Get ready to have fun with your summertime memories…
and join this year’s Challenge!
Let the good times of the summer inspire your creative quilt designs… trips, friends, family, parties, sports, beach, books, camping… there are endless possibilities!
Earn a sunny charm for your DQN pin!
New for 2026! Share your entry’s story through your Artist Statement and the “Presentation of Challenge” at the October 15, 2026, Quarterly Meeting .
Don’t miss out on this year’s Challenge fun!!!
THIS YEAR THE CHALLENGE WILL BE ON October 15, 2026 at the Quarterly Meeting.
Windmill Library
7060 W Windmill Lane,
Las Vegas, NV 89113
and join this year’s Challenge!
Let the good times of the summer inspire your creative quilt designs… trips, friends, family, parties, sports, beach, books, camping… there are endless possibilities!
Earn a sunny charm for your DQN pin!
New for 2026! Share your entry’s story through your Artist Statement and the “Presentation of Challenge” at the October 15, 2026, Quarterly Meeting .
Don’t miss out on this year’s Challenge fun!!!
THIS YEAR THE CHALLENGE WILL BE ON October 15, 2026 at the Quarterly Meeting.
Windmill Library
7060 W Windmill Lane,
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Get your 2026 packets (with complete explanations and rules) from
Janice McClellan and Margaret Bell at meetings for $5 or Online for $6, you will then be emailed the packet.
Janice McClellan and Margaret Bell at meetings for $5 or Online for $6, you will then be emailed the packet.
What is the DQN Challenge and how does it work?
The entries can fall into any of 5 categories:
- Pieced and Applique
- 100% Pieced
- Mixed- a combination of pieced, applique, machine or hand embroidery, 3D embellishments, painting
- Group - any entry worked on by 2 or more DQN members
- Off the Wall - any entry that is not a traditional bed or
wall quilt, i.e., clothing, table runner, home dec, bag, doll, etc.
RIBBONS are awarded to the First, Second and Third Place winners in each category. A check will be awarded to each First-Place winner.
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