Entries Sought In Non-traditional Quilt Block Competition

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Quilt block designs are being sought to represent Franklin County in an outdoor mural at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The winning designs from each of Iowa’s 99 counties will be constructed in tile on the exterior of the new Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center, a multi-use facility scheduled to open in 2010.

The contest is being coordinated in each county by the County Extension office, which will submit the final design to the State Fair. All entries must follow the guidelines below.

Guidelines:
Designs must consist of a patchwork pattern using geometric shapes (no animals, words, symbols, or logos are allowed).
Designs must use 2-5 colors chosen out of the specific color palette (blue, red, orange, green, teal, yellow, purple, brown, black and white).
Submissions must be drawn to scale on white paper using appropriate colors. Final design will consist of 4- 8”x8” tiles to form a 16”x16” block, with a 1” border on the outside.

The quilt block project will incorporate Iowa’s heritage and tradition of barn quilts into the Fairground’s newest facility. The 110,000 square foot Jacobson Exhibition Center will feature an indoor arena, practice arena and seating for 3,500.

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