The deadline for entry to the 2026 quilt show is April 15, 2026.
We're looking forward to seeing all of the projects you've been working on for the past few years.
For your convenience, the entry process will be online.
- Step 1: Read the entry rules and regulations below.
- Step 2: complete an entry form for each of your quilts. Be prepared by reviewing the list below. There are separate forms for DISPLAY ONLY AND JUDGED QUILTS.
- Step 3: You will receive an emailed confirmation that your registration has been received. Please keep this for your records and contact Nancy Arico if you need to make any adjustments.
- Step 4: prepare your quilts for drop-off on May 26, 2026, or to be mailed prior to May 22, 2026.
Please contact Nancy Arico at Email Nancy with subject “BVQ Show entry” if you have questions, need assistance with submitting a form, or would like more details.
2026 Entry form information
After you complete your judged or display-only quilt entry form, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
Judged quilt entry forms will require:
- Email
- Your name
- Address
- Phone number
- The name of your quilt
- The year your quilt was completed
- Whether your quilt has previously been entered into a BVQ show
- Name and Number of makers
- Pattern/design source and type
- Dimensions
- If applicable: special hanging instructions and sale price
- Photo of front and back of quilt (note that your quilt does not have to be 100% completed to enter)
- Delivery and drop-off confirmation
- Techniques used and quilting
Display-only forms will require:
- Email
- Your name
- Address
- Phone number
- The name of your quilt
- The year your quilt was completed
- Whether your quilt has previously been entered into a BVQ show
- Name and Number of makers
- Pattern/design source and type
- Dimensions
- If applicable: special hanging instructions and, sale price
- Photo of front and back of quilt (note that your quilt does not have to be 100% completed to enter)
- Delivery and drop-off confirmation
2026 Entry rules
1. Quilts must be completed, clean, odor-free, undamaged and free of loose and dangling threads and pet hair (hint: a lint brush can be useful for this). All items to be judged must contain a quilted element. Tied quilts will not be judged. Quilts submitted previously for judging in a BVQ show will not be accepted for judging. The Quilt Show Steering Committee have the right to refuse an entry for cause.
The final judged categories will be determined based on the quilts entered for judging. Quilts will be placed in the most homogeneous groupings possible. Please contact Nancy Arico (mail to nancy.arico@verizon.net with subject line “BVQ Show entry”) if you have questions about how to describe your quilt(s) for entry in judging.
2. Online Registration: Please select the appropriate registration form for each quilt. You will receive an email confirmation that your quilt registration has been received.
3. A separate entry form is required for each item. Entry form(s) must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
4. Fees: The appropriate non-refundable fee for each entry form is required for submission. The fee for each display only item is $10.00. The fee for judged items is $15.00 each. BVQ challenge quilts entered for display only are free.
5. Photographs: Digital color photos of the front and back your quilt must be uploaded into your registration form. The photo must show the entire quilt, not just a portion.
6. Hanging Sleeves: To guarantee that your quilt can be hung, it must have a 4” sleeve firmly basted to the top back of the quilt.
7. Labels: Label/ Identification must be placed on the back of the quilt. On judged pieces, entrant must cover all personal identification (front and/or back). Wearable art labels should be inside the garment.
8. Quilts for Sale: If you are interested in offering your judged or display only quilt for sale, indicate that on your entry form along with a price. BVQ will retain 20% of the sale price.
9. Judging: Quilts completed before January 1, 2023 are not eligible for judging. Quilts that have previously been shown at BVQ shows are not eligible for judging. Judging of entries will take place prior to hanging. Written judges’ evaluations will be emailed to each judged entrant. Ribbons for first, second, third, and honorable mention in each category may be awarded by the judges. Other ribbons may be awarded in specific categories. Ribbons are awarded per quilt, regardless of the number of people involved in competition. Judges reserve the right to not award all ribbons in a category.
10. Quilt Container: Each quilt must be delivered in a cloth bag or pillowcase (no plastic bags, please) with the entrant’s name, address, and phone number written in permanent or indelible marker. This information can be written on a cloth label and pinned with a safety pin securely to the cloth bag if you do not want to write on the bag or pillowcase. (No paper labels or straight pins, please). Please make sure the bag is big enough to easily remove and reinsert your quilt.
11. In-person quilt Drop Off: Entrants who are local to the area are responsible to personally deliver and retrieve quilts. Quilts must be delivered FULLY COMPLETED between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26th at the Neumann University Mirenda Center in Aston, PA. You will receive a receipt for your quilt that you must present at pickup (either on your phone or printed out).
Mail-in quilts: Entries should be sent to Nancy Arico, 318 S. New Ardmore Ave., Broomall, PA 19008. They need to arrive by May 22, 2026. Mailed entries must include a pre-paid pre-addressed label for return shipment. Mailed entries can be picked up in person provided that you present your BVQ-issued email receipt.
12. In-person quilt Pick Up: Quilts must be picked up on Sunday, May 31st between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM. If quilts are not picked up on Sunday, it is the responsibility of the entrant to make arrangements for the return of the quilt. QUILTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED WITHOUT A RECEIPT.
Quilts to be returned by mail will be sent no later than June 15, 2026 and an email confirmation of mailing will be sent to entrants.
13. Security: Security will be provided in the exhibit area. All quilts will be handled with the utmost care. BVQ cannot be responsible for loss or acts of nature beyond our control. BVQ will not be providing insurance and recommend you contact your homeowner’s insurance carrier to understand what coverage is provided and how to obtain specific coverage.