# The Festival of Quilts

- **Website:** <https://thefestivalofquilts.co.uk>
- **Primary alias:** `thefestivalofquilts.co.uk`

## Description

The Festival of Quilts, held at NEC Birmingham from August 1-4, 2024, is Europe's largest open quilt competition, celebrating the art of quilting in its many forms. This international event welcomes quiltmakers of all skill levels to showcase their creativity across 15 diverse categories, including traditional, contemporary, and modern quilts, as well as special sections for young quilters and group creations. With over 1,200 entries displayed, it serves as a vibrant platform for artistic expression and cultural exchange.

Participants vie for prestigious awards, including the coveted Handi Quilter Best in Show, which boasts a £5,000 prize alongside a total annual prize pool exceeding £30,000. The festival emphasizes inclusivity, encouraging artists from various backgrounds to share their unique perspectives while adhering to UK regulations. Attendees can also enjoy workshops, demonstrations, and engaging talks, making the Festival of Quilts not just a competition, but a comprehensive celebration of the quilting community's spirit and talent.

## Industries

- 🎸 Hobbies and Leisure
- 🎸 Crafts _(under Hobbies and Leisure)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Visual Arts and Design _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/festivalofquilt)
- [pinterest](https://pinterest.com/@festivalofquilt)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/thefestivalofquilts)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/thefestivalofquilts)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ideUqEPl7Q/w/1000/h/1000/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780449283279)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ideUqEPl7Q/w/1200/h/1200/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780449283575)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pelorous | #3fc5ca | accent |
| Chambray | #385490 | dark |
| Can Can | #d8909f | light |

## Fonts

- League Spartan — asset _(google)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ideUqEPl7Q/w/1500/h/500/idAiy118ft.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722630333879)

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