Enter the Modern Mini Quilt Challenge
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and Nancy Zieman Productions LLC announce the ninth-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]. Due: May 21, 2025 by 5 p.m.
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]. Due: May 21, 2025 by 5 p.m.
- 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.
2025 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Prizes
- Janome 2030DC-G Sewing Machine, retail value $699; donated by Janome
- bernette 05 ACADEMEY Sewing Machine, retail value $535; donated by BERNINA
- Stitch it! Sisters Quilting Gift Bundle, retail value $200; donated by Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and Quilt Shop
- S100 Sport Portable Canister with Shoulder Strap, retail value $179; donated by Ardyth’s Sew N Vac
- Time-Honored Traditions by Annette Plog & Curated FQ Bundle, retail value $150; donated by Reproduction Fabrics
- The Quilt Tattoo®: Eight hand-printed 18″ x 22″ Kona® panels, retail value $121; donated by Salty Hippo Studio
- 16 different colors of Marble Tonal Sister Rolls, retail value $96; donated by 108″ Quilt Backings
- Ombre Brunchberries Quilt Kit, retail value $94; donated by Blue Bar Quilts
- FQ bundle of Pen Pals by Heather Givans, retail value $94; donated by Crimson Tate
- Sticky Roller Everything Bundle, retail value $80; donated by Sticky Roller, LLC
- Sanctuary Tilda 40-piece roll, retail value $60; donated by Linda Z’s Sewing Studio
- “Modern Mini” Sallie Tomato Fifth Avenue Bag Kit, retail value $60; donated by Sallie Tomato