Recently I’ve been working on hyping up the 10th season of Project QUILTING and I’ve been getting a lot of questions from newbies about it – YEAH! So – I thought I’d do a fun little recap of what Project QUILTING is, what you can expect if you decide to participate in it and answer some FAQs about the challenge.
Here’s a collage of the quilts I created in the 9th season of Project QUILTING.
SO WHAT’S THIS PROJECT QUILTING THING I KEEP HEARING ABOUT?
How it began
I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Project Runway. When I first discovered Project Runway I didn’t have cable so I always waited patiently for each season to come out on Netflix. After watching my first few episodes, I wanted to learn how to make clothes. I know how to sew – so why can’t I make clothes?
After thinking about it for a bit, I decided I really don’t have time for a new “project” right now so I thought more about the show. What do I really like about it? Is it the fashion? Sure, that’s neat but I’m not really a fashion girl. Is it the people? Of course – I absolutely love Heidi and Tim Gunn. But I think my answer is – it’s the challenge. These people are given a task, a few dollars and little time to complete it and they make the most amazing things! I want to do that! I want a challenge – with guidelines for time and end result.
So how can I make this work for my needs – Project QUILTING of course!
The Details
Here’s the deal. Trisha Frankland, a talented quilter and teacher herself, is going to post a “challenge” every-other Sunday at Noon during each Season. You will have one week to complete the challenge and link up* your finished quilt to the proper blog post (this part will make sense once you see the challenge), and tell your story of how you decided to solve the challenge the way you did. If you want to make a video to go with it – that of course is a bonus!
Also, I have to make the disclaimer that I will have NO IDEA as to what the challenge is. I will be in the same boat as everyone else (except I can’t win a prize!).
*linking up – if you have a hard time linking up – don’t panic! Another option is to simply email me: lapaceksorchard {at} gmail {dot} com and I will do all the linking up for you! I don’t want anyone to think they can’t join in the fun because they struggle with things online.
Prizes
There are two different way to win prizes throughout the season of Project QUILTING.
Everyone that participates in a challenge has their name entered in a random weekly prize drawing AND in the final Season Grand Prize Drawing. If you participate in all six of the seasonal challenges your name will be entered a seventh time in the Grand Prize Drawing.
FAQ
Does it cost anything to join in the Project QULITING fun?
NO! This is FREE and meant to inspire folks to create and build a supportive community around quilting.
Do I have to pre-register to join in?
Again – NO! I want to make this as simple as possible! Join in whichever challenge you’d like! It’s ok to do one challenge, three challenges, or all six challenges! Whatever works for you makes me happy.
When is the next challenge?
Seasons always start the first Sunday of the year. Season 10 will begin on Sunday, January 6th. Challenges are posted at NOON, CST on Sunday’s. You have one week to start and finish the challenge, then you get a week off to rest and do other things in your life, like laundry and seeing your family. A detailed schedule for Project QUILTING will be posted soon but for now keep January 6th on your calendar.
How can I make sure I don’t miss a challenge?
There are many ways! Keep an eye on my blog of course – that’s where the challenges are posted.
- Sign up for my newsletter by clicking HERE.
- “Like” Project QUILTING on facebook!
- Join the “Challenge Quilts” Facebook Group
- Join the “Quilt and Dream Along with Kim Lapacek” Facebook Group
- Follow me @PersimonDreams on Instagram
You don’t have to do all of these – but the more you follow the less likely you’ll miss any of the season 10 fun!
How do I become a sponsor for Project QUILTING?
Check out my earlier blog post here to find out all the details! Don’t worry – if you sponsor you can still join in the fun and WIN (just not your own prizes).
How do I show my support of Project QUILTING since this is a fabulous FREE challenge?
Share it! Tell all your family and friends about it that might be remotely interested. Be sure to hashtag it #ProjectQUILTING on instagram. Don’t be shy! Let’s make Season 10 the best season yet!
If you have any other questions please don’t be shy! Comment below and I’ll do my best to answer and clarify anything I can.
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