Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2019 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 1,2018 and end December 31, 2018. This will give us time
to get all of the links to Participants blogs and any other information posted before the start of
2019. Project Planning and Block Construction can begin before January 2019; but NOT earlier than
September 2018 to be considered a valid CQJP 2019 Project. (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 2018, so fits the intent of this rule. It is NOT okay to take photos of embellished blocks
that were completed BEFORE September 2018, and then submit that as your challenge for
2019.)
We are also allowing this year for you to finish up some of your Crazy Quilt Journal Projects. If you have participated in previous years and haven’t finished the project and would like to, you can use that as your project for this year. Also if you would like to create several small projects instead one large project you can as well
such as a 4 block wall hanging, stockings,Christmas ornaments,tote bags, needlebook
covers,etc. Construct and complete a crazy quilt block each month (January through December) in 2019
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.
Thank you for the finishing rule. I intend to continue my 2020 challenge blocks, and this works out well for me.
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