Enter the Modern Mini Quilt Challenge
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and Nancy Zieman Productions LLC announce the 10th-annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge, taking place throughout the month of May on social media! You are invited to participate in the challenge by stitching a 24-inch square (or smaller) modern mini quilt in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design.
Beginning Friday, April 17, enter one modern mini quilt for a chance to receive a prize from one of our generous sponsors!
Share your progress on social media throughout the challenge by using #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge! We will post entries to The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Facebook page and Instagram throughout the month of May — be sure to look for your entry. Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge above and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge!
Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:
Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry using our online form April 17 – May 20, 2026.
- Mini quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.
- Mini quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.
- Mini quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.
- You may enter ONE modern mini quilt that has been completed within the last year.
- Enter using the online form; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.
- Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook page throughout the month of May.
- Winners are selected by panel of judges.
- All decisions by the judges are final. The judges reserve the right to reject any entry.
- Entries with profanity will not be accepted.
- Open to U.S. residents only.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Prizes
- Janome 2030DC-G Sewing Machine, value $699; donated by Janome
- bernette 05 ACADEMY Sewing Machine, value $535; donated by BERNINA
- 36″ Cherry Hardwood EZ Quilt Hanger, value $257; donated by EZ Quilt Hanger
- Rotating Mat Bundle, value $220; donate by SewTites
- Stitch it! Sisters quilting gift bundle, value $215; donated by Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio & Quilt Shop
- Quilt-themed glass bowl, value $200; donated by KOS Design
- Mini quilt curated prize package, value $200; donate by Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop
- 1825–1865 Core Collection fat quarter bundle and “19th-Century Patchwork Divas’ Treasury of Quilts” by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle, value $150; donated by Reproduction Fabrics
- Dot to Dot by Heather Givans, two 10″ charm packs (42 pieces), value $100; Crimson Tate
- Gathering In The Garden throw size kit by Kit Mackintosh, value $93; Blue Bar Quilts
- Quilt Keeper, value $52; donated by The Quilt Keeper
- Seaside Escape pattern bundle, value $51; donated by Sallie Tomato