New for 2013: Quilters’ Show and Tell
Hi everyone,
If you’ve been around this site for a while, or if you follow on Facebook, you know that we’ve had some issues with the weekly quilt contests this year. I have ran these contests for three years and the first year went very well, the second year a few problems arose, but this third year, has really tried my patience.
I’ve debated for months if I should just cancel the contests altogether, but after talking to many of you on Facebook or via email, I really don’t want to. They are FUN … and it’s wonderful to see all of the gorgeous quilts each week.
So, getting back to the spirit of what I had envisioned three years ago, I’m thrilled to announce the weekly Quilters’ Show and Tell event that will replace the old contests.
Here’s a quick run down on what’s different than before:
- You can submit unfinished items (as long as they represent the theme).
- You can promote your quilt and invite everyone to vote for you, including those on web forums and in yahoo groups.
- Starting each Friday, there will also be a weekly give-away from our sponsor that everyone can enter by simply leaving a comment answering the week’s question.
- Site visitors will still vote for their favourite quilts; however, guest judges will be awarded 100 bonus points each to assign to the quilt(s) they choose.
You can see the updated info here: Quilters’ Show and Tell.
I have plans to update the actual voting pages too, but haven’t had a chance to get that done. I’ll make an announcement about this after Christmas. In the meantime, if you want to upload a test photo, you can do so here.
I hope the changes work well for everyone and that this will be a FUN weekly event for all.
Here are the 2013 themes … subject to change, of course. If you wish to be a sponsor, drop me an email and I’ll send you the information package.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or to send me an email.
Change is good!
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Thanks for doing the weekly contests. I have enjoyed entering them, and voting in them. I’m glad you’re not stopping altogether. The changes sound good!
Sounds way fabulous, Michele!!!!
Looks like lots of fun for 2013! Maybe this year I’ll remember to enter some of these ;D
Change (and fine tuning) really ARE good. I know from my own experience with the Block Lotto over the past 10 years (unebelieveable to me, too), that small changes that make your life easier are well worth it. I look forward to Quilter’s Show and Tell in 2013.
Sounds great! Would have been a shame to have to cancel them all together….I enjoy seeing the quilts every week. ( great way to f d new interesting blogs)
I know that you have run into problems with people cheating (sadly) so hopefully these changes will result in even more fun participation.
Thanks for running the contests during the year Michele. I’ve entered a few of the contests during the year but have always enjoyed seeing what everyone else had made each week. Have a lovely Christmas.
Sounds good to me.
Sounds good all around! Thanks for listening to people’s concerns and allowing us to continue to promote QG. And to allow flimsies–well, I still need an incentive to finish!
It is good to change things up. I like your new and improved ideas and vision for this. Die hard fans of this will understand I know. So looking forward to the new inspirations.
This sounds like a great idea, and so much fun too! I am looking forward to it! Thanks for all you do Michele!
I really enjoy the contests! I have entered a few, but make sure I vote every week when I can (or remember). It would be sad if you had to shut it down!
I’m sorry to hear that you have had problems with the weekly contests! Why oh why are there always people who think the rules are for everyone BUT them?
I’ve never entered any of the contests but I sure do enjoy looking at the entries, and voting is just plain fun. Thank you for all you do. :)
Thanks for doing the contests. I know this has to be a lot of work. I haven’t ever entered anything but voting is so fun! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the changes.
I love the contests, I’ve only entered one but vote lots. Look forward to 2013′s contests :)
I loved your weekly contests. The entries were fantastic and from everywhere. It is great to see what other people are creating. Good luck with the new Show and Tell!
when will this start? i just finished my first two quilt tops.
Monday. Our first theme is Favourite quilt from 2012. Wait until Monday before adding your photo please. You’ll have until Friday to upload.
Cheers,
Michele
Sounds great to me. I love seeing other ideas, colors, imagination. Voting is fun, although I never thought about entering anything. I think your changes will definitely be a winner for all of us. Thanks for making the effort. Have a happy and healthy New Year
This sounds like fun!
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