2012 Challenge - The Four Seasons
We all know them; Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. For this challenge at least two of these seasons need to be portrayed in the quilt. They can be blended or kept separate; but if they are separate they need to create a cohesive whole. And because this is a challenge quilt, there needs to be a "flying geese" block used within the body of the quilt, a plaid fabric must be used, and last but not least, the color fuchsia must be included.
2011 Challenge Quilts
The 2011 challenge theme was "Favorite Holiday" and the winners were chosen by the Guild members.
A three-way tie for first place went to Judith Smith ("Cranberry Christmas"), Mary Kohler ("The Quail Family Christmas Quartet"), and Kristi Knapp Steere ("Crazy About Halloween").
2010 Challenge Quilts
The 2010 challenge was "Night/Knight" and additional requirements were to include a Bear's Paw block, a plaid fabric, and the colors red and yellow. The finished pieces had to be 20" square.
First Place: Sharon Shorey, "Goodnite Charlie"
Second Place: Judith Smith, "Approaching Night"
Third Place: Mary Kohler, "Night Owl"
2009 Challenge Quilts
The 2009 challenge was "Water." Water in any of its phases must be portrayed prominently in the quilt.
First Place: Charlene Adams, "Newport Wave"
Second Place: Dawn Andersen, "Honu (Green Sea Turtle)
Third Place: Judith Smith, "The Great Wave"