Quilts are made from an original creative idea adhering to a preset list of rules. Members are encouraged to create a small quilt that incorporates one or more of the indicated guidelines.  They are then judged by our members and prizes are awarded.

Challenge 2026 – “The Quilted Word

The 2026 Challenge Quilt theme is The Quilted Word.  This year, members are challenged to create a small quilt that illustrates one or more words and the emotions it(they) evoke.  

 Rules – Challenge quilts will be original design – 

  1. original design that incorporates one or more words
  2. no larger than 120” perimeter
  3. comprised of three layers (top, batting, and backing)
  4. bound and quilted through all three layers and have visible quilting by hand, by machine, or both
  5. made using fabrics of any color
  6. made using any of the following techniques: pieced, foundation pieced, English paper pieced, hand or machine appliqued, hand or machine embroidered.

The Challenge Quilts will be presented at the January 2027 meeting.

Chairperson – Patricia Ohtake

Photos from 2024 Quilt Challenge Theme: “Use it up, Wear it out, Make do or do Without”