This year, we are bringing back the challenge fabric requirement. Challenge fabric is available at all OQG meetings. The fabric is a fat quarter and is $5.
1. Be creative interpreting this year’s quilt showtheme: Diamonds! Dazzling Companions.
2. Include a recognizable piece of challenge fabric at least 2 square inches (a piece 2” x 1” or two 1”squares) on the front of the quilt. It can be larger!
3. The front of the quilt must contain a recognizablepieced or appliqué diamond shape. A diamondprinted on fabric does not qualify.
4. Size – No larger than 25 inches x 25 inches (Or aperimeter no more than 100 inches total)
5. Entries must have a pieced or appliquéd front,backing, batting in-between, be quilted andbound.
Quilt Entry Posted When Available
Opportunity Quilt
“Stars Over the States”. Pattern by Judy Martin From book Red, White and Blue Star Quilts, By C & T Publishing
Size 95 x 95 inches Pieced by Kerby Selmer Quilted by Fabric Bash
Volunteer Our quilt show is a great show and that is because of you! We rely on our volunteers. Just a quick reminder that one shift of volunteer time will be needed for each entry in the show. (Hours for shifts vary.)
Please sign up early to help us plan ahead! Volunteer Sign Up Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp 2025 on SignUp.com: will be posted when available 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. Give it go! Thank you! – Bev Adams
Volunteer Opportunities and Descriptions
White Glove
Wear white gloves and help with security during the show. You will walk around and offer to show people the back of quilts and ask them not to touch the quilts. This person may also assist with Vendor Support as needed.(standing/walking position)
Vendor Support
This person will be assigned to take reats to vendors or to watch a booth so that a vendor may have a quick break. This person may also assist with White Glove helper as needed. (standing/walking position)
Volunteer Check In Table
Assists with show support of volunteers. As volunteers come in for their shifts, help them get their white gloves, direct to area they are supposed to help in. (seated position)
Set Up
Assist with the set up of the quilt frames, hanging quilts and getting the show ready to go. (lifting up to 25 pounds, standing/walking position)
Ticket Taker
Stand at the doorway and check wrist bands for entry into the hall. (standing position)
Photographer’s Assistant
Assist the Photographer on her time schedule to capture the quilts on digital media (standing/walking position)
Admissions Table
Two people will collect money and one person to welcome guests and vendors (seated position)
Raffle Quilt
Sell Raffle Tickets (seated position)
Show CD Seller
Take orders for a CD’s of the quilt show – (seated position)
Auction Support
Assist show visitors with auction items, entering bids, getting bid numbers (standing/seated position)
All Day Volunteer
Assist the show chairperson(s) as needed. Duties will vary as assigned. (standing/walking/seated position)
Take Down
Catchers/folders of the quilts, frames take down, storage, quilt organizers/security after takedown. (lifting up to 25 pounds, standing/walking position)
