"Bloom" by Monaluna |
We have a special challenge for you, featuring Haven, the new line from Monaluna. In addition to being gorgeous, these Scandinavian-inspired prints are certified organic cotton! We're very excited that Monaluna has generously sponsored this challenge.
What We're Making
Blocks for quilts to raffle at the holiday party in December. All members will get the chance to win one of these quilts!
What You'll Get
Participants will receive four fat quarters of Haven fabric.
The Blocks
You'll make one (or more!) of the following blocks:
* Flower Path Quilt Block by Ellen Luckett Baker (courtesy of Kristin at Sew Mama Sew)
(Here's the second part of the instructions)
* Ohio Star by Tessa at The Sewing Chick Blog (courtesy of Tessa)
* Modern Improv Block: Make your own block design, just make sure at least ONE side is 12.5" unfinished.
Adding Fabrics
Do not add any other prints.
You may add the following Kona Cotton solids:
Yellows: lemon buttercup, canary
Pink: Medium pink, carnation, peony
Red: Coral
Gray: Iron, medium gray
Due Date
Participants must commit to making at least one block and returning it to the guild by August 31. If you don't make a block, you must return the fabric to the guild by August 31. You can give your block or fabric to one of the officers at any PMQG event in August.
Who Can Participate
You must sign up for this challenge. We have fabric for 80 people. You must be a current PMQG member to participate.
(PMQG membership is $40. If you're a member of the national Modern Quilt Guild but not PMQG, you can upgrade for $15. Email the guild at portlandmodernquiltguild@ gmail.com for details.)
Sign Up
Sign up for the challenge using this online form.
Fabric will be distributed at the guild meeting on June 19.
Share Your Work
If you post your block on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc., use the tag #PMQGchallenge so we can all admire your work!
Questions?
Email us at portlandmodernquiltguild@ gmail.com
We can't wait to see the blocks you all make out of this beautiful fabric!