FiberArts Entry Rules

Glorify Jesus Christ FiberArts Challenge Rules

Rules.  There are always Rules, Requirements and Responsibilities.   Apologies in advance to the people chafe at the word rules.  The goal is to keep rules to a minimum so you can get on with your creative endeavor.  Anyone may participate in this show. Artists may work individually or in groups.

1. Your work must be original or copy right free.  Do not copy another artists’ work.

2. Quilts must be comprised of three  (3) layers—a fabric top, batting center and a fabric backing.  Materials must be fibers.  No metals or plastics for this challenge (see exceptions for embellishments.

3. Quilts must be quilted or tied.

4.  Finished quilts must be 24 x24 inches square.

5.  Quilts must have a hanging sleeve sewn to the back.  For directions on how to make a hanging sleeve go to

 http://www.quiltersunlimited.org/media/uploads/2013/04/26/files/Quilt_Sleeve.pdf

6. Edges of the quilt must be finished.  Any type of binding technique is permitted.   Satin stitching or cover stitching the edges is allowed.

7.  Any method of surface design is allowed.  You may paint, crayon, piece, embroider, wholecloth quilt, and photo transfer is ok if you took the photo.

8.  Quilts must adhere to the theme—Glorifying Jesus Christ.  On the entry form the artist must articulate how the piece expresses the theme.  Any work that is deemed inappropriate will not hang in the show nor be included in the online blog.  

9. Quilts must have a label containing quilt’s title, artist’s name, City, State & Country. Labels must be sewn to back corner of the quilt.

10.  Embellishments are allowed on the quilts; however, embellishments may not have sharp edges that could injure someone handling the quilt or damage another quilt it might touch.  

11.  A complete application entry form and signed entry release form must accompany each quilt when turned in.  No exceptions!

12.  Quilts must be either dropped off at Fairfax United Methodist Church during open hours (please call ahead to check for hours 703-591-3120) or mailed to the church at Fairfax United Methodist Church 10300 Stratford Ave, Fairfax VA 22030.  Special instructions for drop off will be posted on the blog in early March 2015.

Quilts must not arrive at the church prior to April 1, 2015 and must arrive no later than close of business on April 10, 2015

13. Neither Fairfax United Methodist Church nor the project coordinator will be responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen quilts.  No insurance will be provided for your quilt.  If you wish to insurance your quilt contact your insurance agent.

14.  If you mail your artwork to the church you must include return postage in order to have your quilt mailed back to you.  Please check with your local post office on how best to accomplish this.

Please contact Debra Godwin, Event Coordinator at dgodwin273@yahoo.com if you have any questions.