Challenge Guidelines

We at Northern Star are a creative bunch. Different talents and techniques abound. Every year that creativity is put to the test with a new Challenge. Get in on the fun!
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2020 - What's Your Vision?

The year is 2020, soooo, the Challenge:
What’s Your Vision?
Contact: Challenge@northernstarquilters.com

Here are some inspiring thoughts on Vision:

Setting new goals for yourself?    Reaching a goal?    A dream?    An inspiration??
Sticking to a resolution?    Moving?    Winning the lottery?
Changing careers?      Starting a business?    Retiring?
Entering our Show?    Winning a Ribbon at our Show?    Trying something new?
Creating the perfect garden?    Got an upcoming event?    Paying it forward?
Getting glasses?    Having cataract surgery?

Make it real or make it a fantasy. Make is serious or make it playful. Express yourself. Let your Vision shine. The options are endless for creativity, imagination, design and construction. But, most important, HAVE FUN!!!!!

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2020 Format

1. The quilt project must consist of 3 layers, back, top and batting all stitched together and quilted by hand or machine and created by one maker.
2. The choice of fabrics, colors, threads and embellishments and quilting are all up to you.
3. The quilt can be constructed in any form you wish, i.e., paper piecing, traditional pattern, appliqué or your own pattern. Or, this could be a perfect opportunity to try something new!
4. Don’t forget the sleeve for hanging and a label.
5. The quilt size MUST be 24 inches square.

Ribbons (1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd), will be awarded in the following categories:
(Note: In order to streamline and simplify the voting. You will just be voting for your favorite in each category.)

– Most Creative
– Best Design
– Best Visual Impact
– Best Workmanship

Timeline

Deadline: The quilts are due and collected at the FEBRUARY meeting.

Voting: Voting takes place at the MARCH meeting. Each member can cast one vote for their favorite quilt in each ribbon category with First, Second, and Third Place ribbons awarded.

Display: All quilts are held for display at the NSQG World of Quilts show and returned at the MAY Guild meeting.

For those who would like their 2019 Challenge Quilt to be considered for inclusion in NSQG’s entry (8 quilts needed) to the 2020 AQS Grand Rapids ‘Ultimate Guild Challenge’ Display, below are the guidelines from our 2019 Ruby challenge to refresh your memory.

You must have adhered strictly to our guidelines or your quilt will not meet the AQS guidelines.

Contact April Russell, challenge@northernstarquilters.com

Last year’s 2019 Ruby Challenge Guidelines

Our Quilt Show will be celebrating its 40^th Anniversary in 2019! Tradition states that Ruby is the gift!
So, let’s celebrate our 40^th with some beautiful Flowers to display at the Show.

FORMAT:

Quilt project must consist of 3 layers, back, top and batting all stitched together and quilted by hand or machine and created by one maker.
You must use the Ruby challenge fabric provided to you by the Guild. You will receive a regular 1/4 yard of fabric.
You may add as many additional fabric colors as you would like to enhance the Ruby challenge fabric.
You may use your choice of threads or embellishments.
The quilt can be constructed in any form you wish, eg. paper piecing, traditional pattern, appliqué or your own pattern.
Don’t forget the sleeve for hanging and a label.
The quilt size must be 23 inches wide. The length can be up to 30 inches long but, that is the maximum size it can be.

April A. Russell, Challenge Coordinator