Harrisonburg Quilt Along Call for Entries

Date:
March 16, 2024

See full call for entries here!
Entries accepted March 16 - June 30, 2024.

The Virginia Quilt Museum is hosting an exhibit of the Harrisonburg Quilt Along hosted by Pat Sloan and Wendy Sheppard. This exhibition will feature the historic quilt that started it all, Pat and Wendy's versions of the quilt, along with quilts selected from this call for entries. 

All entries will be divided into size categories and within the size categories, by color/aesthetic categories.

Size Categories:

  • Full Size/Complete Quilt - 5 blocks wide by 6 blocks tall with border
  • Wall hanging with border - 2-4 blocks wide by 2-5 blocks tall with or without border
  • Table Runner with border - 1 block wide by 2-6 blocks long with or without border
  • Single Square - 1 square with or without border
  • Pillow - Any size with at least 1 square with or without border

Within each size category an example from each of the color/aesthetic categories will be chosen.

Color/Aesthetic Categories:

  • Reproduction fabrics
  • Modern fabrics
  • Single Predominant color 

A total of 15 pieces will be chosen by the jurors/curators.

There will be an entry fee of $25 to submit a piece for consideration in the exhibition. Entries will be accepted from March 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024 online only. Entrants will be notified of the results by July 31, 2024. Each piece should be accompanied by a brief artist/process statement of up to 150 words.

For any questions please contact Kate Read, Curator, at curator@vaquiltmuseum.org 

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