Quilt Challenge

Each year The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show hosts a themed challenge. Quilters of all levels may enter one quilt in each challenge. First place receives $300, second place receives $200 and third place receives $100. Entries are due by June 30, 2023.

Back in 1973 Quilt Challenge Rules and Entry Form
Back in 1973 Quilt Challenge Entry Form (PDF)
Back in 1973 Quilt Challenge Rules & Entry Form (online form)

Kids’ Quilt Challenge

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show also offers a quilt contest open to youth ages 15 and under. Prizes will be awarded by Nancy Zieman Productions to those making the top three quilts. First prize: $200 ShopNZP.com gift card; second prize: $100 gift card; and third prize: $50 gift card. Entry form and quilt must be received by Aug. 12, 2023.

2023 Kids’ Quilt Challenge Rules and Entry Form
Kids’ Quilt Challenge Rules & Entry Form (PDF)
Kids’ Quilt Challenge Rules & Entry Form (online form)

Modern Mini Quilt Challenge

The Great Wisconsin Quit Show hosts the annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge on social media throughout the month of May. You’re invited to participate by stitching a 24-inch square (or smaller) mini quilt in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design. Winners each receive a prize package from our generous sponsors. Details can be found here and on our Facebook page.

Contest Resources

We’ve created the following videos to help you prepare your quilt for competition display and judging:

How to Add a Rod Pocket to Your Quilt Contest Entry
How to Add Quilt Binding to Your Quilt Contest Entry
Learn More About the Judging Process and Five Basic Things Judges Look For

2022 Winners

2021-22 Quilt Contest Winners and Exhibitors
View or download a list of the Quilt Contest award-winners.
View or download a list of the Quilt Contest exhibitors.

40 Years of Sewing With Nancy Quilt Challenge Winners and Exhibitors
View or download a list of the 40 Years of Sewing With Nancy Challenge winners and exhibitors.