Invitation to Exhibit in 2027
Members were invited to submit quilts for a new exhibition in 2027
2027 marks the 25th birthday of CT
Evolve
2027 marks the 25th birthday of CT
Evolve
Due to the limited space at FOQ, this will be a juried exhibition but we hope to exhibit as many non-juried quilts as possible at various other venues during 2027 in order to show the depth and breadth of CQ.
There will be a charge of £15 per entry to cover the costs of postage, transport of quilts to places of exhibition and production of a catalogue.
There will be a charge of £15 per entry to cover the costs of postage, transport of quilts to places of exhibition and production of a catalogue.
Anne Tuck Award
Anne Tuck was a founder member of the Quilters’ Guild and also of Contemporary Quilt and her family donated funds for an annual prize in her memory. The prize of £100 was first awarded in 2016 and is for an outstanding entry into the CQ Challenge. It is awarded to a member who joined CQ within the last three years and who is not an established textile artist. The prize is to enable the winner to attend a course or workshop to further their quilting skills and is currently £180.
Anne Tuck was a founder member of the Quilters’ Guild and also of Contemporary Quilt and her family donated funds for an annual prize in her memory. The prize of £100 was first awarded in 2016 and is for an outstanding entry into the CQ Challenge. It is awarded to a member who joined CQ within the last three years and who is not an established textile artist. The prize is to enable the winner to attend a course or workshop to further their quilting skills and is currently £180.
The Rules:
Your Submission:
Entry should be made online at contemporaryquilt.org.uk from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. Online entry enables us to generate labels and lists for exhibition automatically and to provide information for jurors. If online submission is not possible, please contact the organiser (email address below). The entry form will ask for:
Key Dates:
1st March 2026 Entry forms will be available online.
March 2027 Entry forms submitted with the 20 x 20cm samples.
May 2027 Applicants will be notified if their quilt has been selected and the results of the Anne Tuck Prize.
June 2027 Selected Quilts to be received by the Challenge Coordinator, Jane Falls.
- You may take any aspect of the word ‘Evolve’ as your source of inspiration.
- The work must be new and conform to the general definition of a quilt, being at least two layers with a reasonable amount of stitch holding the layers together.
- Size: 120cm and 60cm The top edge must measure the full stated dimension for ease of hanging ie 30cm but the remaining width may vary along the length (but be no wider than 30cm at any point).
- The edge treatment should be finished to exhibition standard and in keeping with the style of the quilt. .
- Any styles, techniques, or materials can be used. 3D is being considered but there is no confirmation at present.
- A 10cm (4”) wide D-shaped sleeve must be attached to the back, set 1.25cm (1/2”) from the top edge and 2.5cm (1”) from the sides. Details of how to make a D-shaped sleeve can be found at CQ challenges guidelines.
- A label must be attached to the back of the quilt giving your name and the title of the quilt.
- All quilts must be available for any further exhibitions during the following 30 months.
- All entries must include a 20cm square sample using the same fabrics and techniques as the main work. This should demonstrate the look and feel of the quilt. This piece will be used in the sample books that are displayed at exhibitions. It must be labelled with your name and the title of the quilt.
Your Submission:
Entry should be made online at contemporaryquilt.org.uk from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. Online entry enables us to generate labels and lists for exhibition automatically and to provide information for jurors. If online submission is not possible, please contact the organiser (email address below). The entry form will ask for:
- Your name, address, email, telephone number, and Guild membership number
- The title of your piece
- A written statement of the inspiration and design concept (max 100 words)
- A list of materials and techniques used
- You will have the option to enter for the Anne Tuck Award if you have been a CQ member for less than three years. If you win, your quilt would tour with the rest of the collection irrespective of whether it was accepted for the FOQ exhibition.
Key Dates:
1st March 2026 Entry forms will be available online.
March 2027 Entry forms submitted with the 20 x 20cm samples.
May 2027 Applicants will be notified if their quilt has been selected and the results of the Anne Tuck Prize.
June 2027 Selected Quilts to be received by the Challenge Coordinator, Jane Falls.