YQ Challenge 2018
“Castles”
●Using your imagination, have fun whilst making a quilted item for the theme “Castles”. The challenge theme is inspired by Region 15E, where the AGM will take place. Northumberland has many castles. Google ‘Alnwick’ and ‘Bamburgh’ castles to learn about their history, but it doesn’t have to be a Northumbrian castle - visit a castle near you for inspiration! Think kings and queens, dungeons and dragons to inspire you for this AGM challenge. Check out the YQ website for more information and plenty of ideas. The National Trust and English Heritage websites also have many photos of castles too.
●Size - Individual entries can be up to 60cm (24”) in any one direction. Group entries can be up to 1m (39”) in any one direction.
●Be as creative as you like. It can be something useful or decorative. You can use any technique – patchwork, quilting, appliqué or a mixture of techniques, hand or machine sewing.
●The age bands for judging will be 5 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 18 and Groups.
●Remember this work needs to be made by you but please state if you have received any adult help and how (we understand everyone needs help sometimes).
RULES OF ENTRY
●The individual categories are open to all current YQ members.
●The Group Quilts category is open to all current YQ School members and groups led by a YQ volunteer who is a member of The Quilters’ Guild.
●Entry is free but you must register your entry by 31st January 2018.
●You do not have to attend the AGM to enter.
●Entries may be hand and/or machine sewn.
●Please state whether your quilt will hang or whether you need a table provided. A 4” deep hanging sleeve must be attached to the back of your quilted item if it is to hang.
●Entries received after the closing date of 7th April 2018 will not be entered into the challenge competition.
Entries will be displayed at the Conference and will be judged during the weekend. The winners will be announced at the end of the Conference and prizes awarded. Winners will be announced on the YQ website shortly after the AGM weekend. Your entry may be collected at the end of the Conference weekend or it will be posted back to you. Your quilt will be insured by the Guild while it is at the conference. Quilts are not covered while in transit or at a member’s home.Please add it to your household contents insurance if so desired. Quilts are only insured for the cost of the materials unless the maker can prove they have sold quilts in the past for a specified figure.
HOW TO ENTER
Cut off and keep the label at the bottom of the Entry/Registration Form. This will need to be carefully filled in and attached to your entry when it is sent or handed in.
Complete the enclosed Entry/Registration form and send it to
Kate Elston, 18, Mayorswell Field, Durham City, DH1 1JW
by 31st January 2018.
Send your finished item to the same address to arrive no later than
7th April 2018.
They must not be sent to Guild HQ.
MANY THANKS AND GOOD LUCK
YQ Challenge 2018 - “Castles”
Entry/Registration Form
To be sent by 31st January 2018 to
Kate Elston, 18, Mayorswell Field, Durham City, DH1 1JW
Individual or Group Name ………………………………… Age (for Individual category) ……..
Contact details for parent/guardian/group leader/teacher:
Name………………………………………………………………………….
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone number …………………………….Email address……………………………………
Membership number ……………………
Membership category (please tick):YQ (aged 5-18) or School/Group
For the Group Quilts category, please attach a list of names and ages of young people who made the quilt. They do not all need to be YQ members.
Display method (please tick): Hanging sleeve or Table
Please indicate method of collection:-
I will collect my entry from the AGM at Newcastle
I will authorise someone else to collect my entry from Newcastle
I would like my entry to be sent back to me (to the address I provided above)
______
Please cut off this label and keep it safe. Then fill it in carefully and attach it to the back of your entry. Send your competition item to:
Kate Elston, 18, Mayorswell Field, Durham City, DH1 1JW
to arrive no later than7th April 2018. They must not be sent to Guild HQ.
YQ Challenge 2018 “Castles”
Individual or Group Name …………………………… Age (for Individual category) ……..
Contact details for parent/guardian/group leader/teacher:Name:…………………………………………Address:......
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone No: ……………………….……Email address……………………………………
YQ Membership No: …………………………….
Membership category (please tick) YQ (5-18) or School/Group
For the Group Quilts category, please attach a list of names and ages of young people who made the quilt. They do not all need to be YQ members.
Display method (please tick): Hanging sleeve or Table
If you have received help with this entry, please state how:
Name of person authorised to collect my entry if applicable:
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