February, 6, 2008.
The Laurentian Quilters' Guild proposes the following challenge to be
completed by April 1, 2009 in time for exhibiting in Quebec by May1,
2009.
The following rules are to be adhered to;
1) The perimeter of the quilt must be no less than 125 inches and
no larger than 160 inches, with a width of no less than 36 inches and no
more than 44 inches.
2) The quilt must depict the winter Olympics.
3) The quilt must include the 5 Olympic colors (yellow, green,
blue, red, and black.)
4) The Quilt must be complete and ready to exhibit in Quebec by
May1,2009(arrangements for transportation and any expenses for insurance
will be the responsibility of each guild participating in the challenge)
5) Any technique will be accepted
6) Each quilt must include the standard 3 layers.
There will be no jury, no prize, no classification only the pleasure of
participation and hopefully building a link with our fellow Canadians.
Be aware of the restrictions on using the Olympic symbols in your quilt.
For information on this please consult the Olympic web site www.
Olympics 2010
Please include 2-3 sentences describing your quilt when it is submitted
in April 2009.complete with a 5in sleeve for hanging and a label.
Name _____________________________________ Guild________________________
Address____________________________________
____________________________________
Telephone_____________________
Email__________________________________
Signed_________________________ Date__________
If you have any questions call or email
Brenda Wadey 450-226-2966-brwadey@earthlink.net
Or
Angela Quinn 450-224-5474- Angwardq@aol.com
A printed copy of the challenge
guidelines is available here.