THE QUILT EXHIBITION
October 2 through 25, 2001
The Quintessential Quilt 2001 exhibition will consist of approximately 80 large quilts, wall hangings, and small quilts on display at University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Boulevard, University City, MO, 63130. The quilts may be seen during regular library hours, Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Quilting demonstrations and docent tours will be available every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come join us!

QUILT EXHIBITION OPENING
You are invited to the exhibition opening on Sunday, October 7, 2001. Join us starting at 1:30 p.m. for the "Civil War Quilting" lecture. The award presentations to the prizewinners and a reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public.

THE LECTURES
Lectures are free and open to the public. They will be presented in the University City Public Library auditorium, located on the second floor. The lectures are:

Sunday, October 7, 2001, 1:30 p.m.
"Quilting and the Civil War" by Kathy Saunders
This lecture, illustrated with quilts, portrays how women worked in the Civil War effort when quilts were not only domestic necessities, but political and artistic statements, We will learn how the efforts differed in the North and South and discuss quilts that were "hidden in plain sight,"--quilts used to aid the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. Finally, learn how the Civil War has brought women together today from all over the world through the wonderful world of "The Internet" while making a famous Civil War quilt.
Kathy has been quilting for 20 years and has taught for 12 years. Her quilts have appeared in Journey to Jericho and Voices of the Past, Volumes I and II. She had a quilt in Dear Jane, Brenda Papadakis' book on Civil War era quilt maker Jane Stickle. She has had quilts in several competitions including the American Quilter's Society Show in Paducah, KY and Quilt America in Indianapolis, IN. Kathy served on the Executive Committee of the Sew Near to My Heart Quilt Show, a breast cancer awareness quilt show.

Tuesday, October 16, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
"Roots of Racism" by Susan Leslie Lumsden
This lecture is based on the organization and presentation of the "Roots of Racism" quilt exhibit currently touring the United States. This exhibit uses art quilts to help open people's minds to learn more about each other and to mend the rifts of racism.
Susan is a self-taught artist in many areas of fabric manipulation. Her quilts have appeared in a number of exhibitions around the country, including the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX; MOAK-2000, an invitational show in West Plains, MO; and Art Feast in Springfield, MO. Susan is currently the curator for "Roots of Racism: Ignorance and Fear", a traveling exhibition of art quilts.

THE COMPETITION

The Competition Rules
1. Machine quilting must be non-commercial.
2. Quilts completed from kits will not be accepted. A kit is defined as a purchased pattern using fabric that you did not personally choose.
3. Quilts must not have been exhibited in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area since October 31, 1999, nor in any previous The Historical Society of University City or Circle in the Square Quilters show.
4. The location of the quilts will be at the discretion of the Quilt Show committee.
5. Each large quilt and wall quilt must have a 4" sleeve securely attached to the top of the back for hanging.
6. A label must be attached to the quilt back. The label must include the entrant's name and address, the name of the quilt, the year completed, and accurate dimensions. This label must then be covered with fabric basted on with easily-removed stitches. An entrant's name on the quilt front must be covered in the same manner. The label covers will be removed after judging.
7. Entry forms are due by Saturday, September 1, 2001. The number of entries is limited to 2 quilts per person.
8. Quilts will be accepted at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar, University City, MO 63130 on Sunday, September 16, 2001 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Quilt show personnel will not be available by phone at the library.
9. Quilts may be shipped but must arrive by Wednesday, September 12, 2001. See details on the Entry Form.
10. Individuals whose entries are not juried into the exhibition will be notified by telephone, at which time arrangements will be made to return the quilts.
11. All quilts must be picked up at the library on Sunday, October 28, 2001 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. unless shipping instructions have been specified on the Entry Form.

The Quilt Categories

Large Quilts
Length plus width must total 120" or more. These quilts may be appliquéd, hand or machine pieced, and hand or non-commercially machine quilted.
Categories
1. Pieced, traditional
2. Pieced, innovative or original design
3. Appliquéd, hand only
4. Multi-technique - traditional or innovative quilts that use approximately equal amounts of pieced work and appliqué, and/or quilts that use several construction and surface design techniques

Wall Quilts
Length plus width must total at least 36" but less than 120". These quilts may be appliquéd, hand or machine pieced, and hand or non-commercially machine quilted.
Categories
5. Traditional - Quilts that contain traditional designs and techniques
6. Innovative - Quilts that are innovative and/or contemporary in design and/or construction techniques
7. Pictoral - Quilts that feature a representational design and may contain traditional or contemporary techniques

Small Quilts
Length plus width must total less than 36".
Category
8. Any technique

THE AWARDS
The winners will be announced in the University City Library auditorium on Sunday, October 7, 2001 following the 1:30 p.m."Civil War Quilting" lecture by Kathy Saunders. Cash Prizes will be awarded for:
Best of Show - $150.00
First Place in each Large Quilt and Wall Quilt categories - $90.00
Second Place in each Large QQuilt and Wall Quilt categories - $45.00
First Place in Small Quilt category - $50.00
Second Place in Small Quilt category - $30.00
Ribbons will be awarded for Best of Show, First Place, and Second Place in each category. "Viewer's Choice" ribbons for Large Quilts, Wall Quilts, and Small Quilts will be awarded at the close of the exhibition.

Judging
The judges will evaluate each quilt independently. Within each category, each quilt will be judged on the aspects listed below. The judges will then select the first, second, and third place winners within each category and an overall Best of Show.
Visual impact
Original in design
Execution of chosen construction method
Appropriateness of quilting design
Execution of quilting technique
Use of color
Balance of design
Integration of all design elements
Overall appearance

Do you have questions about the competition, exhibition, or lectures? E-mail us at: [email protected]

The Fundraising Quilt
Members of Circle in the Square Quilters have pieced and hand-quilted a beautiful quilt named "Road to St. Louis." The quilt will be displayed as part of the exhibition. Tickets can be purchased at the University City Public Library counter or from members of The Historical Society of University City or Circle in the Square Quilters. The drawing for the quilt is Sunday, October 28, 2001.