Quilt Study
2010 Quilt Study of 19th Century Star Quilts
AQSG invites members to join in and create a reproduction quilt for the sixth biennial AQSG Quilt Study for the 2010 Seminar to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The focus of the 2010 Study will be 19th Century Star Quilts. Participation is a way of learning about our quilt heritage and helps to promote AQSG.
Please take a few minutes to read through the following guidelines. As the popularity and participation in the Quilt Studies has grown, it has become necessary to adjust some of the requirements. Most important are the changes in the guidelines for obtaining permission from the owner of the original quilt or quilt image. Therefore, it is a good idea to obtain the required permission before beginning your study project.
If you plan to participate in the 2010 Stars Study, it is important to promptly notify Greta VanDenBerg-Nestle at maquilter@epix.net as soon as possible to receive the necessary release forms and updated information as it becomes available. Exhibit space at Seminar may be limited and preference will be given to Participants in the order the required documentation and completed release forms are returned to Greta.
The following rules apply:
- The quilt may contain one or a hundred stars but it must read as a “star quilt”.
- You may reproduce a portion of the original, or a scaled down version of any star quilt of the period. You may make an exact replica of the original quilt, but it is not required. You may also make a quilt that is “inspired” by the original.
- While many star patterns are pieced, your stars or other parts of the quilt may be appliquéd, if the original quilt was appliquéd.
- Overall maximum measurement of 200 inches for all four sides will be strictly enforced.
- Each participant will be limited to submitting one quilt.
- Incomplete projects will not be accepted. All exhibited quilts must be finished (i.e., quilted and bound). All quilts must also have a standard sleeve attached, and a label with your name and address. An additional label with your entry number (when assigned) will also be required.
- To be considered a Quilt Study Participant each participant must submit completed and signed release documents together with documentation of the inspiration for their project, including a photograph of the inspiration piece and a statement about the work, such as why the particular quilt was chosen for study and what was learned from study of the quilt. The statements should not exceed 200 words. The required release forms and instructions will be forwarded to all interested participants who contact Greta VanDenBerg-Nestle at maquilter@epix.net to indicate their interest in participation in the Quilt Study.
- Two release forms will be required. The first is to be signed by the owner of the original quilt or quilt image allowing the participant to reproduce the quilt (either in part or in total) and further allows use of images of the original quilt or quilt image as part of all exhibits and publications related to the quilt study. The second document is to be signed by the participant granting permission for AQSG to show the study quilts, and use images of the study quilts for publication, promotion, etc.
- The photograph that is required of the inspiration quilt must be in .jpg file format. If you do not have the capability of creating a .jpg file, this generally can be accomplished at any copy shop.
- Any quilt that does not fit within the guidelines of this study will not be considered for inclusion in the travelling exhibit.
- Only AQSG Members may participate.