted online.\nRoad\u2019s new and updated enrollment system<\/a> not only includes an area to enter your quilt information, but it also allows the entrant to submit return shipping information themselves, so as to not have to rely on Road Staff to enter and\/or change shipping directions. Return information is also automatically verified with FedEx to ensure all quilts are directed to the proper destination.\nCategories for submitted quilts to Road\u2019s quilt contest have recently changed. The new categories include:\n\n\n

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  1. Abstract<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should reflect principles of abstract design. Forms and compositions should emphasize color, line and design. Quilts should be abstract, cutting edge and non-literal.\n[caption id=\"attachment_6030\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]\"Quilt<\/a> 2018 Best Abstract by Lou Ann Smith[\/caption]<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  2. Animal<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should feature an animal or creature as the centerpiece of the quilt. Can include other sub-design elements, but the animal or creature must be the primary focus of the quilt.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  3. Fantasy<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should feature non-realistic animals, insects, people, places or things. Fairytale and cartoon type quilts belong in this category.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  4. Human Image<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should feature some recognizable aspect of the human form.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  5. Naturescape<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should illustrate an aspect of a natural scenery. Creatures and animals may be a component, but should not be the focus of the quilt.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  6. Pictorial<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should illustrate a recognizable image (Cityscape, Wildlife). Use this category if your quilt combines aspects of the other categories listed above.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  7. Miniature<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should have overall patterns that show reduced size and miniaturization. Miniature wholecloth quilts should be entered into this category. Quilts entered into this category must not meet the descriptions of Categories 1-6.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  8. Appliqu\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should reflect traditional principles but may deviate from tradition. The quilt should be composed at least 50% of appliqu\u00e9, in any technique (fused, machine, hand, etc.)\n[caption id=\"attachment_6000\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"575\"]\"Quilt<\/a> 2018 Best Applique by Katy Wylie[\/caption]<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  9. Pieced <\/strong>\u2013 Quilts entered in this category should reflect traditional principles but may deviate from tradition. The quilt should be constructed by piecing, either hand or machine.\n[caption id=\"attachment_5949\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]\"Quilt<\/a> 2018 Best Piecing by Catherine Butterworth[\/caption]<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  10. Mixed<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts entered in this category should reflect traditional principles, but may deviate from tradition. Enter your quilt in this category if the predominate construction method is a mix of both piecing and appliqu\u00e9.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n
  11. Other<\/strong> \u2013 Quilts in this category should reflect traditional principles but may deviate from tradition. Enter your quilt in this category if it includes one or more of the following construction techniques: whole cloth, crazy quilts, embroidery and fabric manipulation.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\nContestants can submit to our quilt contest up to 3 entries, 2 per category of quilts made no earlier than 2016. The deadline for all entries is October 2, 2018 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.\nFor more detailed information about Road to California\u2019s 2019 Quilt Contest as well as Road\u2019s Copyright Statement, please visit our website<\/a>. Online entries can be submitted through our online registration site.<\/a> And as always, if you have any questions, please email our staff at \u00a0info@roadtocalifornia.com<\/a>\nGood luck to all contestants of our 2019 quilt contest!!!\n ]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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