Cherokee Rose Quilt Guild - Challenge Quilts
Challenge Quilts 2011
Two Color Quilt Challenge
Here is a photo the winners of the 2011 Challenge
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- Must use Red/White or Navy/Off White for colors. Can be either not both or mixed.
- Must be not less than 12" square and not more than 36" square. Can be 144" total perimeter if you want to make it rectangular or round. Not less than 48" total perimeter.
- Must have a nine-patch block somewhere on quilt. Remember there are many different kinds of 9-patches, such as shoo-fly, monkey wrench, etc. Also many 9-patches together form a checkerboard. The entire quilt could be a 9-patch.
Challenge Quilts 2010 In an effort to improve participation in the quilt challenge this year, we are attempting to Make it Simple. Rule #1: You will draw a fat quarter at a Guild meeting. Then you will be required to make a quilt (any size), drawing inspiration from the fabric. The quilt must be three layers, quilted and finished. You must use the fat quarter in the quilt. You can use all of it or just a portion. Don't forget to see Patti to draw your fat quarter! Rule #2: Have Fun!!! An award will be given to the person with the quilt voted as the best by the membership.
Challenge Quilts 2009 This Years Challenge was called Sunbonnet Vacation Vacation Location, Any State where you spent your childhood from 0-10 years, Prizes will be awarded on the following 2 themes, Best and most appropriately dressed Sun Bonnet Sue doing her "vacation thing and Best Represented State. The challenge entry must Function as a sewing machine cover. Sun bonnet Sue's face must be hidden by her Bonnet.
Challenge Quilts 2008 The subject for the challenge quilt is drawn from a collection that has been predetermined by the Challenge Committee. After you have drawn your subject, please do not trade. The rules are: The quilt may be any shape, but the combined total of all sides of the quilt cannot be less than 96 inches or more than 144 inches. The quilt may be any shape - square, rectangle, round, oval etc. The quilt pattern or design must depict the theme. The quilt may be any fabric, pattern, design or method of construction. Quilts may be embellished in any way. If the theme is a color theme, only the colors listed may be used. Interpret the theme any way you see fit (keep it clean). The quilt must be completed by September 25, 2008 and will be judged at the meeting that evening.
Challenge Quilts 2007 "The aMAZEing Quilt Challenge" Cherokee Rose LOGO must appear on the front. The fabric printed logo will be provided or can be pieced. Sew at least 4 mitered corners wherever borders or bindings are used. Minimum Size: MAZE itself must be at least 24. square; total Quilt size at least 36. square. Shapes: Must be square or rectangular. Backgrounds: Pieced or wholecloth. The quilt must have at least 1 entry point and 1 exit point. However, multiple entry or exit points are Ok. You may enter more than one quilt. Include the grand/child in the design and/or sewing of the quilt. Make this an interactive quilting project for the child and you. The 2007 Challenge quilt/s are due at the night meeting in September.
Challenge Quilts 2006 challenge has very few rules . so get your imagination in high gear! Beginning at the March 2006 night meeting, each member will have the chance to draw for their inspiration, which will be a piece of wrapping paper. Using the design elements of that piece (no trading, please), you can create your quilt of any size, using any technique. The .design elements. could be the colors, the pattern, the designs or images on the paper . anything that you see when you look at it. Donations of wrapping paper (8" square at least) are welcome! Challenge quilts are due at the September 2006 night meeting. And remember it.s supposed to be a challenge!