Enter the Modern Mini Quilt Challenge
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and Nancy Zieman Productions LLC announce the eighth-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.
To enter, send a high-resolution image of your quilt to [email protected] by 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 17, 2024. Include:
- Your full name
- Your hometown
- Quilt title
- Quilt measurements
- And a brief quilt description
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 by emailing a high-resolution image of your quilt to [email protected] by 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 17, 2024.
- 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.
- Entries must be sent to [email protected]; 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.
- Open to U.S. residents only.
2024 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Prizes
- Janome 2030DC-G Sewing Machine, $699 value, donated by Janome
- bernette 05 ACADEMY Sewing Machine, $535 value, donated by BERNINA
- S100 Sport Portable Canister with Shoulder Strap, $179 value, donated by Ardyth’s Sew N Vac
- Ruby Star Society Prize Package, $150 value, donated by Blue Bar Quilts, Inc.
- Stitch it! Sisters Exclusive I See Spots Quilt Bundle Box by Nancy Zieman Productions, $110 value, donated by Stitch it! Sisters
- $100 Gift Certificate, donated by The Electric Needle
- Sew HungryHippie Santorini Tote Kit, $90 value, donated by Sew HungryHippie
- Stitch it! Sisters Exclusive I Sew For Fun Growth Chart Wall Hanging Bundle Box by Nancy Zieman Productions, $90 value, donated by Nancy Zieman Productions/Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio
- Joanie’s Quilting Elements Book and Background Bonanza How-to DVD, plus DVD Project Kit, $80 value, donated by Heirloom Quilting Designs
- Needle Minder Set, $65 value, donated by Blow Your Minder
- Six Yards of Fabric, $60 value, donated by The Maasai Store
- Sticky Roller Power Bundle, $60 value, donated by Sticky Roller, LLC
- Full Line Stencil Prize Package, $53 value, donated by Hancy Creations, Inc.
- Star of Noel Pattern, $50 value, donated by Tulip Cottage Quilts
Thank you to all our sponsors!