Mark your calendars for the NTQF, August 18-20, 2022 at the Irving Convention Center. Start working on the quilts you want to enter and miniatures you want to donate to the auction.
The 2021 NTQF was a great success and the 2022 will surpass that for sure!
Miniature Quilt Auction Requirements
The former Nancy’s Pink Challenge is being updated to Nancy’s Cancer Challenge to allow broader expression of honoring many cancers. (See chart below for color associated with different cancers.) Miniatures entered may be either Challenge category or Non-Challenge. Either category of miniature can be designated by the maker for the proceeds from auction or sale to go to QGOA or Cancer Care Services when submitted online. There is no entry fee for miniatures. All entries must be show quality and have a two-inch sleeve attached. (Sleeves only, no tabs.)
General Rules for All Miniatures
- Must be no larger than 24″ on any side.
- Must have a two-inch sleeve attached (sleeves only, no tabs).
- May not be made with a panel (will not qualify).
- Must have a label with name of maker and credit given to pattern maker, if pattern is used.
- Must contain at least nine blocks, each block no larger than four inches finished.
- Some miniatures will be auctioned and others will be sold in the Guild booth.
Nancy’s Cancer Challenge Miniatures
- Must follow the above General Rules.
- Must be no larger than 24″ on any side.
- Must be constructed with 75% of the color associated with the type of cancer represented.
- Label must include the type of cancer represented.
Non-Challenge Miniatures
- May be modern, traditional, art, whole cloth, or medallion (pieced or appliqued), conforming to the General Rules above.
Register miniature quilts here.
Cancer Color Chart
Congratulations to all of the 2019 NTQF Winners!
2018 Winners
2017 Winners
2016 Winners
2015 Winners
Getting Ready for a Quilt Show