Be The Next Timeless Stitch Star!

Enter a photo of your quilt or lifestyle / sewing project by June 1, 2012 for a chance to win up to $5,000 and a Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP Sewing Machine by Janome!

Your project must by entirely made from fabrics from our Plume and/or Orange Crush collections plus coordinates from the Timeless Stitch Star Complements. You must use at least two pieces of fabric from Plume or Orange Crush or one fabric from each collection. You may add as many other pieces from these two collections and the Stitch Star Complements as you wish. You may also add embellishment with feathers, beads, thread, etc. Entries using perishable embellishment will not be considered. Categories Include:

Quilts
All Styles Welcome!

Lifestyle / Sewing Items
Garments, lamps, handbags and dolls are all included. Let creativity be your guide!

One entry will be accepted per participant. Your entry must be an original design, not adapted from a published pattern.

To Enter

Where do I get an entry application?
Applications are available at participating independent fabric stores and quilt shops. They may also be downloaded by selecting this link.

How do I submit the application?
You may submit your application electronically by selecting this link. You may also mail your application to Timeless Treasures Fabrics, Attn: Timeless Stitch Star Challenge, 483 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013

When is the Application Due?
Applications must be postmarked or submitted via web by April 30, 2012

Project Submissions
Do not send your actual project! Photos or your quilt or sewing project must be sent by or before June 1, 2012 to Timeless Treasures Fabrics, Attn: Timeless Stitch Star Challenge, 483 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013.

Photos must measure 8" x 10". Please send one photo showing your project in full and additional photos showing details. The back of photos should be marked with the entrant's name, address and telephone numbers (email optional). Please send no more than 3 photos.
Submission photos may be accompanied by a 1-minute video uploaded to YouTube.com or an essay of up to 150-words discussing the creator's inspiration. Personality is encouraged! To submit a video, please upload it to YouTube and note the link on the back of your photos.
15 semi-finalists from each category will be selected by our panel of three judges on June 15, 2012. Semi-finalists will be instructed where to send their entries along with a brief bio and artist's statement. Please note that these documents will be used in Timeless Treasures promotional materials. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each category will be announced on July 20, 2012 by live webcast from New York City.

To view official contest rules, click here.

Entry Information

First Name
Last Name

Street Address Apt.

City State Zip

Phone
E-mail

Please indicate which category you are planning to enter:

Quilt Lifestyle/ Sewing Project

By checking this box, I agree to the Official Challenge Rules and Requirements.

Thank You

Thank you for submitting your application to be the next Timeless Treasures' Stitch Star. We cannot wait to see the entry you "stitch" up to show off what a creative superstar you are!

If you aren't camera shy and want to dazzle us with a twinkle of your "star quality" in advance, we would love to see a fun video shout out from you. Tell us & the world why YOU should be the next Stitch Star in one minute or less. If you are interested in submitting a video, please email stitchstar@ttfabrics.com for details...

Project Size and Technique

Quilt entries must measure no less than 18" x 18" and no more than 40" x 40". The diameter of round quilts should not exceed 40".
Quilt entries may be made using pieced, applique or mixed techniques, and may be hand or machine quilted. Quilts much have three quilted layers and a four-inch sleeve attached to the top of the quilt back

There must be a cloth label with the maker's name, address and title of the quilt attached to the bottom edge of the quilt back.

Clothing may be of any size but should not include bulky winter items.
Accessories may not be larger than 12" x 12" (base) and 24" (height).
Dolls must be between 12" and 24" in total height, including stand.

A cloth label stating the maker's name, address and title of item must be attached to the project.

Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded in each category

1st Prize: $5,000 and a Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP Sewing Machine by Janome, a $2,999.00 value!
2nd Prize: $1,000 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
3rd Prize: $750 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
People's Choice Award: 20 yards of our newest fabric.

1st Prize: $1,000 and a Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP Sewing Machine by Janome, a $2,999.00 value!
2nd Prize: $250 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
3rd Prize: $150 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
People's Choice Award: 20 yards of our newest fabric.

Exhibit Information

The winning quilts and lifestyle/sewing project must by available for promotional exhibits from July, 2012 through July, 2013.

The winning quilt and lifestyle/sewing projects will be announced in a full page ad in a national quilting magazine. Projects will also be exhibited at regional quilting shows and festivals

Employees of Timeless Treasures, Janome and all sponsors are not eligible to enter. All photos and videos become property of Timeless Treasures upon submission and may be used in current or future promotions. Please select this link for the complete explanation of the official rules.

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John Adams

John Adams is a husband and father of 3 who enjoys sewing and quilting in his spare time.

Inspired by the growing number of crafting blogs and the emergence of vibrant, modern quilting fabrics in the textile industry, John convinced his wife to teach him how to use her sewing machine in 2004 and hasn't looked back. He started his popular blog, QuiltDad.com, in 2008 to share his love of patchwork with others.

Since then, John has become very active in the online quilting communities. Today, he applies his modern quilting aesthetic by designing quilt patterns for both fabric designers and companies and contributing frequently to creative blogs, books and other collaborative endeavors. John is also a co-founder of the popular e-magazine Fat Quarterly.

View John's YouTube Video

Lorry Chwazik

Lorry has been teaching, lecturing, and writing about quilts since 1994, and has been a National Quilting Association Certified Judge since 1999. She continually crosses the line between traditional and contemporary in her original design work. She currently resides with her family in Norwich NY, in a house pleasantly full of cats and quilts.

View Lorry's YouTube Video

Susanne Woods

Susanne Woods has been in illustrated book publishing in New York and London for over 15 years and is currently the Editorial Director for Interweave Books. Susanne is responsible for overseeing the publication of over 50 books, e-books, and apps per year has compiled many collaborative titles. She blogs at: www.beyondthekids.com, tweets at @craftyeditor and is always available for questions about the publishing process at swoods@interweave.com.

View Susanne's Stitch Star Video