SMP Quilting Festival

FEBRUARY 5TH - MARCH 9TH

     SUBMISSIONS


MARCH 10TH – 13TH

     QUILT SHOWING

     + VIEWERS CHOICE VOTING


MARCH 10TH – 14TH

     FEST DAYS

ABOUT

SMP VIRTUAL QUILT FEST 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the SMP Virtual Quilting Festival, 2025!

We are excited to offer a 5-day celebration of quilts and their makers. During the online quilt festival, and throughout the contest we will be holding giveaways and collecting entries for the grand prize, a Dream Studio!

DATES

FEBRUARY 5TH - MARCH 9TH

SUBMISSIONS

MARCH 10TH - 13TH

QUILT SHOWING  

+ VIEWERS CHOICE VOTING

MARCH 10TH - 14TH

FEST DAYS   

VOTING
You may vote once for your favorite quilt.

Please feel free to share to your social media accounts and invite others to join the fun! Our contest is completely viewer's choice voting and there will be an award for who gets the most votes. Everyone is invited!

PROFESSIONAL JUDGED VOTING
Your quilts will also be judged by an industry professional!

A separate winner and prize will be voted upon by a panel of experts and industry professionals. The quilt that gets the most votes from these professional experts will be awarded with a prize picked via industry professionals.

LIVESTREAM

Come back here or join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day, during the 5 days of interactive livestreaming. Our panelists and hosts will be showcasing quilting machines, notions and expertise, we’ll be sharing tips and tricks, some history and master classes.

THE SMP VIRTUAL QUILT FEST
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
CLICK ON DAY TO SEE SCHEDULE
Follow the daily line-up here. 5 Days of Festival fun!
DAY 1

TIME PRESENTER COMPANY/PRODUCT
7:45AM to 8:00AM Stream Warm-up Blaine & Jane
8:00AM to 8:30AM Jennifer Gigas RNK
8:30AM to 9:00AM Rosemary Castillo-Sartin Brother Stellaire XJ2
9:00AM to 9:30AM Karen Charles Pfaff Performance Icon
9:30AM to 10:00AM TBA Baby Lock Altair 2
10:00AM to 10:30AM Mitzi Redd Laurastar Smart 1980
10:30AM to 11:00AM Linda Bratten Free Motion Quilting
11:00AM to 11:30AM TBA Janome
11:30AM to 12:00PM TBA Handi Quilter Simply 16
12:00PM to 12:30PM Karen Charles Viking Amber Air S600
12:30PM to 1:00PM TBA Baby Lock Gallant 15
1:00PM to 1:30PM Dawn Chase (Creative Appliques) Edge to Edge Quilting
1:30PM to 2:00PM Belle Brunner King Quilter Sit Down
2:00PM to 2:30PM Aubrey Hartman Butler Robotics
2:30PM to 3:00PM TBA Grace
3:00PM to 3:30PM TBA TBA
3:30PM to 4:00PM Blaine Austin Give-a-ways
DAY 2

TIME PRESENTER COMPANY/PRODUCT
7:45AM to 8:00AM Stream Warm-up SMP
8:00AM to 8:30AM Jennifer Gigas RNK
8:30AM to 9:00AM Sara Vetser Brother Print Moda
9:00AM to 9:30AM Karen Charles Pfaff Expression 720SE
9:30AM to 10:00AM TBA Baby Lock Triumph
10:00AM to 10:30AM Jack Thompson & Melodee Cloud CutterPillar
10:30AM to 11:00AM Melinda Stephenson In the Hoop Quilting
11:00AM to 11:30AM TBA Janome
11:30AM to 12:00PM TBA Handi Quilter Moxie Sit down
12:00PM to 12:30PM Karen Charles Viking Topaz 50
12:30PM to 1:00PM TBA Baby Lock Chorus
1:00PM to 1:30PM Karlie Belle Machine Applique Quilt Blocks
1:30PM to 2:00PM Belle Brunner King Quilter Sit down
2:00PM to 2:30PM Aubrey Hartman Butler Robotics
2:30PM to 3:00PM TBA TBA
3:00PM to 3:30PM TBA TBA
3:30PM to 4:00PM Blaine Austin Give-a-ways
DAY 3

TIME PRESENTER COMPANY/PRODUCT
7:45AM to 8:00AM Stream Warm-up SMP
8:00AM to 8:30AM Jennifer Gigas RNK
8:30AM to 9:00AM Tina Bartelmay Brother PR680W
9:00AM to 9:30AM Karen Charles Pfaff Quilt Ambition 635
9:30AM to 10:00AM TBA Baby Lock Array
10:00AM to 10:30AM Jack Thompson & Melodee Cloud CutterPillar
10:30AM to 11:00AM Paige Barlett Free Motion Quilting
11:00AM to 11:30AM TBA Janome
11:30AM to 12:00PM TBA Handi Quilter Simply 16
12:00PM to 12:30PM Karen Charles Viking Opal 690Q
12:30PM to 1:00PM TBA Baby Lock Sashiko 2
1:00PM to 1:30PM Belle Brunner Quilt Piecing
1:30PM to 2:00PM Becky Thompson King Quilter 18 Elite
2:00PM to 2:30PM Aubrey Hartman Butler Robotics
2:30PM to 3:00PM TBA Grace
3:00PM to 3:30PM TBA TBA
3:30PM to 4:00PM Blaine Austin Give-a-ways
DAY 4

TIME PRESENTER COMPANY/PRODUCT
7:45AM to 8:00AM Stream Warm-up SMP
8:00AM to 8:30AM Valerie Tribble Arrow Cabinets
8:30AM to 9:00AM Cindy Hogan Brother PR1X
9:00AM to 9:30AM Karen Charles Pfaff Admire Air 7000
9:30AM to 10:00AM TBA Baby Lock Allegro
10:00AM to 10:30AM Jack Thompson & Melodee Cloud CutterPillar
10:30AM to 11:00AM Karlee Porter Part 1 Graffiti Quilting
11:00AM to 11:30AM TBA Janome
11:30AM to 12:00PM TBA Handi Quilter Pro Stitcher
12:00PM to 12:30PM Karen Charles Viking Brilliance 75Q
12:30PM to 1:00PM TBA Baby Lock Soprano
1:00PM to 1:30PM Karlee Porter Part 2 Graffiti Quilting
1:30PM to 2:00PM Becky Thompson King Quilter 18 Elite
2:00PM to 2:30PM Aubrey Hartman Butler Robotics
2:30PM to 3:00PM TBA Grace
3:00PM to 3:30PM TBA TBA
3:30PM to 4:00PM Blaine & Jane Give-a-ways
DAY 5

TIME PRESENTER COMPANY/PRODUCT
7:45AM to 8:00AM Stream Warm-up SMP
8:00AM to 8:30AM Valerie Tribble Arrow Cabinets
8:30AM to 9:00AM Jennifer Gleich Brother PQ1600S
9:00AM to 9:30AM Karen Charles Pfaff Performance 950
9:30AM to 10:00AM TBA Baby Lock Accomplish
10:00AM to 10:30AM Valerie Tribble Arrow Cabinets
10:30AM to 11:00AM Becky Thompson Quilting
11:00AM to 11:30AM TBA Janome
11:30AM to 12:00PM TBA Handi Quilter Moxie Sit Down
12:00PM to 12:30PM Karen Charles Viking Epic 97Q
12:30PM to 1:00PM TBA Baby Lock Aerial
1:00PM to 1:30PM Katrina Walker Piecing with Silk
1:30PM to 2:00PM Becky Thompson King Quilter 18 Elite
2:00PM to 2:30PM Aubrey Hartman Butler Robotics
2:30PM to 3:00PM TBA Grace
3:00PM to 3:30PM TBA TBA
3:30PM to 4:00PM Blaine Austin Wrap up & Give-a-ways

MEET THE SPECIAL EDUCATORS & JUDGES


SPECIAL PRESENTERS

Aubrey Hartman
Becky Thompson
Belle Brunner
Cindy Hogan
Dawn Chace
Jack Thompson
Jennifer Gigas
Jennifer Gleich
Karen Charles
Karlee Porter
Karlie Belle
Katrina Walker
Linda Bratten
Melodee Cloud
Milinda Stephenson
Mitzi Redd
Paige Bartlett
Rosemary Castillo-Sartin
Sara Vetser
Tina Bartelmay


QUILTING CONTEST

 RULES + FAQ

Picture Requirements:
*see additional information here for tips on taking good pictures of your quilt
  1. Required Pictures: Submit in this order:
    1. Full, straight-on view of your quilt front; with all four corners.
    2. Full, straight-on view of your quilt back; with all four corners.
    3. Detail of your quilt front
    4. Detail of your quilt back
    5. Detail of your quilt front binding
  2. a.Full quilt front

    a.Full quilt front

    b.Full quilt back

    b.Full quilt back

    c.Detail quilt front

    c.Detail quilt front

    d.Detail quilt back

    d.Detail quilt back

    e.Detail quilt front binding

    e.Detail quilt front binding

  3. Picture Size:

     must be shot at high resolution + under 10 MB.

Terms and Conditions *be sure to check to accept at bottom of form.
  1. Images become the property of the show sponsor for publicity and/or publication.
  2. Limit 2 entries, per person.
  3. By signing-up you agree to be added to our Newsletter.
  4. Quilt must not have been submitted in a *national level show. *Quilts Inc, AQS, etc.
  5. Quilt must have been completed after Jan 1, 2024.
  6. Prize winners will be notified via email, on March 15, 2025.
  7. Submission of quilt registration signifies agreement with these conditions.
  8. VQF reserves the right to remove inappropriate entries for any reason.

  9. Full terms and conditions


    SMP Virtual Quilt Fest Show Time Frame

    Show entries will be accepted February 5th - March 9th
    Show Favorites will be voted on March 10th - 13th
    SMPVQF will occur March 10th - 14th

Contest Submission Form

FAQ

What are the dates?

Sewing Machines Plus' Virtual Quilt Fest, 2025
Quilt entries accepted February 5th - March 9th, 2025
Show favorites voted on March 10th - 13th, 2025
SMPVQF will occur March 10th – 14th, 2025

How big should my pictures be?

PICTURES must be shot at high resolution + under 10 MB.
Please see the Tips + Tricks sheet for best outcome.

What is the process for entering?

Simply submit your quilt to our form submission with our criteria and viewers such as yourself will be giving the opportunity to vote on your favorite quilt. All quilt entries require 5 photographic submissions and an artist’s statement.

Who will be judging?

YOU are the judge! Our contest is completely viewer's choice based on who gets the most votes. Contestants will enter their quilts into competition via photographic entries.

What might I win?

You will have the chance to win up to a $7,000 quilting package! We will announce the Dream Studio winner on Saturday, along with other winners of the quilt competition prizes.

What is the Festival?

We will be live streaming a quilting celebration, for 5 days, 7-8 hours a day after the open voting period! Come back here or join us on Facebook or YouTube live, each day. Our presenters and hosts will be showcasing quilting notions and equipment as well as sharing tips and tricks, some history and master classes!

What is the Dream Studio and who can enter to win it?

We will be giving away a Dream Home Studio to one lucky viewer worth up to $25,000. Anyone who submits an email to follow the contest will be automatically entered

What should you look for when wanting your quilt to win?

  1. Visual impact

    1. Visually appealing
    2. Color pallete appealing
    3. Balanced design
    4. Creativity
    5. Contrast/value engaging
    6. Proportional
  2. Piecing and Borders Workmanship

    1. Square blocks
    2. Lies flat
  3. Special Techniques and Workmanship

    1. Embroidery, beading, trapunto, appliques etc are well executed
    2. Should complement the quilt
    3. Should lie flat
  4. Quilting Workmanship

    1. Piece equally quilted, equal density throughout
    2. Quilting complements the quilt
    3. Quilting thread color(s) complement the design
  5. Finishing and Binding

    1. Quilt lies flat
    2. Appropriate to the design
CONGRATULATIONS | 2022 QUILT FEST WINNERS
 
SMP VQF | 5-DAY SHOWCASE GALLERY
 
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