GYMPIE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK BRANCH, BENDIGO BANK
how to enter quilts
Entering is easy, no matter what area in SEQld or northern NSW you’re from. We have participating locations near you where you can drop off your quilt (in it’s own labelled bag with your completed entry forms) on the dates nominated, and pick them up from the same venue after the event.
Or call us on 0409 621 232, or contact us on admin@quiltandcraft.org to make another arrangement!
Traditional to contemporary, art quilts, patchworks and exploratory creations, award-winners to novices, be sure to enter the Gympie Rotary HERITAGE MAKERS FAIR, 5 – 6 JULY 2025!
Forms 2025 will be available to download closer to the event, but below are the categories (including a brand new section Sustainable Quilts) and Pick up/ Drop off Locations.
categories
NON-PROFESSIONAL
Class 1 – Pieced Quilt – Piecing and Quilting to be all your own work, Large (no side shorter than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 2 – Predominantly Appliqué Quilt and/or Mixed Technique Quilt, to be all own your work, Large (no side shorter than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 3 – Art Quilt / Wall Hanging – Any Technique, to be all own your work, Small (no side longer than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 4 – Any Technique & Size – Commercially Quilted (the owner/maker has paid for the quilting – please name the quilter) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
professional
Class 5 – Pieced Quilt – Piecing and Quilting to be all your own work, Large (no side shorter than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 6 – Predominantly Appliqué Quilt and/or Mixed Technique Quilt, to be all own your work, Large (no side shorter than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 7 – Art Quilt / Wall Hanging – Any Technique, to be all own your work, Small (no side longer than approx 150cm) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
Class 8 – Any Technique & Size – Commercially Quilted (the owner/maker has paid for the quilting – please name the quilter) – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
open
Class 9 – NEW! SUSTAINABLE QUILT – defined as a quilt which has been made with minimal negative impact on the environment. A minimum 75% of the fabric used must be re-purposed from materials/ functional textiles (eg curtains, clothing or bedding) and discarded items (eg packaging). The remaining 25% must be from vintage/ old fabrics from your stash, not bought new. Entrants will be asked to provide as much detail as possible in their submission about what makes their quilt sustainable, materials used etc.
Judged using the following criteria:
a) At least 75% of the fabric used should be re-purposed and the remaining 25% should be second hand (avoid buying new).
b) Points will be awarded for using biodegradable or recycled materials, or materials made from natural resources eg bamboo.
c) While design, creativity, colour and execution will be taken into account, the emphasis will be on the sustainability of the piece
First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
CREATIVE USE OF COLOUR – All judged quilts are eligible. Consideration will be given to how the colour choices made contribute to the overall balance of the quilt and how colour has been used to give the quilt its unique visually emotive and personal look. All judged quilts are eligible for this award – First: $140 & Rosette; Second: $50 & Rosette
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – Best of Show
Entry forms include entries for: all Quilt Entries and Story Quilts; Queries – call Kathy 0409 621 232. Entry forms to exhibit your quilt(s) in the 2025 event will be available closer to the event.
STORY OR HISTORY QUILTS – share the story with us….
Quilts that are special to their owners – makes them smile, invokes a memory, has a special place in their family or their heart – are entered to share their unique tale. Intriguing, humourous, generations old and/or heartfelt – not necessarily technically proficient – these quilts are the very essence of the quilting traditions. Signs of wear are signs of love! Please enter!
PICK UP/ DROP OFF LOCATIONS
venues/ DATES TO BE CONFIRMED/ ANNOUNCED
Gympie
Gympie Patchwork Factory, 2 Ray St, Gympie (TBC)
Return: to Gympie Patchwork Factory
Maleny
Maleny Arts & Crafts building, Maleny Showgrounds (TBC)
Return: to Maleny Quilters meeting
Noosaville
Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive (TBC)
Pickup at the Quilters meeting
Return: to Wallace House, Quilters meeting
Bundaberg
Pick up at the Bundaberg Quilters meeting, (TBC)
Old Showgrounds, Kensington St, Bundaberg
Return: Bundaberg Quilters meeting
Maryborough
Patchwork on Pallas, 204 Pallas St, Maryborough (TBC)
Return: to Patchwork on Pallas
Kenmore
Schoolhouse Quilters Kenmore, TBC)
Pickup at the SQK meeting
Return: to SQK meeting
Brisbane
QQ Lower Community Hall, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds (TBC)
Email completed forms to admin@quiltandcraft.org
Quilts to be pickup at the QQ meeting,
Return: to QQ meeting
winners over the years
Below: Winner 2023, “Japanese Log Cabin” by Chris Harvey
Approx 2500 Log Cabins!
Below: Winner 2021, “Wallum Flora” by Bernadine Hine
