Quilt drop-off takes place Saturday the week before the Show.
Quilt pick-up takes place Sunday after 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.
For further information, contact registrar@northernstarquilters.com
QUILT DROP-OFF Procedure:
– Prior to drop-off or shipping, all quilts must have their number label attached to the lower right hand corner (as viewed from the back) and a sleeve sewn on.
– 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.
– If you choose to ship your quilt, it must be received by the Friday before drop-off Saturday.
– A Quilt Claim Card will be given out when quilts are dropped off, or mailed to you if quilts are shipped. This card, signed by you, will be required in order for you or your representative to claim your quilt at the close of the show.
– Coming slightly later for drop-off is generally less busy than first thing.
QUILT RETURN Procedure:
While every effort will be made to start the pick-up process earlier, 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 your judging comment card and any ribbons. Quilt return will end at 6:00pm. Any quilts not picked up by then will be held by the Quilt Registrar until the owner contacts the Quilt Registrar and makes arrangements for its return. Prepaid shipped quilts will be sent out the following week.
For the safety and protection of your quilt, you must present your 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 give it to that person.
After the Show closes on Sunday:
STEP 1. Please proceed to the cafe across the lobby from the quilt display area where you will –
— a) Receive a group number.
— b) Pick up your judging envelope.
— c) Verify your identity and your quilt claim ticket.
If you lose or forget your quilt claim ticket, you need to obtain a replacement ticket.
**** No ticket – No quilt ****
— d) Wait for your group number to be called.
STEP 2. When your group number is called, proceed to the gym where you will –
— a) Turn in your group number ticket and proceed to the Quilt Pickup Table.
— b) Hand your claim sheet(s) to the next available person.
— c) When you have received your quilt(s) and your claim ticket proceed to the check-out table next to the exit door.
STEP 3. Hand in your claim tickets and we will verify that you have received the correct quilt(s).
STEP 4. Pick up your quilt display card at the next table and exit.
STEP 5. Start making quilts for next year.