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Every BQE Board member has been working hard to make this show the best one possible!
Now we encourage you to do your part by participating wherever you can… by attending the
show, entering some quilts, taking classes, making a “mini” for the auction, taking a ‘chance’ on our
Basket Walk Raffle, and/or attending our quilt award ceremony, lecture, and trunk show given by
renowned teacher Edyta Sitar. And, we are always in need of volunteers to assist in many areas so please think about donating some of your time. It takes all of us, in all five guilds, to make this
show happen! I look forward to seeing you at the expo.
- Linda Wilson, BQE 2015 Chairperson
Show Highlights
Lecture and Awards Ceremony
“Reasons for Quilting”
13th Biennial Quilt Show
and Vendor Marketplace
March 12 to 14, 2015
Lecture by Edyta Sitar
March 11, 2015
War Memorial Auditorium
800 Sandy Nininger Drive (NE 8th Street)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wednesday, 7:00 PM, War Memorial Auditorium
800 Sandy Nininger Drive (NE 8th Street)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours:
Thursday, March 12 - 10 AM to 6 PM
Friday, March 13 - 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday, March 14 - 10 AM to 5 PM
Tickets:
$10 per day, $25 for a three-day pass
FREE city parking included!
Show Features:
• Nationally-recognized teachers:
Karen Kay Buckley
Edyta Sitar
• More than 30 Marketplace Vendors
• BQE-tique - shop for quilt-related items
• Judged Quilt Show with Cash Prizes
• Challenge Quilt Competition
• Special Exhibits
• Miniature Quilt Auction Friday PM
• Basket Walk Raffle / Door Prizes
• Professional Quilt Appraiser
Presented by five Quilt Guilds
in Broward County:
Coral Springs Quilters, Inc.
East Sunrise Quilters
Quilting in the Pines Guild, Inc.
Southern Stars Quilt Guild
West Broward Quilters Guild
Table of Contents
Special Exhibits, BQE-tique ........... 2
Our Quilt Judge, Awards/Ribbons.. 2
Quilt Challenge - “Spools” ............. 3
Miniature Quilt Auctions ................. 3
Our Workshop Teachers................ 4
Our Workshop Descriptions......... 5,6
Ways to Participate and Support ... 6
What to Bring to Class .................... 6
Workshop Registration Form ......... 7
Quilt Entry Rules and Categories...8
Quilt Entry Form ............................ 9
Quilt Show and Pin Info............back
Let me be your guide on a walk
through historical, political, and
personal events that have inspired
generations of quilters. In my
presentation, I reflect on quilters’ work
and how they find inspiration to create,
to express, and to mark milestones in
their lives. The program is full of
historical information as well as
touching personal stories that quilters
can relate to. I bring along a large
collection of quilts (over 50) that will
entertain and inspire you with many
reasons to create and enjoy quilting
even more than you do now…
Also, this same evening enjoy...
The presentation ceremony revealing
the prizes and ribbons awarded to
the quilt competition winners!
Tickets: $10 in advance or at door
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
MARCH 12 – 14, 2015
Special Exhibits
This year we will be focusing on the quilts that have been
presented to the Past Presidents by our five different Broward
County quilt guilds. Our guilds have each been asked to
contribute quilts that have been given a farewell gift to their
past outgoing presidents. The President’s name, Quilt Guild,
years(s) of term, and any interesting comments about each
quilt will be displayed.
Take some time to look at this
special exhibit, and see how
different presidents have been
rewarded for all their time and
talents during their presidency!
And who knows, some day you
may be receiving a special
quilt like those in this exhibit!
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BQE-tique
At every BQE show, booth space is set aside especially for
selling our guild members’ handmade, quilt-related items or
other sewing-related accessories. The only rule is that your
items cannot compete with those that our Merchant Mall
vendors are selling.
You may sell quilted items such as book covers, placemats,
table runners, kitchen accessories, quilt tops, unfinished
projects (UFOs), apparel, jewelry, sewing accessories,
portable light carriers, and even antique fabrics and quilts.
Our goal is to offer you a venue to sell your items while not
encroaching on what our vendors have brought to sell.
If you want more information about the arrangements and
fees for selling your quilt-related items on a consignment
basis at our BQE-tique booth, please send an email to:
[email protected] or send a business-size, self-addressed,
stamped envelope by mail to: Elaine Power, 4360 NW 2nd Ct.,
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Elaine Rowe, QUIP President from
2009 to 2013, with her farewell quilt.
Our Quilt Judge
Cindy Erickson began sewing in Jr. High Home Economics,
making her own clothes and crafts. She officially became a
quilter when she was introduced to the rotary cutter and
half-square triangle in 1985.
As an interior decorator for eight years in Arizona and Utah,
she began making and selling appliquéd wall hangings,
clothing and crafts as a home business and found her
interests expanding to include teaching quilting and making
commission pieces. Today, she makes samples for companies
like P&B, Springs, RJR, and Quiltmaker magazine.
Cindy is very involved in several local quilt guilds and has held the office of president
for the Omaha Quilters Guild, a member of the Nebraska State Quilt Guild, and the
Cottonwood Quilt Guild, The Appliqué Society, NQA and AQS.
Cindy became a National Quilting Association Certified Quilt Judge in 1998 and has
judged local and national shows around the country. She currently teaches quilting and
specialty clothing classes at Bernina Sewing Center in Omaha. She specializes in teaching rotary and sewing machine skills in all aspects of quiltmaking to all skill levels and
teaches several wearable art classes. Professional Quilter Magazine nominated her for
National Teacher of the Year in 2009.
She has co-authored books and a line of Block of the Month patterns with Jo Morton.
One pattern was featured on the cover of the Keepsake Quilting catalog, Spring 2001.
She has been published in Quiltmaker, Fons and Porter magazines and Leisure Arts
publications. Cindy’s quilts have been shown in AQS, Houston, PIQS and NQA.
Today Cindy balances being a busy quilter with enjoying her two grandsons and going
fishing as often as possible!
Awards / Ribbons
Best of Show ..........................$300
For Each Quilt Category
First Place ................................$150
Second Place...........................$100
Third Place .................................$50
Quilt Categories
(category descriptions on page 8)
Large Pieced
Small Pieced
Two-Person Large Two-Person Small
Appliqué
Appliqué Duo
Miniature
Mixed Techniques
Innovative Design Group
Challenge (see below)
Awards at Judge’s Discretion
Honorable Mention ...............Ribbon
Judge’s Choice.....................Ribbon
Special Merit Awards
Hand Quilting ...........................$100
Machine Quilting ......................$100
Innovative Use of Color............$100
Challenge Quilt Awards
First Place ................................$100
Second Place.............................$75
Third Place .................................$50
Viewers’ Choice ...................Basket
(Awarded at the end of the show)
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
Quilt Challenge
Our theme is Spools!
A spool can be defined
as a cylinder or reel on
which a quantity of
thread, yarn or wire is wound for use
in a particular machine or device.
The definition and design for your
quilt can be anything, and we hope
you’ll make one to enter!
There are no fabric requirements
but there are a few rules:
Challenge Quilt Rules:
1. Size can be any combination of a
length and width with the
perimeter totaling NO MORE than
144”; your quilt can be any size
you want smaller than 144” total,
as long as the 4 sides do not add
up to more than 144” total.
2. Orientation can be either portrait
or landscape.
3. Entry must be a standard quilt
with three layers and quilted creative finishing allowed. On the
back, there should be a 4” sleeve
and a label.
4. The BQE Challenge is open to
any member of the five Broward
County Guilds: Coral Springs,
East Sunrise, Quilting in the
Pines, Southern Stars and West
Broward.
5. There is no entry fee.
6. Only one entry per person. Use
the regular BQE entry form on
page 9 for your challenge quilt.
Information for your challenge
quilt entry delivery to the show
will be the same as for all BQE
quilts.
Quilts will be judged on theme
interpretation, construction and
overall appearance. Cash prizes
will be awarded. Your Challenge
Quilt entry is eligible for the
Viewer’s Choice Award.
MARCH 12 – 14, 2015
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Miniature Quilt Auctions
Here is a wonderful opportunity to help make money for your guild…make a
miniature quilt! It’s a chance for you to do something a bit different on a small
scale from your usual work. Do your best work to bring in the highest prices
for your guild. A small portion of the proceeds go to BQE.
There will be two ways for selling your mini-quilts:
A Live Auction on Friday, March 13th starting just after 6 PM, and an
Online Auction will be available on our website that will be ongoing for a
few weeks. Your guild will determine which auction your mini-quilt will be
placed into for sale. All mini-quilts must be submitted to your guild by early
February for classification and be handed in by your BQE representative
at Quilt Collection on Thursday, February 12, 2015.
Miniature Quilt Guidelines
• Size: Maximum size is 96” perimeter total. No minimum size.
• Techniques: May be pieced, appliquéd, or a combination of the two. May
be embellished with beads, threads, buttons, etc. May be hand- or machinequilted, but not tied.
• Acceptable: Whole cloth designs, crazy patch miniatures, landscapes, and
pictorials, but not single block quilts (for example, no potholders).
• Appearance: Quilts must be clean and free of pencil marks, stains, pet
hairs, and other odors. Quilts must be bound on all edges.
• Additions: Attach a hanging sleeve so the new owner can hang it right away.
Add a label to the back that includes your name, your guild affiliation and
BQE 2015.
• Form: Prepare a Miniature Auction Entry Form available from your BQE guild
representative or download a form from www.browardquiltexpo.com and turn
it in with your quilt. Describe your quilt completely and clearly on the form so
the auctioneer may describe it accurately and bring in the best price.
All miniature quilts for the auction must be approved by the Mini-Quilt Auction
Committee. Donated mini-quilts are eligible for the Viewers’ Choice Award.
Submission
Your mini may be entered in the BQE show for judging before any auction. In
this case, please submit your quilt with both the regular Quilt Entry Form and
the Mini-Quilt Auction Form, completely filled out. Please give your mini to your
guild’s BQE representative by your guild’s February meeting to also ensure your
donation is listed in the BQE show book. Remember, your guild determines before Quilt Collection on February 12 - which auction your mini-quilt will be
placed into.
Questions?
Contact Karla Irby at [email protected] or 954-873-7416, or Diane Beers at
[email protected] or 954-632-4206.
Your BQE Mini-Quilt Representatives:
Coral Springs: Charlotte Noll, Diane Baxter
West Broward: Linda Wilson
Quilting in the Pines: Elena Madara
Southern Stars: Karla Irby
East Sunrise: Lois Hammond, Debbie DeJesse
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
M A R C H 1 2 – 14 , 2 0 1 5
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Our Workshop Teachers
Edyta Sitar - teaching 3 workshops: 2 full day, 1 half day workshops
Edyta’s love for fabric began at a
very young age- when she used
her mother’s drapes to create her
first fabric project! Fortunately,
for all of us, Edyta's mother
recognized her passion for fabric
and thus began her journey with
fabric and sewing.
One of Edyta’s biggest blessings
is her marriage to husband,
Michael. She not only fell in love,
she was introduced to a Sitar
family tradition of quilting by her
mother-in-law, Carol, and
grandmother-in-law, Anna.
Quilting has enabled Edyta to express herself about the
objects or occasions of her surroundings - her designs are
her avenue to release passion! “My children and my
husband are my greatest motivation. This is the Cinderella
dream for me. Being able to do what I love and share this
love with others is the greatest feeling and reward I could
imagine!"
The combination of inspiration, a love for fabric, a keen eye
for color, and her family teachings blended into the recipe
for a talent in constructing amazing quilts, creating
innovative quilting patterns for Laundry Basket Quilts,
designing beautiful Traditional and Batik fabrics for MODA
and stunning threads for Aurifil. She has published 5 books
to date, been featured in magazines world-wide, and her
quilts have been honored by receiving many awards.
As the founder and owner of her company, Laundry Basket
Quilts, www.laundrybasketquilts.com, Edyta is proud to
carry on her family
tradition that fabrics and
threads have seamlessly
stitched together through
the generations. Her true
passion and quilter’s
spirit shine through her
classes, workshops, and
presentations. She
travels all over the world
sharing her experiences
and connecting with
quilters of all levels
through the inspiring
stories about the quilts
she makes.
Karen Kay Buckley - teaching 2 full day, 1 half day workshops
Since her first quilting class in
1982, Karen sought every
quilting class possible to
improve her techniques. In
1986, Karen and her husband
decided to open a small shop in
Pennsylvania, devoted strictly to
quilting and quilting instruction.
She immediately began to
develop a business plan and
using her education
background, developed classes
and lesson plans. The business
grew by leaps and bounds. She
taught beginners through
advanced classes, dozens of
workshops, and gave many
lectures. Karen continued to attend workshops herself, and
used some of these quilters’ ideas for classes & workshops.
By 1988 she began creating her own classes and patterns.
After selling her quilt shop in
1989, she decided to leave
teaching quilting and
mastering techniques to
others behind, and devoted
her time to writing, teaching,
and designing. After
finishing a book on
beginners quilting in 1990,
Karen wrote 3 books for
American Quilter’s Society.
Her 4th book was released in
2000, and she has written several articles for quilting
magazines. Karen has self-published many patterns and her
own book in 2006. In 2008, she released a DVD, Hand and
Machine Applique: The Karen Kay Buckley Way. Her most
recent project has been working on a pattern/book called
Japanese Garden Quilt. She has also been busy developing
her own products, such as Perfect Circles, Perfect Ovals,
Bigger Perfect Circles, Perfect Stems and Perfect Scissors.
Karen has made over 300 quilts, and has received
numerous awards, including 9 Best of Show awards,
including the 2013 Best of Show at the American Quilter's
Association Show in Paducah. She was voted teacher of the
year by the Professional Quilter Magazine in 1997. Her work
has been featured in many magazines and calendars, and
she has 14 cover quilts to her credit. One quilt was chosen
to be placed on display in the US Capitol in 1992, and
another in 1993. She has appeared on Simply Quilts and
AQS show American Quilter. She is busy teaching, judging,
and designing; her website is www.karenkaybuckley.com.
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
Class ID:
TH101
M A R C H 1 2 – 14 , 2 0 1 5
5
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $70 per class
Skill Level: All
Stars in Quilts – Edyta Sitar
This is a splendid workshop to honor one of the most common loved quilt designs - a Star. I will help you
to create beautiful star blocks and inspire you by sharing my thoughts, knowledge, and star quilts. The
"Star in Quilts" workshop features 15 different star patterns. Through these patterns we will look at star
blocks, layouts, sashing and different techniques to set stars in quilts.
(6 hours) Limit: 24 - 30 Students
Kit Fee: $40 all inclusive, so no supply list is necessary other than sewing machine and basic supplies.
Class ID:
TH102
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $70 per class
Skill Level: All
Ocean Sunrise – Karen Kay Buckley
This wonderful wall quilt is paper pieced and machine appliquéd. You will be thrilled at how sharp these
skinny points will be and how quick and easy it is to machine appliqué these curves. You will have
several blocks completed in class with detailed instructions on how to finish your quilt top. You are going
to love making this quilt.
(6 hours) Limit: 25 Students
Pattern Fee: $20.00 - Includes foundation papers. Supply list to be sent out by BQE upon registration.
Class ID:
FR103
Friday, March 13, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $70 per class
Skill Level: All
Strip Exchange Workshop: "Spool Quilt" – Edyta Sitar
Enjoy a fabric exchange through this wonderful quilt design “Friendship Spools”. Sewing a fabric panel and
learning how to coordinate your scraps will be the steps you’ll experience in this delightful class. Kit includes
fabric strips for your quilt. I will be bringing my quality fabric strips and scraps for you to use, no need for you to
bring any fabric for the exchange. Perfect for beginner or advanced quilter.
(6 hours) Limit: 24 - 30 Students
Kit Fee: $40 all inclusive, so no supply list is necessary other than sewing machine and basic supplies.
Class ID:
FR104
Friday, March 13, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $70 per class
Skill Level: All
Fiesta Mexican Block Three with Border – Karen Kay Buckley
During my visits to Mexico I was influenced by the designs and colors of their handmade pottery and
flora. I designed a large quilt called 'Fiesta Mexico" and this is one of the blocks from that quilt. I
added a fun border to the block for this workshop. In addition to learning to sew smooth curves, sharp
points and perfect circles, you will learn to create and applique perfect 1/4" strips and perfect circles of
differing sizes for an exciting border.
(6 hours) Limit: 25 Students
Pattern Fee: $24.00 - Includes the full Fiesta Mexico pattern (12 patterns in all), 2 sheets of Templar,
a brush, the border pattern, glue pen and 5 pages of border instructions. If you do not already have a
copy please wait until class to purchase. Students receive the pattern and other supplies at a deep
discount. Supply list to be sent out by BQE upon registration.
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
Class ID:
SA105
6
M A R C H 1 2 – 14 , 2 0 1 5
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $50 per class
Skill Level: All
Fusible Appliqué: "Seasonal Silhouettes" – Edyta Sitar
Prepare yourself for a total treat, as the kit’s pre-fused and pre-cut, laser cut appliqué pieces will give you the
head start on completing a beautiful wall hanging quilt with fusible appliqué technique. With the right thread,
needle, and Edyta's direction, you will be on the right path to a gorgeous quilt and ready for bigger projects!
(3 hours) Limit: 24 - 30 Students
Kit Fee: $40 all inclusive, so no supply list is necessary other than sewing machine and basic supplies.
A personal ironing station will be helpful. Class ID:
SA106
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - Workshop
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $50 per class
Skill Level: All
Borders by Design – Karen Kay Buckley
Have you ever wondered how to create the perfect border for your quilt? This class will make it easy for
you to choose a border to complement any quilt. Karen has combined her lecture “To Border or Not to
Border, That is the Question” with her easy approach to hands on designing. Participants will be
amazed at the ease in designing pieced and appliqué borders to fit any quilt.
(3 hours) Limit: 25 Students
Required fee for a roll of design paper of $5.00 payable to teacher on day of workshop. Supply list to be
sent out by BQE upon registration.
Ways to Participate and Support Broward Quilt Expo
• Enter a quilt or two, or more! Compete for cash prizes and beautiful custom
ribbons. Learn about your work from certified quilt judges’ comments, which
are always insightful, never derogatory, and will be given only to you in a
sealed envelope.
• Make a mini-quilt or two, or more, for the auction to raise money for your guild.
• Make quilt-related items on consignment for sale, or sell that unfinished
project or accessory you never used, all from in BQE-tique store.
• Volunteer to help at the show. Have fun! Greet guests, sell tickets, assist with the
auction - there is a lot you can do to help.
• Take classes from our internationally-known teachers. There are classes for all
skill levels. There will be single-day workshops on the weekdays, and a half-day
class on Saturday, as well as on-going vendor demonstrations....lots to learn!
• Shop, shop, shop ‘til you drop, and then crawl! Most vendors are from out-oftown, so they may have things you have never seen before.
• Advertise in our BQE show book, or sponsor a quilt category. You as an individual,
or your Bee, or a family member who has a business, could buy an ad as a sign of
support or to make a personal or business statement. There is a Patron’s Page
where you may purchase a line of text (or more) for only $10 per line to write a
short message, or post a website address/contact with a service. For advertising
information contact Karla Irby at 954-873-7416 or email her at [email protected].
Sorry, no strollers are allowed during our three-day event.
What to Bring to Class
This year’s workshops are all
very different, so please pay
close attention to the class
descriptions. Edyta Sitar’s
workshops all have a $40 kit
fee, as all fabrics and anything
else you will need to take
those particular workshops are
included in the kit. All you
need is a sewing machine in
good working order and the
same basic quilting supplies
that you would bring to other
classes you may have taken.
Karen Kay Buckley’s classes
have some special
requirements as noted for
each workshop, but you will
also receive a supply list in the
mail, or you can look online at
her website for the supply lists,
plus bring your machine and
supplies.
Please also see the general
information on the next page.
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
MARCH 12 – 14, 2015
Workshop Registration Form
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General Information
• Workshops are filled on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Payment in full must be included
with registrations. Sorry, no
layaway plans are available. Be
sure to bring your confirmation
letter to the workshop.
Student Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Day Phone:
Night Phone:
Cell Phone
Guild Affiliation:
Workshop
Price
TH101 Thursday March 12—Edyta Sitar
Stars in Quilts .................................................$ 70
Kit Fee (all inclusive) ......................................$ 40
TH102 Thursday March 12—Karen Kay Buckley
Ocean Sunrise................................................$ 70
Pattern Fee (includes foundation papers)......$ 20
FR103 Friday March 13—Edyta Sitar
Spool Quilt—Strip Exchange..........................$ 70
Kit Fee (all inclusive) ......................................$ 40
FR104 Friday March 13—Karen Kay Buckley
Fiesta Mexican Block Three ...........................$ 70
Pattern Fee (pattern plus supplies)................$ 24
SA105 Saturday March 14—Edyta Sitar
Seasonal Silhouettes—Fusible Appliqué .......$ 50
Kit Fee (all inclusive) ......................................$ 40
SA106 Saturday March 14—Karen Kay Buckley
Borders by Design .........................................$ 50
Roll of design paper (pay teacher) ................$ 5
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Lecture Ticket
Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium Lobby, 800 Sandy Ninninger Dr.
(NE 8th Street), Fort Lauderdale, FL. Reasons for Quilting, lecture by Edyta Sitar and
Awards Presentation ......................................$10 X ________ = $_______________
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Workshop fees do not include show admission.
Total Amount $
Register by mail: Enclose your check for the total amount payable to Broward Quilt Expo,
Inc. with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) so that we may mail you a supply list
and workshop confirmation. Send check, SASE and this filled out Workshop Registration
Form (keep a copy for your records) to: Broward Quilt Expo, Inc., Attention: Janet Oxley
P.O. Box 460621
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33346
If you have any questions please contact Linda Wilson via email: [email protected]
or call 954-401-7826; or Janet Oxley: [email protected] or call 954-254-9554.
Register online: Register and pay for classes as soon as the information has been posted
September 22nd on www.browardquiltexpo.com. See how quick and easy it is to enroll.
• Workshop confirmation for
registrations received after
February 12, 2015 will be at
the Workshop Information Desk
at the show. Registration for
workshops will be permitted up
to ½-hour before class starts if
space is available. The Workshop
Information Desk has all the
information about available
seats in a class.
• Bring your sewing machine and
supplies (scissors, thimble, seam
ripper, thread, pins, small iron
and pressing board, etc.), lunch,
and a sweater. Be prepared to
turn off your cell phone during the
workshop.
• Please be sensitive to others’
welfare and do not wear cologne
or perfume to your class.
• We will mail a supply list in your
SASE to you within one week
after receiving your registration.
A downloadable supply list will
also accompany each class
description on our website:
www.browardquiltexpo.com
• BQE reserves the right to cancel
workshops. If that becomes
necessary, your paid fees will
be completely refunded for the
cancelled workshop or, if you
wish, you may be transferred to
another class if space is available.
• BQE will prepare a waiting list for
full workshops and you will be
notified if there are openings
before the cut-off date.
• No refunds for cancellation after
February 12, 2015. No refunds
for lecture tickets.
B R O W A R D Q U I LT E X P O
M A R C H 12 – 1 4 , 2 0 1 5
Quilt Entry Rules
1. All quilt entries must be constructed of fabric, have three layers and quilted by hand or
machine. No tied quilts or comforters will be accepted.
2. No “cheater cloth” or preprinted quilts will be accepted.
3. No quilts previously exhibited in a Broward or Palm Beach quilt show since
March, 2013 are eligible for entry.
4. Entrant’s name must be permanently attached to the back of the quilt. Whipstitch
a piece of fabric to cover the label.
5. All quilts must contain a 4” sleeve at the top edge from which the quilt will be
hung. Bed-sized quilts must have the sleeve attached 86” from the bottom edge
of the quilt so that the quilt will not touch the floor.
6. Each entry must be received in its own cloth casing, such as a pillowcase. This casing
must be permanently marked with the entrant’s name, address, and phone number.
No exceptions.
7. Entry forms, pictures and payment must be received by Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Submissions may be made via mail or internet.
8. Quilt Collection will be Thursday, February 12, 2015, between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at
Plantation Community Church, 6501 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL
33317. Please be sure to pick up your receipt for each quilt you enter.
9. Your Artist’s Statement must be 50 words or less. Excess language will be truncated.
10. If the entry is shipped, it must be received by February 3, 2013. The cost for return
shipping and insurance is the responsibility of the entrant. Please enclose a Pre-Paid
Shipping Label or a Mailing Label with a check made out to Broward Quilt Expo, Inc.
for the cost of return shipping. Please don’t use foam peanuts as a filler!
Questions?
Send entry to: Broward Quilt Expo, Inc.
c/o Judy Kaplan
Phone: 954-753-5493
Email: quiltentry@
10346 NW 4th Street
browardquiltexpo.com
Coral Springs FL 33071
11. Attach to the quilt entry form: two (2), non-returnable, full-view, color photos of your
entry for identification and insurance purposes. Identify each photo on the back with
your name, name of the quilt, and an arrow indicating the top of the quilt.
12. No ribbons or awards may be displayed on or near your quilt unless awarded at the
current BQE show.
13. Judged Quilts: A non-refundable entry fee of $10 per quilt for members of sponsoring
guilds and $15 per quilt for all other entrants must accompany each entry form.
Submit only one form per quilt entry.
14. Challenge Quilts: The entry is free. You must submit an entry form with the quilt.
15. Exhibit Only Quilts: A non-refundable entry fee of $8 per quilt must accompany each
entry form. The quilts may be of any size and all of the above rules apply.
16. Broward Quilt Expo reserves the right to refuse to hang any quilt that exhibits poor
quality construction, has been misrepresented by the photos, is soiled or stained, or
does not adhere to the entry rules and size restrictions. Broward Quilt Expo also
reserves the right to change the category of any entry if deemed more appropriate.
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Quilt Categories
Large Pieced
Single maker and perimeter
measures at least 280”
Small Pieced
Single maker and perimeter
measures between 96” and 280”
Two-Person Large
Any quilt made and quilted by
two people. Perimeter must be at
least 280”
Two-Person Small
Any quilt made and quilted by two
people. Perimeter measures
between 96” and 280”
Appliqué
Single maker. All sizes.
Appliqué Duo
Appliquéd quilt made by two
people. All sizes.
Miniature
Perimeter measures no more
than 96”
Mixed Techniques
Single maker. May be traditional or
contemporary design that includes
a combination of techniques such
as piecing, appliqué, trapunto,
embroidery, stenciling, painting, etc.
May be any size.
Innovative Design
Single maker. Must be entrant’s own
creative design reflecting innovative
construction, techniques, theme,
and/or materials. May be traditional
or contemporary. May be any size.
Group
Any quilt made by more than two
people.
17. If you are entering more than one quilt or entering a quilt and registering for a workshop,
please include all money in one check. Attach a note as to what the check includes.
Challenge
“Spools” theme, see Guidelines on
page 3. Open only to participating
guild members.
18. Quilt pick-up will be immediately after the show on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 5:00
p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium. You or your representative must present the
receipt that you were given at Quilt Collection to pick-up your quilt(s). Mail entries will
be shipped back to owners within ten (10) days after the end of the show.
Exhibit Only
Any quilt that you wish to display
without being judged.
19. By entering, you give permission to Broward Quilt Expo, Inc. to photograph your quilt for
use in event-related publicity (i.e., prize-winning quilts posted on BQE website).
Quilt ID
Office Use
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Broward Quilt Expo March 12 – 14, 2015 • Quilt Entry Form
Please fill out completely and make your entries legible. Complete a separate form for each entry.
Entrant Name:
Email Address:
Address:
Day Phone:
City, State, Zip:
Evening Phone:
Name of Quilt:
Quilt Category:
Guild Affiliation:
Size:
inches wide by
inches high
Quilt Description:
Color Scheme:
Check all that apply:
 Machine
Year Completed:
pieced


Hand pieced
Machine quilted
 Hand quilted
 Embroidered
Made by:


Hand appliquéd
Long-arm machine quilted
 Machine appliquéd
 Other
Quilted by:
Designed or Inspired by:
Artist’s Statement (in 50 words or less):
I would like my quilt to be available for sale. Please add my:
Entry will be submitted by:
Entry Type/Cost:
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 phone number  email address to the Artist’s Statement card.
Hand-delivered on Thursday, February 12, 2015, between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to the
Plantation Community Church, 6501 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33317
 Shipped, quilt must be received at Judy Kaplan’s address no later than February 3, 2015.
 Judged, sponsoring Broward guild member at $10.00
 Judged, non-member at $15.00
 Exhibit only at $8.00  Judged, Challenge quilt, no fee Check payable to: Broward Quilt Expo, Inc.
Attach two (2) full-view non-returnable color photos. If you are entering a miniature, photograph a ruler next to the quilt.
Identify each photo on the back with your name, name of the quilt, and an arrow indicating the top of the quilt.
Please declare a value for your entry, based on the COST OF MATERIALS ONLY for insurance purposes.
BQE insurance covers each quilt for $150. If your entry has been appraised at a higher value, include
a certified appraisal document and make sure that your personal insurance will cover the difference. $
Entrant’s Signature (Required):
U.S. Dollars
Date:
Each quilt entered must have its own form and two full-view photographs. This completed form, photographs, and one check
for all the appropriate fees, must be received by Judy by February 3, 2015 - this deadline includes ALL SHIPPED QUILTS!
Each quilt must be in its own labeled pillowcase, no exceptions. Questions? Judy: 954-753-5493 or [email protected]
Send to Broward Quilt Expo, Inc., c/o Judy Kaplan, 10346 NW 4th Street, Coral Springs, FL 33071 or enter your quilts online.
BROWARD QUILT EXPO
P.O. Box 460621
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33346
Y O U R I N F O R M AT I O N PA C K E T F O R T H E
13th Biennial Quilt Expo
and Vendor Marketplace
March 12 - 14, 2015
Featuring National Teachers:
KAREN KAY BUCKLEY
and
EDYTA SITAR
This year, Charlotte Noll
created this logo design by
making this mini-quilt!
This entry was chosen by
the Broward Quilt Expo
Board of Directors from
designs submitted by
members of our five
Broward County Guilds.
The design will be available
for sale at our show as a
commemorative pin.
Congratulations Charlotte!
• Attend the Edyta Sitar Lecture and Presentation of Awards & Ribbons, 7 PM, March 11
• More than 30 Marketplace Vendors • BQE-tique Store, to shop for quilt-related items
• Judged Quilt Show with Cash Prizes • Challenge Quilt Competition • Special Exhibits
• Miniature Quilt Auctions - Live Auction on Friday and Online Auction
• Basket Walk Raffles • Guild Quilt Raffles • Professional Quilt Appraiser • Door Prizes
Visit our user-friendly website for more information about the show and to register and
pay online for workshops and to enter your quilts. www.browardquiltexpo.com