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 Sorry for the delay, this is a February/March issue because February was spent trying to get used to a different email system. Nope! We are sticking with MailChimp! Please say Hello to Sew Kind of Wonderful our National Featured Quilters for 2026!Meet Jenny and Helen Jenny and Helen are sisters that have many shared passions which include buying shoes, making good food, loving licorice flavored treats, raising and loving 11 children between them, and making beautiful quilts! We grew up watching mom, grandma and granny always creating something beautiful and we are continuing that passion with Sew Kind of Wonderful! We have been sewing curves since 2010 and we are still going strong with over 150 patterns that use the Quick Curve Ruler, QCR Mini Ruler, Wonder Curve Ruler and our newest piecing tool the Quick Straight Ruler!We love combining curved and angled piecing with straight line piecing to give variety and beauty to every project. We developed our curved and angled templates to make cutting unique shapes fast, easy and consistent. We always use an easy piecing technique that makessewing with the bias quick and easy, and the square-up step ensures blocks are consistent for piecing at the next step.One Ruler – Multiple Patterns – Endless PossibilitiesVENDORS – Welcome back to these vendors to our 2026 Festival     Our Challenge Quilt Theme is Americana Celebrate the colors, stories, and spirit of America—one stitch at a timeCreate a quilt that reflects American history, culture, landscapes, or symbolism. Traditional, modern, abstract, or narrative designs are all welcome.All quilts should capture the essence of Americana, drawing inspiration from the diverse tapestry of American experiences. Let your creativity shine by weaving together personal stories, regional influences, or iconic motifs that reflect what America means to you. Must include at least ONE Americana elementCultural/historical imageryStars, stripesTraditional American blocksRed‑white‑blue paletteAny technique is allowed:PiecingAppliqueEmbroideryMixed mediaQuilt must include:Top, batting, backing and bindingQuilted, machine or hand Size categories:Minimum 72” (all sides)Maximum 160” (all sides)Round 40” diameter maximum Important dates:Entry online or by mail Deadline: September 1, 2026.Drop‑off challenge quilt: September 12th or 13th, between 10am-4pm, Educational Building, Walla Walla Fair Grounds.Pick-up challenge quilt: September 19th between 6-7pm, Community Building, Walla Walla Fair Grounds.A short artist statement of 20-50 words is required on the registration form that explains how your quilt illustrates “Americana”.Join us in celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the stories that make America unique. Is your mind whirling with the possibilities? Good!Here are more vendors returning for our 2026 Festival!     Block ChallengeYour mission should you choose to accept it is to create a 12.5 x 12.5 unfinished (size matters!) quilt block using the following fabric in a substantial way. Fabric is Bloomology by Monica Forsberg by Free Spirit Fabrics and is available from Sarah Bergman: $2 for a fat eighth. Contact her at: 509.240.6826 Here are a couple more vendors you will enjoy seeing at this year’s Festival! |
  Tip Talk is BACK!Do we all have random chunks of fabric we don’t love? Use it to wrap a birthday or holiday gift for a fellow sewist! That’s it, that’s the tip! Want to share a tip for Tip Talk, let us know at info@wallawallaquiltfestival.org |
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