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There's no better way to celebrate than joining in on the 35th Annual Hoffman Challenge. Our "Fresh Meadow" batik collection makes up the 2024-2025 Hoffman Challenge Collection. Hoffman Challenge participants are required to use a minimum of 5 out of 14 of these batik challenge fabrics in the body of the quilt top or garment in recognizable, but not necessarily equal amounts. While we love when you use Hoffman's fabrics, we invite you to use fabric from any manufacturer in addition to the required challenge fabrics. Ready to celebrate with us? Here's what you need to know.
Appliqué
Pieced
Mixed Techniques (Pieced and Appliqué)
Modern
Any type of wearable garment
Handbags, hats, jewelry, shoes, etc.
The Hoffman family's dream is that future generations will be taught to quilt and sew to carry on the creative wave of the art form and love for fabric. This year, we will be hosting a youth challenge to encourage you to teach your children, grandchildren, and all of the kiddos you love to sew! This category will be for those 18 years old and younger. (Quilts Only)
Thread painting, embellishments, beading, etc.
Any quilt shape is allowed. The quilt must have a 4" quilt
sleeve attached to the back of the quilt, about ½" from the
top. All quilts layers must be secured with quilting or tying. Size
matters! Please double check. The maximum perimeter is = 160 inches.
The minimum perimeter = 72 inches.
To calculate, combine
all 4 sides.
Example: a rectangular quilt 30" x 40"
(30" + 40" + 30" + 40" = a perimeter of 140")
Select the appropriate quilt category on your submission form.
Please know that the panel of judges reserve the right to change
an entry's category, based on their determination that the entry
may compete more successfully in a different category.
Any clothing size allowed. Coordinating separates (i.e., matching jacket, shirt, skirt, pants) may be entered as one item. A matching accessory must be entered as its own entry in the accessory category.
Hats, jewelry, purses, shoes, etc., cannot be larger than 12" x 12" x 12" excluding purse handles. Jewelry and small items should be securely attached to and within a shadow box no bigger than 12" x 12" x 12". Please remove all glass or plexiglass from shadow boxes.
Aurfil makes this beautiful collection which is available at
your retailers. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded for the best
use of any and all Aurifil threads. Must name type and indicate
size of Aurifil thread on entry form.
Hoffman's "Fresh Meadow" Challenge Aurifil Thread Box
SKU# HF50FM5
label must be 4" x 4" and include name, address, phone
and entry title.
For quilts
Position and securely affix
to the back side of your quilt on the lower right corner.
For clothing
Position and securely affix to the inside shoulder.
If the garment is sleeveless, affix to inside bodice.
For
accessories
Position and securely affix to inside of handbag,
hat, shoes, etc. For jewelry, attach a smaller 2" wide by 1"
tall label.
First delivery of fabric and Hoffman Challenge information to
stores July 2024
Start submitting entries online Mid-October
2024
Deadline for online entry submission January 15, 2025
Judging, catalog of entries, and creating trunks February-April
2025
Traveling Trunk Show May 2025-March 2026
Quilts
returned to owners March-May 2026
Accepted artwork will be shipped to:
Hoffman Fabrics
Attention: Hoffman Challenge
25792 Obrero Drive
Mission Viejo,
CA 92691
To find your closest Aurifil retailer, visit
Aurifil.com.
Have any questions?
Please email our curator
Jean Impey
