Rehoboth Beach 13th Annual Needlework Exhibit

 July 8, 2025--Heads up!!! The Rehoboth Beach Museum now has information and application forms for this year's 13th Annual Needlework Exhibit on its website (click here).  Below are details as to when and where.

Exhibition details

Entries accepted

August 29^th - September 4^th, 2025

 

Judging

September 7^th - 9^th, 2025

 

EXHIBIT DATES:

 

September 12th through November 2nd, 202

 

LOCATION:

 

511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, at the entrance to the City of Rehoboth Beach, near the lighthouse traffic circle and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center.

 

EXHIBITION HOURS:

 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10-4

Saturday and Sunday, 10-2

 

DAILY ADMISSION FEES:

Admission is by donation.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Each entry must be the work of a living person and appropriately finished. We reserve the right to display items in the manner we deem most appropriate and to refuse items deemed inappropriate for display. Entries requiring hanging must be wired. NO SAW TOOTH hanging devices will be accepted. Entries must be labeled with the stitcher’s name and phone number.

 

DIVISIONS:

Adult: For stitchers 18 years old or older.

Junior: For stitchers 17 years of age or younger at the time the work was completed.

Professionals:  Professionals will be judged in the “Professional” Category. Professional stitchers may opt to simply exhibit their entries without judgement.   

 

CATEGORIES:

Original

A unique design and composition, which is entirely the product of the stitcher’s own mind and hands. This includes interpretations of nature and art through stitching.

 

Commercial

Works using any element of a designer’s pattern for needlework. Includes: charted or painted canvas, printed graphs, kits, class projects, and minor alterations thereto.

 

TECHNIQUES:

·      Beadwork

·      Canvaswork/Needlepoint: Traditional, multi-stitch (4+) or painted canvas

·      Counted Thread: Including Blackwork, Cross Stitch (even weave), Drawn Thread, Hardanger

·      Sampler: Traditional or multi-stitch (4+)

·      Embroidery: Including but not limited to Crewel, Goldwork, Silk Ribbon, Stumpwork, Surface, White Work.

·      Heirloom Sewing: Smocking, Fine Hand Sewing, Needle Lace, Quilting (NO QUILTS LARGER THAN 36 x 36. (Quilts must come with hanging supplies. Only those quilts awarded prizes will be displayed in full due to space constraints).

·      Lace: Bobbin Lace, Battenburg, Filet Guipure, etc.

·      Miniature: 32-count or higher, over one thread

·      Mixed Media

·      Professional

 

JUDGING:

A judge will award ribbons. Major award winners will be announced just prior to the opening reception.  Entrants should fill out forms carefully to ensure that each piece is properly classified. The Historical Society and the judge reserve the right to re-classify entries.

 

AWARDS:

Best in Show – across all techniques except professional

First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Honorable Mention – for each technique - the judge reserves the right to choose the number of winners

People’s Choice – by popular vote (excludes professional division)

Judge’s Choice – Judge’s favorite

All entries must remain at the Rehoboth Beach Museum for the duration of the exhibition.

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Five.  Entries must not have been in previous RBHS exhibits, but may have been in other shows.

 

ENTRY FEES:

Members of RBHS: $10 for first adult entry, $5 per additional entry

Non-members:  $15 for first adult entry, $5 per additional entry

Juniors:  $5 junior entry, $1 each additional entry. 

Sets containing several items will be charged $1 for each additional item.

 

Make checks payable to Rehoboth Beach Historical Society (RBHS),

 

Society Memberships are available:

Individual: $40

Household: $70

Friend: $100

Patron: $250

Membership is tax-deductible. Please send a separate check for membership.

 

HAND DELIVERED (WALK-IN) ENTRIES:

Entries are accepted from 10-2 except Wednesdays, when the Musuem is closed. Please note the lot is now metered starting at 10:00 am.  SIMPLY COME INTO THE MUSEUM TO OBTAIN A PARKING PASS so you do not need to pay for parking.

ENTRIES BY MAIL:

 

PLEASE NOTE: Entries will be accepted by mail but will not be returned by mail. All entries must be picked up at the museum. Entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 4, 2025. Entries by mail must be shipped in a sturdy container and must contain a completed entry form. Mailing address: Rehoboth Beach Museum, 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Please call (302) 227-7310 for information.

 

Exhibitors may also pre-register by sending completed forms and fees in the mail to The Rehoboth Beach Museum by September 2, 2025. Please make checks payable to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.

 

AFTER THE EXHIBIT:

Entries may be picked up starting at 2pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Entries must be picked up within one full weekend after the show closes, no later than November 9, 2025. If someone other than the exhibitor is picking up items, the exhibitor must indicate who on the front of the entry form.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

 

1.  Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the owner/depositor.

2.  The depositor warrants that he or she holds full and clear title to the object(s) identified on the face of the entry form or is the agent of the owner authorized to deposit the objects(s) with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.

3.  All objects may be examined, photographed, measured, or otherwise reproduced for educational or promotional purposes.

4.  The object(s) will be returned only to the depositor unless RBHS is notified in writing to the contrary.

5.  If objects are not picked up by the last pick-up date, a $5 per day storage fee will be charged. After 30 days, the object will be deemed an unrestricted gift to the museum.