Quilt Show
38th Annual Pemberville Quilt Show
Click here for a printable entry form (PDF).
Sponsored by the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society
Pemberville School Building
120 E. College Ave. ~ Pemberville, Ohio 43450
August 17, 18, 19, 2023
Chairman: Laurie Householder - 419-494-6705 (please text - I will return your call)
Entries Accepted Tuesday, August 15 from 3-7 p.m.. at the school building, Judging Wednesday 9 a.m.
Quilt Show Hours
Thursday & Friday - Noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Following parade - 6:30 p.m.
Quilt Pick-up - Saturday 7-8 p.m.
QUILT SHOW RULES
1. Entries are accepted on Tuesday, August 15 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. There is no entry fee and participants do not need to pre-register.
2. Judging will take place on Thursday, August 17 at 9:00 a.m. and will be closed to the public.
3. Quilts must be entered in one of the quilted categories as stated. Final determination of the quilted category may be made by the Quilt Show Committee. Quilt size is consideration only in the miniature category. All
other categories will be determined by technique - not by size. Please note that the category for garments and accessories will be welcome with the Needlework Show.
4. You may choose to enter your item for display only.
5. The Quilt show is to display the talents of our local quilters. This is a friendly competition The will be no critique from the judges. Please respect that all decision of the judges are final. 6. All entries and awards can be picked up on Saturday, August 20th, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. ***The gymnasium will be closed to the public from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. for take down.***
*All quilted items and awards not claimed by 8:00 p.m. Saturday will be held by the chairman until a time can be arranged for the entrant to pick up items at the chairpersons convenience. To make arrangements, please call Laurie Housholder at 419-494-6705.
The school gymnasium will also be displaying the Needlework, Arts, Crafts & Collectables and the Photography Exhibits.
Quilt Show Categories
1. Pieced: Piecing dominates over the other techniques in amount or effect.
2. Applique: Applique dominates over the other techniques in amount or effect.
3. Open Class: Quilts that contain one or more special techniques such as whole cloth, embroidery, cross stitch, painting or other surface design techniques not included in the categories above.
4. Wall Hanging: A quilt meant to be hung on the wall
5. Baby Quilts: Crib size or smaller quilts for babies and children.
6. Miniatures: Miniatures are scaled down versions of lar ge quilt designs. Total size should be 400 square inches (20 inches X 20 inches) or less.
7. Comforters: Not quilted, tied, yo-yo’s or rag quilts
8. Antique Quilts: Quilts that are 50 years old or older and display the are of quilt-making in technique (For display only - not judged)
Awards will be given as follows:
Over All Best of Show
People’s Choice
Best of Class, First, Second and Third in each category
Needlework Silent Auction
The Needlework Committee is looking for your handmade items for this year’s SILENT AUCTION to benefit the Pemberville Free Fair's Needlework Department.
Do you make baby afghans? Holiday ornaments? Bags, booties, bibs? These are just a few of the many beautiful items made by local ladies and gents that we would love to include in this year’s silent auction!
Share your talents and bring your new and unused needlework contributions to the Pemberville Legion during regular needlework entry times. For each donation you will receive a ticket for a chance at a gift card.
Donation forms will be available during entry times as well as by clicking here to download and print a PDF of the donation form. Please consider a minimum bid for your item to give our bidders a starting point ... and then the sky's the limit!
All proceeds will be used to fund future Needlework activities at the Pemberville Free Fair.
Be sure to join in all the fun! Donate your items and make sure to come back and bid all week to win your favorite hand-made needlework item!
Stop by the legion during the fair and place a bid on any of the beautiful handmade auction items at the
NEEDLEWORK SILENT AUCTION
Benefiting the Pemberville Free Fair Needlework Department!
Items to be picked up by Saturday at 8:00pm
at the Legion Hall—no exceptions!
***PLEASE ~ only place a bid if you will be able to pick up the item at the listed time. If you or a representative cannot be there, please refrain from bidding! Thank you!!
Needlework
***ALL NEEDLEWORK WILL BE REGISTERED & DISPLAYED AT THE FORMER PEMBERVILLE SCHOOL***
Chairpersons: Peg Hebler 419-250-3798, Sue Frizzel 419-287-3758
ENTRY TIMES: Tuesday, August 15, 6-8 pm & Wednesday, August 16, 9am-10am
ITEM PICKUP: Saturday, August 19, 7-8 p.m.
***Note: Must have claim ticket to pickup item!!!
~ All exhibits to be finished by the exhibitor during the past year
~ No soiled or worn exhibits
~ We ask that wall & bed quilts be entered in the Quilt Show at the school. Hand-tied and rag quilts will be accepted (Entry time for quilts is Tuesday, August 15, 3-7pm)
~ Please respect that we have the right to reject any item
~ Please respect that all decisions of the judges are final
~ NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS
Ribbons will be awarded as follows:
~ Best of Show
~ Best of Class
~ 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each class
~ Honorable Mentions
| Class A - Afghans/Blankets/Covers 1. Crocheted 2. Knitted 3. Baby Class B - Wall Hangings (Must be ready to hang) 1. Counted Cross-stitch 2. Cross-stitch 3. Needlepoint 4. Hand-Embroidery 5. Hardanger 6. Macrame Class C - Clothing 1. Women 2. Men 3. Children 4. Infant and Baby Class D - Home Furnishings & Decorations 1. Pillow/Pillowcase 2. Tree Skirt 3. Rug 4. Table Decoration 5. Kitchen Accessories (potholder, towel, etc.) 6. Ornament 7. Window Decor |
Class E - Dolls and Toys |