Quilt Entry Book - Nebraska State Fair

ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOURTH 

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR 

August 23 – September 2, 2013 

Grand Island, NE 

Quilt Department 

Nebraska State Fair Board 

Jana Kruger, Chairperson – Arlington 

Lowell Minert, Vice-Chairperson – Dunning 

Kirk Shane, Secretary – Atkinson 

Ed Kruse, Treasurer – Kimball 

Tam Allan – Lincoln 

Doug Brand – Seward 

Chris Kircher - Omaha 

Dan Kunnemann – Imperial 

Kathleen Lodl - Lincoln 

Bill Marshall – Grand Island 

Chuck Rolf – Albion 

Marvin Rousey – North Platte 

Kent Zeller – Ravenna 

Joseph McDermott, Executive Director – Grand Island

Welcome to the 2013 Quilt Department 

We are looking forward to another great Nebraska State Fair Quilt Show. We’ve made some changes and created 

some new opportunities to reflect the current quilting interests so check out the class listings carefully. 

The outline below will guide you through key points of the 2013 Quilt Entry Book. 

Click the hyperlink here for the General Rules and Regulations which apply to all open class departments of the 

Nebraska State Fair. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to be familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. 

The most efficient way to enter is online. Refer to the Online Entry Guidelines for how this is done. But it can also 

be done by mail-in or in-person. 

Need help in getting your entries to and from the fair? See Drop-Off/Return Sites for information. 

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What’s New in 2013: Highlights of new classes and contests. 

How to Enter: Review this section carefully. Entry deadline and dates for bringing your quilts to 

the fair are listed here. Do you still have questions? If so, contact Dorothy Heidemann-Nelson at 

402-730-6146. 

Classes for Quilts made Exclusively by One Person – Division 5320: All steps in the quilt 

construction including the final quilting must be done by just one person for quilts entered in 

Division 5320. An exhibitor in this division can enter a maximum of one quilt per each class. 

Classes for Quilts made by Multiple People – Division 5330: This division includes classes for 

quilts made by multiple people where no one is paid as well as quilts where the tops were made by 

one or more people and the quilting was done by someone else for pay (commercially quilted). An 

exhibitor can enter a maximum of one quilt per class in this division. 

Special Quilt Contests – Division 5390: The rules for each contest in this division are designated 

by the respective contest sponsors. In this division, the exhibitor may enter multiple quilts in the 

same special contest as well as the same quilt in multiple special contests. 

Best-in-County Quilts – Division 5391: A quilt entered in this contest must first be selected at the 

local county fair as the best quilt to represent their county. 

We have more sponsors and awards than ever so pay close attention to the deadlines 

and class requirements. We’d love to see both you and your quilts at the fair! 

Jan Sittler 

2013 NSF Quilt Department Superintendent 

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QUILT DEPARTMENT 

Superintendent: Jan Sittler 

308-384-7890 - home 

308-390-1894 - mobile 

Nebraska State Fair (NSF) 

www.statefair.org 

What’s New in 2013 

• Added four new classes in Division 5320 

o Class 2003 Whole Cloth, any size 

o Class 2004 Embroidered, any size, HQ and Class 2005 Embroidered, any size, MQ 

o Class 2052 Crib/Juvenile Mixed Technique 

• Expanded class opportunities in Division 5320 and 5320 

o Wall quilts, pieced, MQ – expanded from two to three classes by size 

o Wall quilts, mixed techniques, MQ – expanded from one to two classes by size 

o Youth classes - broadened class descriptions to include throw with bed and wall with doll quilts 

o Sr Adults wall quilts - expanded from one to two classes by size 

o BQ, pieced CQ - expanded from one to three classes by the number of fabrics 

o BQ, Kit/Block-of-the-month, CQ - expanded from one to three classes by number of fabrics. 

o Throw, CQ - expanded from one to two classes by number of fabrics 

• Added new class opportunities for HQ 

o Division 5320, Embroidered Quilt any size, HQ 

o Division 5320, Throw quilt, pieced will now be expanded into separate classes for HQ and MQ 

o Division 5390, Hand Quilting Contest will be divided into two contests by size 

o All other HQ and MQ classes have been retained as in the past except that Division 5320, Bed Quilts, 

pieced, HQ will no longer be broken down by fabric numbers 

• Added seven new Special Contests to Division 5390 

Additional Information 

Please note that as of 2011, classes in the category of Garments & Other Items, have been moved from the Quilt 

Department to the Textile Arts Department (formerly known as the Needlework Department). You will find many 

new options for classes in Textile Arts Department: Division 5202: Sewing for the Home, Division 5211: Wearable 

Art and Division 5212: Mixed Media Fiber Art. Go to the 2013 Textile Arts Entry Book to learn more about these 

new opportunities. 

Regarding Quilt Awards 

The judge may, but is not required, to award up to five ribbons for the first five places in each class. The ribbon 

colors are: blue (1 st ), red (2 nd ), white (3 rd ), pink (4 th ) and yellow (5 th ). In cases where the class is large, the judge 

may opt to award an additional set of ribbons (2 nd through 5 th ) but there will be only one blue (1 st ) place awarded in 

each class. 

Many classes are sponsored by donors who provide either a cash award or a gift certificate to the best in the class. 

Sponsored awards are listed at the end of each set of classes within a division. 

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How to Enter 

Step 1: Review the Rules and Terminology 

Rules: 

The following General Rules and Regulations apply to all open class departments of the Nebraska State Fair. It is 

the responsibility of each exhibitor to be familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. 

In addition, the following specific rules apply to the Quilt Department: 

• Competition is limited to NEBRASKA residents. This also applies to all members of a group quilt and to 

commercial quilters. 

• A quilt is defined as a fabric sandwich typically made of three layers (a top, a filling and a back) held together 

by thread or string that goes through all layers. All entries in the Quilt Department must meet this definition. 

Opportunities for entering items which do not fit the definition of a quilt may be found in the Textile Arts 

Department (previously known as Needlework Department). 

• All quilts must have been completed within the last three years. 

• A quilt which has previously won 1st place in a Nebraska State Fair Quilt Department Division 5320 or 5330 

class may not compete again in any Quilt Department competition. A quilt which has previously won a 

Nebraska State Fair Division 5390 Special Contest is not eligible for the same contest again but it can be 

entered in a 5320 or 5330 Division Class or a different 5390 Contest. 

• Division 5391 of the Quilt Department houses the Best in County Quilts contest. Entry into this contest is 

limited to the one quilt selected from each county through the local county fair. A quilt entered in the current 

Best in County Quilts contest cannot complete the same year in other classes or contests in Quilt 

Department, Divisions 5320, 5330 or 5390. However, the quilt can be entered the following year provided the 

quilt falls within the three-year completion date rule. 

• Other than Best in County Quilts, Division 5391, a quilt does not have to be entered in a local county fair 

prior to entering the quilt in any of the remaining Quilt Department Divisions: 5320, 5330 or 5390. 

• A quilt made from a kit or block-of-the-month package where the pattern and fabric components are retailed 

as a unit must be entered in a class specifically for kits and block-of-the-month quilts. 

• All quilts must have a fabric label with the name and address of the maker(s) attached to the lower left corner 

of the back side of the quilt for identification purposes. However, in order that the name not be visible to the 

judge, baste a second piece of fabric over the label and anywhere else that the name appears on the quilt. 

• Hanging sleeves are not required on quilts. 

• Do not include photographs, newspaper articles, county ribbons or other information with the exhibit. 

Terminology: The Quilt Department contains two kinds of classes: competition classes and special contests. 

Competition classes: 

o Only one quilt per exhibitor can be entered in each competition class. 

o No quilt can compete in more than one competition class. 

The competition classes are contained in two divisions: 

o Division 5320 has competition classes for quilts sewn and quilted exclusively by one person. 

o Division 5330 has competition classes for quilts sewn and quilted by more than one person. This 

includes: two-person quilts, quilting bee group quilts and commercial quilting where the quilt top is 

made by one or more persons and quilted for pay by another person or group of people. 

Special Quilt Contests: Division 5390. 

o The rules for each special contest are set by the sponsor and vary from contest to contest. 

o There is usually only one place (1 st ) or occasionally two places (1 st and 2 nd ) named in each contest. 

o An exhibitor may enter multiple quilts in the same Division 5390 special contest. 

o An exhibitor may also enter the same quilt in multiple Division 5390 special contests. 

Best in County Quilts: Division 5391: Entry into this contest is limited to one quilt selected from each county 

through the local county fair. 

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Abbreviations and Terms Used in Class Descriptions: 

BQ - bed quilt 

WQ - wall quilt 

HQ - hand quilted 

MQ - machine quilted 

CQ - commercially quilted: where quilting is done for pay (includes both hand and machine) 

BOM - Block-of-the-Month 

Kit or BOM - quilts which are made from patterns and fabrics specified and/or sold as a unit for retail sale. 

Mixed techniques - where a combination of two or more construction methods (not including quilting or 

trapunto) are major components in the quilt design. An example, but not limited to, would be a quilt 

containing significant amounts of both piecing and appliqué. 

Step 2: Choose Option for Entering – Deadline is Wednesday, August 7 by 5 pm 

Note that exhibitors have the option to purchase entry tickets to the state fair at a price lower than the normal 

gate fee on some days provided that these tickets are purchased in conjunction with the exhibit entry process. 

Refer to General Rules and Regulations: Ticket Policy for the detailed information. 

Choose one of the following options for entering items: 

• Online (preferred method) 

• Mail-in 

• In-Person 

Online Registration – The most time and cost efficient way to enter is online. Exhibitors can enter all their 

open class exhibits and order exhibitor tickets in one session. See Online Entry Guidelines for instructions. 

Mail-In or In-Person Registration – When submitting mail-in or in-person registration, the exhibitor must use a 

separate form for each department entered. Either print the entry form from the following hyperlink: 2013 Quilt 

Entry Form or request a form from the Nebraska State Fair Office, 1811 W 2 nd St, Suite 440, Grand Island, NE 

68803 or by calling 308-382-1620. 

Step 3: Complete Entry Process 

• For each quilt entry, list Division #, Class #, and item description. Enter all quilts that you plan to bring. 

Deletion of quilts entered but not brought to the fair will be made at the time entries are due at the fair. 

• The description used on the entry form is for identification only. It is not seen by the judge. Furthermore, the 

description length must not exceed 40 characters (letters and spaces). Anything more than that will be 

truncated by the computer. This means your quilt description will need to be concise and should include 

only the required information in the prescribed order listed below. The quilt name, class name or class 

description should not be part of the quilt description on the entry form. 

For quilts in Divisions 5320 and 5330, the description must include (1) quilt dimensions, (2) predominant 

color and (3) a predominant quilt feature (listed in that order). For quilts in Division 5390, list the original 

competition class number prior to the dimensions, color and predominant feature. 

Example for quilt entered in Division 5320, Class 2025: An appropriate description in 40 characters or 

less for a quilt which is 75 inches wide by 95 inches long and composed of many blue, green and cream 

fabrics with a bit of red using a log cabin block would be: 75x95 blu/gr/cm logcabin 

Example for the same quilt entered in a 5390 class: In the 5390 Special Contest classes, the description 

of the same quilt in the above example must also include the original competition class number (oc) 

followed by the quilt dimensions and predominant quilt features (in that order). In this case an appropriate 

description would be: oc=2025;75x95 blu/gr/cm logcabin 

Hint: In order to use the 40 character spaces most efficiently, omit the abbreviations for inches; round to the 

nearest whole inch for quilt dimensions, use abbreviations for colors, design features and omit spaces 

between words and numbers as much as possible. 

Step 4: Print Copy of Entry Form 

Note: A copy of the entry form must be included with each package mailed in or delivered to a drop-off site. 

• Online registration: print the Entry Receipt Activity Report (includes personal information, list of classes 

entered, and ticket requests). A packing/loading report listing entries can also be printed. 

• Mail-in or In-Person Registration: make a copy for your records. 

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Step 5: Choose Option for Delivery – Deadline is Thursday, August 15 by 3 pm 

Quilt exhibits are due at the Exhibition Hall no later than 3 pm on Thursday, August 15. Entries can be: (1) 

delivered in person, (2) taken to a drop-off / return site, or (3) sent by USPS, FedEx or UPS. 

• In-Person: bring exhibit(s), along with a copy of the entry form, to the Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, 

August 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm or Thursday, August 15 from 8 am to 3 pm. Retain your claim stubs. 

• Drop-off/Return Site: There will be two drop-off/return sites (one in North Platte and one in Seward) to 

facilitate transportation of exhibits to and from Grand Island. Refer to Drop-Off / Return Sites document for 

detailed instructions on packaging, location and time. Items going to different departments must be 

packaged separately. 

• Ship by either: 

o USPS: Address package(s) to State Fair- QD, PO Box 1387, Grand Island NE, 68802-1387 

We strongly urge you to pay for tracking. If you use a Priority Flat Rate Box, tracking is free. 

o UPS/FedEx: Address package(s) to State Fair- QD, 1811 W 2 nd St, Suite 440, Grand Island, NE 68803. 

(Tracking is automatically provided with either of these services.) 

Every bag or box must contain a copy of the entry form with the items circled that are contained in the 

package. Be sure a phone number is on the form so exhibitor can be contacted if questions arise. 

Double check to be sure that you have used the correct address for the type of shipping you are using. 

Step 6: Choose Option for Return 

The Quilt Hall in the Exhibition Building will close to the public at 7 pm Monday, September 2 so that quilts can 

be prepared for release from 8 pm to10 pm. There is no early release of exhibits. 

You must present claim stubs and sign the release list to collect your quilts. Claim stubs for mail-in entries can 

be collected in the Quilt Department during the Fair. Exhibitors without claim stubs must present proper 

identification to verify ownership of claimed articles. 

Options for the return of quilts are: 

• In-Person: Quilts can be picked up from the Quilt Hall on Monday evening, September 2, from 8 pm to 10 

pm or Tuesday morning, September 3, between 8 am to noon. 

• Drop-Off/Return Site: Refer to the Drop-Off/Return Sites for return information. 

• Mail Return: Exhibitors who want items returned by mail or a delivery service must make this notation on 

the entry form enclosed with exhibits. Exhibits will not be accepted or returned by COD. Return shipping 

options: 

o 

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Provide a USPS Priority Flat Rate box addressed to you. 

Indicate your return preference of USPS, UPS or FedEx. Provide sufficient payment by check or 

(VISA/Master Card if entering online) to cover return cost. If using USPS be sure to include tracking 

cost in payment. Please include a return mailing label with your package. 

Do not send cash or stamps. Exhibits will not be accepted or returned by COD. Allow 3 weeks for return. 

Exhibits without postage must be picked up in the State Fair Office, 1811 W 2nd St, Suite 440 by Friday, 

October 25. 

For all return options, items not claimed during the time periods listed above will be returned to the State Fair 

Office, 1811 W 2 nd St, Suite 440, Grand Island, Ne 68803 and held until Friday, October 25 after which time 

they will be given to charity. 

Step 7: Enjoy the Nebraska State Fair 

Exhibits will open at 9 am on Friday, August 23 and close at 7 pm on Monday, September 2. Judging results will 

be available at www.statefair.org. 

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QUILT DEPARTMENT - DIVISIONS 5320, 5330 and 5390 

Barbara Broshous - Colorado Springs, Colorado 

NQA Certified Judge 

DIVISION 5320 – ONE-PERSON QUILTS 

All quilts in Division 5320 must be sewn and quilted exclusively by one person. Quilts made by more than one 

person including those commercially quilted are entered in Division 5330. 

SPECIAL TYPES of QUILTS 

Div Class Class Name 

5320 2000 Pride of Nebraska: Any size, original or traditional design reflecting Nebraska's heritage or 

culture. A hand-written or typed 3”x5” card attached to the quilt telling in 100 words or less how 

pattern relates to Nebraska is required. 

5320 2001 Crazy quilt: Any size. A crazy quilt is defined as a quilt with patches of cloth of irregular shapes 

and sizes sewn together without an ordered or organized design. It is a disorderly mixture of 

fabrics put together in a haphazard, hodgepodge or asymmetrical fashion and lacking a 

repeating pattern. Note that the layers of a crazy quilt should be secured or tied but are not 

required to be quilted. 

5320 2002 Quilt using recycled material: Any size quilt using recycled material or some combination of 

recycled and new material. The recycled material could be a quilt top or quilt blocks made by 

another person (known or unknown) or fabric salvaged from clothing or other material previously 

designated to be used for a purpose other than a quilt. A hand or type-written 3”x5” card attached 

to the quilt indicating in 100 words or less what material was recycled and its source as well as 

other information of interest is required. 

5320 2003 Whole Cloth: any size. A quilt made from a single piece of cloth or lengths of cloth joined 

together rather than being made of patchwork. New in 2013 

5320 2004 Embroidered, HQ: any size New in 2013 

5320 2005 Embroidered, MQ: any size New in 2013 

5320 2008 Other type quilt, not listed: any size (examples could include but not limited to stenciled, 

cathedral window and biscuit quilts) New in 2013 

5320 2009 Landscape quilt: One which illustrates a scene such as a landscape, seascape, cityscape, 

mountains, deserts or gardens. Creatures and animals may be a component but not the primary 

focus of the quilt. At least one side of the quilt must be greater than 24 inches. 

5320 2010 Portrait quilt: One which illustrates a recognizable aspect of a human or animal form with this 

being the major focus of the quilt. At least one side of the quilt must be greater than 24 inches. 

5320 2011 Miniature Art: An art quilt measuring not more than 24 inches on any one side. If the quilt has 

curved sides, the longest distance across the quilt must not exceed 24 inches. 

ORIGINAL DESIGN CLASSES Quilts entered in these classes should exhibit innovative construction, techniques 

and/or designs of the quilt maker. Quilts which use commercial patterns or portions of commercial patterns, designs 

gained through class instruction, ones that replicate or mimic designs of others, use commercial digitalized quilting 

motifs or designs using standard blocks or patterns should be entered in other `quilt classes rather than in an 

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original design class. A hand-written or typed 3”x5” card is required to be attached to the quilt telling in 100 words 

or less about your original design process. 

5320 2013 Original Design, HQ, no size limit 

5320 2014 Original Design, MQ, small: the sum of all sides is not more than 200 inches 

5320 2015 Original Design, MQ, large: the sum of all sides is more than 200 inches 

SPECIAL OCCASION QUILTS: These are classes for quilts that reflect a holiday or special occasion. The holiday 

or special occasion must be included on entry form and on a 3”x5” card attached to the quilt. 

5320 2016 Special Occasion, HQ, no size limit 

5320 2017 Special Occasion, MQ, no size limit 

5320 2018 Special Occasion, HQ or MQ, no size limit, made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month. Kit/BOM refers 

to fabrics and patterns specified and /or sold as a package. 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 - Special Quilt Classes: 

Class 2000 Nebraska State Quilt Guild, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2001 Ogallala Boothill Stitchers, Ogallala, $15 cash 

Class 2002 In Stitches on the Quilt Trail, Ainsworth, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2003 Claus’en Paus Quilt Shop, Columbus, $20 gift certificate 

Class 2004 Prior’s of Imperial, $20 cash 

Class 2005 Rock Creek Quilters Guild, Fairbury, $25 cash 

Class 2009 A quilt lover, private donor, $25 cash 

Class 2010 Omaha Quilters’ Guild, Omaha, $25 cash 

Class 2011 Fiber Funatics, Lincoln-Omaha area, $30 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2013 Prairie Pioneer Quilt Guild, Grand Island, $25 cash 

Class 2014 The Quilted Moose, Gretna, $20 gift certificate 


Class 2016 Calico Quilt Club, Columbus, $20 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2017 Piecing Pals Quilt Guild, Cedar Rapids, $25 cash 

Class 2018 In memory of her mother, Deanna Augustin of Shelby, $20 cash and a special ribbon 

BED QUILTS - Must be suitable for a bed; suggested minimum size of 60” x 76”. 

Div Class 

5320 2020 Appliquéd, HQ 

5320 2021 Appliquéd, MQ 

5320 2022 Pieced, any number of fabrics, HQ New in 2013 

5320 2023 Pieced, 10 or fewer different fabrics, MQ 

5320 2024 Pieced, 11-24 different fabrics, MQ 

5320 2025 Pieced, 25 or more different fabrics, MQ 

5320 2026 Mixed techniques, HQ 

5320 2027 Mixed techniques, MQ 

5320 2028 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, HQ or MQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and patterns specified 

and /or sold as a package. 

5320 2029 Tied comforter 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Bed Quilt Classes: 

Class 2020 The Quilters Cottage, Kearney, $25 gift certificate and a special ribbon 

Class 2021 Sew Creative, Lincoln, $25 gift certificate 

Cls 2020-21 The Quilt Shop, Wakefield, $20 gift certificate to the Best Overall Appliquéd Bed Quilt 



Class 2024 Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, Aurora, $20 cash 

Class 2025 Heritage Needlework Guild, Nebraska City, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2026 Fabric Friends Quilt Guild, Geneva, $25 cash 

Class 2027 The Quilters of Shelby, $20 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2028 Sew Happy Small Group, Grand Island, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Cls 2020-2029 Material Girl, Grand Island, $25 gift certificate for Best Overall Bed Quilt, Division 5320 

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THROW QUILTS - Small quilts for personal use, not intended for a bed. 

Div Class 

5320 2040 Appliquéd 

5320 2041 Pieced; HQ New in 2013 

5320 2042 Pieced; MQ New in 2013 

5320 2043 Mixed technique 

5320 2044 Made from a Kit or Block-of-the-Month. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and patterns specified and /or 

sold as a package. 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Throw Quilt Classes: 


Class 2041 St Paul’s Country Quilters, St Paul, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2042 Wagner’s Quilts & Conversations, Arapahoe, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2043 The Quilt Shop, Wakefield, $20 gift certificate 

Class 2044 Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, Kearney, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Cls 2040-44 Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, Aurora, $20 cash for Best Overall Throw Quilt, Division 5320 

CRIB and JUVENILE QUILTS - Must be appropriate for a child in pattern and size. Quilts should not contain 

any embellishments that could be safety or choking hazards. 

Div Class 

5320 2050 Appliquéd 

5320 2051 Pieced 

5320 2052 Mixed Technique New in 2013 



Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Crib and Juvenile Quilt Classes: 

Class 2050 Prairie Quilt Guild, Holdrege, $25 cash 

Class 2051 Calico Quilt Club, Columbus, $20 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2052 The Quilted Kitty, Inc, Lincoln, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2053 Calico Annie’s Quilt Shop, Fullerton, $25 gift certificate 

Cls 2050-53 Country Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Norfolk, $30 cash and a special ribbon for Best Overall Crib & 

Juvenile Quilt, Division 5320 

WALL QUILTS - Quilts not intended for a bed. 

MINIATURE WALL QUILTS: Maximum size 24 inches x 24 inches with overall pattern reflecting reduced scale and 

miniaturization. If blocks are used, they should be no larger than 4 inches x 4 inches. Miniature whole cloth quilts 

should be entered in this category. 

Div Class 

5320 2060 Miniature, HQ 

5320 2061 Miniature, MQ 

WALL QUILTS: Quilts not intended for a bed 

5320 2062 Appliquéd, HQ 

5320 2063 Appliquéd, MQ 

5320 2064 Pieced, HQ 

5320 2065 Pieced, MQ, small: the sum of all sides is not more than 140 inches New in 2013 

5320 2066 Pieced, MQ, med: the sum of all sides is more than 140 and less than 200 inches New in 2013 

5320 2067 Pieced, MQ, large: the sum of all sides is 200 inches or more New in 2013 

5320 2068 Mixed techniques, HQ 

5320 2069 Mixed techniques, MQ, small: the sum of all sides is not more than140 inches New in 2013 

5320 2070 Mixed techniques, MQ, med: the sum of all sides is more than 140 inches New in 2013 

5320 2071 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, HQ or MQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and patterns specified 

and /or sold as a package. 

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Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Wall Quilt Classes: 

Class 2060 Blue Valley Quilt Guild, Seward area, $25 cash 

Class 2061 The Quilt Basket, York, $20 gift certificate 

Cls 2060-61 Prairie Piecemakers Needlework Guild, Fremont, $25 cash and a special ribbon for the Best 

Overall Miniature Quilt 

Class 2062 Heritage Needlework Guild, Nebraska City, $25 cash and a special ribbon 


Class 2064 Thayer County Quilt Guild, Hebron, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2065 Quilter’s Delight, Holdrege, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2066 Nana’s Country Quilt Shoppe, $25 gift certificate 


Class 2068 Custer’s Last Stitch Quilt Guild; Broken Bow, $25 cash 

Class 2069 Prior’s of Imperial, $20 cash 

Class 2070 Material Girl, Grand Island, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2071 Sew Happy Small Group, Grand Island, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Cls 2060-71 Lincoln Quilters Guild, Lincoln, $35 cash and a special ribbon to the Best Overall Wall Quilt, 

Division 5320 

QUILTED GARMENTS, TABLE RUNNERS, TWO-LAYER ITEMS AND OTHERS: 

Classes for quilted garments, wearable art accessories, pillows, table runners, two-layer quilted items with third 

layer or batting are found in the Textile Arts Department (previously known as Needlework), Division 5202, 5211 

and 5212. These items should be entered in Textile Arts. 

DOLL QUILTS – Small size quilts appropriate to be used by a child for a doll. Can be tied or quilted. Quilt 

should not contain any embellishments that could be safety or choking hazards. 

Div Class 

5320 2075 Doll quilt 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Doll Quilt Class: 

Class 2075 Picket Fence Quilt Shop, Aurora, $20 gift certificate 

JUNIOR YOUTH - These classes are for persons who were 12 years of age and under as of entry date August 

7, 2013. Note birth date on entry form. Exhibitors may also enter any non-age restricted classes. 

Div Class 

5320 2080 Bed or throw, quilted or tied New in 2013 

5320 2081 Wall or doll quilt, quilted or tied New in 2013 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Junior Youth Quilt Classes: 


Class 2080 2 nd place winner - Pine Ridge Quilters, Chadron, $10 cash 

Class 2081 In honor of Marian Fosler, who taught so many children to sew, $15 cash and a special ribbon 

SENIOR YOUTH - These classes are for persons who were 13 through 18 years of age as of entry date of 

August 7, 2013. Note birth date on entry form. Exhibitors may also enter any non-age restricted classes. 

Div Class 

5320 2085 Bed or throw, quilted or tied New in 2013 

5320 2086 Wall or doll quilt, quilted or tied New in 2013 

Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Senior Youth Quilt Classes: 


Class 2085 2 nd place winner – Fat Quarters Evening Quilt Guild, Columbus, $10 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 2086 In honor of Marian Fosler, who taught so many children to sew, $15 cash and a special ribbon 

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SENIOR ADULTS - Those competing must be over 65 years of age as of entry date of August 7, 2013. Note 

birth date on entry form. Exhibitors may also enter any non-age restricted classes. 

Div Class 

5320 2090 Appliquéd (bed size) 

5320 2091 Pieced (bed size) 

5320 2092 Mixed technique (bed size) 

5320 2093 Throw 

5320 2094 Wall quilt, the sum of all sides is not more than 140 inches 

5320 2095 Wall quilt, the sum of all sides is more than 140 inches 

5320 2096 Tied comforter 



Best entry awards in Division 5320 – Senior Adults Classes: 


Class 2091 Heavenly Treasures, Pawnee City, $15 gift certificate 

Class 2092 Cottage Inspirations, Cambridge, $25 gift certificate 


Class 2094 Fancy Girl Designs Quilt Shop, Grand Island, $25 gift certificate 

Class 2095 Blue Valley Quilt Guild, Seward area, $25 cash 

Class 2096 Pine Ridge Quilters, Chadron, $10 cash 

Class 2097 Quality Quilters Small Group, Grand Island, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Cls 2090-92 Lincoln Quilters Guild, Lincoln, The Founders Award, $35 cash and a special ribbon 

Best of Division - 5320 

Nebraska State Fair will award a rosette and $25 cash to the Best of Division 5320 

Reserve Best of Division - 5320 

Picket Fence Quilt Shop of Aurora will award a $20 gift certificate to the Reserve Best of Division 5320 

DIVISION 5330 - GROUP QUILTS 

Quilts in Division 5330-Group Quilts are classes for quilts made by more than one person. This includes both quilts 

where there is no payment in exchange for work (non-commercial) and quilts where one or more persons are paid 

for the quilting step (commercially quilted). 

TWO-PERSON QUILTS (non-commercial) Quilt must have been made by two people. Quilts do not have 

to be a 50/50 task between individuals. If any part, no matter how small was done by a second person, it qualifies 

as a two person quilt. Entries may be either hand or machine quilted but not commercially (paid) quilted in these 

classes. 

Enter the name and address of the person who did the majority of the stitching or who made the top on the entry 

form. The name and address of the other person is also included on the entry form. Both must be Nebraska 

residents. Identify both makers on a label attached to the back lower left quilt corner. Failure to identify both names 

on label will disqualify exhibit. 

Div Class 

5330 3051 Bed or throw quilt 

5330 3052 Wall quilt (all sizes) 

Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Two-Person Quilt Classes: 

Class 3051 Kountry Quilters Quilt Guild, Nuckolls County, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 3052 Heavenly Treasures, Pawnee City, $15 gift certificate 

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QUILTING BEE GROUP QUILTS (non-commercial) Quilts made by three or more people. Quilts must 

be a group or organization project (construction and/or quilting). Entries may be hand or machine quilted but not 

commercially (paid) quilted. Entry should be made in the name of the group/organization and the name, address, 

and phone number of the individual in charge of the project. On a label or note attached to the back lower left 

corner, include name and address of individual in charge and names/addresses of all participants who worked on 

the project. All persons involved must be Nebraska residents. Failure to identify all participants will disqualify the 

exhibit. 

Div Class 



Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Quilting Bee Group Quilt Classes: 

Class 3065 The Quilt Shop, Wakefield, $20 gift certificate 

Cls 3064-5 Omaha Quilters’ Guild, Omaha, $25 cash for Best Overall Quilting Bee Group Quilt 

QUILTING BEE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY QUILTS (non-commercial) These classes are designed for 

school/community groups who are not primarily quilters. Entries may be hand or machine quilted or tied but not 

commercially (paid) quilted. Quilts must be a group project in a school or the community. Entry should be made in 

the name of the group/organization and the name, address, and phone number of the individual in charge of the 

project. On a label or note attached to the back lower left corner, include name and address of individual in charge 

and names/addresses of all participants who worked on the project. All persons involved must be Nebraska 

residents. Failure to identify all participants will disqualify the exhibit. 

Div Class 



COMMERCIAL QUILTS - The quilt top is constructed by one or more persons and the quilting done for pay by 

another person (the commercial quilter) or group (the commercial quilting group). 

Enter the quilt under the name of the person or persons who made the top and include the name of the commercial 

quilter or quilting group on the entry form. Attach a label or note on the back lower left corner which includes the 

names and addresses of the maker(s) and the commercial quilter or all the people in the commercial quilting group. 

All persons involved must be Nebraska residents. Failure to identify all persons will disqualify the exhibit. 

BED QUILTS, CQ – Top made by one person - Must be suitable for a bed; suggested minimal size 60” x 76”. 

Div Class 

5330 3070 Appliquéd, CQ 

5330 3071 Pieced, 10 or fewer fabrics, CQ New in 2013 

5330 3072 Pieced, 11-24 fabrics, CQ New in 2013 

5330 3073 Pieced, 25 or more fabrics, CQ New in 2013 

5330 3075 Mixed techniques, CQ 

5330 3077 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, 10 or less fabrics, CQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and 

patterns specified and /or sold as a package. New in 2013 

5330 3078 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, 11-24 fabrics,CQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and patterns 

specified and /or sold as a package. New in 2013 

5330 3079 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, 25 or more fabrics, CQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and 

patterns specified and /or sold as a package. New in 2013 

Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Bed Quilts, CQ – Top made by one person classes 

Class 3070 Country Traditions, Fremont, $20 gift certificate 

Class 3071 Sew Sweet Quilting, Gibbon, $25 gift certificate to be applied toward quilting 


Class 3073 Cottonwood Quilters, Elkhorn, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 3075 Sew Creative, Lincoln, $25 gift certificate 


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Class 3078 

Class 3079 

Cls 3070-79 

Prior’s of Imperial, $20 cash 

Sew Fun Small Group, Grand Island, $25 cash 

Sew Creative, Lincoln, $25 gift certificate to the Best Overall BQ, CQ 

SMALL QUILTS, CQ –Top made by one person – Small quilts are defined here as those for personal use 

and/or quilts for use by a child. 

Div Class 

5330 3080 Crib or juvenile, CQ. (Must be appropriate for a child in pattern and size and not contain any 

embellishments that could be safety or choking hazards.) 

5330 3081 Throw, 14 or fewer fabrics, CQ, small quilt not intended for a bed New in 2013 

5330 3082 Throw, 15 or more fabrics, CQ, small quilt not intended for a bed New in 2013 

5330 3083 Throw CQ, small quilt not intended for a bed, made from a Kit/ Block-of-the-Month. Kit/BOM 

refers to fabrics and patterns specified and/or sold as a package. 

Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Small Quilts, CQ - Top by one person classes 

Class 3080 Hastings Quilters Guild, Hastings, $20 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 3081 Oxford Quilt Group, Oxford area, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Class 3082 Fancy Girl Designs Quilt Shop, Grand Island, $25 gift certificate 

Class 3083 Heartland Quilter’s Guild, North Platte, $25 cash and a special ribbon 

Cls 3080-83 Frontier Stitchers, Curtis area, $25 cash and a special ribbon for Best Overall Small Quilt, CQ 

WALL QUILTS, CQ – Top made by one person - Quilts not intended for a bed. 

Div Class 

5330 3090 Appliquéd, CQ 

5330 3091 Pieced, sum of all sides is not more than 200 inches, CQ New in 2013 

5330 3092 Pieced, sum of all sides is more than 200 inches, CQ New in 2013 

5330 3093 Mixed techniques, CQ 

5330 3094 Made from a Kit/Block-of-the-Month, CQ. Kit/BOM refers to fabrics and patterns specified and /or 


Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Wall Quilts, CQ – Top made by one person classes 

Class 3090 Claus’en Paus, Columbus, $20 gift certificate 



Class 3093 Cottage Inspirations, Cambridge, $25 gift certificate 

Class 3094 Calico Cottage, Hastings, $25 gift certificate 

Cls 3090-94 Wagner’s Quilts & Conversations, Arapahoe, $25 gift certificate for Best Overall WQ, CQ 

QUILTS, CQ - Top by multiple people 

Div Class 

5330 3095 Quilt, any size,CQ 

Best entry awards in Division 5330 – Top by Multiple People, CQ class 

Class 3095 Sandhills Quilt Guild, Bassett area, $25 cash 

Best of Division – 5330 

Nebraska State Fair will award a rosette and $25 cash to the Best of Division 5330. 

Reserve Best of Division - 5330 

Material Girl of Grand Island will award a $25 gift certificate to the Reserve Best of Division 5330 

Best Commercial Quilter 

Nebraska State Fair will award a rosette and $25 cash for the Best Commercial Quilter in Classes 3070-3095. 

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BEST OF SHOW AND JUDGES CHOICE QUILT AWARDS 

Selected from Divisions 5320 & 5330 

Best of Show 

Nebraska State Fair, a rosette and $25 cash 

Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops, $25 gift certificate to be redeemed in full at a participating NIFS shop 

Reserve Best of Show 

Nebraska State Fair will award a rosette and $25 cash 


Judge's Choice Award 

Nebraska State Fair, award a rosette and $25 cash 


The Quilted Moose, Gretna, $20 gift certificate 

DIVISION 5390 - SPECIAL QUILT CONTESTS 

Division 5390 contains the classes known as Special Quilt Contests. The individual sponsors of each special 

quilt contest set the rules for their contest. Please review the requirements for each contest carefully. Note that an 

exhibitor can enter more than one quilt in each special quilt contest of Division 5390. Also, the same quilt can be 

entered in more than one special contest in Division 5390. 

Competition classes are defined as all classes in Divisions 5320 and 5330. Entering an item first in a competition 

class is encouraged but not always required in order to enter the item in one or more of the special quilt contests in 

Division 5390. If the quilt being entered in a Division 5390 special contest was also entered in a competition class, 

the quilt description on the entry form for the special contest must list the original competition class (oc) number 

followed by the quilt dimensions and predominant indentifying features. An example of an appropriate description of 

less than 40 characters in length for a quilt entered in a 5390 Special Contest which was also entered in 

competition class 2017 and was 75” x 95” with log cabin blocks made from multiple blue, green and cream fabrics 

could be: oc=2017;75x95 blu/gr/cm log cabin 

Div Class Youth Quilt 

5390 9401 1 st place Sponsored by Material Girl of Grand Island $25 gift certificate 

2 nd place Sponsored by The Fat Quarters Evening Quilt Guild of Columbus $15 cash and a 

special ribbon 

Rules: Any throw or bed quilt made by a person 18 years of age and under as of entry date, 

August 7, 2013 is eligible for this contest. The top must be made exclusively by the 

exhibitor but the quilting may be done by a second person provided they are a Nebraska 

resident. Indicate the name and address of the person who did the quilting on the entry 

form if applicable. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for 

this contest. Include the original competition class number in the description if applicable. 

Attach a 3”x5” card to the back lower left corner of the quilt indicating whether the quilting 

was done by the exhibitor or a second person. 

Div Class The Diamond Award 

5390 9402 Sponsored by Sam and Sandi McMillan of Albion 

$20 cash and a special ribbon 

Rules: Best quilt from Division 5320, Senior Adult Classes 2090 through 2093 by a quilt maker 

age 75 or older as of entry date, August 7, 2013. Include the original competition class 

number in the description. 

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Div Class Two-Person Quilt Contest New in 2013 

5390 9403 Sponsored by Material Girl of Grand Island 

$25 gift certificate to each of the two persons 

Rules: This contest is open to any size quilt made by two persons that is either commercially or 

non-commercially machine quilted. On the entry form, list the person that made the top as 

the first name and the person that did the quilting as the second name. 

The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this contest. 

Include the original competition class number in the description if applicable. 

Div Class Best Quilt from the Panhandle Counties 

5390 9410 Sponsored by Panhandle Quilt Guild 


Rules: Quilt must be from Division 5320 and made by a resident of Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, 

Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, or Sioux County. Include 

the original competition class number in the description. 

Div Class Best Southwest Counties Quilt 

5390 9411 Sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild of the McCook area 


Rules: Best quilt from the following counties in the Southwest part of Nebraska: Red Willow, 

Hitchcock, Dundy, Chase, Frontier and Hayes. The quilt may but does not have to be 

entered in a Division 5320 or 5330 competition class. Include the original competition 

class number in the description if applicable. 

Div Class Machine Quilting–Stationary Machine (previously called Domestic Machine Quilting) 

5390 9415 Sponsored by Cottonwood Quilters of Elkhorn 


Rules: Any quilt can be entered in this contest provided it is made exclusively by one person and 

the quilting is done on a machine where the quilt maker moves the quilt by hand under a 

sewing machine to do the quilting. The machine itself remains stationary during the quilting 

process. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this 

contest. Include the original competition class number in the description if applicable. 

Div Class Machine Quilting-Track-Mounted Machine (previously Mid or Longarm Machine Quilting) 

5390 9416 Sponsored by Lincoln Quilters Guild of Lincoln 


Rules: Any quilt can be entered in this contest provided it is made exclusively by one person and 

the quilting is done on a machine where the quilt maker is moving the machine by hand 

over the surface of the quilt to do the quilting. The machine itself is moving on a track 

during the process while the fabric remains stationary. The quilt may but does not have to 

be entered in a competition class for this contest. Include the original competition class 

number in the description if applicable. 

Div Class Machine Quilting Using Decorative Threads 

5390 9419 Sponsored by Quality Sew & Vac of Grand Island 

1 st place: $30 gift certificate 2 nd place: $20 gift certificate 

Rules: Any quilt that is machine quilted with decorative threads made exclusively by one person is 

eligible for this contest. No size limitation. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in 

a competition class for this contest. Include the original competition class number in the 

description if applicable. 

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Div Class Hand Quilting – small quilt New in 2013 

5390 9420 Sponsored by Nancy Cramer of Grand Island in memory of Tillie 

$25 cash 

Rules: Entry can be any quilt from Division 5320 which has an outside perimeter not more than 

200 inches and is hand quilted by the exhibitor. Include the original competition class 

number in the description. 

Div Class Hand Quilting – large quilt New in 2013 

5390 9421 Sponsored by Omaha Quilters’ Guild of Omaha 

$25 cash 

Rules: Entry can be any quilt from Division 5320 which has an outside perimeter of more than 200 

inches and is hand quilted by the exhibitor. Include the original competition class number in 

the description. 

Div Class Machine Embroidery 

5390 9425 Sponsored by Quality Sew & Vac of Kearney 

$20 cash 

Rules: Entry can be any quilt stitched exclusively by the exhibitor where the embroidery was done 

by machine. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this 


Div Class Hand Embroidery 

5390 9426 Sponsored by Crafty Quilters of Franklin 

$25 cash 

Rules: Entry can be any quilt stitched exclusively by the exhibitor where the embroidery was done 

by hand. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this 


Div Class Traditional Star Bed Quilt 

5390 9430 Sponsored by York Area Quilt Guild of York 

$25 cash 

Rules: Quilt must be bed-size from Division 5320. A traditional star design must be visible on the 

front of the quilt. Include the original competition class number in the description. 

Div Class Traditional Star Wall Quilt 

5390 9431 Sponsored by Wahoo Krazy Quilters of Wahoo 

$25 cash 

Rules: Quilt must be wall-size from Division 5320. A traditional star design must be visible on the 

front of the quilt. Include the original competition class number in the description. 

Div Class Basket Quilt 

5390 9432 Sponsored by The Quilt Basket of York 

$20 gift certificate 

Rules: Entry must have at least one basket in the quilt design. Any technique may be used to 

incorporate the basket. The quilt may be any size and can be made by one or more 

individuals provided all are Nebraska residents. The quilt can be hand quilted, machine 

quilted or commercially quilted. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a 

competition class. Include the original competition class number in the description if 

applicable. 

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Div Class Best Use of Tree -Theme New in 2013 

5390 9433 Sponsored by Lone Tree Quilters of Central City 


Rules: This contest is open to any style or size quilt that has a recognizable tree on the front of the 

quilt. The tree must be constructed by a quilting technique (i.e. pieced, appliquéd, 

embroidered, quilted or other methods) or combination of techniques, not just made using 

commercial “tree-printed fabric”. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a 

competition class for this contest. Include the original competition class number in the 

description if applicable. 

Div Class Connie Strope Memorial Award (The Polka Dot Contest) 

5390 9435 sponsored by The Basket Cases Quilt Group of Lincoln 


Rules: Any entry from Division 5320 or 5330 which has a quilt top composed of at least 60% 

polka dot fabric and has an outer perimeter of at least 140 inches is eligible for this 

contest. The design may be either traditional or contemporary. Embellishments are 

allowed. The entry may be hand, machine or commercially quilted but not tied. Include the 

original competition class number from Division 5320 or 5330 in the description. 

Div Class Linda Mager Memorial Award (The Scrappy Quilt Contest) 

5390 9436 Sponsored by The Basket Cases Quilt Group of Lincoln 


Rules: Any entry from Division 5320 or 5330 which is composed of at least 25 different fabrics 

resulting in a “scrappy look” and has an outer perimeter of at least 140 inches is eligible 

for this contest. The entry may be hand, machine or commercially quilted but not tied. 

Include the original competition class number from Division 5320 or 5330 in the 

description. 

Div Class Best Use of Large Print 



Rules: Large print fabrics offer the quilter many opportunities for creativity. These beautiful fabrics 

can be used without cutting them up very much or by cutting them into small pieces and 

creating a new design. Any quilt with a minimum total outside dimension of 144 inches and 

made exclusively by one person is eligible for this contest. The quilt may but does not have 

to be entered in a competition class for this contest. Include the original competition class 

number in the description if applicable. 

Baste 6 inch square(s) of the large print fabric(s) to the back of the quilt. 

Div Class Best Use of Embellishments 

5390 9440 Sponsored by Quality Sew & Vac of Grand Island 

1 st place: $30 gift certificate 2 nd place: $20 gift certificate 

Rules: Any quilt made by one person is eligible for this contest. The 3-D additions, such as 

buttons, beads, fabric origami, lace, hot-fixed crystals, fibers, etc must draw major impact 

to the item, not just be subtle additions. Sharp (potentially damaging) objects are not 

allowed. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this 


Div Class Best Art Quilt 

5390 9442 Sponsored by VOGIES Quilts & Treasures of Dodge 


Rules: Art quilts can use traditional and non-traditional quilting techniques. The quilt design often 

reflects experiences, imagery or ideas rather than traditional patterns. Art quilts can be 

representative or abstract. They are more likely to be hung on the wall than used for 

warmth. A quilt entered in this contest may be any size and chosen from a Division 5320 

entry. Include the original competition class number in the description. 

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Div Class Best Contemporary Quilt 

5390 9443 Sponsored by Lincoln Quilters Guild of Lincoln 


Rules: This includes a new interpretation of a traditional design, use of contemporary or 

nontraditional fabrics for a particular design or a new technique or approach. The quilt may 

but does not have to be an original design for this contest. It may be any size and chosen 

from any Division 5320 entry. Include the original competition class number in the 

description. 

Div Class Best Modern Quilt New in 2013 



Rules: This contest is open to any size quilt made by either one person or more persons (either 

commercially or non-commercially quilted) that is of a Modern Quilt-style. This style of 

quilts draws from modern art and architecture for inspiration. Modern Quilts often use an 

asymmetrical quilt design, embrace simplicity and minimalism, contain re-interpreted 

traditional blocks and incorporate increased use of negative space. Bold colors, graphic 

prints, solid fabric are typical with the use of gray or white often as neutrals. They are more 

commonly functional rather than decorative quilts but may be either. Check current 

websites, magazines and shops for examples of Modern Quilts. 



Div Class Most Humorous Quilt 

5390 9445 Sponsored by The Flatwater Floozies of Grand Island 


Rules: Any quilt entered in a competition class from either Division 5320 or 5330 is eligible for this 

contest. There is no size requirement, just that the quilt have a humorous feature. Include 

the original competition class number in the entry description. 

Div Class Hand Dyed/Hand Painted Quilt Contest New in 2013 

5390 9446 Sponsored by Fiber Fanciers Art Guild of Kearney and surrounding area 

$25 cash, a bundle of hand-dyed fabrics and a special ribbon 

Rules: The Fiber Fanciers encourages you to use hand-dyed/hand-painted fabric in your work. 

This contest is open to any size quilt that uses more than 50% hand-dyed and/or handpainted 

fabrics in the top. Fabrics which can be used include both those fabrics prepared 

by the quiltmaker as well as fabric prepared by persons other than the quiltmaker so long 

as the fabric is not commercially produced or is not a commercial reproduction of handdyed 

and/or hand-painted fabric. A typed or hand-written 3”x5” card is required to be 

attached to the quilt with a simple list of the various techniques used to modify the fabric 

color. 



Div Class The Purple Lady 

5390 9450 Sponsored by The Purple Lady (Janice Lippincott) of Blair 


Rules: The Purple Lady encourages you to use more purple fabric in your work. This contest is 

open to quilts or wall hangings which use more than 50% purple in the piece. The quilt may 

but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this contest. Include the original 

competition class number in the description if applicable. 

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Div Class Best Blue and White Quilt 

5390 9451 Sponsored by Common Threads Quilt Shoppe of Syracuse 

$25 cash 

Rules: A quilt entered in this contest must be made exclusively by one person and contain only 

the colors of blue and white. The outside perimeter of the quilt must be at least 200 

inches. It may be either hand or machine quilted or a combination of both. The quilt may 

but does not have to be entered in a competition class for this contest. Include the original 

competition class number in the description if applicable. 

Div Class Go Big Red Quilt New in 2013 

5390 9452 Sponsored by Sue and Arlen Brown of Hastings 

$25 cash 

Rules: A quilt entered in this contest must be made exclusively by one person and must be 

predominantly red, white and/or black and reflect a “Go Big Red” theme. The outside 

perimeter of the quilt must be at least 200 inches. It may be either hand or machine quilted 

or a combination of both. The quilt may but does not have to be entered in a competition 

class for this contest. Include the original competition class number in the description if 

applicable. 

DIVISION 5391 – BEST IN COUNTY QUILTS 

As of 2012, the Nebraska State Fair Best in County Needlework Contest, previously part of the Textile Arts 

Department, no longer exists. Instead, it has been replaced by the following two separate contests: 

• Best in County Quilts: This contest is part of the Quilt Department and entries are displayed in the Quilt 

Hall of the Exhibition Building. 

• Best in County Textile Arts: This contest is part of the Textile Arts Department and entries are displayed 

in the Fonner Park Concourse, Textile Arts area. 

Rules for each contest: 

• Each county may select one best quilt to enter in Best in County Quilts and one best needlework item other 

than a quilt to enter in Best in County Textile Arts. 

• The entry for each contest must be selected at the local county fair. 

• In the case of joint county fairs, each county may have one entry in each of the Best in County contests. 

• If the local county fair is held during or after the NSF, the exhibits will be eligible to compete in 2014. 

• The exhibitor must be a resident of the county submitting the entry. 

• If a second person is involved in the exhibit (i.e. a commercial quilter) that person must be a Nebraska 

resident. 

• If the first place exhibitor declines, an alternate exhibiter may enter. 

• The entry in each contest must be one that would qualify to be entered into an existing class in the 

respective Nebraska State Fair departments. Not all county fair department classes are consistent with 

state fair department classes (i.e. quilted table runners and some other quilted items are in the Textile Arts 

Department at the state fair.) Review the various classes available in the Nebraska State Fair as listed in 

the 2013 Quilt Entry Book and 2013 Textile Arts Entry Book. 

• All entries must comply with all rules of the respective Nebraska State Fair departments. 

Best in County – Entry Process: 

Forms: There are two entry forms which must be completed for each of the Best in County contests: the Pre- 

Entry Form and the Exhibitor’s Form. The Best in County Quilt Entry Forms and the Best in County Textile Art 

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Entry Forms are available online or by contacting the NSF office (308-382-1620). Note that the Pre-Entry Forms 

must be returned by mail. Online entry is not an option. 

• Pre-Entry Form: Best in County: This should be completed immediately following your county fair, signed by 

the County Fair Needlework Superintendent or Official and mailed to the following addresses: 

o Jan Sittler, NSF Quilt Superintendent, 2104 W Charles, Grand Island, NE 68803 

o Nancy Schmerdtmann, NSF Textile Arts Superintendent, 4025 Norseman Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803 

• Exhibitor’s Form: Best in County: This is completed by the exhibitor and submitted with the exhibit. A label 

with exhibitor’s name, address and county must also be attached to the exhibit. 

Delivery/Return of Exhibit: 

The exhibit must be received by 3 pm, Wednesday, August 21 to the respective departments. Options for 

delivery/return of items include: 

• Delivery in person by exhibitor or another person during Textile Arts/Quilt entry times Wednesday, August 

14, 3 pm to 8 pm, Thursday August 15, 8 am to 3 pm or on Wednesday, August 21 during the time 4-H 

exhibits are being entered. Return in person following release of exhibits on closing night of the fair, 

Monday, September 2, 8 pm to 10 pm or Tuesday morning, September 3 from 8 am to noon. 

• Deliver and return using the Drop-Off/ Return Sites. 

• Send by mail or shipping service: 

CAUTION: We strongly urge you to pay for tracking if shipping by USPS. The cost is a minimal addition. 

FedEx and UPS automatically provide tracking. Either of those shipment methods is more secure than 

USPS. 

Note that there are two different addresses that should be used depending on how the exhibit is shipped. 

o USPS: Address package(s) to State Fair, PO Box 1387, Grand Island NE, 68802-1387 

o UPS or FedEx: Address package(s) to State Fair, 1811 W 2 nd St, Suite 440, Grand Island, NE 68803 

• Return by mail or delivery service: 

This notation must be made on the entry form enclosed with exhibits and provide sufficient payment by 

check to cover the return cost including tracking if by USPS. Do not send cash or stamps. Exhibits will not 

be accepted or returned by COD. Allow 3 weeks for return. Exhibits without postage must be picked up in 

the State Fair Office, 1811 W 2nd St, Suite 440 by Friday, October 25. 

Judging and Awards: A panel of judges will select the winners on Thursday, August 22. Exhibits will be on 

display in their respective departments and winners announced when the fair opens at 9 am Friday, August 23. 

Nebraska State Fair 

will provide the following awards 

Best in County Quilts 

1st Place Ribbon and $75 

2nd Place Ribbon and $60 

3rd Place Ribbon and $50 

4th Place Ribbon and $40 

5th Place Ribbon and $30 

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