crystal Coast QUilters' guild

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE:

In 2024 we began considering themes for the Day of Sharing in 2026. Since 2026 is a celebratory year in American history, the theme “Made in America” was chosen. The DOS committee brainstormed to consider what could be depicted as truly American things. The brainstorming led us to selecting American postage stamps as the challenge theme. 

Most American postage stamps are beautiful. They come in many shapes and sizes, depict things from nature (birds, flowers, etc.) collectables, (antiques, automobiles, pins, etc.) people and places (such as national parks and Betty White). 

Participants may use piecing, paper piecing, appliqué, fabric paints, thread painting, pencils, hand embroidery, or stenciling to create an ORIGINAL quilted art piece for their challenge entry. 

THEME: United States of America Postage Stamps 

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Three layers with noticeable quilting and bound or faced. 

2. The Border/Edges need to show some sort of perforation like design. 

3. Done by ONE person.

SIZE:

1. No Smaller than 56 inches in Perimeter
2. No Larger than 80 inches in Perimeter 

FABRICS:

1. Your choice - Cotton/Wool/synthetics/Up-cycled cloth from clothing
2. Embellishments - may not be more than ¼ inch above or protrude more than ¼ inch on any side. 

NOTE:  Commercially designed embroidery machine patterns/designs are NOT acceptable. We want ORIGINAL designs. 

If you have questions please call Mary H.