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The number of quilts displayed at Maine Quilts 2008 will be limited to 500.
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Only 110 quilts will be accepted in the Judged Division.
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Entries will be accepted by postmark date.
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An individual may enter a combined total of four (4) quilts in the Display, Judged and / or Pines & Needles –Sew What Divisions; however, Maine Quilts reserves the right to make a limit change. In addition to this maximum, a person may enter items in the Silent Auction and Chapter / Group Challenge.
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An individual is limited to the entry of two (2) quilts in the Judged Division; however, Maine Quilts reserves the right to make a limit change.
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Each quilt entered by an individual must be submitted on its own
entry form 
; the form must be signed by the entrant.
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An entered quilt must not have been previously exhibited at Maine Quilts, except by special request.
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Unfinished, damaged or soiled items will not be accepted.
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Tied quilts (except those made by children), pillows and framed pieces will not be accepted.
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Clothing / wearable items will not be accepted.
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Each entered quilt must have a label that includes the quilter’s name and title of the quilt, and is sewn onto a bottom corner of the quilt back.
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All quilts, larger than 15” x 15”, must have a 4” (minimum) hanging sleeve with the top and bottom of the sleeve sewn securely to the quilt back or they will not be accepted.
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Quilts longer than 96” will be adjusted at the show so that they do not drag on the floor.
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Chapter Mini-Challenges must be sewn or safety pinned to a backing (provided by Chapter) with each Mini-Quilt identified by title, maker and size of quilt.
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Quilts that cannot be photographed for Maine Quilts archive purposes will not be accepted.
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There is a $25 fee for all checks returned by the bank.
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Entrants are solely responsible for insuring their quilt(s).
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Entrants are responsible for delivering their quilt(s) to the selected site on Saturday, July 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or shipping it to arrive July 14-19. Delivery sites are NOT prepared to accept quilts at any other time; please do not ask them.
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Each entrant will receive their receipt(s) and quilt number(s) on quilt delivery day (except for shipped quilts).
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No work may be withdrawn prior to the close of the show on Sunday, July 27.