QuiltCon 2026 Challenges

The quilt show at QuiltCon annually features at least three unique challenges members can take part in. These challenges vary from year to year, but always have specific guidelines and requirements for eligibility. Enter a quilt in one challenge, or all of the challenges, whatever suits you!

American Patchwork & Quilting Diamonds Quilting Challenge

Diamonds are a lot of things, and for QuiltCon 2026, they are the American Patchwork & Quilting Challenge theme! Eligible quilts will have the diamond (rhombus) shape as a primary element of the quilt design. Get inspired by some of the example quilts below - we can't wait to see your fresh ideas using diamonds!

American Patchwork & Quilting Diamonds Challenge

Vermillion Bloom by Netta Brown

Windham Artisan Cotton 2026 Fabric Challenge

The QuiltCon 2026 Featured Speaker, Hillary Goodwin, has selected the fabric challenge palette from Windham Artisan Cottons. We love these beautiful cross-weaves that give just a hint of shimmer! Hillary used her time growing up in North Carolina as inspiration, and we look forward to seeing how her palette inspires you.

Windham Artisan Cotton 2026 Fabric Challenge

2026 Community Outreach Challenge

Get all the details about this year's Community Outreach Challenge-a favorite exhibit every year. 

2026 Community Outreach Challenge

2026 MQG Member Special Exhibit

What's old is new again! For the QuiltCon 2026 member exhibit, we are challenging MQG members to look back at our 2016 quilt patterns and make one with your choice of fabrics.

2026 MQG Member Special Exhibit