23rd Annual Quilt
Competition & Show

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     We all admire and appreciate the talent of those individuals who can sew and create a thing of beauty, such as a quilt. Not all quilt lovers are quilt makers. There are many who have a deep appreciation for the work done generations ago, but may not have the ability or opportunity to piece together fabrics, coordinate colors and patterns, and complete a quilt. They may have family quilts handed down by generations, or the ability to purchase old quilts in the quantity and quality that we so admire. Regardless of the category that you fall into, the 23rd Annual Quilt Show and Competition has something for you. By entering your quilt, whether you made it or it was acquired by other means, you may enjoy being a part of perpetuating the art of quilting and this vital part of our history. There will be a category for you and in appreciation of your quilt entry, the museum will give you a free admission pass good for the duration of the Show.

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Entry Guidelines

1.	Quilt may be entered April 18 - April 29. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No late entries will be judged.
2.	If your quilt won an award in a previous show (honorable mentions excluded), it will not be eligible to be entered this year.
3.	Quilts may be shipped to the Museum at 522 West Madison Avenue; Athens, Tennessee 37303. A CHECK FOR RETURN SHIPPING AND A SHIPPING LABEL MUST ACCOMPANY THE QUILTS.
4.	Quilts must be picked up July 2 - July 12, following closure of the Show. The Museum will be closed July 4th.
5.	Winning quilts will be hung. It is preferred that quilts entered have a 4” sleeve sewn to the back.
6.	Please air quilts that smell of cigarettes, pets, mothballs, etc. Quilts entered should be clean.
7.	The Show Committee and judge reserve the right to re-categorize and not to display any quilt deemed inappropriate for our show.

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Opening of the 23rd Annual Quilt Show and Awards Presentation

Saturday - May 7, 2005 - 2 p.m.

     Opening of the 23rd Annual Quilt Show, one of the South's largest shows, and awards presentation ceremony. ALL ANTIQUE AND CONTEMPORARY AWARDS IN THE 22nd ANNUAL QUILT SHOW ARE SPONSORED BY BB&T, ATHENS FEDERAL COMMUNITY BANK AND FIRST SECURITY BANK.

Special Awards:

PRIDE IN WORKMANSHIP
(sponsored by the Heritage Quilt Guild)

BEST USE OF COLOR AND DESIGN
(sponsored by the Heritage Quilt Guild)

BEST FIRST QUILT (BED SIZE)
(sponsored by the Out-Of-Towners Quilting Group)

BEST NOVELTY QUILT

(sponsored by the Heritage Quilt Guild)

BEST OF THE SHOW
(sponsored by the Smoky Mountain Quilters)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
(sponsored by the Living Heritage Museum Guild)

GROUP QUILT
(quilted by more than one individual)

BEST QUILT LABELS
(sponsored by the museum)

BEST MINIATURE QUILT
(measurements under 25 X 25 inches)

CHILD'S PRIDE
Machine or hand quilted – 12 years and younger
(sponsored by the Heritage Quilt Guild)

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Miniature Quilt Auction

     There will be an ongoing sale of beautiful miniature quilts and quilted items made by members of the Heritage Quilt Guild.

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Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.)

     will be demonstrating quilting each Wednesday and Thursday during the two month show. These are all senior adults quilting in the traditional manner.

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APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO OUR SPONSORS:
BB&T
Athens Federal Community Bank
First Security Bank

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Lectures & Workshops

     All events will be held in the Guild Exhibit Hall of the museum Lower Level. Classes must be paid for at the time of registration. Please bring sack lunch for all day classes. No refund two weeks prior to the event. Supply lists will be furnished upon registration.

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