Who’s ready to be inspired by Peach Fuzz?
Today Elizabeth and I are spilling the beans on plans for this year’s Pantone Quilt Challenge, which kicks off on Monday and will run for 8 weeks from March 4 through April 29!
Participation is simple – make something according to the basic rules below, and share it with us! We encourage you to share your progress along the way and connect with other Pantone Quilt Challenge makers by using the hashtag #PantoneQuiltChallenge2024. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Peach Fuzz
This year the challenge will feature Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year. They describe it as a “velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.”
We’ve looked over all of our color cards, and listed some solid fabric equivalents below. Note that none of these are perfect matches, but they’re what we felt was closest to the Peach Fuzz fabric swatch we ordered from Pantone! You don’t have to use these specific shades, and you don’t have to use solids, but we hope this gives you a helpful reference point for this year’s color.
- Closest Matches:
- PURE Solids (Art Gallery) – Georgia Peach or Shrimpy <– These are the closest we have found!
- Bella Solids (Moda) – Cantaloupe
- Painters Palette (PBS Fabrics) – Apricot
- Cotton Supreme Solids (RJR) – Apricot Ice
- Correct hue but lighter value:
- Kona Cotton (Robert Kaufman) – Ice Peach
- PURE Solids (Art Gallery) – Peach Sherbet
- Tula Pink Solids (Free Spirit) – Peachfuzz
- More orange than Peach Fuzz:
- Century Solids (Andover) – Mango
- Cotton Couture (Michael Miller) – Melon
- More pink than Peach Fuzz:
- Kona Cotton (Robert Kaufman) – Peach
- Cotton Couture (Michael Miller) – Creamsicle
- Ruby & Bee (Windham) – Blush
- Artisan Cotton (Windham) – Dark Coral/White
Rules & Categories
This year’s rules are generally the same as in the past. We have tried to keep things as simple as we can; let us know if you have questions or need clarifications!
- Your project must contain Peach Fuzz. Now, we’re not going to be overly picky about this – just do your best to get in the ballpark. We recommend checking out the solid fabrics listed above; you can use these fabrics in your quilt, or use them as a reference point to pull other fabrics from your stash. Remember that you can use any other fabrics that you like (prints, solids, various substrates, etc) in any quantities – but we’d like to see Peach Fuzz as a feature, and the judges will take this into account.
- Your project must fit into one of the following 4 categories. There are 3 judged categories and one non-judged category.
- Throw & Larger: Any completed quilt with the shortest side at least 30”.
- Mini/Wall: Any completed quilt with the shortest side under 30”. Quilted pillows, table runners, placemats, etc can also be entered in this category.
- Just The Top: Any completed quilt top with the shortest side at least 30”.
- For Exhibit Only: Any Peach Fuzz project that doesn’t quite fit the other categories, or if you want to participate without being judged.
- You can submit one entry per judged category (i.e. up to 3 entries). Entries for Throw & Larger and Mini/Wall should be finished items.
- All items in judged categories should be completed in 2024. But we welcome older items in the “For Exhibit Only” category!
- The challenge will run from March 4 – April 29, 2024, with the linkup open for 1 week from April 22-29. Winners will be announced approximately 1 week later, on/around May 6, 2024.
- When using the #PantoneQuiltChallenge2024 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.
How to Enter
The link party/gallery will be hosted here at sarahruiz.com. Entries will be open from April 22-29, 2024. Entries will close on April 29 at 11:59 pm US Central time. Late entries will not be accepted.
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.*
(*As in the past, there will be separate prizes for US vs international quilters due to shipping constraints.)
Sponsors & Prizes
We’ll share a detailed breakdown of all the prizes up for grabs later in March, but there are already some truly fantastic items that have been offered up by our incredible and generous sponsors!
Judges
Three amazing quilters have already agreed to judge this year’s challenge. We’ll share more about them next week!
Schedule
We’ve put together a list of weekly prompts for those who want to play along on social media or your own blogs! We’ll be sharing one post per week to keep you motivated and highlight some challenge posts from participants.
This schedule is just a suggestion! You do not have to follow it or post progress shots to be eligible for prizes at the end. Feel free to work at your own pace!
- March 4 – Inspiration – What’s the inspiration for your project?
- March 11 – Fabric Pull – How are you building your Peach Fuzz palette?
- March 18 – On The Cutting Mat – Are you carefully cutting or doing some improv slicing? We want to see!
- March 25 – Construction Zone – Piecing, applique, EPP, or more? Give us a peek at your work-in-process!
- April 1 – Halfway! – How’s your project coming along? Almost done or need to pick up the pace?
- April 8 – Quilting – What’s your quilting plan for your project?
- April 15 – Details – Show off your favorite parts of your project!
- April 22 – Last Minute Hustle – Get that binding or finishing done, then snap a great photo for your entry!
- Linkup will be open 4/22-4/29
- April 29 – Challenge Deadline!!
- May 6 – Prize Announcements
Past Challenges
- 2023 – Viva Magenta – Sarah @bysarahruiz & Elizabeth @elizabethkray
- 2019 – Living Coral – Rebecca @bryanhousequilts & Sarah @nohatsquilts
- 2018 – Ultra Violet – Rebecca & Sarah
- 2017 – Greenery – Rebecca & Sarah
- 2015 – Marsala – Anne @playcrafts & Adrianne @adrianneonthewindyside
- 2014 – Radiant Orchid – Anne & Adrianne
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl says
I’m so glad you and Elizabeth have picked this up and continued. And wow, so many of the quilts made last year were at QuiltCon! I look forward to seeing all the quilts made this year.
Sarah says
I counted at least 11 at QuiltCon — so very cool!
Danice G says
Count me in again this year. Its always a fun challenge. I log at Homespun Hannah’s Blog on blogspot.
Sarah says
So glad to have you with us again!
aquilterstable says
Looking forward to participating once again. And thanks for the starting point for choosing fabrics.