That's right! We are planning to publish the first TQS quilt calendar. The images in the calendar are to be "styled" photos of your quilts. Most importantly, it is a photo contest, not a quilt contest. So the beauty and quality of the photography is what will be judged. Of couse, the quilts do have to be beautiful and the photo needs to have that wow factor.

The submissions have been coming in, but we are finding that many of the entries are not "styled" - but rather "flat shots" of the quilts. A styled photo is a photo of the quilt in an enviornment. Imagine a beautiful lemon and white applique quilt on a white rocking chair in a garden of daffodils - perhaps with a tray of lemonade sitting nearby.

Here's some do's and don'ts.

1. Don't send a photo with a time stamp on it.

2. Don't send any flat shots - they will not be considered.

3. Imagine a month that would work for your "styled photo"

4. Harsh lighting and flashes may not enhance your efforts.

5. High quality digital images are a must.

6. Series #1 Star Members should watch show #112 to see us create a style shot in the show.

For complete guidelines for submitting a photo for consideration - click here.