MAQF Quilt Competitions
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2027 Quilt Competitions
- Innovative & Traditional Full-Size Quilt Competition
- Mid-Century Mod Modern Quilt Competition
- Wall Quilt Competition
Quilts may be entered in the full-size Innovative/Traditional Quilt Competition, the Mid-Century Mod Modern Quilt Competition, or the Wall Quilt Competition.
Postmark Deadline for Quilt Entries is January 19, 2027.
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A Juried & Judged Prize Money Competition!
Competition Prizes
Full-Size Quilt Competition
BEST OF SHOW - $2,000
*The Handi Quilter Best Full-Size Longarm Machine Workmanship Award - $500
Innovative Quilt Category
1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $700
3rd Place - $400
2 Honorable Mentions - Ribbons
*Best Hand Workmanship - $250
*Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - $250
Best Use of Color - $250
1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $700
3rd Place - $400
2 Honorable Mentions - Ribbons
*Best Hand Workmanship - $250
*Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - $250
Best Use of Color - $250
Traditional Quilt Category
1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $700
3rd Place - $400
2 Honorable Mentions - Ribbons
*Best Hand Workmanship - $250
*Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - $250
Best Use of Color - $250
Mid-Century Mod Modern Quilt Competition
Best Mid-Century Mod Quilt - $1,000
2nd Place - $600
3rd Place - $400
Honorable Mention - Ribbon
Best Use of Color - $250
Best Use of Negative Space - $250
Best Mid-Century Mod Vibe- $200
Wall Quilt Competition
Best Wall Quilt - $1,000
*The Baby Lock Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award - Baby Lock Joy (25B)
2nd Place - $600
3rd Place - $400
Honorable Mention - Ribbon
Best Mid-Century Mod Wall Quilt - $200
*Best Hand Workmanship - $200
*Best Longarm Machine Workmanship - $200
Best Pictorial Quilt - $200
Best Use of Color - $200
PLUS Viewer's Choice - $250
PLUS Judge’s Choice Ribbons
*To be eligible for the Best Workmanship awards, the entry must be quilted by the entrant(s).
**Additional prizes may be added.
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1st Place - $800
2nd Place - $700
3rd Place - $400
2 Honorable Mentions - Ribbons
*Best Hand Workmanship - $250
*Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - $250
Best Use of Color - $250
Mid-Century Mod Modern Quilt Competition
Best Mid-Century Mod Quilt - $1,000
2nd Place - $600
3rd Place - $400
Honorable Mention - Ribbon
Best Use of Color - $250
Best Use of Negative Space - $250
Best Mid-Century Mod Vibe- $200
Wall Quilt Competition
Best Wall Quilt - $1,000
*The Baby Lock Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award - Baby Lock Joy (25B)
2nd Place - $600
3rd Place - $400
Honorable Mention - Ribbon
Best Mid-Century Mod Wall Quilt - $200
*Best Hand Workmanship - $200
*Best Longarm Machine Workmanship - $200
Best Pictorial Quilt - $200
Best Use of Color - $200
PLUS Viewer's Choice - $250
PLUS Judge’s Choice Ribbons
*To be eligible for the Best Workmanship awards, the entry must be quilted by the entrant(s).
**Additional prizes may be added.
Click the Link Below to Start Your Competition Entry!