Annual Quilts by the River Quilt Show Challenge, April 2nd and 3rd, 2027

Quilts by the River

April 2^nd and 3^rd, 2027

Quilt Challenge

Sponsored by Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Tourism

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Miss D’s Quilts

As our first Quilt Challenge, this is a chance to celebrate creativity and share your experience or history of life on the St. Johns River. Entries will be judged by members of the Quilt Show Committee and the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Tourism group. The selected quilt will receive a $150 prize. Challenge entries will not be judged in any other quilt show category listed on the application form and are not eligible for any other prizes.

1. The purchase of the Challenge kit includes prepaid entry for the quilt in 2027 Quilts by the River
2. Your challenge entry must be registered for the 2027 show no later than November 30, 2026 and your kit purchased.  To register you must send an email via MissD@missdsquilts.com no later than November 30, 2026 stating your intention to participate in the challenge.  Your quilt must be submitted in accordance with the timeline listed in the Quilt Show Application, (March 20, 2027).  The Quilt Show application must be included in your submittal.  The application form can be found at this link https://missdsquilts.com/event/annual-quilts-by-the-river-quilt-show-april-2nd-and-3rd-2027 (please copy and paste).
3. Your quilt must comply with Quilts by the River general rules, including a 4” hanging sleeve and label sewn on the back.
4. No commercial pattern may be used. Your quilt must be of original design reflecting the theme of “River Life.”
5. Your quilt total measurement must not exceed 120” have a quilt top, quilt back, batting and held together by stitching.
6. Must use a recognizable amount of the fabrics included in the kit on the front of the quilt, use on the back does not count toward this requirement.
7. You may incorporate other types of fabric into the main body design of the quilt. Embellishments must not be sharp or dangling.
8. The main body of the quilt must include piecing. May also include applique.

Thank you for participating in the “River Life” 2027 Quilts by the River challenge.

The kit is available below, you must purchase this kit to participate in this challenge.  The cost of the kit is $15.00 which includes your submission of your quilt and admission to the Quilts by the River April 2nd or 3rd, 2027.

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