Resources for Quilt Guilds
Quilt guilds are what keeps the hobby of quilting alive and vibrant through the generations. Ruby Jane is pleased to support guilds of any size in several ways:


Email Us about any of these guild programs!

2008 Mini-Quilt Challenge
“Old Fashioned Fun on the Farm”

All entered quilts will be displayed in our store at 1013 E. 15th Street in historic downtown Plano on May 10 - 11 as part of the Blackland Prairie Festival, a living history festival that celebrates small town life at the turn of the century.


Challenge Rules:

Entries must use the Challenge Fabric; which is any one of 8 different 9” X 9” squares from the Peas and Carrots collection by American Jane for Moda.  This fabric will be available at Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric for $1.25 per square.  You may use any other fabrics from any other collection to complete your quilt.

Maximum size is 36” X 36”. There is no minimum size.
May be pieced or appliquéd, or a combination of the two.
May be embellished with beads threads, etc.
May be hand or machine quilted or tied
Must be bound on all edges.
Please add a hanging sleeve where applicable.
Entries must be accompanied by the Entry  Form
Entries due by May 8, 2008.

Awards:

Awards will be given in the following categories:
Pieced
Appliqué
Embellished
Youth (18 and under)
Best in Show
Viewer’s Choice

Prizes: Best in Show will receive a gift basket full of fabric, patterns, and notions, donated by Moda/United Notions.  Category winners will receive one of the following: gift cards fabric bundles, patterns, charm packs, notions.  Viewers Choice winner will receive a gift basket donated by 15th Street merchants.


To purchase the challenge fabric, click here: You will receive an entry form with your purchase.  You can also pick up your fabric and entry forms at our shop: 1013 E. 15th St. in Plano.