Quintessential Quilt Exhibit

Every other year, the Circle in the Square Quilters present the Quintessential Quilt exhibit at the University City Public Library.

Quilt Submission Guidelines

1. The number of entries is limited to three quilts made by a member of Circle in the Square Quilters. For the 2025 exhibit, only submissions from a member of the Circle in the Square Quilters will be accepted.
   
2. For 2025, the three categories are:
   • Large Quilts ‑ Width 60″ to 90″; Length 50″ or more. Any quilt wider than 90″, such as king-size quilts, cannot be accepted due to the limited space in the library.
   • Wall Quilts ‑ Width 30″ to 60″; Length 30″ or more.
   • Small Quilts ‑ Width less than 30”; Length less than 30”.
3. Quilts may be appliquéd, hand or machine pieced, and hand or machine quilted. Crazy quilts and whole cloth quilts are acceptable.
   
4. Quilts must not have been exhibited in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area since October 31, 2023 or in a previous show for Circle in the Square Quilters.
   
5. All quilts must have a 4″ sleeve securely attached to the top of the back for hanging. Quilts without a hanging sleeve will not be accepted.
   Need help making a hanging sleeve? View the tutorial on this page.
   
6. A label must be attached to the quilt back and must include the entrant’s name, the quilt name, the year completed, and accurate dimensions.
   
7. The hanging location of the quilts will be at the discretion of the Quilt Show working group.