Story Time Cherrywood Challenge 2026 - Sketchbook *Optional* FQ Bundle

The Sketchbook Bundle of 4 Fat Quarters is an OPTIONAL bundle of neutrals to help with concepts such as paper and pencil sketching. 

THE RULES:

• Finished quilt must be 20-inch square

The beauty of the Exhibit is the cohesive color, size and fabric.

• Use only the fabric provided in the bundle.

The entire quilt top and binding must be made from 

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabric.

Using ALL the colors from the bundle is encouraged.

(The backing and/or facing does NOT have to be Cherrywood.)

• Take inspiration from the theme: 

Storytime - Celebrating the Classics

Here are just a few examples of CLASSIC Children's Books to give you a spark:

Frog & Toad's Adventures

Winnie the Pooh

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Where the Wild Things Are

Curious George

Alice in Wonderland

Pinnochio

The Giving Tree

The Mitten

• Use a limited color palette.

No other colors of fabric may be used.

You may add embellishment/technique (thread, paint, ink, beads, etc.) in other colors, but the challenge is to stay within the limited palette.

As an option, we offer an exclusive collection of Aurifil cotton floss to enhance the nostalgia with embroidery.

• Use any technique

Piecing, appliqué, fusing, embroidery, handwork, machine work, thread painting, fabric manipulation, small amounts of paint, ink, or pencils, etc.

Since this is a contest sponsored by a fabric company; we are looking for work that shows off our fabric. (This is not a painting or beading contest)

The art piece must have a top, middle and back held together by quilting stitches.

• Use any embellishment

The art pieces travel around the country for over a year and must be able to withstand the journey.

Refrain from the use of items that will detach or damage other pieces (such as glitter, wires or strings that can tangle).

• Get creative and try something new!

There are a limited number of spots in The Traveling Exhibit. By entering your quilt into this challenge you must understand that your piece may not be selected to travel. The jury process is subjective and should not be taken personally.

Make a quilt that YOU love and that makes YOU happy!

DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2026

1:00 pm Central Time

Upload four images and pay $30  Entry Fee