The focus of the 2026 Guild Challenge is to interpret your dream view “Through the Garden
Gate.” This could be anything from a lush vegetable garden, a vibrant rose garden, or even a
lively playground. Your favorite view might be gazing out from the garden towards sweeping
scenery such as mountains, a lake, or the ocean. The vantage point can be either looking
into the garden or out of it.

Guidelines

1. Size: The total perimeter must be no more than 100 inches
2. Shape: Any shape is allowed
3. Quilt Structure: Entries must consist of three quilted layers – a top, batting, and
   backing
4. Display: Quilts must be able to be pinned to a drape; free-standing items are not
   permitted
5. Design Requirement (Front): Include a gate post and at least one recognizable
   flower
6. Entries: One entry is allowed per guild member
7. Submission: Challenge entries will be accepted at the March, April, and May
   meetings. All entries must be submitted by our meeting in May, 2026
8. Reveal / Judging: Entries will be revealed and judged at our meeting in June, 2026
   Questions
   

For any questions regarding the challenge, please contact Kathy Draine. Her email address
can be found in the guild directory.