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 Quilt Challenge.
Get in on the fun (members only) !
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If interested in sponsoring next year’s challenge or have any questions, contact activities@northernstarquilters.com
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2023 - CARD TRICKS

You will be picking a card from a traditional deck of playing cards – You MUST contact me with the card you want to make.

First come first served!!  So, contact me early to get the card you want. 

I will remove your pick from the deck and reserve your card choice.  This ensures that the cards created mirror a real deck of cards (ie not all Queens and one 6).  For additional challenge, contact me and I will pull a blind card from the deck for you. Your choice!  As a reminder, a standard deck of cards has 4 of each number card 2 through 10 plus 4 Aces, 4 Jacks, 4 Queens, 4 Kings and 2 Jokers.

Drop the suit of the card and replace it with any sewing notion of your choice!  There MUST be at least ONE notion on your quilt card PLUS the number (2-10) or letter (Ace=A, Jack=J, Queen=Q, King=K) which represents your card.

Additional Information:
 
For example, if your card is the number 5, you could make one large notion or you could make 5 of the notions in the pattern or your choice –  being sure to include the number 5.  You get to be really creative with the design.  A simple 5 card example is shown.
If your card is a King, Queen or Jack, you can make just one large picture or you can split them in half as they appear on the deck of cards.  Your choice!
 
I have found some cool stuff on Pinterest with some really awesome inspiration.  Once you start searching, lots of options and inspiration will start popping into your inbox.  Search for playingarts.com, vintage playing cards, wings of whimsy, the world of playing cards, playing cards stop 1000, 2011 the curator deck …
 
Thank you,
April Russell,  kadidty@gmail.com,
Challenge Coordinator

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Format

  • The quilt size MUST be 30 inches across the top and 42 inches long. These measurements are in keeping with standard playing card proportions.
  • You MUST use the binding fabric the Guild will be supplying for this Challenge.  The binding fabric will be a small scale black and white print.  This will unify the quilts and make for a wonderful display.  The fabric will be distributed once you are committed to participating in this challenge so we can avoid purchasing excess fabric. 
  • The quilt MUST consist of 3 layers (top, batting, back), be quilted by either hand or machine, and created by only one maker.
  • There MUST be a sleeve for hanging, a label with your name (and quilt name if you choose).
  • The choice of fabrics, colors, threads, embellishments, and quilting are all up to you.  The quilt can be constructed in any technique you wish, i.e., paper piecing, traditional piecing, appliqué or collage.  It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new.  Your choice!

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