It is important that you read and understand
all the following categories and conditions.
Only entries originating in New Zealand can be accepted.
No overseas entries can be accepted.
These are modern in design and form. They can be wholecloth, pieced, appliqued, hand quilted, machine quilted, or a combination of techniques. Original design is encouraged.
These are quilts that are minimalist with clean, modern design and strong visual impact. They may feature the use of negative space, have no borders, and have bright and graphic colour palettes. They are quilted in a way that is sympathetic to the design.
These are quilts that are one of a kind and have imagery that is realistic or present a motif that is recognisable. It could consist of portraits, landscapes, flowers, animals, or other visual elements.
These are quilts with a very strong visual impact, designed to be displayed as an artwork, communicating an idea, emotion, or concept. A variety of techniques may be used.
These are quilts that use a traditional design or pattern, usually having sashing between blocks and a border. A variety of techniques may be used.
The garment must be wearable and have sleeves.
It must have three layers.
It must not have any embellishments or other substances such as glitter that could cause damage to other entries.
The coat will be displayed on a manikin. It will not be displayed on a wall or frame.
Create a quilt that depicts an aspect of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
This could be, but is not limited to, a social aspect, nature, or an historical aspect of the country.
Size: 50cm by 80cm, portrait.
It must have three layers.
It must have a hanging sleeve (see notes).
It may be bound, faced, or edged.
It is made predominantly of fabric but other materials, such as Tyvek, can be used provided they are firmly attached.
Other techniques, such as paint, can be used.
It must not contain any material, such as glitter, that might contaminate another entry.
Create a quilt which reflects the theme of the 2024 Quilt Symposium.
Size: The quilt can be any shape that fits into a one metre by one metre square.
It must have three layers.
It can be bound or faced.
It must have a hanging sleeve (see notes), so consideration must be given to the shape in order to allow the quilt to sit flat against the wall.
Secondary school (Year 9 to Year 13 2024)
Junior (Intermediate level or younger 2024)
Size: The quilt must be no bigger than 50cm x 50 cm.
It must have three layers.
It can be bound or faced or have an edging.
It must have a hanging sleeve (see notes).
1. Complete an online entry form for each submission.
2. This must include the required JPG, JPEG, or PNG photos. (see 13 above)
3. Following completing and submitting the form, payment is to be made online via Stripe to Waikato Patchworkers and Quilters Guild
Insurance of entries is the responsibility of the entrant.
While all care will be taken, the Symposium committee will not accept liability for any loss, misdirected or delayed delivery, or any damage to, or loss of, entries while in its care, in storage or transit.
1. A one inch wide Velcro, hook side, must be sewn to a four-inch hanging sleeve which is sewn to the back of the quilt, half an inch down from the top and half an inch in from each side.
2. The soft Velcro matching piece is to be labelled with the name of the quilt and the entrant’s name and attached to the hook Velcro.
3. For detailed information on making a hanging sleeve, see Aotearoa Quilters website: aotearoaquilters.co.nz/attaching-velcro
Quilts must not exceed 240 cm in width and in height.
Awards will be given to the entry judged best in each category.
These awards will be the decision of the judging panel.
Prizes may be awarded to the runner-up in each category.
Other individual prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of the judging panel. Examples are Best Use of Colour, Judge’s Award, Best Applique.
The judges reserve the right not to give an award in any category.
Judges’ decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
A group quilt is one in which three or more people have been involved in its making.
A collaborative quilt is one in which two quilters have been involved in its making.
Definition – A quilt is defined as being 3 layers and stitched together.