Art Quilt Challenge for the 2025 Show: 3-D Quilts

The 2025 Art Quilt Challenge features 3-D quilts.  All quilts must be 12”x12” finished.  They must be three layers, quilted and bound. They must have a 3-dimensinal aspect, in addition to the quilting, which rises off of the quilt.

We encourage quilters to incorporate nature subjects, embellishments and hand embroidery, but these are not required. For example, you  might use trapunto, or small stuffed animals.  You might incorporate leaves and twigs or you might use 3-dimensional pinwheels. Quilts can be traditional or modern.  

Here are the requirements to enter an Art Quilt:

  1. The quilt must have a 3-dimensional aspect which rises off the surface of the quilt

  2. The quilt must measure 12” x 12”

  3. The quilt must include 3 layers – top, batting, and backing, and must be quilted

  4. Hanging sleeve is not required.

  5. Art quilts should be submitted for the quilt show

Linda Spring and Sarah Solotoroff, Art Quilt Challenge Co-Chairs