2026 Boutique 2026 Fine Art of Fiber Boutique Vendor Application "*" indicates required fields Fine Art of Fiber 2026 Boutique Sales Application Form Includes turning table and boutique quiltsQuestions – bows23@gmail.com or call 847-308-0975 Please read the Boutique Guidelines before submitting your application!!! Entries must be submitted by September 2, 2026 Important Show DatesVendor Set-up – Wednesday, November 4, 2-5 pm only Preview Sale for Vendors, Volunteers, CBG staff, Boutique only – Thursday, November 5, 2PM-4PM SHOW DATES – November 6-8, 10am-5pmTake down – November 8, 5 pm First Name*Last Name*Name exactly as you want it to appear in the Artist Directory (or Business name, if preferred).*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Phone (Cell)*Phone (Other than Cell)Email* Guild Membership* IQI NSNG WGNS Please select the statement that best describes you.* This will be the first time I participate in the Fine Art of Fiber Boutique. I have participated in the Boutique before but I will be selling a NEW product form(s) I have not sold there before. I have participated in the Boutique before and will not be selling a product form(s) that I have not sold there before. Please describe the type of items you will be selling in the Boutique (e.g., Quilts, Knitted Accessories, Children's Toys, etc.).*If this will be the first time you participate in the Boutique OR if you will be selling a NEW product form you have not sold in the Boutique before, please email example photos of the items to: Ronna Leibach at bows23@gmail.comApproximately how many items will you be bringing to sell?* 25 or fewer 26-50 51-100 100-200 More than 200 Each vendor will have a whole or part of a skirted table with a light colored tablecloth. As space and props are limited, please list props (hanging racks, wall space, riser) you will bring and what you would like to be provided for your area. Large quilts will be placed on the turning table in the exhibition area.*The Silent Auction helps support the guild. Please consider donating an item to the auction. Please list any items you might donate.*Sales tags and Barcode labels will be provided. BARCODES ARE NEW FOR 2026 – DO NOT USE BARCODES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. Barcodes are unique to your inventory, based on a spreadsheet in Excel format. A template for the spreadsheet will be provided to you. Vendors are required to complete their spreadsheets by October 2, 2026. Please check one.* I can complete and email my inventory in a Microsoft Excel format spreadsheet (or make arrangements to get this done.) I cannot complete and email the Excel spreadsheet or make my own arrangements to get this done. Vendors are required to volunteer in the Boutique/on the Turning Table before or during the show. Volunteer times will be assigned and will include at least one 3 3/4 hour shift, more if needed. Please answer the questions below to indicate your preferred Volunteer shifts. Boutique chairs will use the information to plan a schedule that works with everyone’s needs. Below is the list of Volunteer Shifts by Day and Time. Please indicate three time slots you can be available to volunteer.*Select exactly 3 choices. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 am to noon (setup) Friday, Nov. 6, 9:45 am to 1:30 pm Friday, Nov 6, 1:15 pm to 5 pm Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:45 am to 1:30 pm Saturday, Nov 7, 1:15 pm to 5 pm Sunday, Nov. 8, 9:45 am to 1:30 pm Sunday, Nov 8, 1:15 pm to 5 pm Priority for Volunteer Shifts*In the box below, please write in your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice volunteer slots from the choices you made in the previous question. For example, write: 1st choice, Friday, Nov 6, 1:15 to 5 pm 2nd choice, Friday, Nov 6, 9:45 am to 1:30 pm,3rd choice, Sunday, Nov 8 1:15 to 5 pmPlease indicate your preference for assignment type.* Cashier Bagging/Wrapping A seated assignment No Preference, wherever you need me! If you have physical limitations, please advise any special accommodations you may need while volunteering.Turning Table Volunteer Shift – NEW FOR 2026*NEW FOR 2026! This year, we are asking vendors to also volunteer to work for one hour at the Turning Tables on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, between 10 am and 5 pm. In the box below, please indicate 3 one hour day and time slots you are available to work at the Turning Tables. For example, write: Friday, Nov. 6, 1 pm to 2 pm Friday, Nov. 6, 2 pm to 3 pmSaturday, Nov. 7, 10 am to 11 amPlease indicate if you will be participating in these other elements of Fine Art of Fiber.Exhibition* Will Participate (separate application must be submitted) Will not Participate Fashion Show* Will Participate (separate application must be submitted) Will not Participate The IRS requires that we collect tax numbers and report sales. If you submitted a W-9 in the past 4 years (since 2022) and the information has not changed, we do not need an updated one. W-9 forms are available online. W-9 forms can be brought to boutique chair at meetings or brought in at registration. Please read the Boutique Guidelines for updated requirements.This application does not guarantee that you will be accepted into the Boutique. The Boutique chairs reserve the right to deny entry to anyone who fails to meet the obligations listed in the Boutique Guidelines. Space is limited. You will be notified by mid-September if you have been accepted. Your boutique ID and inventory requirements will be included in the acceptance document. You may only use standardized FAOF price tags. Payment will be from receipts only. By checking the box below and submitting this form online, the applicant hereby agrees: 1) to hold IQI/NSNG/WGNS/Chicago Botanic Garden harmless for any and all damage or loss of any property left in their care, custody or control. (Check your home-owner insurance policy for coverage.) 2) that he/she/they has read and agrees to the Boutique Guidelines. Applicant Agreement* I agree.