Quilts With Love Challenges

The Quilts With Love Challenge originally started out as a fun 'sew-in' to see which state could send in the most quilt blocks for a specific time period. Now the challenge includes blocks, quilt tops, quilts and monetary donations. It's all great fun !

Our current challenge is from January 2, 2009 through March 31, 2009.

All items need to be in Maggie's hands no later than March 31, 2009 to count in the challenge. Please mail early enough to reach Maggie in time.

Category 1: Blocks

• Blocks should be 12-½ inches x 12-½ inches and squared up.
• They can be from any pattern and color choice of makers choosing.
• They can be pieced, paper pieced, color work, or applique.
• 100% cotton fabrics is preferred.
• You may submit as many blocks as you wish.

• Tops should be made up of any combination of blocks.
• Required size is 56 inches wide x 84 inches long. This is a requirement not a suggested size.
• You may submit as many tops as you wish.
• Backings and bindings may also be sent. Backs are to be at least 3 inches wider on each side and 6 inches longer than the top. Twin sheets work well.

• Quilts are to be 56 inches wide x 84 inches long in size when finished.
• Any pattern may be used to quilt.
• They may be quilted, tacked or tied.
• Use polyester batting.

• Funds are used to finish up the quilts and to pay for postage to mail the quilts to the receivers.
• It takes about $12-$15 to finish up a quilt and get it mailed.
• It takes about $5-$7 to mail out a quilt. FPO mailings are more expensive than APO.

No fabrics are asked for as there are plenty here to work with at the present.

This information can also be found in the 'Files' section of the Yahoo Group.

Click here to see what each state has sent.

Send items to:

Quilts With Love
C/O Maggie Jones
139 S Lynn
Republic, MO 65738