We are getting excited that International Quilt Festival/ Cincinnati is just about 6.5 weeks away (April 11-13), and we want to make sure attendees participate in our new opportunity!
Introducing our Ohio Star Quilt Challenge
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The Details:
• Make a 9.5″-square unfinished block (so that when we quilt it it will be 9″ finished) where the theme is a variation of the Ohio Star. We welcome modern, traditional, and arty variations. Limit one block per person.
• Stick to red and white as your color scheme.
• Sign your unfinished quilt block with a permanent marker somewhere on the front of the block.
• During show hours, bring your 9.5″-square unfinished block to our Design Wall on the show floor just inside the exhibit hall.
Once quilted, this Ohio Star quilt will be donated to a local Cincinnati charity next spring. All those who make a quilt block will have the opportunity, at this year’s show, to vote for a local charity where they would like to see the quilt donated. We will announce the winning charity at next year’s Quilt Festival in Cincinnati (2014), where we will also have the finished quilt on display. We hope you’ll be a part of this fun and unique challenge!
Please share this news with your friends, and congratulations to Ali M. for being randomly picked to win the Japanese Quilting book! I will email you for your shipping details.
9″ square unfinished aka 8.5″ finished?
Thanks
9.5″ unfinished so that it is 9″ after we piece the blocks. I have corrected that bit in this blog entry. Thanks!
As msmadesimple asked , do you want an 8.5″
FINISHED block ?
My mistake….9.5″ UNfinished so that when pieced, it will be 9″. I have updated this blog entry to correct that. Thank you!
Same question. Is there an answer? This will finish to a 8.5″ block?
I have updated to reflect that it should be 9.5″ UNfinished so that when pieced, it will be 9″. Thanks!
This doesn’t look like an Ohio Star pattern?
Is it called a Variable Star?
Does the “red and white” have to be solid or can print fabric be used?
Pokey, is the red n white material plain ,print on print, print or batik? Not specific enough sorry.
We are welcoming any interpretation of the Ohio Star (art quilt, modern, traditional) and as long as the fabrics are red and white, it’s fine if they are patterned, batik, etc. We welcome many different kinds, as long as they are red and white.
Yes, I ditto Mary, please be more specific regarding the red n white….thanks! Sharon
Hi Sharon, here is what I wrote to Mary: We are welcoming any interpretation of the Ohio Star (art quilt, modern, traditional) and as long as the fabrics are red and white, it’s fine if they are patterned, batik, etc.
Thank you!!!!!!
I have finished my block for the Ohio Star quilt. Is it possible to mail it to you in advance just in case I cannot come to the convention. I have MS and it’s very unpredictable. I would love to submit it with the other quilters. Thanks for your consideration. Sharon
Sharon, absolutely, please send to us. I REALLY hope you can make it to the show! But yes, go ahead and mail to us! Please send to: Quilts, Inc. Attn: POKEY BOLTON, 7660 Woodway, Suite 550 • Houston, Texas 77063
My block is ready and waiting to be delivered! I wrote all about it and even held a mini vote to help decide exactly what my block should look like! http://www.peaceandplastic.com/2013/03/red-one-completed-ohio-star-quilt-block.html
That is fantastic, Ellen!
Thanks Pokey…I do want to attend and have it on my calendar! My flair-ups come unannounced and without warning…so just to be safe, I’ll mail my block to you. It’s an honor for me to participate…I’m a beginner and I’m hooked!!!!!