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GUIDE TO JUDGED QUILT SHOWS

This guide to judged quilt shows is filled to overflowing with useful, up-to-date information needed to stage a judged quilt show.

• What to look for in a quilt show venue.
• How to set up a room for efficient quilt judging.
• Ways to categorize quilts for a judged show.
• How to find and hire a quilt judge, and what to expect from a professional judge.

PLUS examples of contracts and judge's comment sheets.

Soft cover, spiral bound, 5.5" x 8.5"
$15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members
plus $5.00 shipping.

Order your copy today using our secure online form!

2009/2010 GRANTS

The National Quilting Association, Inc is pleased to announce the 2009 Grant Recipients!

This year the Grant Review Committee evaluated twenty four applications and recommended funding for twelve applicants. Click here to read about those receiving grants for 2009.

Each year, The National Quilting Association offers financial support in the form of grant awards for projects that fall within the following areas:

• Education of quiltmakers
• Original research into the historical documentation of quilts, quiltmakers and subjects related to quiltmaking
• Research on social history related to quilts
• Outreach to the community through the art of quiltmaking.

More complete information is available on the Grant Program page. The availability of grant funds is dependent upon the success of the annual Little Quilt Auction, held in conjunction with the annual quilt show. Therefore, the number of grants awarded each year, and their amounts, varies with the success of those fundraising efforts.

Applications for the 2010 Grant Program are now available. Completed applications must be received no later than 4 PM, OCTOBER 15, 2009.

All applicants will be notified in January 2010. Funds for successful grant seekers will be paid as soon as their award contract is returned.

SHOW NEWS

We're getting close to time for the 40th Annual Quilt Show, June 18-20, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

Some of the scheduled classes have closed. See the list of closed classes here.

CERTIFIED JUDGES PROGRAM

The NQA is the only national organization with a certification program for quilt judges. There are currently 75 Certified Judges qualified to judge quilt shows of all sizes throughout the country.

Each year three Certified Judges work together to judge the quilts submitted to the Annual NQA Quilt Show. This is accomplished with the assistance from numerous Certified Judges and candidates. Everyone involved continues their education while volunteering in a national venue. Click here to learn more about the Judge Certification Program.

NATIONAL QUILTING DAY

The next National Quilting Day will be celebrated March 20, 2010. What plans do you and your chapter have in store?

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