 Planning has begun for our 2026 Festival! Sept. 18-19, 2026 Read on to learn more!Big News for 2026! So excited to announce our featured quilter(s) for our 25th Anniversary festival! Sew Kind of WonderfulCheck out their products and patterns. We will have more details about their participation in our festival in coming newsletters 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 element Cultural/historical imagery Stars, stripes Traditional American blocks Red‑white‑blue palette Any technique is allowed: Piecing Applique Embroidery Mixed media Quilt must include: Top, batting, backing and binding Quilted, 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! 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  Excited to announce our first vendor has confirmed they will be at the festival! Welcome back Ever After Quilts from LaGrande, OR! Our Newsletter May Be Moooving Might need a cow emoji to go with that heading…  Seriously though, we are almost at our max number of email recipients in this platform. We will be testing a new tool called Sea Mailer in the next month. Check your Junk/SPAM folders in February to make sure you see us! |