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Grant Challenge Entry

Grant Challenge: “Threadsetters”

All entries must interpret the theme “Threadsetters” which celebrates innovation, originality, and boundary-pushing creativity in quilting. Each entrant will use metallic thread in a predominant way and at least one of the following to embellish their quilts: paint, beads, fibers, and/or recycled materials.

PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED

1st place $500
2nd place $350
3rd place $250
Honorable Mention $100

CHALLENGE RULES

Entries must be submitted by midnight July 15, 2026

2026 Grant Challenge Entry Form

Entrant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

OK to text this phone nunber?(Required)

YES

Email(Required)

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Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Quilt Information

Quilt Title(Required)

Artist Statement (150-250 words explaining how the quilt interprets the theme “ThreadSetters”)(Required)

The perimeter of the quilt must be 96". If your quilt is not rectangular, please use a 96" string to measure the perimeter of your quilt to ensure it meets this requirement and click the Irregular Shape box.

Irregular Shape

YES, but the total perimeter is 96"

Quilt Width in inches

Quilt Length in inches

Quilt Perimeter (calculated, must = 96")(Required)

Techniques Used(Required)

Pieced

Applique

Hand Quilted

Machine Quilted

Thread Painting

Mixed Media

Other

Other Techniques Used

Challenge Requirements

Metallic Thread used in a predominant way(Required)

YES

Embellishments Used (must use at least one)(Required)

Paint

Beads

Fibers

Recycled Materials

Original Design(Required)

This entry is my original design and completed solely by me.

Year Completed(Required)

I started and completed the entry in 2026.

Quilt Hanging(Required)

I agree to attach a 4" hanging sleeve and a label with the quilt name and my contact information to the back of the quilt.

Consent(Required)

I grant permission for the show to photograph and display my quilt for promotional purposes.

Signature(Required)

Quilt Photos

Please upload 2 high-quality photos of the quilt for jurying. 1) FULL VIEW photo of completed quilt. No part of the quilt can be obscured. Do not manipulate your photos, however you may crop the background as long as all edges, corners and binding of the quilt are visible. Quilt should be straight and not distorted. 2) DETAIL photo showing quilting stitches. Select a 12” section representing your best work. Files must be .JPG or .PNG

Photos(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.

Shipping

Please ship your submission to Connie Garrison at the address in your confirmation email. You may also drop off your entry during the September guild meeting.

Will you ship your quilt?(Required)

YES

Return Method(Required)

Prepaid label included with quilt

Pickup at Quilt Show (Sunday, Oct 18, 6-7 PM)

Other

Other Return Method

Payment

Entry Fee(Required)

Price:

Total

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Card Details

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