Welcome to the AQS Creativity Challenge!
Imagine your perfect cabana. Is it a cozy Quilt Cabana adorned with your favorite fabrics and comfy sewing nook? Or perhaps a vibrant Gardening Cabana surrounded by blooming flowers and gardening tools? Maybe your dream cabana is a serene Mountain Escape Cabana nestled in the highlands, a cozy Arctic Cabana with wintry charm, or a tranquil Fishing Cabana by the water’s edge. The possibilities are endless. Your imagination is the only limit!
How It Works:
Fill in the Blank:
Think about your ideal cabana. What makes it special? Choose a theme that inspires you, like Sewing, Tropical, Garden, or something uniquely yours.
Create Your Design:
Let your creativity flow! Design a piece that captures the essence of your dream cabana. The background and cabana wool pieces are the only required materials - the rest is up to you!
Submit Your Entry:
Share your creation with us between December 2 - 19, 2024. Your submission will include high-quality images of your wool applique quilt as well as a brief description of your cabana’s theme and what inspired your design.
Examples created by (left to right): Kathy Seaman Shaw, Kathy Seaman Shaw, and Tricia Patterson
Why Participate?
- Get Creative: There’s no right or wrong way to interpret your dream cabana. This is your chance to let your imagination run free.
- Connect with Fellow Creators: Share your journey with a community of like-minded quilters and crafters. Follow #mydreamcabana2024 on social media to see what others are creating!
- Be Featured: Selected entries will be showcased on our website, social media, and during the 2025 AQS QuiltWeek events.
Submission Details:
- Deadline: All entries must be submitted by December 19, 2024.
- How to Submit: Submissions are now open. Click the submission button to enter your quilt.
Get Inspired, Get Quilting, and Fill in the Fun!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity. We can’t wait to see what you dream up!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I don’t quilt?
No problem! This challenge is open to all types of creators. Whether you sew, embroider, or use another embellishing technique, we want to see your interpretation of the theme.
Can I submit more than one entry?
Yes! Feel free to submit up to three entries if you have more than one idea.
Do I have to use one of the kits?
Yes! Select from one of the three wool kits. Each kit features a different background and cabana wool piece along with matching Ellana thread from WonderFil. You're also welcome to purchase multiple kits to mix and match.
What is included in the kit?
The wool background piece, the wool cabana piece, and a card of Ellana thread from WonderFil. In the kit insert, you will also find the AQS Creativity Challenge rules.
How will the quilts be selected?
Entries will be juried based on creativity, craftsmanship, and how well they capture the theme of "My Dream ______ Cabana (You Fill in the Fun!)"
What happens if my quilt is selected to be part of the special exhibit?
If your quilt is selected, you will be notified by January 9, 2025. All accepted entries need to be shipped to AQS by January 23, 2025. Shipping information will be included in the acceptance email. Your quilt will be displayed in a special exhibit at the 2025 AQS QuiltWeek shows.
Don’t Forget Your Cabana Kit
Your My Dream Cabana quilt kit is required to participate, available in three fun colorways! You’re welcome to mix and match, but the kit is a must for the challenge.
Embroidery Inspiration from WonderFil
Our friends at WonderFil have shared a fantastic series of hand embroidery tutorials to help you select the perfect stitches for your cabana quilt. Explore the video tutorials here:
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