COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The Farmers' Museum would like to remind all dedicated quilters that the deadline for its 2011 quilt contest titled A New York State of Mind is rapidly approaching. All entries must be postmarked by August 1, 2011. The entries will be exhibited at The Farmers' Museum on October 8 and 9 to be judged by a team of museum professionals and textile experts.

Quilters are welcome to submit an original quilt project that fits one of the two contest categories: New York Beauty Quilts - quilts based on traditional motifs, styles and construction methods from the 18th- through 20th-centuries or Hometown New York Quilts - quilts that celebrate the hometown of the crafter in original designs.

Award winners will be selected in each category. Additional prizes will be awarded for audience favorite, judge's choice, and others.

The Farmers' Museum and the Fenimore Art Museum have long been associated with collecting and interpreting decorative and utilitarian textiles - including a large collection of quilts that date back to the 18th century. The Museums' quilt collection has now grown to several hundred.

For additional information, a complete list of contest rules, or an entry form, please contact Kajsa Sabatke at The Farmers' Museum, Box 30, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326, (607) 547-1453, or via email at k.sabatke@nysha.org. Information can also be downloaded from the Museum's website at FarmersMuseum.org. All entries must be postmarked by August 1, 2011. Entry fee: $20.