Quilting Contest 2023

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The 5th Brother South Africa Quilting Contest is now open for entries. The theme for the 2023 contest is “My City!” so use your favourite fabrics and quilting styles to portray how your favourite city inspires you every day.

The closing date for entries is 31 October 2023 so now is a great time to be inspired by your beautiful city.

After 20 years, the International Contest has come to an end in 2020. Brother South Africa will continue to host a bi-annual quilting contest to showcase our local quilting talent and creativity.

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Quilt Criteria

All quilts must conform to the following criteria to be eligible for the Contest:

The THEME for 2023 is “My City”
The quilt should be 70 x 70cm (within 5cm)
Quilts should consist of 3 complete layers; top fabric, quilting cotton and back fabric; all sewn together
Use any quilting technique but do not frame your quilt
A hanging sleeve of 10cm must be sewn on to accommodate the hanging pole
A label with your name, contact number, email address and country must be sewn onto the back in the bottom right hand corner
Your quilt must be an original artwork
Do not use copyrighted material without permission
Your quilt may not have been entered in any other contests
You may enter more than one quilt
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee.

Packing your Quilt

Please ensure your quilt is securely wrapped and packaged to avoid damage while in transit
Packaging should be waterproof
Make sure your Entry Form and Proof of Payment is included in the package.

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Delivering your Quilt

All quilts must be received at Brother Head Office in Irene by 31 October 2023. Quilts can be delivered by hand, post or courier to:

Angelique McGrath, Brother Head Office, 96 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene, 0157

You may send more than one quilt in the same package. Please ensure that EACH quilt has an entry form and proof of payment attached.

Please note:

All costs of quilt delivery to be covered by the entrant
Brother International South Africa will not be responsible for quilts lost or damaged during transit
We will confirm receipt of your Quilt package by email, please ensure we have your correct email address
Do not send your quilt to any other address other than Brother Head Office. Brother South Africa will not be liable for quilts that are shipped to the incorrect address.

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Entries

The Contest is open to residents of South Africa and sub-Saharan African Countries
Brother staff members, dealers and distributors are NOT eligible to enter the contest
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee
No cash will be accepted at Brother premises
More than one quilt may be submitted in the same package
Entries must reach Brother Head Office, Irene, on or before 31 October 2023
Quilts received after the closing date will not be eligible for judging
Quilts must conform to the design criteria listed under Quilt Requirements

Judging

Judges will be selected from the Quilting community and announced at a later stage
Brother staff members and distributors will not be on the judging panel
Judging will take place in one location only
The Judges decision is final.

Closing Date

The closing date for entries is 31 October 2023 at Brother Head Office. Quilts received after this time will not be eligible for the contest
If the entry fee is not paid by the closing date, the quilt will not be eligible for the contest
Winners will be announced by the end of November.

Prize Winners

The winning quilts as adjudicated by the Judges will win cash or product prizes
Quilts not selected as winners in the contest will be available for collection from 1 December or will be shipped back to the entrants

Prizes

Prizes for the 2023 contest will be announced at a later date.

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QUILT CRITERIA

All quilts must conform to the following criteria to be eligible for the Contest:

The THEME for 2021 is “Why I live in Africa”
The quilt should be 70 x 70cm (within 5cm)
Quilts should consist of 3 complete layers; top fabric, quilting cotton and back fabric; all sewn together
Use any quilting technique but do not frame your quilt
A hanging sleeve of 10cm must be sewn on to accommodate the hanging pole
A label with your name, contact number, email address and country must be sewn onto the back in the bottom right hand corner
Your quilt must be an original artwork
Do not use copyrighted material without permission
Your quilt may not have been entered in any other contests
You may enter more than one quilt
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee.

PACKING YOUR QUILT

Please ensure your quilt is securely wrapped and packaged to avoid damage while in transit
Packaging should be waterproof
Make sure your Entry Form and Proof of Payment is included in the package.

DELIVERING YOUR QUILT

All quilts must be received at Brother Head Office in Irene by Monday, 12 October 2021. Quilts can be delivered by hand, post or courier to:

Angelique McGrath, Brother Head Office, 96 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene, 0157

You may send more than one quilt in the same package. Please ensure that EACH quilt has an entry form and proof of payment attached.

Please note:

All costs of quilt delivery to be covered by the entrant
Brother International South Africa will not be responsible for quilts lost or damaged during transit
We will confirm receipt of your Quilt package by email, please ensure we have your correct email address
Do not send your quilt to any other address other than Brother Head Office. Brother South Africa will not be liable for quilts that are shipped to the incorrect address.

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Our South African judging panel will select winning quilts from the entries submitted. The winners will receive the following prizes:

1st Prize of a Brother F420 Sewing Machine
2nd Prize of R3,000
3rd Prize of R2,000
Fan’s Choice Prize of R1,000

All quilt entries will be presented on the web site for a Fan Vote. The winning Fan’s Choice quilt will be awarded R1,000.

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Suzen has received numerous awards in various national quilt festivals over the last few years and is continuously taking part in national quilting challenges. She has participated in various travelling exhibitions in South Africa and was invited to take part in the International Movie Directors exhibit which was showcased in France, Japan and Ireland. One of Suzen’s quilts has been on exhibit at the World Quilt Exhibition and her work has been published in the ‘Laslap & Kwilt’ publication by Lapa Publishers. She is constantly expanding her quilting knowledge through various avenues, such as travelling to Bali for a Textile Tour and taking classes at the Houston Festival.

Suzen is a member of Quadrille Quilters and the Golden Rand Guild Quilters Guild.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” bottom_padding=”1%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”23659″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sandra de Wet” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%234c4c4c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Director: INTERCHANGE South African National Quilt Festival 2019″ font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%234c4c4c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]

Based in Johannesburg, she has been an avid quilter for the past 40 years, using fabric and threads to express her creativity. She appreciates the strong worldwide quilting traditions but even more that quilting keeps reinventing itself to keep pace with modern times.

Sandra enjoys learning, experimenting and meeting with fellow quilters. She is committed to growing the public interest in quilt making. Sandra loves quilt competitions! She enjoys both making her entry and then seeing all the wonderful works on show.

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She visited the International Quilt Show in Houston during October 2009 and attended lectures and workshops by well known quilters Libby Lehman and Hollis Chatelain. During September 2013 Doreen was part of a group of quilters who took South African Quilts to France to exhibit at the 19th European Patchwork Meeting, where they received many compliments on their use of colour and good workmanship.

Doreen qualified as an accredited National Quilt Judge in 2011. Since then she has judged regional shows at Riversdal, Outeniqua and the Diaz Spring show in 2015. She have scribed at the NQF Stellenbosch in 2011 and has also juried and scribed at the NQF Bloemfontein 2013 as well as NQF Johannesburg 2019. Doreen has also judged at the NQF Port Elizabeth in 2017.

Doreen is currently a member of both Jacaranda and Outeniqua Quilter’s Guilds.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”23660″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jenny Hearn” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%234c4c4c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Accredited Quilt Judge” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%234c4c4c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Jenny has a broad academic and practical experience in the visual arts. With a BA degree in Art History and English, a higher diploma in Library Science and Diplomas in Interior Design and Architectural Draughting, Jenny is also an accredited Quilt Judge.

Jenny is a member of the art quilt groups Fibreworks and Tagg in South Africa and SAQA in America. In the fibre art field, she has studied extensively and has exhibited in both national and international shows where she has won awards. She has a piece in the permanent collection of the M.A.D. Gallery in New York, and quilts in both private and corporate collections. Her work has been published in various books and magazines including “Masters: Art Quilters”.

Jenny has judged in Bulawayo and Harare; locally for home based groups; was a jurist for the 2008 National Festival; and was a judge for the 2011 South African Quilt Festival. She is passionate about quilting and of course, collecting fabric![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”Terms & Conditions” id=”1696410299676-10″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Information” tab_id=”1696410299676-8″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Terms & Conditions” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1603439475034{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]

ENTRIES

The Contest is open to residents of South Africa and sub-Saharan African Countries
Brother staff members, dealers and distributors are NOT eligible to enter the contest
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee
No cash will be accepted at Brother premises
More than one quilt may be submitted in the same package
Entries must reach Brother Head Office, Irene, on or before 14 October 2020
Quilts received after the closing date will not be eligible for judging
Quilts must conform to the design criteria listed under Quilt Requirements

JUDGING

Judges will be selected from the Quilting community and announced at a later stage
Brother staff members and distributors will not be on the judging panel
Judging will take place in one location only
The Judges decision is final.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for entries is 14 October at Brother Head Office. Quilts received after this time will not be eligible for the contest
If the entry fee is not paid by the closing date, the quilt will not be eligible for the contest
Winners will be announced in the first week of November.

PRIZE WINNERS – South Africa

The top 5 winning quilts as adjudicated by the Judges will win cash prizes
These quilts will be entered into the 20th Annual Brother Quilting Contest in Japan
Quilts not selected as winners in the South African contest will be available for collection from 12 November or will be shipped back to the entrants

PRIZE WINNERS – Global Contest

The 5 winning quilts will be sent to Japan and entered into the 20th Annual Brother Quilting Contest
Evaluation of the Global Contest will take place at the end of December and winners will be notified in March 2021
Winning quilts will be displayed at various Brother International events during 2021 before being returned
Quilts not selected as winners in the Global Contest will be returned to South Africa
Entrants agree that the rights to display, publish and advertise winning quilts is retained by Brother Industries, LTD.
In order to return your quilt, please ensure your contact details are clearly stated on your Entry Form as well as on your quilt.

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International Prize Winners 2020

First Prize and Outstanding Performances

Pure Eyes

Masayo Sato, Japan

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Red on December

Noriko Furukawa, Japan

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Repiles and Decoration

Ikumi Sato, Japan

Fighting Fish

Fumiko Ichimura, Japan

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Poppy

Yoshiko Kurihara, Japan

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Toucan

Yoshiko Kurihara, Japan

Prize Winner Awards 2020

Warmth of Kindness

Li, Hsiu Mei – Taiwan

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Take a Walk

Pan, Hsiu Wen – Taiwan

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A warm glow on an autumn day

Sonya Revell, New Zealand

Egoli, Place of Gold

Tilly de Harde, South Africa

The Colour Purple

Tilly de Harde, South Africa

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Dazzle

Frances Manson, South Africa

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Quilting what I love

Susan Grobbelaar, South Africa

Town in the depths of the Sea

Seiko Kuroki, Japan

On your own terms

Junko Takahashi, Japan

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Hope

Megumi Abo, Japan

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Dancing Paprika

Shizuko Ichimura, Japan

I want to play in the concert!

Asako Maeda, Japan

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Be inspired by the 2021 winning quilts

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South African Prize Winners 2020

Automatic Finalists for Japanese Contest

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Outstanding Performances 2020

Selected as Finalists for Japanese Contest

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”23857″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”EGOLI PLACE OF GOLD – Finalist” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:15|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tilly de Harde – Johannesburg” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”23859″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”ROOT VEGETABLES – Finalist” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:15|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Elaine Barnard – Newcastle” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”23860″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”THE COLOUR PURPLE – Finalist” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:15|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tilly de Harde – Johannesburg” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Mystery Judges’ Choice 2020

Selected by Suzen Bornman as a Finalist for Japanese Contest

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Fan’s Choice Winner 2020

Selected as a Finalist for Japanese Contest

[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”23856″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”DAZZLE” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:15|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Frances Manson – Alberton” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#f7f977″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”`{`showcontestants id=1105 postperpage=23 thumb=1 height=360 width=360 termdisplay=1 order=DSC orderby=votes showtimer=1 showform=1 view=grid pagination=0 navbar=0`}`” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#f8f8f8″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”18617″ alignment=”” animation=”Grow In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”large_depth” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”5/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_custom_heading text=”South Africa wins the 2019 Brother International Quilting Contest!” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Congratulations to Tilly de Harde of Johannesburg, South Africa on winning two international prizes in the 2019 Brother International Quilting Contest. Tilly was awarded First Prize for her quilt titled Zentangle Owl and was awarded a further Outstanding Performance Award for her quilt titled My Fantasy Garden.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1584515846772{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;}”]

You can win too!

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Entries are now open for the 2020 South African Edition Quilting Contest. Now is the time to get started on your entry and stand in line for great local and international prizes.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Prize Winner Awards 2019″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” 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font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fusako Sekiguchi – Japan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18632″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”MY FLOWER HAS BLOOMED – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yuriko Umeda – Japan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18637″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”CATTLEYA – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Keiko Haraguchi – Japan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18641″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”SUNLIGHT – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chcu Hsiu-Hui – Taiwan” 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FLOWER – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Li Chieh Ping – Taiwan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18640″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”MY ANGEL – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Li Pei-Jen – Taiwan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18638″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”I LOVE ELEPHANTS – Prize Winner Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Li Hsiu Mei – Taiwan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Brother Awards 2019″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18622″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”I WANT TO FLY – Brother Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hiromi Morita – Japan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18654″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”LIBERATION – Brother Award” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”陳雅芬 – Hong Kong” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”South African Contest Winners 2019″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18242″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”MY FANTASY GARDEN – First Prize” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tilly De Harde” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18243″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”ZENTANGLE OWL – 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use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Elsje Janse van Rensburg” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18241″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”BIRDING IS MY PASSION – Fan Choice” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Elsje Janse van Rensburg” 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text=”TURKISH DELIGHT – Finalist” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mariss Stevens” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”18192″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”CORAL RIVER – Finalist” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Angela Fraser” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|line_height:14px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=””][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#f6f6f6″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”2018 Brother International Quilting Contest Winners” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_gallery type=”flickity_style” images=”16024,16023,16022,16021,16020,16019,16017,16016,16015,16014,16013,16011,16010″ flickity_controls=”material_pagination” flickity_desktop_columns=”4″ flickity_small_desktop_columns=”3″ flickity_tablet_columns=”2″ flickity_box_shadow=”none” onclick=”link_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”2%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”10/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”And the OVERALL INTERNATIONAL CONTEST winner is …a South African!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:center|color:%234c4c4c|line_height:50px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_custom_heading text=”All 5 of our South African Quilt Finalists were entered into the 19th Brother International Quilting Contest held in Japan in December 2019. The results of the International competition were announced at the Brother booth at the “Tokyo International Quilt Festival 2020“ held in January.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%234c4c4c|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][carousel script=”owl_carousel” desktop_cols=”2″ desktop_small_cols=”2″ tablet_cols=”1″ mobile_cols=”1″ column_padding=”20px” autorotation_speed=”6000″][item id=”1696410304198-9″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1696410304200-0″][team_member image_url=”18617″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”ZENTANGLE OWL – 1st Prize Award” job_position=”Tilly de Harde”][/item][item id=”1696410304401-6″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1696410304403-8″][team_member image_url=”18618″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”MY FANTASY GARDEN – Outstanding Performance Award” job_position=”Tilly de Harde”][/item][/carousel][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#dbdbdb” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”ANNOUNCEMENT” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23cc0d00|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”20th Brother International Quilting Contest in 2020″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%234c4c4c|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

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Our South African judging panel will select winning quilts from the entries submitted. The winners will receive the following prizes:

1st Prize of a Brother F420 Sewing Machine
2nd Prize of R3,000
3rd Prize of R2,000
Fan’s Choice Prize of R1,000

All quilt entries will be presented on the web site for a Fan Vote. The winning Fan’s Choice quilt will be awarded R1,000.

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Jenny has judged in Bulawayo and Harare; locally for home based groups; was a jurist for the 2008 National Festival; and was a judge for the 2011 South African Quilt Festival. She is passionate about quilting and of course, collecting fabric![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”Quilt Requirements” id=”1696410305685-8″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Sewing-Machine” tab_id=”1696410305686-1″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”2020 Quilt Contest Requirements” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1582881642316{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]

QUILT CRITERIA

All quilts must conform to the following criteria to be eligible for the Contest:

The THEME for 2020 is “My Favourite Things”
The quilt should be 70 x 70cm (within 5cm)
Quilts should consist of 3 complete layers; top fabric, quilting cotton and back fabric; all sewn together
Use any quilting technique but do not frame your quilt
A hanging sleeve of 10cm must be sewn on to accommodate the hanging pole
A label with your name, contact number, email address and country must be sewn onto the back in the bottom right hand corner
Your quilt must be an original artwork
Do not use copyrighted material without permission
Your quilt may not have been entered in any other contests
You may enter more than one quilt
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee.

PACKING YOUR QUILT

Please ensure your quilt is securely wrapped and packaged to avoid damage while in transit
Packaging should be waterproof
Make sure your Entry Form and Proof of Payment is included in the package.

DELIVERING YOUR QUILT

All quilts must be received at Brother Head Office in Irene by Monday, 14 October 2020. Quilts can be delivered by hand, post or courier to:

Angelique McGrath, Brother Head Office, 96 Sovereign Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene, 0157

You may send more than one quilt in the same package. Please ensure that EACH quilt has an entry form and proof of payment attached.

Please note:

All costs of quilt delivery to be covered by the entrant
Brother International South Africa will not be responsible for quilts lost or damaged during transit
We will confirm receipt of your Quilt package by email, please ensure we have your correct email address
Do not send your quilt to any other address other than Brother Head Office. Brother South Africa will not be liable for quilts that are shipped to the incorrect address.

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ENTRIES

The Contest is open to residents of South Africa and sub-Saharan African Countries
Brother staff members, dealers and distributors are NOT eligible to enter the contest
Each quilt entered requires a separate entry form and R100 entry fee
No cash will be accepted at Brother premises
More than one quilt may be submitted in the same package
Entries must reach Brother Head Office, Irene, on or before 14 October 2020
Quilts received after the closing date will not be eligible for judging
Quilts must conform to the design criteria listed under Quilt Requirements

JUDGING

Judges will be selected from the Quilting community and announced at a later stage
Brother staff members and distributors will not be on the judging panel
Judging will take place in one location only
The Judges decision is final.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for entries is 14 October at Brother Head Office. Quilts received after this time will not be eligible for the contest
If the entry fee is not paid by the closing date, the quilt will not be eligible for the contest
Winners will be announced in the first week of November.

PRIZE WINNERS – South Africa

The top 5 winning quilts as adjudicated by the Judges will win cash prizes
These quilts will be entered into the 20th Annual Brother Quilting Contest in Japan
Quilts not selected as winners in the South African contest will be available for collection from 12 November or will be shipped back to the entrants

PRIZE WINNERS – Global Contest

The 5 winning quilts will be sent to Japan and entered into the 20th Annual Brother Quilting Contest
Evaluation of the Global Contest will take place at the end of December and winners will be notified in March 2021
Winning quilts will be displayed at various Brother International events during 2021 before being returned
Quilts not selected as winners in the Global Contest will be returned to South Africa
Entrants agree that the rights to display, publish and advertise winning quilts is retained by Brother Industries, LTD.
In order to return your quilt, please ensure your contact details are clearly stated on your Entry Form as well as on your quilt.

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