8What is the DQN Challenge and how does it work?
Each year, the Board solicits proposals from the membership for the Annual Challenge. The Challenge is based on a theme with specific rules; it often includes at least one piece of fabric that must be included in the final piece. For 2024, entries can fall into any of 8 categories:
100% pieced
100% applique
Mixed - combination of pieced, applique, and/or embroidery
Circle Group - any entry submitted by a DQN Circle and designated as such
Group - any entry worked on by 2 or moreDQN members done separate from a DQN Circle
Off the Wall - any entry that is not a traditional bed or wall quilt, i.e., clothing, table runner, home dec, bags, doll, etc.
Small - any small quilt between 12" to 24" or 20" square; includes minatures
First entry - first time entry into the Challenge by a DQN member
The items are displayed at the July Quarterly Meeting where members vote on their favorite in each category. Ribbons are awarded to the First and Second Place winners (if there are less than 5 entries in a single category, there is only a First Place winner). And a gift certificate valid at several local and online quilt shops is awarded to the First Place winners.
It's a mini quilt show with amazing interpretations of a single theme! You owe it to yourself to get a packet and stretch your creative talents while having fun!
Each year, the Board solicits proposals from the membership for the Annual Challenge. The Challenge is based on a theme with specific rules; it often includes at least one piece of fabric that must be included in the final piece. For 2024, entries can fall into any of 8 categories:
100% pieced
100% applique
Mixed - combination of pieced, applique, and/or embroidery
Circle Group - any entry submitted by a DQN Circle and designated as such
Group - any entry worked on by 2 or moreDQN members done separate from a DQN Circle
Off the Wall - any entry that is not a traditional bed or wall quilt, i.e., clothing, table runner, home dec, bags, doll, etc.
Small - any small quilt between 12" to 24" or 20" square; includes minatures
First entry - first time entry into the Challenge by a DQN member
The items are displayed at the July Quarterly Meeting where members vote on their favorite in each category. Ribbons are awarded to the First and Second Place winners (if there are less than 5 entries in a single category, there is only a First Place winner). And a gift certificate valid at several local and online quilt shops is awarded to the First Place winners.
It's a mini quilt show with amazing interpretations of a single theme! You owe it to yourself to get a packet and stretch your creative talents while having fun!
rev 8/29/23 js