Quilting America Red, White and Blue 2026 quilt challenge

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 Have you started your quilt for the quilt challenge at quilt fest yet?  If not, it is not too late.  Here are some frequently asked questions that may answer any questions you have.  So, read through the questions, get them answered and start on your quilt.  If we had 50% of our state quilt guild members enter a quilt in the challenge, we would have over 350 quilts.  Wouldn't that be fun?  Let's make it happen.

Quilting America Red, White and Blue

2026 Quilt Challenge

 

 

Lots of questions about the Quilting America Red, White and Blue quilt challenge.

 

Can I use other colors?  

            Yes, you can add a bit of gold non-metallic fabric to mimic the golden eagle that you may see on top of the flag poles or the round brass ball.   Also, fabric may be embellished with metallic silver or gold or blue or red.  Metallic is always a nice touch.  If you want to go the traditional route, then you will probably be pulling more creams instead of whites in the quilt.  The goal for this quilt challenge is to ask yourself if the quilt projects the USA flag colors. 

 

Does the quilt need to be of a patriotic theme?

            No, it does not.  You may have a very modern quilt just as long as it is red, white and blue.

 

My red is super bright.  Can I use it?

            Just as long as the quilt is red, white and blue.

 

So you are looking for quilts using solid fabrics?

            No.  Solids are great but you don’t need to build an entire quilt around them.

 

Do I need to use fabric that is made specifically for the 250th Anniversary of the USA?

            No, and this fabric is not easy to come by.

 

I don’t like traditional style quilts.

            The quilt may be traditional, modern, landscape, scrappy, improvisation, an art quilt or a Quilt of Valor.

 

Does it need to be a flag?

            No.

 

Does it need to be pieced?

            No.  Whatever is your quilting style.

 

Must it be hand quilted?

            No way!

 

Size requirements?

            Any size.

 

Does the quilt need to be made specifically for this challenge?

            No.  Any red, white and blue quilt made no earlier than 2023 may be accepted.

 

Is this quilt going to be judged?

            No.  This is a Viewer’s Choice challenge.  No formal critiquing will be given. 

 

Can’t wait to see everyone’s quilt!  Any other questions?  Contact Deb at debslechta@mac.com


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