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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

2012 - 2013 Art Quilt Challenges

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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.

2011 - 2012 Art Quilt Challenges

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Challenge #1
- Birds

Challenge #2 - Use the
technique from Susan Carlson's book: 
Serendipity Quilts: Cutting Loose Fabric Collage.

2010 - 2011 Art Quilt Challenges

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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.

2009 - 2010 Art Quilt Challenges

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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.

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