entry rules

​March 15 & 16, 2024
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
1575 Galleria Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89014
2024 Quilt Las Vegas Entry Rules
 
  • All entries must be owned or created by a DQN member.
  • Only DQN members will be able to register for the quilt show. You must become a member or renew your membership by January 30, 2024, 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 30, 2024.  Registration will go live on 11/1/23 at 8:00 am (Pacific).
  • Only the first 175 entries requesting TO BE JUDGED will be accepted. Only the first  75 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 enter two entries per category. 
  • One Summary/Payment Form must be submitted, listing all of 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.  Exception for quilts entered in Category 130 – Youth Entry: all entries in this category are at no charge to entrant.  Submit all payments through the DQN Store on the DQN website.  Registration and payment on the DQN website will go live on 11/1/23.
  • Entries must have at least three layers held together by quilting stitches except in categories 126, 202, 206, 300, and 302.  Please refer to the category description for specifications.
  • Maximum quilt width for the majority of entries is 90”. Space has been allotted for 10 quilts between 91” and 110”; these will be accepted on a first-come first served basis. 
  • If length of 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-hand corner.  We will not accept items with a label pinned to the quilt.  In the categories of Off-the-Wall, Home Dec and Bags, please sew a label to the inside, back, or bottom of the item.
  • Framed items will not be accepted.
  • All items entered must be completed after January 1, 2021.
  • Except for art quilts that may 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 glitter, 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 allowed two entries 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 702-741-4040 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, Cindy Seitz Krug
$50

President’s Choice
$50

Show Chair’s Choice, Rachel Lebby
$50

Viewers’ Choice
$50

Mayor’s Choice (City of Henderson)
$50