Grunge Contest 2020

2020 is Moda Fabrics and United Notions’ 45th Anniversary and they are celebrating with a Grunge Contest.  We're calling on Grunge-loving quilters to create a quilt using any Grunge fabric.  There are prizes, and the top three winning quilts will hang in the Moda booth at the 2020 International Fall Market in Houston.

Here's what you need to know.

Start Date.  The 2020 Grunge Contest officially starts on Saturday, February 1.

Deadline.  We will be displaying entries and  voting process starts September 1.  

Fabrics.  The quilt top and back must be made with Moda Grunge brand fabrics - and only Moda Grunge brand fabrics.  The collections include Grunge, Grunge Hits the Spot, Grunge Metallic Hits the Spot, Grunge Seeing Stars, Grunge Metallics Seeing Stars, Grunge Metallics and Glitter Grunge.

Type of Project.  Any type of construction may be used to make the quilt - piecing and appliqué, embroidery, hand or machine quilting.  But the work must be original - commercial patterns or books may not be used.

Size.  The finished size of the quilt must not exceed 240" around.  E.g., a 60" x 60" quilt will be 240" total size.  A 60" x 70" quilt will be too big at 260" total size.

Finished Quilts Only.  Quilts must be quilted and bound to be considered in the final judging.  Since we will be submitting photos of the quilts, the quilt must be completed when we make our choice and take the picture.

Quilt Label.  The quilt must be labeled, and it must include the Maker's name, the Quilter's name - if different, the city and contact information of the Maker.

Limit on Entries?  There is no limit to the number of quilts you can enter at your quilt shop.  But each shop can submit only one quilt to Moda as their entry for the 2020 Grunge Contest.

Prizes?  The top three quilts will have their quilts hang in the Moda booth at Fall Quilt Market 2020 and receive cash prizes.  First prize - $2,000.  Second prize - $1,000.  Third prize - $750.  The quilts will be returned to the Makers after Fall Market.