This year's show theme is:
UNDER THE STARS
September 18-19, 2026
Categories are set for the 2026 Quilt Show:
100 Theme Quilt - Quilt should reflect the theme of Under the Stars. Minimum perimeter 280”.
200 Small Theme Quilt - Quilt should reflect the theme of Under the Stars. Perimeter Less than 280”.
300 Hand Work Quilt – Must be at least 50% (more is desirable) prepared with handwork. This is described in the story upon entering. This includes but not limited to: hand quilting, hand embroidery, hand Sachiko, hand applique, hand beaded.
400 Domestic Machine Quilted - Quilted on a sit down, stationary/traditional sewing machine. Minimum perimeter 280”. Quilter’s hands move the fabric. This is not a long arm or short arm quilting machine.
500 Longarm Quilted by Maker - Quilted by the same person that pieced the quilt. Minimum perimeter 280”. Computer or pattern may be used. Machine glides on a carriage frame. Fabric is still.
600 Longarm Quilted by Other - Quilted by a different person than the maker. Minimum perimeter 280”. Computer or pattern may be used. Machine glides on a carriage frame. Fabric is still.
700 Longarm Hand Guided - Minimum perimeter 280”. Quilter hand guides the machine as it
glides on a carriage frame. Rulers or freehand, no computer assistance. Fabric is still. Quilted by maker or another quilter.
800 Small Quilt or Wall Hanging - Maximum perimeter is 140”. The category includes miniature quilts
900 Medium Quilt or Wall Hanging - Perimeter is greater than 140”, and less than 210”
1000 Large Quilt or Wall Hanging - Perimeter is equal to or greater than 210” and is less than 280”.
1100 Other Quilted Item – may include bags, decorations or miscellaneous. Item has to incorporate quilting techniques.
1200 Original Art Quilt - Piece is one of a kind, non-traditional and designed completely by the maker.
1300 Challenge Quilt - FQG Members only. Members participate in a Challenge as part of the quilt show and follows Challenge sideboards related to Under the Stars theme .
1400 Junior Quilter– Any quilter under 18. Display only. Not required to attend kids camp to enter. Not required to be a member to enter. Note junior quilters are allowed to enter in other categories, with the same requirements for all others.
Special Exhibits as floor space allows: No ribbons are awarded on Special Exhibits.
1500E Heirloom Quilts – those special quilts from many years ago, quilts should be at least 40 years old. Maybe you made, or a special family member or friend. These may be completed quilts or just tops for 2026. There is a maximum of three Heirloom entries per guild member.
1600E Patriotic Quilts - Celebrating 250 years of our country! Entries will not be judged, only one quilt per person, AND…the entry could have been shown before. This is the only time you could enter a quilt from a previous show. Added April 2026
See quilt entry details HERE