The 2023 Pantone Quilt Challenge: Viva Magenta is open for entries! You have until next Monday, May 15, at 11:59 pm US central time to link up your projects! Remember that you can find general info, categories, and rules and judges and prizes in our previous posts about the challenge.
There are 5 linkups at the end of this post — one for each challenge category. Please include your project title, quilt dimensions*, and country of residence. (*Quilt dimensions not required for the “Quilted Item” category.) Please pay attention to the headings to make sure you enter your item in the appropriate category!
- Quilts: Any completed quilt with the shortest side at least 30”.
- Mini/Wall: Any completed quilt with the shortest side under 30”. Pillows, table runners, placemats, etc are included in this category.
- Just The Top: Any completed quilt top with the shortest side at least 30”.
- Quilted Item: New for 2023! This category includes anything quilted that is not actually a quilt – bags, pouches, coats, etc.
- (Non-Judged) For Exhibit Only: Any Viva Magenta project that doesn’t quite fit the other categories, or if you want to participate without being judged.
Other rules:
- Your project must contain Viva Magenta. We’re not overly prescriptive about the exact shade, and you can use any other fabrics that you like in any quantities – but we’d like to see Viva Magenta as a feature, and the judges will take this into account.
- You can submit one entry per judged category (i.e. up to 4 entries). Entries for Throw & Larger, Mini/Wall, and Quilted Item should be finished items.
- All items in judged categories should be completed in 2023. Older items can be shared in the “For Exhibit Only” category.
- Entries will close on May 15 at 11:59 pm US Central time. No late entries will be accepted. Winners will be announced approximately 1 week later, on/around May 22, 2023. Each entry should link to a blog post, Instagram post, or other social media post where you share your entry. You should include the project title, quilt dimensions, and country of residence.
- When using the #PantoneQuiltChallenge2023 hashtag or submitting your final project, you agree that your photo(s) may be shared by the hosts in blog and social media posts about the challenge.
Sponsors
Make sure to give one more huge THANK YOU to our wonderful challenge sponsors! Many of you will be rewarded with some fantastic notions, fabric, and other prizes from these generous folks.
Judges
Another big thank you to our 4 judges: Steph Skardal, Latifah Saafir, Tara Faughnan, and Rebecca Bryan. They are excited to check out all of your amazing Viva Magenta makes!
Link-Ups
Without further ado — it’s time to link up your projects!
Quilts
Judged by Steph Skardal. Any completed quilt with the shortest side at least 30”.
Mini/Wall
Judged by Latifah Saafir. Any completed quilt with the shortest side under 30”. Pillows, table runners, placemats, etc are included in this category.
Just the Top
Judged by Tara Faughnan. Any completed quilt top with the shortest side at least 30”.
Quilted Item
Judged by Rebecca Bryan. This category includes anything quilted that is not actually a quilt – bags, pouches, coats, etc.
For Exhibit Only
(Non-Judged) Any Viva Magenta project that doesn’t quite fit the other categories, or if you want to participate without being judged.
Ruth B Smith says
I do not have a URL account. I do have an IG account. Can I still participate?
Sarah says
Yes! Just put a link to your Instagram post in the linkup.
Danice G says
Wow, so many creative and beautiful projects.