• The show is open to all who have a confirmed 2026 Primitive Gatherings RW&B Gathering of Stitchers registration.
• ENTRANCE FEE = $30.00 - Fee includes your entry into the show, one exclusive show embroidered patch,
or sticker (T.B.D.), return shipping and handling of your project, and overall show operation expenses.
NOTE: Your sticker and/or patch will be shipped to you at the end of the show along with your project.
A limit of 50 patriotic projects will be accepted to the quilt show. Only ONE project entry per person is allowed.
• Completed submission including photos and signed documents must be received at Primitive Gatherings
by October 31st, 2026.
• It is the responsibility of the entrant to insure and ship their project to Primitive Gatherings by October 31st,
2026 using the provided mailing label. Please do not ship your quilt sooner than October 1st, 2026 - we do
not have the storage space in our warehouse before then.
• Primitive Gatherings will be responsible for shipping your project entry back to you. Insurance on the package
will be determined by the size of the project, up to $500. If you would like to add additional insurance on your
project, you are responsible for any additional shipping or insurance costs.
• A clear photograph of your project is required to enter for identification and display purposes. Please include
it in the package with your project. Entry into the show automatically grants permission for any and all images
of the projects and/or all parts of the artist’s statement regarding the work to be used by The Gathering and
Primitive Gatherings in any and all media productions for this exhibit. *Photo can be on regular copy paper.
• The project artist retains all copyrights to the work and will be credited for any usage of its likeness by Primitive
Gatherings. No compensation will be granted to the entrant/copyright holder for the use of the project, or
images of the project in any promotional materials.
• Projects will be hung and displayed at The Gathering from November 19th through December 18th, 2026.
They will also be displayed online via our social media platforms after the show is complete.
• Projects will be returned after January 15th, 2027. This will allow time for the mail system to settle down after
the holidays. It also gives us time to disassemble the show and mail your quilt back to you in a timely manner.
DESIGN RULES:
• Projects MUST be made using shades of red (no pinks), blue, and white. Tan or cream can also be used.
A small amount of black in a fabric motif is acceptable, but should not be a main color.
• Projects must be made within the last three years.
• Commercial patterns will be accepted as long as you give credit to the designer by including their name,
and the name of the pattern you used.
• If any part of your project was from another designer, or was inspired by another design, please include the
designer’s name, the name of the pattern, and what part you sampled from the piece.
• If you have paid the entrance fee and fail to submit your project for the show, you therefore forfeit your rights
to the show sticker and patch included in the fee. Unused show fees will be donated to charity.
SIZING AND CONSTRUCTION:
• Each entry must also include a permanent identification label attached to the bottom containing the entrant’s
name, the name of the project, and the entrant’s address and email address.
• Projects of all sizes are eligible for this show.
• Primitive Gatherings reserves the right to disqualify entries if they do not meet the show criteria including but
not limited to size, specific category, or color of fabrics used.
• Please remember to complete our, “2026 RW&B Gathering of Stitchers Checklist” before sending in your work!
PRIZES AND AWARDS:
• Prizes and awards are still pending and will be determined at a later date.
