Art Quilt Challenge
Each month we have a new art quilt challenge. This is a great way to try a new technique and
to challenge your mind and your skills. The chosen size is 8.5 x 11", the size of a piece of paper,
although another size is acceptable, but the idea is to keep it small so it is not overwhelming.
"Out of limitations comes creativity." - Debbie Allen
to challenge your mind and your skills. The chosen size is 8.5 x 11", the size of a piece of paper,
although another size is acceptable, but the idea is to keep it small so it is not overwhelming.
"Out of limitations comes creativity." - Debbie Allen
2012 - 2013 Art Quilt Challenges
Challenge #1 - Find a fabric that you like and recreate it as if you are looking at it under a magnifying glass. The inspiration for this challenge is Cathy Miller's Through a Lens. Please visit her quilt page at http://singingquilter.com/
Challenge #2 - Work with a colour, combination of colours, or fabric you do not like.
Challenge #3 - Find a greeting card, a logo, a picture from a catalogue, a box, etc. that has a design on it that you like and copy it in your little quilt.
Challenge #4 - Incorporate weaving into your quilt.
Challenge #5 - Use the Stitch & Slash technique by Carol Ann Waugh. Check it out on Craftsy.
Challenge #2 - Work with a colour, combination of colours, or fabric you do not like.
Challenge #3 - Find a greeting card, a logo, a picture from a catalogue, a box, etc. that has a design on it that you like and copy it in your little quilt.
Challenge #4 - Incorporate weaving into your quilt.
Challenge #5 - Use the Stitch & Slash technique by Carol Ann Waugh. Check it out on Craftsy.
2011 - 2012 Art Quilt Challenges
Challenge #1 - Birds
Challenge #2 - Use the
technique from Susan Carlson's book:
Serendipity Quilts: Cutting Loose Fabric Collage.
2010 - 2011 Art Quilt Challenges
Challenge #1 - Make a quilt using your monogram ... the first letter of your first name.
Challenge #2 - Use the all nations colours ... black, red, yellow, white. Use only four fabrics, one of each of the colours.
Challenge #3 - Make a quilt using zippers.
Challenge #4 - Start with one solid coloured piece of fabric and use thread to create the focus of the quilt.
Challenge #5 - Create something with junk. Use items you would normally throw away.
Challenge #6 - Layering. Cut several layers of fabric and stack them. Create your design by sewing and then cutting away to reveal the different fabrics.
Challenge #2 - Use the all nations colours ... black, red, yellow, white. Use only four fabrics, one of each of the colours.
Challenge #3 - Make a quilt using zippers.
Challenge #4 - Start with one solid coloured piece of fabric and use thread to create the focus of the quilt.
Challenge #5 - Create something with junk. Use items you would normally throw away.
Challenge #6 - Layering. Cut several layers of fabric and stack them. Create your design by sewing and then cutting away to reveal the different fabrics.
2009 - 2010 Art Quilt Challenges
Challenge #1 - Let a button inspire you to make your quilt.
Challenge #2 - Use a tree or trees.
Challenge #3 - Use line.
Challenge #4 - Use shape.
Challenge #5 - Use visual texture.
Challenge #6 - Use tactile texture.