Here is a list of our swaps and challenges for the year 2026! We love our activities and invite you to participate!
Meeting Jan 2026 Introduce: Crayon challenge (due March) and Heart block lottery (Feb). Draw crayons for Crayon challenge. Feb 2026 Activity: Heart block lottery Instructions: Any heart block, any size. Sample pattern: Making Heart Blocks in Multiple Sizes from Cluck Cluck Sew:
https://cluckclucksew.com/2015/01/making-heart-blocks- in-multiple-sizes.html# Introduce: Introduce postcard swap (April) March 2026 Activity: Crayon challenge Instructions: Any size/type items made with your 3 crayon colors plus any neutrals (black, grey, white, brown, navy). Patterns or solids ok. Introduce: Letters challenge (due June) April 2026 Activity: Postcard swap - blinded swap Instructions: Handmade Quilted Postcard Tutorial from Suzy Quites: https://suzyquilts.com/ handmade-quilted-postcard- tutorial/ Introduce: Wonky block lottery (May) May 2026 Activity: Wonky block lottery Instructions: Any wonky block, any size. See tutorials for inspiration:
Wonky block tutorial: https://tamarasjoy.com/wonky-quilt-block-tutorial/
Wonky star tutorial: https://www.stitchedincolor.com/blog/2024/6/7/wonky-star- block-tutorial
Wonky house tutorial: https://jacquelynnesteves.com/wonky-house-quilt-block- tutorial-2/
Wonky cross tutorial: https://thecraftymummy.com/2015/12/tutorial-wonky-cross- block/ Introduce: Quilted bookmark swap (July) Jun 2026 Activity: Letters challenge Instructions: Any quilty item using letters (name tag, mug rug, bag, anything!)
Pieced letters: https://www.quiltingdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ BestDayEverWebBonus-v3.pdf
Using Steam a seam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MuwcTlnvRM
Making a quilted nametag: https://www.quiltscapesqs.com/2014/02/snippets-quilted- nametag.html Introduce: N/A July 2026 Activity: Quilted bookmark swap - blinded swap Instructions: Sewn Modern: https://sewnhandmade.com/ blogs/sewn-handmade/quilted- bookmark-tutorial?srsltid= AfmBOoptXlZkgpIictxfqVfuGlbrc6 5zwdJQ9g8TWbWtyqkAopzexqAi
Quilters candy: https://quilterscandy.com/fabric-book-marks Introduce: Negative space challenge (due Sept) and Charity block challenge (August) August 2026 Activity: 12 inch blue charity block challenge (TBC with Charity) Instructions: Any 12 inch finished block utilizing any color of blue (and neutrals). To be donated to a charity quilt bag.
Sample patterns for 12 inch finished blocks: https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-quilt-block- patterns.html Introduce: Not-your-stash block (due Nov) Sept 2026 Activity: Negative space challenge and blinded FQ swap Instructions: Bring any quilty item featuring negative space. For the FQ swap bring a FQ you can part with, blinded swap for Nov challenge (not-your-stash block). Introduce: Fall block lottery (Oct) Oct 2026 Activity: Fall block lottery Instructions: Pumpkin, leafs, ghosts oh my! See sample patters for inspiration:
https://www.centerstreetquilts.com/spooky- parade-free-jack-o-lantern- quilt-block-tutorial/
https://threadbarecreations.blogspot.com/2018/02/free- pattern-autumn-leaf-free- block.html
https://www.centerstreetquilts.com/spooky- parade-free-ghost-quilt-block- tutorial/ Introduce: Holiday swap, notion + made item (Dec) Nov 2026 Activity: Not-your-stash block Instructions: Create a block from the FQ you got in September (i.e. "Not your stash") and mix with your fabrics to create a block. Introduce: Only scraps challenge (Jan 2027) Dec 2026 Activity: Holiday swap, notion + made item Instructions: Holiday swap, a combination of a notion or made item, ~$20 Introduce: N/A Jan 2027 Activity: Only scraps challenge Instructions: Create a quilty item of your choosing using only scraps in your stash Introduce: TBD
