Hopefully, we all have memories of snuggling in at night for storytime, anticipating a story that captured our imagination. Remember that one book you just HAD to read over and over? The illustrations were just so beautiful, and the story was just right.
Books published in past decades had a certain illustrative style, quality, paper, feel and even smell. The Classics bring joy to generation after generation of hungry minds.
That's the feeling we are trying to capture with this Challenge.
Connection. Imagination. Nostalgia.
RULES
THEME
The cover of your favourite children’s book may be worn and
faded, but the feeling you get when you read the words is
close to the surface. We challenge you to use those nostalgic
feelings to create a story-time experience. We will select
quilts based on originality, creativity, design, impact,
workmanship, use of fabric and overall variety of the exhibit.
• SIZE
Finished measurements must be 20 inches square. The
visual impact of the exhibit is based on continuity, so we
require this exact size.
• COLOUR
Your entry must use ONLY the eight colours of fabric in the
official Challenge Bundle. The OPTIONAL pack (Sketchbook)
of four neutral colours may be added, but is not required. If
you use paint/ink/pencil in your piece, challenge yourself to
keep it in the same general colour family. Thread may be any
colour.
• FABRIC
The entire quilt top and binding must be made out of the
Cherrywood Challenge Bundle. No other brand of fabric may
be used on the front. You may use any backing fabric you
like. This challenge is about using your talents to show off
the suede texture and colour of Cherrywood.
• TECHNIQUES
Any technique is allowed: hand or machine-quilting, thread
painting, embroidery, couching, beading, manipulating,
drawing, etc! If you use paint/ink, it should be used sparingly
so as not to camouflage the fabric. This is not a painting
challenge; we must be able to recognize the Cherrywood
fabrics. The piece must maintain character of a textile quilt
and consist of a top, a middle batting, and a backing held
together with stitching.
• EMBELLISHMENTS
Embellishments must stay within the 20-inch size. Items must
withstand packing, shipping and handling many times.
Items allowed: beads, ribbon, buttons, charms, etc.
Tulle is allowed as long as it does not drastically change the
colour of the fabric.
NO glitter allowed (comes off and damages other quilts)
NO dangling materials (could get caught and tear)
• ONE ENTRY per person. We collect your contact information and
the $30USD Entry Fee at the time of submission.
• Visible binding must be Cherrywood Fabric. Facing the quilt is
acceptable. Backing fabric does NOT have to be Cherrywood.
• DO NOT add a hanging sleeve. It is not necessary in this case,
and actually causes problems in our display system.
• Maximum thickness: 1 inch. Three-dimensional quilts that may
be crushed or damaged during travel may be disqualified.
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