What quilt shows would you recommend? - International Competitions

[Ferret]

I want to branch out and send my quilts to some new places but I only really know the UK shows so I am after some advice. What shows would you recommend for me to send my quilts to? I am happy to ship anywhere in the world and I am sure there are a lot of great shows out there. I have three areas I feel I really should make more effort with,

1. [*]Europe

[*]Machine quilting

[*]Garments

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I now have two show garments I would love to have seen more places but I don't know what shows might be interested or able to display them. It's the armour and the dress I am looking to show, the coat is intended to be a working garment.

You ladies cover the globe pretty well, any suggestions? The more information you can provide to track down the entry forms the better, it seems some shows are trying it hide

Thanks

Ferret

[Tinie]

Have you ever send quilts to the OEQC in Veldhoven in the Netherlands

For info see: http://www.oeqc.eu/

[Ferret]

I haven't but Linzi rates it too, so I guess that's on the schedule. Once I have a list of shows I will start plotting which quilts can got where.

Thank you very much for including the URL, that makes things a lot easier.

Ferret

[Ferret]

I've heard there might be a show in Norway? It would be great if there was. Also which of the US machine quilting shows do people think are the best?

Ferret

[carmen]

Hi Ferret,

PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Festival)

http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7

This one is coming up in October. I would love to see your quilts there.

Carmen

[Ferret]

I'll see if there is still time to enter, thanks. I've got a couple heading to Innovations and I've printed the forms for Veldhoven.

Any more for any more?

Ferret

[suzanp]

http://www.patchwork-europe.com/ this is Carrefour european de patchwork in france, this year it is 16-19 september,

there is also OEQC. It is the open european quilt chanpionships to be held may 5-8 -2011

the theme BLUES

mail for information info@oeqc.eu Held in the Netherlands.

Hope this helps

[LadyLake]

Road to California Quilt Show seems to be picking up steam and is one of the most popular currently, in my opinion. American Quilter's Society Show in Paducah and International Quilt Festival in Houston are at the top also.

[birgitquilts]

Ferret,

I sent you an email with a list of shows.

Birgit

[kennan100]

Houston! First week in November, I bet there's still time. you've done this one before, go for it!

[Ferret]

Road 2 Ca I won't be entering again, my quilt came back very unhappy and the show were utterly unconcerned. Houston, I think I have missed the deadline for this year, but I will be entering next year.

Birgit, you are an absolute star, thank you so much for the list.

I will chase up the Carrefour one too.I know one of the French shows has the clause we can do anything we like with your quilt for 6 months after the show. I suspect it is a translation error but it's not something I am prepared to sign.

You guys are great.

Ferret

[suzanp]

I am getting my suitcase ready for the Carrefour, so will look into the rules for the show, and ask around for what'is happening in france for shows. I know there is one in Nantes in the spring, there is also l'amour de fil in Paris, will find the sites and send them on. Also Siges in Spain, very nice small show, but getting bigger every year. I am always very pleased to say the VERMONT QUILT FESTIVAL, very nice show in Essex Junction very new englander!

Suzan