Have you ever walked a quilt show, seen challenge quilts, and wondered how you could get in on the fun? Wonder no more! This is your official invitation to participate in Power Suits: An Art Quilt Challenge.
A few months ago, I received a call from a local tailor asking if I would like his outdated fabric swatches. When I said yes, I had no idea how many swatches he had! Let’s just say it’s a good thing we had a truck when we went to pick them up.
Initially, I wanted to share these treasures with my art quilt students. Once I saw the boxes (and boxes and boxes), I knew this was bigger than my classes. And so I teamed up with Judy Gula of Artistic Artifacts to offer you this art quilt challenge.
Theme
What does “Power Suit” mean to you? Does it conjure images of smoke-filled rooms where deals are made? Is a Power Suit a garment or a person? Do you plug in a Power Suit? What if a Power Suit gave you Super Powers? Using Power Suits as your inspiration, create an art quilt that expresses your point of view.
Rules
1. Finished quilt size: 18” x 18”
2. The finished quilt must have a top, a middle, and a backing with some method of connecting the three layers.
3. The finished quilt must be labeled and have a hanging sleeve.
4. There may be no internal or external structure, rods, or hangers.
5. Just have fun.
Dates
August 31, 2011: Quilts are due. Ship to Artistic Artifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
Oct 22, 2011: Debut, Artistic Artifacts
Jan 2, 2012: Quilts shipped home
Questions
E-Mail: Cyndi@MoonlightingQuilts.com
Call: 703.407.0916
The Fine Print
You are responsible for providing your own insurance from the time the quilt leaves your hands to the time you get it back. We reserve the right to refuse quilts that we feel are inappropriate for the exhibition.
How to Participate
Ready to get started? Great!
You can get your challenge packet from Artistic Artifacts or directly from me (if you’re local). If you plan to pick up your packet at Artistic Artifacts, visit their website for hours. If you’d rather receive your materials in the mail, click here to order your packet from Artistic Artifacts. If you order the packet alone, then a $5 shipping charge will apply. If your order includes other items, then you pay shipping only for the other items and Artistic Artifacts will throw in the swatch packet for free. If you have trouble, you can also order the packet through my website.
Judy and I hope you will join us in the fun. Sign up now and get started!
Cyndi
me, me, me…I want to play! How incredibly fun! Tell Judy to bring my packet to Cincinatti!
Liz, Judy will absolutely have challenge packets in Cincinatti. I’ll ask her to set one aside. Welcome aboard! Shall we look for the bag with the ugliest tie?
Liz, did you get your packet? Do we need to ship you one?
Cyndi, I know very little about quilting but was very surprised at the picture!! This project is a great idea. Pat
Oh, Mrs. Schaffer, I never thought about anyone recognizing the picture! It’s one of my favorites. Do you know anything about when it was taken or did you simply recognize the person? I think — I hope — he would approve of the project and would be happy to help. Thanks for the comment.
Fabulous Idea!!! I am definately IN !!!
Yay! I can’t wait to see what you make! You can pick up a challenge packet the next time you are at Artistic Artifacts. Thanks for playing!
Elizabeth,
There’s a box for the Sunday group. Take one of them…and have fun!
Cyndi
We are going to have a great time! Come play with us.
Judy
Cyndi and Judy,
I’d love to play along. Judy, will you please put a pack aside for me and I’ll pick up after Spring Break unless you will be back before then?
Kathy,
There’s a pack with your name on it at the shop! Have a blast!
Cyndi
I just tried to place an order. Not only was I changed the $6.90 for parcel post, but also the $5 charge when I had also ordered some misty fuse. Needless to say, I cancelled my order.
Ann,
I’m so sorry! Clearly we’re still working out the bugs in the shopping cart software for this button. I’m really sorry for the inconvenience. We’d love for you to play. I’ll e-mail you privately with options.
Cyndi
Ann, you can now order the packet through my site. If you have any trouble with it, e-mail me and we’ll figure out a go-around. Thanks for your patience!
http://www.moonlightingquilts.com/PowerSuitChallenge.html
Cyndi
Will be visiting my son and his wife in Alexandria in a couple of weeks and didn’t even know Artistic Artifacts existed! Can’t wait to explore a new-to-me place and get in on the Power Suit fun, too! I’m checking on the shop hours right now!
I hope you have a wonderful visit in Alexandria — and have fun in Judy’s shop! Artistic Artifacts is my favorite art quilt shop. I get so inspired when I’m there that I can’t wait to get home with my treasures and start making stuff.
I picked up a packet in Cincinnati… I can’t wait!!!!
That’s great! I can’t wait to see what you make!
I got my kit and started to play I think I found
what I was looking for I am going to start sewing. This is FUN thanks for the play toys! I hope to be mailling it off soon.
Pat,
I’m glad you’re having fun! I can’t wait to see what you’re making!
Cyndi
Just found this and have ordered my kit and a few extra supplies. Can’t wait to get started. I’m right on the dead line.
Dolores,
I’m so glad you could join us! Have fun!
Cyndi
I left a comment on your Home page…I just ordered the suit packet and it is going to the wrong address
I am no longer in Samoa
can you email me at fivesons4barb@hotmail.com for the correct address???