Announcing The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge – Join Today!
Enter the #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge
Announcing The Modern Mini Quilt Challenge 2026! with Over $2,700 in Sponsor Prize Giveaways! See Challenge Sponsors and Prize Listing below.
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show – presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions – is excited to announce the tenth-annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge, taking place throughout the month of May on social media! You’re invited to join the challenge by stitching one 24-inch square (or smaller) modern mini quilt in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design.
Brainstorm, design, and plan. Then, stitch! Enter by submitting one high-resolution quilt image, along with your quilt information, at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge entry link.
2026 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:
Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry by submitting one high-resolution quilt image, along with your quilt information, at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge entry link.
by 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Mini Quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.
- Mini Quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.
- Mini Quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.
- You may enter ONE modern mini quilt completed within the last year.
- Photo entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge entry link; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.
- Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook Page and Instagram Page throughout the month of May.
- Winners selected by panel of judges and will be announced on May 29, 2026.
- Open to U.S. Residents only.
- Judging takes place May 22-26, 2026.
Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge! Visit facebook.com/QuiltShow for details.
View the listing of over $2,700 in prize packages from our generous sponsors below, and also at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
Janome
Janome 2030DC-G Sewing Machine | $699 value
BERNINA
bernette 05 ACADEMEY Sewing Machine | $535 value
E-Z Quilt Hanger
36″ Cherry Hardwood E-Z Quilt Hanger | $257 value
SewTites
Rotating Mat Bundle | $220 value
Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio & Quilt Shop
Stitch it! Sisters quilting gift bundle | $215 value
KOS Design
Quilt-themed glass bowl | $200 value
Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop
Mini quilt curated prize package | $200 value
Reproduction Fabrics
1825-1865 Core Collection and “19th-Century Patchwork Divas’ Treasury of Quilts” by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle | $150 value
Crimson Tate
Dot to Dot by Heather Givans, Two 10″ charm packs (42 pieces) | $100 value
Blue Bar Quilts
Gathering In The Garden throw size kit by Kit Mackintosh | $93 value
The Quilt Keeper
Quilt Keeper | $52 value
Sallie Tomato
Seaside Escape pattern bundle | $51 value
View the Gallery of Quilts
Mod Mini Quilt Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page on Quilt Shop Instagram Page. You may comment and ask questions directly on the photo. Of course, you can always share photos within Facebook and Instagram, too. You do NOT need to have a Facebook account or Instagram account to enter the challenge. By submitting your photo and quilt information at the above link, you’re acknowledging and consenting to having the image shared in public online social media venues. Subscribe and “LIKE” the Quilt Show Facebook Page and Instagram Page to see all the new mini quilt images as they are added.
Over $2,700 in prize packages! Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!
2026 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:
Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry by submitting one high-resolution quilt image, along with your quilt information, at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge entry link.
by 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Mini Quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.
- Mini Quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.
- Mini Quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.
- You may enter ONE modern mini quilt completed within the last year.
- Photo entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge entry link; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.
- Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook Page and Instagram Page throughout the month of May.
- Winners selected by panel of judges and will be announced on May 29, 2026.
- Open to U.S. Residents only.
- Judging takes place May 22-26, 2026.
Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge! Visit facebook.com/QuiltShow for details.
View the listing of over $2,700 in prize packages from our generous sponsors above, and also at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman & The Stitch it! Sisters
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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