Entry Rules

The quilt show entry form is on the website, www.DQNV.org. Please submit your entry form with payment there. The instructions can be found there as well.  Entry fees are payable via credit card on the website. Confirmation of entries will be emailed.
         
  • Only DQN members will be able to register for the quilt show. You must become a member or renew your membership by January 15, 2023, to be eligible to enter quilts or other items. The membership form may be found online or downloaded from the DQN website www.dqnv.org/membership .  
  • All entry forms, summary/payment forms, and payments must be submitted online by January 15, 2023. 
  • Only the first 125 entries requesting TO BE JUDGED will be accepted. Only the first 125 entries requesting NOT TO BE JUDGED are guaranteed to be hung in the show: others will be placed on a waitlist to fill-in as space is available.
  • A separate entry form must be submitted for each item entered. A maximum of four (4) items will be automatically accepted from each entrant. Entrants may only enter one entry per category for Judged items; unlimited number of entries in a single category for non-judged items 
  • One Summary/Payment Form must be submitted, listing all your entries. There is a $5 registration fee per entry for the non-judged items and a $15 registration fee per entry for judged items. Submit all payments through the DQN Store on the DQN website.
  • Entries must have at least three layers held together by quilting stitches. Except in categories 126, 200, 202, 206, 300-304. Please refer to the category description for specifications.
  • Maximum quilt width for the majority of entries is 90”. Space has been allotted for an estimated 10 quilts between 91” and 110”; the maximum number is dependent of space available and will be accepted on a first-come first serve basis.  A waiting list will be maintained for use as space becomes available or withdrawals are made.
  • If the length of the quilt is longer than 96”, it will be pooled on clean white paper on the floor. Only one hanging sleeve is required, regardless of length.
•All quilts, regardless of size, are required to have a hanging sleeve that has at least a 4” opening.  All quilts will be hung on rods. These must be sewn onto the back top of the quilt or item, pins or any other method of attachment are not allowed. Hanging tabs are not acceptable and will result in the item not being displayed. Instructions for hanging sleeves can be found at the DQN website on the Quilt Las Vegas show page.
  • All entries are required to have a fabric label including the name of the entrant and the name of the entry on all pieces in a group. The name of the entry must match the name on your entry form.  Quilt labels must be sewn on the back of the quilt in the lower right corner.  We will not accept items with a label pinned to the item.  In the case of Off-the-Wall, Home Dec and Bags, please sew a label to the inside, back, or bottom of the item.
  • All items entered must be completed after January 1, 2020. An item entered in the 2022 non-judged Quilt Las Vegas Show is eligible for entry as a judged item in the 2023 show.
  • Except for art quilts that are small enough to be hung on a hanger on a garment rack, each quilt entry must be able to be folded and stacked with other entries on a table, without risk to itself or other entries.
  • Quilts must be clean and free from pet hair, perfume, and/or smoke odor.
Additional Information about submitting entries into Quilt Las Vegas
  • Quilts will be judged by an NACQJ certified quilt judge. The judge reserves the right not to award ribbons unless specific category criteria have been met. Judged entries will receive written evaluations via email.
  • Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
  • Many entries can legitimately be placed in more than one category, but they must meet the qualifications of the category to receive a ribbon. It is the entrant’s responsibility to choose the correct category for your entries.  You are only allowed one entry per category.
  • If two or more persons contribute to an award-winning quilt, additional ribbon(s) may be purchased from DQN.
  • If you have any questions about the categories, please contact Gina Fiddes at 702-742-4040 or Vicki Ruebel at 702-575-9343 or email to dqnjudging@gmail.com
Special Awards and Recognitions
  • Best of Show                                                         $250
  • Best Show Theme                                                 $ 75
  • Best Machine Quilting                                         $ 75
  • Best Hand Quilting                                                $ 75
  • Judge’s Choice, Nancy Fuka                                $ 50
  • Presidents Choice, Jeanne Spala                        $ 50
  • Show Chair’s Choice, Sandy Barber                   $ 50
  • Viewer’s Choice                                                    $ 50

 
Quilt Las Vegas 2023 Categories
CATEGORY 100:  SHOW THEME
  • 100 Show Theme, “Sew Full of Whimsy” – Any technique.  May be made by more than one person.  Must be an original design.  No kits or false backs.
 
CATEGORIES 103-105:   TWO PERSONS CATEGORIES
  • 103 Pieced Quilt – Predominantly pieced, including paper piecing.  One person constructed the quilt top and another person quilted it.  No kits or false backs.
  • 104 Hand Applique, Embroidered, or Mixed Technique Quilt– Predominantly hand appliqued, hand embroidered or a balanced combination of two or more techniques which can include piecing, hand applique, hand embroidery, photos or painting.  One person constructed the quilt top and another person quilted it.  No kits or false backs.
  • 105 Machine Applique, Embroidered, or Mixed Technique Quilt– Predominantly machine appliqued, machine embroidered, or a balanced combination of two or more techniques which can include piecing, machine applique, machine embroidery, photos, or painting.  One person constructed the quilt top and another person quilted it.  No kits or false backs.
 
CATEGORIES 110-113:  ONE PERSON CATEGORIES
  • 110 Pieced Quilt, Machine Quilted – Predominantly pieced, including paper piecing.  One person constructed the top, quilted it, and applied the binding and label.  No kits or false backs.
  • 112 Hand Applique, Embroidered, or Mixed Technique Quilt, Machine Quilted – Predominantly hand appliqued, hand embroidered, or a balanced combination of two or more techniques which can include piecing, hand applique, hand embroidery, photos, or painting.  One person constructed the top, quilted it, and applied the binding and label. No kits or false backs
  • 113 Machine Applique, Embroidered, or Mixed Technique Quilt, Machine Quilted – Predominantly machine appliqued, machine embroidered, or a balanced combination of two or more techniques which can include piecing, machine applique, machine embroidery, photos or painting.  One person constructed the top, quilted it, and applied the binding and label.  No kits or false backs.
 
CATEGORIES 118-130:  OTHER QUILT CATEGORIES
  • 118 Miniature Quilt – Quilts with overall patterns of reduced scale, i.e., a quilt done in miniature.  Blocks no larger than 4” square.  Maximum size is 24” on each side.  No kits or false backs.
  • 120 Modern Quilt – Modern quilts incorporate three or more of the following design elements – improvisational piecing, wonky piecing of traditional blocks, modern fabrics, solid fabrics, bold colors, high value contrast, varying the setting and/or scale of blocks, use of background space as negative space, minimalism, and straight line and/or free motion quilting.  No kits or false backs.
  • 122 Kit – Quilt made with kit fabric, which includes Blocks of the Month if fabric is provided. It also includes quilts made with a combination of kit and non-kit fabrics. This is the only category allowed for tops using kit fabrics. No false backs.
  • 124 Collaboration/Group Quilt – Two or more people constructed the quilt top.  Any technique. No kits or false backs.
  • 126 Open Quilt Category – Any traditional or contemporary quilt that does not fit the above categories, e.g. yo-yo, cathedral window, whole cloth, panel, or crazy quilt.  May or may not have three layers. May have a false back.
  • 128 First Entry – First entry to a Desert Quilters of Nevada show. No kits or false backs.
  • 130 Youth Entry – Quilt top, binding and label must be entirely made by the youth member, 18 years of age or younger. Another person MAY HAVE quilted it.  No kits or false backs.
 
CATEGORIES 200-206:  OFF THE WALL
  • 200 Wearable Art – Wearable items which may be a single item or a set with more than one clothing item and/or clothing item(s) with coordinated accessories. Quilting is not required.
  • 202 Accessory, Bags/Totes– Purse, Hat, Tote, Scarf, Shoes, etc.  Quilting is not required.
  • 204 Home Dec – Table Runners, Placemats, Etc. Does not include wall hangings. Quilting IS REQUIRED.  
  • 206 Doll Category – Any doll made by one or more persons. Design may be original or from a commercial pattern.  May include more than one doll in a set.
 
CATEGORIES 300-304:  ART QUILTS
Original designs, using the design elements of shape, color, space, form, line, value, texture and implementing the rules of design of balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical), emphasis, movement and proportion.  If inspired by another, said artist needs to be recognized but never copied:  not changed by only an alteration of size, fabric, or color from the existing design.  Any category can use innovative construction and/or techniques.  The pieces may be 2 layers, 3 layers, or more as desired, and may be quilted by another individual.
  • 300 Non-Representational Art Quilt – Original design. Made by one person, this category will be abstract but should not depict an easily recognized real object/subject.
  • 302 Representational Art Quilt – Original design.  Made by one person.  Objects are easily recognizable.
  • 304 Collaboration/Group Quilt – Made by more than one person.  May be representational or non-representational.  All the above rules apply.