ENTRIES FOR 2010 ARE NOW CLOSED

Thank you to all the wonderful quilters who entered exquisite work this year from around Australia, New Zealand, the USA and France.

ENTER OUR CHALLENGE

Australian Patchwork & Quilting and the Australasian Quilt Convention present the 2010 Challenge. Here's your opportunity to win $5000 and have your quilt displayed at the 2010 Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne.

The theme of the 2010 quilt competition is Remember.

First prize: $5000

Runner up: $2000

Age 18 and under: $500

The prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design and craftsmanship. Entries close February 10, 2010.

There is one category only. Entries can be based either on a traditional or a contemporary design that reflects and interprets the theme 'REMEMBER'. All entries must be original. An entrant may apply any techniques including piecing, applique, embroidery, wholecloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc. Each work must measure a minimum of 100cm on each side up to a maximum of 150cm. Judging and announcing the winners will take place at AQC on April 29, 2010.

Who can enter? An entrant's quilt may be the work of more than one person as long as all parties who contribute to the quilt are nominated on the entry form as being the entrant. There is a limit of two entries per personor group.

To download the entry form click here