Challenges

2026 Pizza Box Challenge

  • Boxes will be distributed at the December 2025 meeting
  • On the outside of the box attach a page with your name and phone number and any special instructions. Have enough lines for quilters to add their names when they work on your box.
  • In the box, attach a sample and label your focus fabric and background fabric
  • Focal fabric – about 2 yards
  • Background fabric – about 2 yards
  • Coordinating fabrics – about 2 to 2 1/2 yards. Cuts ranging from fat quarters to 1/2 yard cuts. Be sure to include darks, mediums & lights and possible accent fabrics.
  • Make a block to include in your box. Sign your name to paper on the top of the box and include the block pattern name.
  • Rules
    • You may use any piecing method: pieced, paper pieced, applique. Hand or machine sewn
    • Do not duplicate other blocks in the box unless otherwise indicated
    • Use only the fabric in the box.
    • Unfinished block size must be 12 1/2 x 12 1/2
    • You can make any block pattern you wish, unless instructed otherwise
    • Pin a note on the block you made with your name, the pattern name and anything special about the block.
    • Notify the owner of the box if you feel the supply of fabric is getting low.
    • Bring the pizza box to the next meeting to be exchanged. If you cannot attend, find someone to bring the box to the meeting for you for the exchange.
    • If you have any problems or questions, please ask for help.
  • Remember: you will not see your box again until the challenge is over.

UFO Challenge

    • February 2026 – Present 5 unfinished projects to submit for the challenge along with $20.00
      • Eligible projects must have at least 3 steps remaining to be considered finished.
        • Acceptable projects
          • Finished quilt top that needs to be quilted, bound and labeled
          • Not yet started projects that are 40×40 baby blanket, lap size or bigger or table runner with four placemats.
    • Complete all five projects by November 2026 meeting to be eligible for a prize.
    • Bring finished projects for show and tell and get a stamp in your passport and be sure to check in with Jill to get credit for a completed UFO.