Challenge and Block Lotto

2026 Challenges

CHALLENGE #3 -- Postcard Swap:

Create your very own Tiny Quilt using a Postcard and then - Let’s SWAP! (Optional)

METHOD:

You decide! It can be a combination of techniques: traditional piecing, fusible, fabric collage, appliqué or Paper Pieced etc. (*please see link featuring Sarah Ruiz instructions https://sarahruiz.com/2020/04/100-days-of-fabric-postcards/

and some example photos of postcards.)

There are many postcard ideas on Pinterest and social media.

SIZE:

Postcards are typically 4x6”. For the “card”, you can use an actual postcard, cardstock or use all Fabric.

MODERN DESIGN ELEMENT: Incorporate up-cycled fabrics, scraps or other materials - “Sustainable”

Do Not buy anything!

The SWAP:

For those that want to trade Postcards- each participant’s postcard will be assigned a # and we will have a blind drawing.

Have fun!

Due: November Meeting

-- Debra Thompsen, Challenge Coordinator

Block Lotto #4

Look at this cute block from Carolina Moore! Deadline was extended -- it is now due at the Nov. 21 meeting. Christine and Sue say the pumpkins can be any shade of orange, the stems are green and the background should be light gray. Have fun!

Block Lotto #3

Light value blue fabric for background, any yellow for sun

Drawing for blocks will be held on Aug. 15.

Past Challenges

Color Card Challenge: Due at March 21 meeting

Pick a card - Any card!

It’s the First Challenge of 2026, & it’s a COLOR Challenge!

Participants draw a random card from a Color Cube. (Examples below.) The Card includes a photo and swatches of coordinated colors that will ALL need to be used! The challenge is that you may not have ever picked the colors, or the combination!!

You are encouraged to use your stash, or hunt for the colors on the Free Table.

GUIDELINES :

◦ Inspiration Source: Color Cube Card

◦ Color: Use ALL the Colors from the Color Cube Card and ONE Neutral of your choice

◦ Design: Any version of Modern

◦ Size : Any Size (one block or a whole quilt)

◦ Completion Stage: A Flimsy (An unfinished block or quilt)

◦ Due: March 21, 2026 at the SacMQG Meeting

Have fun!

Debra Thompsen

Challenge Coordinator