Hello everyone! We are so honored to be a part of the Piece and Comfort Quilt Challenge with Moda Fabrics. This challenge is to recognize and honor the sacrifices that are made by our country's military families to preserve our freedom. By joining this challenge, you're also giving back to your local military families. The quilts can be donated directly to a local organization or a military family in your area.
The challenge features two fabric collections from Moda Fabrics: Red, White & Free by Sandy Gervais and Because of the Brave by Moda Fabrics.
CHALLENGE RULES:
WHO: All quilters who would like to create a beautiful quilt to honor a military family in their circle or friends, the community, or the nation.
WHEN: Challenge begins now through March 31st, 2015.
WHERE: Download our entry form here.
Round One: Send your quilt image to fqscontests@gmail.com with your name, quilter's name, city, and contact information by March 31st, 2015. We will post all of the quilt entries on the Jolly Jabber blog on April 6, 2015, and voting will run from April 6 - 18.
Round Two: The quilt with the most votes on the Jolly Jabber will win a Viewer's choice award and prize from Moda, then it will be entered into Moda's online Piece and Comfort Quilt Show with chances to win more awards!
WHAT: 90% of quilt must be made with Moda Fabrics. 50% of the Moda Fabrics must come from one or both of the featured collections, Because of the Brave and Red, White, & Free.
- + Quilt(s) must be 54" x 65" or larger.
- + Quilt(s) remain property of maker unless they choose to donate to a military family.
- + No limit to number of entries.
Moda will announce and award national winners on Friday, May 8, 2015.
First Viewer's Choice - $500
Second Viewers's Choice - $250
Third Viewer's Choice - $150
Designer's Choice - $500
For more information, visit the Moda Fabric's Piece and Comfort Challenge page.
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ReplyDeleteBless you both and all your employees as and all of your families.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.
@Quiltsmiles thank you so much for your kind words. Merry Christmas to you as well and have and amazing New Year!
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ReplyDeleteWow ... two great quilts, but my vote is for Sergeant Major Quilt
ReplyDeletePieced by Donna Kirk
Quilted by: Abby Latimer
Flag of Gratitude is my vote, love it!
ReplyDeleteThere is no place like home....especially to our veterans. Although the Sargent Major quilt is exquisite, my vote is for the house quilt.
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ReplyDeleteWow! I love both quilts, but my vote is for Sergeant Major Quilt
ReplyDeletePieced by Donna Kirk
Quilted by: Abby Latimer
These quilts are all beautiful, but my vote is for the Sargent Major Quilt. Great job to all!
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to SGT Major! Love the quilt and the name.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the name and SGT MAJOR quilt!
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