Rules
- Create a small nature-inspired quilt based
on the theme ‘Take a Hike!’ Th e quilt size is
fl exible and it may be square or rectangular,
however, it may not exceed 12" along any
edge nor be smaller than 4" along any edge.
Embellishments must not protrude more than
½ " from the surface of the piece. Th e quilt may
be made with any materials but must consist
of three layers and be closed along the edges. - Your entry must be free of any text or images
protected by copyright unless you have the
expressed written permission from the person
or institution that holds the copyright and
you include that written permission with your
submission. - To be considered for the challenge, attach two
jpeg images of your completed quilt to an
email—one of the entire quilt, including all of
the edges, and one of a detail—
by May 16, 2021 to
[email protected]
with ‘Take a Hike!’ in the subject line. Please
include your name, city/state, email address,
title of the quilt, dimensions (width x height),
and a brief statement about your quilt in the
email.
4. You may submit more than one entry, but
each entry must be in an individual email.
5. To learn tips for photographing your Reader
Challenge submission, visit
quiltingdaily.com/photographytips.
6. On May 19, 2021 we will post the fi nalists
at quiltingdaily.com/take-a-hike-reader-
challenge. Please check this post, as artists will
not be notifi ed directly.
7. Finalists’ artwork must arrive in our offi ce by
June 11, 2021.
8. Put your name on your quilt. Indicate the
top, if needed. For safety, place your entry in a
plastic bag before packing it for shipping. We
reserve the right to keep and possibly display
your ‘Take a Hike!’ quilt until October 15, 2021.
Your artwork will then be returned to you.
NOTE: By submitting your Reader Challenge
entry, you are authorizing Golden Peak
Media to publish your project in upcoming
publications and promotional materials, on
our websites, and in other e-media, as well as
possibly display it at shows. Golden Peak Media
mark your
calendar
MAY 16: Emailed submissions are due
with jpeg photos.
MAY 19: Names of fi nalists will be
posted at quiltingdaily.com/take-a-
hike-reader-challenge.
JUNE 11: Finalists’ quilts must be received
in our offi ces.
SEPTEMBER 2021: Look for a gallery of
‘Take a Hike!’ quilts in the Fall 2021 issue of
Quilting Arts Magazine!will not be held responsible for loss or damage
due to circumstances beyond our control.
If you have questions, contact us at
[email protected].
We look forward to seeing your work!Ph
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INTRODUCING OUR LATEST READER CHALLENGE
During the pandemic, we’ve all had to
adjust our activity. For some, travel plans and
excursions have been cancelled. For almost
everyone, day-to-day interactions with people
and our world have been altered. But our brains
are still active! With eyes wide open, what are
you noticing in nature and, perhaps, seeing
anew? What organic patterns are coming into
view in a refreshed way? What in the natural
world inspires you today?
Our challenge to you, dear readers, is to
create a small quilt inspired by looking for
beauty in the natural world during a time of
chaos: through your own eyes, a microscope or
telescope, or your imagination. What forms in
nature do you see differently now? We’ve had to
limit our activities but not our creative selves so
show us your vision!Take A^ Hike!
Photo^ by^ Art^Illman