Quilt Challenge... "Do a Double Take"4
Tuesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 4, 2008
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 – 4:00 PM  

Quilt Fair | Exhibition | Registration & Exhibit Tag | Quilt Challenge 2008
Workshops & Lecture |  Workshop Registration | Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Click Here for a list of 2008 Quilt Fair Winners! | Schedule

Challenge Fabrics | Challenge Guidelines

Challenge Fabrics... available at Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop...

PrismaGlass Orange Style 372 Color 23	PrismaGlass Citrus Style 372 Color 39
PrismaGlass Moss Green Style 372 Color 48	PrismaGlass Turquoise Style 372 Color 50
PrismaGlass Purple Style 372 Color 60	PrismaGlass Fuschia Style 372 Color 81
PrismaGlass Sapphire Style 372 Color 95	Madame Butterfly Blue / Green Style 1780 Color 55
PrismaGlass Olive / Purple Style 1780 Color 66	PrismaGlass Fuchsia / Orange Style 1780 Color 88
Mega Marbles Blue Style 1781 Color 55	Mega Marbles Olive / Purple Style 1781 Color 66
Mega Marbles Fuchsia / Orange Style 1781 Color 88	Wacky Stripes Blue Style 1782 Color 55
Wacky Stripes Olive / Purple Style 1782 Color 66	Wacky Stripes Magenta Style 1782 Color 88
Classic Stripes Olive Style 1783 Color 44	Classic Stripes Blue Style 1783 Color 55
Classic Stripes Fuchsia / Orange Style 1783 Color 88	Marble Diva Blue / Green Style 1784 Color 55
Marble Diva Olive / Purple Style 1784 Color 66	Marble Diva Magenta / Orange Style 1784 Color 88
Shimmer Olive Style 1785 Color 44 While supplies last... discontinued	Shimmer Ocean Blue Style 1785 Color 55
Shimmer Fire Bird Style 1785 Color 88

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Challenge Guidelines...

Threads of Tradition at Historic Sauder Village sponsors the...
Village Quilt Challenge 2008

Theme... "Do a Double Take"... Each entrant will attempt to create the illusion of two totally different blocks from the same block pattern by manipulating the elements of design... line, rhythm, symmetry and color. Combining simple patchwork blocks with complex printed fabric is the perfect medium for exploring how fabric prints can be used to vary the same patchwork configuration. Each entry may include as many patchwork block patterns as the quilter desires, but each block pattern used in this challenge must be included in the quilt at least two or more times, with each block sewn with different fabric placement. All 2008 Challenge quilts are subject to the same entry guidelines as all other categories in the quilt show.

Techniques... Each entry must be pieced and quilted either by hand and/or machine. Appliqué or other embellishment of the artist's choice may be added to the basic construction.

Fabrics... For the 2008 Challenge, we have selected three color-ways (Blue/Green, Olive/Purple and Fuchsia/Orange) of Opulence fabrics designed by Paula Nadelstern and printed by Benartex. Each challenge kit will contain one fat quarter each of a Wacky Stripe, Classic Stripe, Marble Diva, Shimmer and two colors of Prismaglass, one fat third yard of Mega Marble fabric, plus one half yard of coordinating Madame Butterfly fabric. Each entrant may choose one or more color-ways to include in their challenge quilt. To qualify for the Challenge, each entry must include an easily recognizable piece of at least six different fabrics from the fabric packet. In addition to the designated challenge fabrics, the quilt artist may, but is not required to, add one background fabric of their choice.

We would love to have you visit us to personally pick up your fabric packet, but if that is not possible, we will send you a Challenge Packet for ^$31.98 including shipping and handling. Additional yardage will also be available either by shopping at Threads of Tradition or through mail order. Check out the Challenge fabric swatches above and then call the shop at 800.590.9755 and give the style and color number of each fabric and the yardages required.

Size... Maximum 36" x 36" and Minimum 24" x 24"
Your quilt can be any shape as long as the outside dimensions fall within these guidelines.

Registration... Please register for the Challenge by completing the quilt registration form. Your Challenge quilt can be registered on the same form as any additional quilts you are entering in other categories. Check in for all pre-registered quilts, including Challenge quilts, will be Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 1:30 – 4:00 PM. If it is impossible for you to hand deliver your entry, please complete the special shipping instruction form... and mail that form with your entry.

All qualifying Challenge quilts will be hung together in a special exhibit in the lobby of Founder's Hall during the week of Quilt Fair 2008. Judging will be completed prior to the opening of Quilt Fair. All Challenge quilts must include a cloth label with the name of the quilt, the owner's name and address sewn to the back of the entry. Challenge quilt entries must also include a diagram that identifies the name and location of each block used in the quilt. This diagram must be temporarily attached to the front of the quilt for check in and judging. Hanging sleeves are no longer necessary.

Resources... For more information about using fabric to create optical illusions in quilts, we recommend Paula Nadelstern's book, Puzzle Quilts, published by C&T Publications.

Pick-up... Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 4:30 PM or Monday, May 5, 2008 between 9:00 – 10:30 AM unless other arrangements are made. All entries must remain for the entire length of the show.

Questions & Concerns... We know you will understand that we will take all reasonable care of your quilt, but cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. For questions on the Challenge, please call us at Sauder Village at 800.590.9755 or 419.446.2541 , write us at Sauder Village Quilt Fair, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502 or e-mail us at lrufenacht@saudervillage.org.
Location and UPS Address... 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH, 43502.

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Quilt Fair | Exhibition | Registration & Exhibit Tag | Quilt Challenge 2008
Workshops & Lecture |  Workshop Registration | Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Click Here for a list of 2008 Quilt Fair Winners! | Schedule