CQJP2018 Challenge Rules

Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2018 Challenge Rules

The CQJP is about promoting the art of crazy quilting and expanding the participant’s individual artistic creativity and technical knowledge. So, the rules are simple:

Registration will start on November 1,2017 and end December 31, 2017. This will give us time to get all of the links to Participants blogs and any other information posted before the start of 2018.

Project Planning and Block Construction can begin before January 2018; but NOT earlier than September 2017 to be considered a valid CQJP 2018 Project. We are no longer accepting any projects created in past years. The Challenge has run for three years now; and it’s time to promote only new work.

(To clarify this rule: It IS okay to have pieced blocks ready, having been sewn at ANY time in the past, that have NOT YET been embellished. The embellishment work will take place after Sep 2017, so fits the intent of this rule. It is NOT okay to take photos of embellished blocks that were completed BEFORE September 2017, and then submit that as your challenge for 2018.)

Construct and complete a crazy quilt block each month (January through December) in 2018 that measures at least 8 inches square. {Note: this is a change from the 6-inch size of prior years}

It has been noted that although the prior 6-inch guideline was just a MINIMUM standard; MOST participants actually made it their choice for a block size. So, we are nudging you into creating larger final projects by increasing the block size.

Also, blocks do not HAVE to be square shapes. Hexagons, pentagons, circles, etc. are acceptable shapes for this challenge.

NOTE: If you need ideas for piecing blocks of various shapes…Janet Stauffacher has some wonderful and free downloadable patterns (will silkie images already included) posted on her Vintage Vogue Pinterest Page page with links to the blocks for downloading.

Blocks can include any type of fabric(s) and as many different fabrics as you desire.

Blocks can include any form of embellishment you desire.

Blocks should challenge your individual skills. Work to expand your artistic views and improve your technical skills.

Please do not downsize your photos before sending. It is not necessary as we have plenty of space for them. We may crop some of the “extra” parts of the photo out that surround your block before posting.

All participants are encouraged to comment on others photos. We all need encouragement! All comments are moderated and will not post immediately; this is due to spammers that submit bogus comments so that they can push a personal issue.

All photos will be reviewed and possibly cropped or resized before posting.

All questions about the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2018 should be sent to crazyquiltjournalproject2018@gmail.com