Logistics:  Choose 3 color crayons  (blind selection)

  • The three crayons represent the colors you may use in your fabric choice(s)
  • You may use as many fabrics as you choose with these three crayon colors
  • Your fabric may have a pattern in the colors of your 3 crayons and/or a neutral tones
    • A fabric pattern can not include more colors than the crayon colors and neutrals described below 
  • You must use at least one of the three colors you select 
  • Your colors must make up at least 51% of your project

Neutral colors 

  • You may use any of the following FOUR neutral tones as patterns and/or solids. Neutral tones can’t exceed 49% of the project.
    • Black
    • White
    • Gray
    • Cream
    • Also neutral – tone on tone (i.e. white on white)
  • If you are unsure if your neutral tone is one of these colors then it is NOT one of these neutral tones. For example, If I need to ask a friend, “Is this color cream?” the answer is “NO.”
  • It was discussed at the November General meeting and decided that you are allowed all the shades of your crayon from the color on paper to the crayon itself

The Project:

  • Make a pieced fabric item – does not have to be a quilt.
  • Project size must be at least as long as a ruler (12”) and no longer than a yard (36”). It may be of any height.

Winning:

  • You may enter more than one project but you must only use the crayon colors you have selected for all entries. 
  • You may win in only one of the six judging categories.

Judging Categories are:

  • Best Representation of the Theme “Color the World with Quilts”
  • Best Example of a Traditional Pattern
  • Best Example of a Modern Pattern
  • Best Unfinished Item (submit your challenge piece at any stage of UFO)
  • GRAND PRIZE:  Most Wanted – I wish I owned this item!