September 25 - 27, 2026

Maple Hall
104 Commercial Street
La Conner, WA
​98257
The Pacific Northwest's premier quilt & fiber art festival, featuring art from across the US and around the world, demos, presenting artists, vendors, and more!
Notice:  All notifications regarding Festival entries have been sent via email on 6/30/2026.  If you did not receive a notification for every piece you submitted, please first check your SPAM folder before contacting us at [email protected].
Congratulations on the acceptance of your submission into the 2026 International Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival!  Please read the following instructions completely.
2026 IQFAF Exhibition  
SHIPPING / DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS 

SHIPPING - All entries must be received by September 7, 2026 

Please ship your entry to arrive at the following address between September 1-7, 2026. Using your preferred shipping method, send packages to this address:   

QFA Museum 
c/o Tillinghast Postal Center
521 Morris Street
La Conner, WA 98257
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  • You are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs while entries are in transit to and from Tillinghast Postal Center.  
  • Reusable, sturdy shipping containers are required. 
  • Tillinghast Postal Center (this is not the museum address) is a secure location where shipments can arrive outside normal Museum business hours.  
 
International Shipments:  
To avoid issues with customs in the U.S. and the country of origin, it is crucial that your shipping documents clearly indicate the following:   
  • The entry is For Exhibition Only  
  • The entry is NOT for sale.  
  • The entry will be returned to you. 
 
Be aware that a Value Declaration may result in Customs Duty. The Museum is not responsible for customs or tariff fees in delivery or return. We don’t have knowledge or control over what fees may be assessed. 
  
IN-PERSON DELIVERY - All entries must be received by September 7, 2026 
 
Entries may be hand delivered to the Museum between September 1-7, 2026, during Museum hours: Wed - Sun, 11-5, at 703 So. 2nd Street, La Conner, WA. Entries must be placed in a name-labeled container or roll that will protect them during storage and handling before and after installation.  
 
CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS for All Entries 
  • LOAN FORM /PACKING SLIP: Print out, complete, and sign the attached form and include with your shipped/delivered entry. Submit a separate Loan Form for each entry.  
  • Label: Each entry must be labeled with maker’s name, contact information, and title. The label must be covered to preserve anonymity during the judging process. Do Not use straight pins. 
  • Do Not Send quilt hanging rods with your entry. If special mounting or hanging devices are needed, contact our preparator at the email listed below. (A bottom rod may be included for wall hung pieces if needed for weight) 
  • Label Container and packing materials with your name to ensure they are used for return. 
RETURN OF ARTWORK 
  • Entries may not be picked up at the festival event location.  
  • Pick up Dates: Entries may be picked up in person at the Museum Annex, 112 Morris St, La Conner between 11:00-3:00 on Oct. 1 - 2, 2026. 
  • If unable to arrange pick up during this time, entries can be picked up at the Museum on Oct. 7 - 11 during open hours, 11:00 -5:00. Please retrieve artwork by October 11, 2026.  
  • Shipping Payment: Enclose a pre-paid shipping label with your entry. (Shipping for international entries will be paid by the artist via Square after fees are calculated.)  
  • Return Shipping: Entries will be shipped for return between October 12-16 using the original packing container/materials.  
EXHIBITION SALES 
All participants (except international entries) may have their entry available for purchase during the exhibition by checking the box on the PACKING SLIP and indicating the sale price. The Museum will manage the sales transaction with the commission rate: 75% artist / 25% museum. The Museum will remit all sales proceeds to the submitting artist within 30 days after the exhibition closes. Sale prices will not be listed on entry object labels; a price list will be available at the festival upon request.   
SUBMISSION AGREEMENT 
  • By submitting this Call for Entry, you agree to allow your entry to be displayed during the 2026 IQFA Festival Exhibition, September 25-27, 2026. If selected for the Best of the Festival exhibition, you agree to have your entry displayed at the museum through Nov. 22, 2026.  
  • Each entry must be clean, free of odor and pet hair. 
  • Any entry which differs substantially from the digital image submitted with the Call for Entry may be rejected for exhibition upon delivery. 
  • By submitting this Call for Entry, you agree to allow images of your entry to be used by the QFA Museum for promotions and publications. Artist and photo credits will be recognized. 
Important Dates for Accepted Entries 
Artwork Delivered to Museum                   September 1-7 
Exhibition Dates                                                         September 25-27 
In-Person Pick Up                                        October 1-11 (details in Loan Form) 
Return Ship Dates                                             October 12-16 
Best-of-Festival exhibition                         October 14-November 22 
Best-of Festival Returns                              December 9-13 
 
Please contact the Museum with any questions or concerns. 
Call (360) 466-4288 or email [email protected] 
www.qfafmuseum.org 

MUSEUM

703 South Second Street
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-4288


SPRING HOURS
W- SUN   
11AM - 5PM

ADMISSION
$10-General Admission 

Free to Quilt Museum Members 
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With gratitude, we honor their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial to the present day.
This land acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities.
We also aim to highlight the major artistic contributions made by indigenous Pacific Northwest artists to the history of weaving and textile arts through exhibits and public programs.
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