It’s organised by the Quilters’ Guild (of the British Isles) and it was featured in British Patchwork & Quilting, and on a Yahoo! quilting group, but as I don’t spend any time with either really, I missed it.
Sadly, the deadline to enter the “Secret Messages” Category was April. I would have loved to enter that,
BUT there’s still time to enter the ‘Open’ Category Quilt Competition. The deadline to send in your application is November 30th, with final submission of quilt on 31st January.
Here's some background info ...
You can download the application form here:
“You may take your inspiration from the parklands, architecture, exhibitions or collections to be found at Bletchley Park. We are looking for quilts that reflect the history and work of Bletchley Park."
Here’s a little nerdy inspiration (click pic to go to my set on flickr)
And a little outside inspiration (click pic to go to my set on flickr):
Bletchley Park is a really fascinating place. Eisenhower said that without Bletchley Park and its cryptographers, WWII would have lasted another two years. The stories of the people who worked there are fascinating and poignant. The place itself is magical.
The echoes of genius reverberate everywhere you wander …
So, what’s stopping you? Are you up for a challenge? I love a challenge :) … I had my brainwave today and now I just have to work out how to make it real!
