BAINBRIDGE QUILT FESTIVAL 2019 - Saturday, September 14, 2019
BIMQG organizes the Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival begun in September 2013 by local fabric store owner Barbara Kirk. Join in the joy by volunteering. A Sew In for American Hero Quilts is also a part of the Festival.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How/where will the quilts be hung?
We will be hanging quilts throughout downtown Bainbridge on Winslow Way. They will be hung outside the store buildings, from front awnings mainly, depending on the structure of each building. We work with the merchants and landlords to accomplish this. The quilts will be hung with clothespins or clips from lines or poles, depending on the situation. Because the quilts will be outside, many in uncovered spaces, you should not submit a quilt to the show that you don’t want exposed to weather.
How will security be handled?
Throughout the day, two volunteers in two-hour shifts will be responsible for an assigned section of the street to watch over the quilts. Volunteers where lime green aprons and white gloves so you can check with them on details about the quilts. They also have ballots for the VEIWER"S CHOICE PRIZE, a basket of sewing goodies from area shops.
What happens if it rains?
If we predict ahead of time (a few days before) if Festival day will be rainy, we will only hang quilts in covered areas protected from the rain. Eagle Harbor Congregational Church offers space for display in bad weather. We plan to hold the event in whatever way we can, no matter what the weather, while protecting the quilts. If it rains unexpectedly on the day of the event, we will take the quilts down as fast as possible so they don’t get drenched.
Can you submit a quilt if you don’t live on Bainbridge Island?
Yes, indeed, you can! Guidelines for submission are on this website. You will be notified of delivery dates, drop off and return place. Registration opens June 30.
How many quilts will be displayed?
2018 Festival we hung over 200 quilts. We hope for more in 2019. Five quilts per entrant.
Are quilts for sale?
Quilters may offer their creations for sale. All sales are handled between buyer and seller. BIMQG will not handle and sales. Contact information about sales can be had at the Information Booth.
Are there prizes?
BQF is a non-judged event. However. we do have a gift basket for a VIEWER'S CHOICE PRIZE.
How can I help?
Enter quilt(s), volunteer without entering a quilt, donate to the Guild, become a sponsor. Volunteer spots open with registration on June 30, 2019. SignUpGenius To join the general mailing list fill in the form below.
BIMQG organizes the Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival begun in September 2013 by local fabric store owner Barbara Kirk. Join in the joy by volunteering. A Sew In for American Hero Quilts is also a part of the Festival.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How/where will the quilts be hung?
We will be hanging quilts throughout downtown Bainbridge on Winslow Way. They will be hung outside the store buildings, from front awnings mainly, depending on the structure of each building. We work with the merchants and landlords to accomplish this. The quilts will be hung with clothespins or clips from lines or poles, depending on the situation. Because the quilts will be outside, many in uncovered spaces, you should not submit a quilt to the show that you don’t want exposed to weather.
How will security be handled?
Throughout the day, two volunteers in two-hour shifts will be responsible for an assigned section of the street to watch over the quilts. Volunteers where lime green aprons and white gloves so you can check with them on details about the quilts. They also have ballots for the VEIWER"S CHOICE PRIZE, a basket of sewing goodies from area shops.
What happens if it rains?
If we predict ahead of time (a few days before) if Festival day will be rainy, we will only hang quilts in covered areas protected from the rain. Eagle Harbor Congregational Church offers space for display in bad weather. We plan to hold the event in whatever way we can, no matter what the weather, while protecting the quilts. If it rains unexpectedly on the day of the event, we will take the quilts down as fast as possible so they don’t get drenched.
Can you submit a quilt if you don’t live on Bainbridge Island?
Yes, indeed, you can! Guidelines for submission are on this website. You will be notified of delivery dates, drop off and return place. Registration opens June 30.
How many quilts will be displayed?
2018 Festival we hung over 200 quilts. We hope for more in 2019. Five quilts per entrant.
Are quilts for sale?
Quilters may offer their creations for sale. All sales are handled between buyer and seller. BIMQG will not handle and sales. Contact information about sales can be had at the Information Booth.
Are there prizes?
BQF is a non-judged event. However. we do have a gift basket for a VIEWER'S CHOICE PRIZE.
How can I help?
Enter quilt(s), volunteer without entering a quilt, donate to the Guild, become a sponsor. Volunteer spots open with registration on June 30, 2019. SignUpGenius To join the general mailing list fill in the form below.