June 16, 2009

The deadline for the paisley competition is coming up very quickly! For entry rules and information CLICK HERE. Please complete and submit the online entry forms, as this saves us a tremendous amount of time for data entry, and reduces the risk of us making mistakes because we're unable to read your handwriting.

Doll makers - please note the new size requirements, and don't forget that a secure label needs to be permanently attached to your doll. Stands must also be securely attached and integrated into your doll design.

With any entries, please know that it takes us a few days to process the information and provide you with a confirmation of receipt. You can track your entry with your shipper to the PO Box. It takes a day or so longer for us to coordinate the data entry and email or mail your confirmation.

We're grateful when you follow the suggestions for packing and shipping your entry. Please, NO STYROFOAM PEANUTS! Use appropriate sized boxes. Remember, we're unpacking up to 600 entries, so we're grateful to not have huge amounts of bubblewrap, refrigerator sized boxes secured with miles of duct tape, and other packing materials to dispose of.

Our exhibit calendar is booking quickly. To request exhibits online click here.

The awards judging will be taking place the first week of August. Shortly after that, we will post winners and travelers on the website.

All non traveling entries and acceptance letters will be mailed by mid August.

The trunks from the 2008 Challenge are still traveling, but will be done by the end of October. We will return these items as soon as possible.

Join us to view all traveling items and winners at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival August 22-23rd, 2009. Past clothing winner Donna Brown and past doll winner Doris Moore will be teaching along with many other great artists! See www.rockymountainquiltfoundation.org and www.rockymountainquiltfestival.com for more information!

Questions or comments? Please don’t hesitate to contact kelly@hoffmanchallenge.com.