entry rules

We prefer that you submit your entry form on this website

The instructions to do this are on the website. You can pay online with Credit, Debit or Paypal. Do NOT mail Entry Form(s).  If you can’t enter online, please email us at QuiltLasVegasShow@gmail.com.
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  • Only DQN members will be able to register for the quilt show. You must become a member or renew your membership by January 31, 2021, to be eligible to enter quilts or other items. The membership form can be found at the link above.
  • All entry forms, photographs and payments, if more than 2 entries, should be submitted online by February 14, 2021. Late entries will still be accepted, but will be placed on a waiting list.
  • Only the first 230 entries will be automatically accepted. Any additional entries, and all entries submitted after the deadline, will be placed on a waiting list. Acceptance of entries from the waiting list will be at the sole discretion of the Judging Committee.  Judging Committee decisions will be final.
  • A photograph of your entry is required . The photograph does not have to be of the completed entry. For example, it could be of the quilt top only. If you expect to make major additions or changes or add embellishments to what is shown in the photo, please describe them in the email.
  • Digital photographs are strongly preferred. Email your photographs to quiltlasvegasshow@gmail.com .  Please name the photograph with your last name, then your first name, a hyphen, then the entry name, with no spaces or commas, e.g.
    SmithSusan-EntryName.jpg
  • A separate entry form must be submitted for each item entered. A maximum of of four (4) items will be automatically accepted from each entrant, assuming they are submitted before we have the number of entries specified above. Entrants may only enter one entry per category, except for 118 which may have 2 entries. Only Online entries will be accepted, since this makes the registration process much easier and more accurate.
  • The first two entries are free; then $5 for each for the third and fourth entries. Additional entries after the first four will be placed on the waiting list.  There is no longer a Summary/Payment form. 
  • Entries must have at least three layers held together by quilting stitches. This does not apply to Category 202. The only other exceptions are specifically described in categories 100, 136, 204, and 306, which require quilting through at least two layers and allow the use of false backs (which hide the quilting stitches on the back).
  • Maximum quilt width for all categories is 110”, which is the widest quilt that our hanging system will accommodate.
  • All quilts, regardless of size, are required to have a hanging sleeve that has at least a 4 ” opening. All quilts will be hung on rods in our new facility and for photography this year.   Instructions for hanging sleeves can be found here:
  • All entries are required to have a label including the name of the entrant and the name of the entry on all pieces in a group. The name of the entry must match the name in the registration list which is obtained from your entry form. Quilt labels should be sewn at a bottom corner of the back of the quilt.
  • Items entered for judging must be completed after Jan. 1, 2018, and cannot have been shown in a previous Quilt Las Vegas show.
  • Except for art quilts that are small enough to be hung on a hanger on a garment rack, each quilt entry must be able to be folded and stacked with other entries on a table, without risk to itself or other entries.
  • Quilts must be clean and free from pet hair, perfume, and smoke odor.
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Additional Information about submitting entries into Quilt Las Vegas
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  •  “Professionally quilted” means that one person made the quilt top and paid another person to quilt it.  Quilts that have been professionally quilted are not eligible to be entered into categories 110-122 and 202-302.
  • Confirmation of entries will be emailed.
  • Quilts will be judged by an experienced quilt judge, who is outside of DQN.  The judge reserves the right not to award ribbons unless specific category criteria have been met.  Judged entries will receive written evaluations.  Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
  • Categories with a large number of entries may be divided into two or more categories by criteria such as size, technique or subject. Categories with too few entries may be combined.
  • Many entries can legitimately be placed in more than one category, but they must meet the qualifications of the category to receive a ribbon. If it appears from your photograph or entry form that the entry might not be in the correct category, you will be contacted before the show to discuss your category selection. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to enter a category for which your entry is qualified. You are only allowed two entries per category. The only exception is category 132 (First Entry) where only one entry will be allowed.
  • If you have any questions about the categories or rules, please email us at QuiltLasVegasShow@gmail.com.