Quilt drop-off takes place Saturday the week before the Show.
Quilt pick-up takes place Sunday at the end of the Show.
All quilts must remain on display throughout the Show.
Special Handling
All quilts, except for very small ones and some exceptions as determined at Quilt Drop-Off, MUST be able to be folded while with NSQG.
NSQG has arranged for special handling of quilts with sharp embellishments, frames or rods, or quilts that do not fold.
While every effort will be made to ensure the well-being of these quilts, NSQG will not be responsible for the safety of such a quilt.
Be sure to review the information and requirements on the Quilt Registration page.
For further information, contact registrar@northernstarquilters.com
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QUILT DROP-OFF Requirements:
– A week or so prior to Drop-off, you will receive your quilt number label(s) for your quilt(s) along with relevant drop-off information in the mail.
– Prior to Drop-Off, all quilts must have a temporary name and address label, covered by the assigned quilt number label sewn on the lower right hand corner (as viewed from the back), a hanging sleeve sewn on, and any other personal identification temporarily covered with a sewn on patch (no tape or pins).
– All quilts MUST be able to be folded while with NSQG, except for very small ones. (NOTE-for quilts with any side>38″, determined at Drop-off to require special handling, the maker MUST be willing to transport their piece—acting as the quilt’s ‘special handler’—throughout the week: bringing it to and from Judging, Quilt Hanging, and Quilt Take-Down.
– Quilts must be clean and in excellent show-ready condition. Pet hair, smoke, or strong odors that might be transferred to someone else’s quilt will disqualify an entry.
– Quilts will be inspected at Quilt Drop-Off and will not be accepted if they do not meet these requirements.
– A Quilt Claim Card, required to reclaim your quilt, will be given to you when your quilt is accepted.
– If you are not able to bring your quilt to the scheduled Drop-off, please make arrangements with another guild member to do it for you or get it to the Registrar or Drop-off Coordinator beforehand.
– NO QUILTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DROP-OFF DAY!
QUILT PICK-UP Procedure:
For the safety and protection of all quilts, you must present your signed Quilt Claim Card before your quilt will be returned to you. If someone else is picking up your quilt, you must sign your Quilt Claim Card and that person must hand it in.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU OR YOUR DESIGNEE LEAVE WITH A QUILT WITHOUT HANDING IN THE CLAIM CARD!
While every effort will be made to start the pick-up process as early as possible, we can only guarantee that quilt distribution will begin at 5:00pm. Please check in at 4:30pm on Sunday to receive a pick-up number and any judging comments. Quilt return will end at 6:00pm. Any quilts not picked up by then will be held by the Quilt Return Coordinator until the owner contacts them and makes arrangements for its return.
STEP 1. Check in at the cafe across from the gym –
— a) Receive a group number.
— b) Verify your identity and show your quilt claim card(s). If you do not have your quilt claim card(s), you need to obtain a replacement.
— c) Wait for your group number to be called.
STEP 2. When your group number is called, proceed to the gym –
— a) Proceed to the Quilt Pickup Table and turn in your number.
— b) Hand your claim card(s) to the next available helper.
— c) Step aside while the helper collects your quilt(s)
STEP 3.
— d) Verify you are receiving the the correct quilts
— e) Sign and turn in your claim card(s) and receive your quilts
STEP 4. Pick up your judges comments, quilt display card(s) and any ribbons.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLLECT YOUR OWN QUILTS!
DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT HANDING IN YOUR CLAIM CARD(s)!