12th Annual Quilts by the River, April 4th – 5th

2025 is the 12th year of Quilts by the River in Downtown Palatka.

Our quilt show is a little different in that it is a smaller and more intimate affair.  You will have an opportunity to leisurely stroll through the quilts while admiring the techniques and uniqueness of each quilt.   Like other shows we do have a certified judge, with categories and prizes, vendors, and baskets for bidding.   We hope through our show quilters and non-quilters alike will be inspired to continue the heritage of quilting and fiber arts.

Entrance fee is $7.00 per person.  If you submit a quilt, you automatically have free admission to the show.  To add to our event, when you pay your entrance fee you will receive a Vendor Passport.  Bring it with you to the vendor show located at 301 Saint Johns Avenue, receive stamps from all the vendors then enter the passport for an opportunity to win either a Gift Certificate to Miss D’s for $250.00 or $400.00.  Just a little more fun!

All entrants must submit one completed application form for each entry; the application form may be photocopied. Each application or must be accompanied with either a check or money order in the amount $10.00 made payable to Miss D’s Quilts.  All quilts must be received by March 28, 2025, by 5:00 p.m., or they will not be included in the event. Quilts may be mailed to Miss D’s Quilts, 305 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177, or hand delivered to the same address.  Quilts must be submitted with a completed application form, payment, and must be enclosed in a fabric bag with secure means of closure. The quilt owner’s name and phone number must appear on the outside of the fabric bag/pillowcase. Each quilt must have its own fabric bag/pillowcase. Each quilt must have a 4” sleeve at the top of the quilt for proper display.  There must be no more than 90” from the bottom of the quilt to the sleeve.

ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE:
1. A LABEL stitched to the LOWER LEFT SIDE of the back of the quilt with the maker and quilter’s name. The label may be stitched or written in permanent ink. NO information should be on the front of the quilt. The label MUST MATCH THE APPLICATION entry form.
2. A 4-inch SLEEVE must be on the upper back for hanging. The top sleeve should be no more than 90” from the bottom of the quilt,
3. Be submitted in a bag or pillowcase – CLEARLY MARKED with your name and the name of the entry.
4. Be submitted with a LEGIBLE / COMPLETE entry application.
5. A check payable to Miss D’s Quilt or cash for the submission fee.
6. A signature and date for the HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.

GENERAL RULES:
1. All entries must be quilted by hand, machine, or both. Quilting is defined as a running stitch that passes through the top, batting, and backing. TIED quilts are not eligible.
2. All quilts must fit the size requirements and definitions of the selected category. See: CATEGORIES section to determine your placement.
3. NO quilt larger than 110” by 110” are accepted.
4. Entrants may not submit more than three quilts for this event. NO single entry can be in multiple categories, but you may have 3 quilts in the same category.
5. NO quilt previously entered in prior Quilts by the River events may be submitted.
6. Quilts must be in excellent condition. NO Incomplete, torn, or soiled entries will be accepted.
7. A qualified category will be eligible for monetary awards when there are 4 or more entries in that category. If a qualified category has less than 4 entries, it will be eligible for ribbons only.
8. All quilts must be checked in by the acceptance date and remain on display both days.
9. All shipped quilts must contain a prepaid return package and must arrive during the acceptance period. They will be returned within a two-week period after the event.
10. All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. Quilts by the River reserves the right to REJECT ANY ENTRY OR MOVE AN ENTRY TO A DIFFERENT CATEGORY.
11. Entries will be picked up by the PERSON WHO ENTERED IT after the event with proper ID**
12. Any entry not picked up after the event can be picked up at Miss D’s Quilts on the Monday after.

CATEGORIES
1. LARGE PIECED QUILTS—Made and quilted by one or more persons and more than 50% pieced.
2. INTERMEDIATE PIECED QUILTS—made and quilted by one or more persons with the total of all sides being greater than 180” but less than 288” and more than 50% pieced.
3. SMALL PIECED QUILTS—total of all sides less than 180”
4. APPLIQUE QUILTS – more than 50% pieced). Category includes stained glass quilts.
5. EMBROIDERY QUILTS—quilts predominantly with machine embroidered blocks or patterns. All sizes will be included in this category.
6. HAND QUILTED—Quilted exclusively by hand.
7. ART QUILTS—Original designs
8. MINIATURE QUILTS –Width no more than 24” and length no more than 24”. All aspects of the quilt are reduced in scale.
CATEGORIES CONTINUED

9. OTHER TECHNIQUES—examples of this category will include whole cloth quilts, more than 40% heavily embellished quilts, crazy quilts, cathedral window, machine and/or hand embroidered, and quilts with very special techniques. Any size except miniature
10. YOUNG QUILTER—All quilts made by quilters under the age of 16 or students in grade 12 and under. The entire quilt must be pieced and quilted by the young quilter. Young Quilters are not limited to this category. There is no entry fee required for this category, however, to submit a quilt in this category, the quilter must provide their age which will be listed on their quilt.
***Please make note if a kit was used for piecing the quilt. ***

ENTRY FORM – Make all checks payable to: Miss D’s Quilts.
Entry fee includes one day show entry for the submitting quilter.

Name:______________________________________ Phone:____________________________

Address______________________________________City:_____________________________

State: _______ Zip: ________________ Email:______________________________________

Quilt Name:____________________________________________________________________

Pieced by:_____________________________Quilted by:_______________________________

CIRCLE ONE CATEGORY FOR THIS ENTRY

Large Pieced      Intermediate Pieced      Small Pieced      Miniature       Hand Quilted

Embroidered      Applique      Young Quilter (Age)       Other Technique      Art

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: The following statement must be signed before your quilt will be accepted for the Quilts by the River 2025. I agree to permit Quilts by the River to display my quilt at their show, ____________________ and _____________. I understand that reasonable care will be taken to protect my quilt and I understand that no responsibility for any loss or damage to my quilt can be assumed by Quilts by the River, Miss D’s Quilt Shop, and/or any member of the Quilts by the River volunteers or Staff members. I hold harmless the City of Palatka, Quilts by the River, Saint James Methodist Church, and event sponsors for any responsibility to my quilt. I hereby give my permission for my entry to be photographed for use in event related publicity. Quilts by the River reserves the right to reject your quilt it is does not meet the rules for entry or any other reason at the discretion of the Members and Staff of Quilts by the River.

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date:______________________________

All quilts are to be picked up by the submitter unless otherwise designated. IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED

VENDORS:

• Accuquilt
• Martelli
• Classi Creations
• Oragami Owl Jewelry
• Cheryl Avery Quilting Notions
• Pat’s Feed Sacks of Titusville
• Viking
• Handi Quilter
• Baby Lock
• Plus, more to come