PVQA 2012 Quilt Show

Time to Prepare for the Show!

The form to enter any item in our 2012 Quilt Show is now available as a download (see Quilt Show Forms to the right). Note this year all items must be accompanied by an entry form. This will help us plan the layout more effectively and reduce confusion at the intake table. Categories this year include dolls, totes and handbags as well as all the traditional categories of past shows. Both PVQA members as well as non-members are invited to enter. Please read the entire entry form carefully and fill it out clearly. All entry forms must be submitted to Mickey Beebe (846 Pine Flat Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060) by January 9, 2012, and label text may be emailed to Jeanne Holmes at jholmes@22lbbakerstreet.us.

BLUE & WHITE BEAUTIES: A Special Exhibit for the 2012 PVQA Quilt Show

You are cordially invited to contribute a BLUE & WHITE quilt for inclusion in this Special Exhibit.

I encourage you to enter a quilt inspired by this Exhibit, one you have made in the past,or perhaps one which is a family heirloom.

The only requirement is your quilt be exclusively BLUE & WHITE which I leave to you to define.

All rules, procedures, and size requirement for PVQA Quilt Show entries apply.

For additional information contact: Jan Sturtevant, 831.662.9141 or jansturtevant@gmail.com. Quilt by Heidi Sandkuhle.

2012 Quilt Show Challenge: BLUE & WHITE...PLUS ONE

Another feature of the 2012 Quilt Show will be the Blue and White…Plus One Challenge exhibit. Participants received a brown bag with a piece of fabric to be used with their own blue and white fabrics in making their Challenge Quilt. All fabrics in addition to the blue and white have to be from the color family of the “plus one” fabric in the bag. Be sure to look for this interesting exhibit at the Show!

If you have questions, please call or email Jan Sturtevant, 831.662.9141, jansturtevant@gmail.com

2012 Opportunity Quilt

PVQA members and Quilt Show Committee, along with quilt maker and creator Diane Hoxeng, are proud to introduce next year's opportunity quilt, entitled "Succotash". This magnificent sampler quilt was conceived by PVQA member Diane Hoxeng. The eighty-three traditional blocks were pieced by members of PVQA, using cotton, batiks, upholstery, silk and linen fabrics. It was then assembled and hand quilted by Diane. The quilt measures 72" by 89", and is 100% machine washable and dryable. The quilt can be viewed at the following venues:

October 13-16 - Pacific International Quilt Festival
November 19 - La Selva Beach Holiday Gift Faire
December - February - various guild meetings and/or quilt shops (to be announced)
February 25-26 - PVQA Quilt Show

Upcoming Quilt Show Still Needs a Few Good Women (or Men) for Key Positions

The Quilt Show Committee has the following positions available for a few dynamic, organized PVQA members. If one of the following descriptions piques your interest, email Kristine Kristine or Mary Fran Mary Fran for additional information.

Publicity Chair
Entails updating a press release and the other publicity mailings, coordinating the publicity team members to make sure information goes to the media and community groups on schedule. A chart is available with directions.

Publicity Team
Works with the Chair to send out press releases to newspapers and contact them to “drum up” coverage of the Quilt Show.

Equipment
Works with Chairs to create an equipment needs list. Communicates equipment needs to Fairgrounds and arranges for any needed rentals.

Demonstrations
Works with PVQA Announcer to schedule vendors volunteering to provide a variety of interesting demonstrations.

Quilt Set-Up
Works with a great group of repeaters to put our gorgeous quilts up on the racks for the show.