Announcing the Winners of the The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2026 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge
Enter the #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge
Announcing The Modern Mini Quilt Challenge 2026 Winners! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Modern Mini Quilt Challenge a success! View all the mini quilt entries at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook Page and Instagram Page throughout the month of May.
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 winning quilts and 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
1st Place: Holding Up the Bridge by Marty Swank
BERNINA
bernette 05 ACADEMEY Sewing Machine | $535 value
2nd Place: Fruity by Lyndsey Eisenhardt
E-Z Quilt Hanger
36″ Cherry Hardwood E-Z Quilt Hanger | $257 value
3rd Place: Stretching the Color Limits by Cassandra Beaver
SewTites
Rotating Mat Bundle | $220 value
4th Place: On Purpose by Ginger Synsteby
Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio & Quilt Shop
Stitch it! Sisters quilting gift bundle | $215 value
5th Place: Revolution by Karen Bolan
KOS Design
Quilt-themed glass bowl | $200 value
6th Place: Terracotta Tile by Leslie Swearinger
Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop
Mini quilt curated prize package | $200 value
7th Place: Distract & Deflect by Karin Rabe
Reproduction Fabrics
1825-1865 Core Collection and “19th-Century Patchwork Divas’ Treasury of Quilts” by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle | $150 value
8th Place: Shards #2 by Becky Glasby
Crimson Tate
Dot to Dot by Heather Givans, Two 10″ charm packs (42 pieces) | $100 value
9th Place: Discretion by Carla Resnick
Blue Bar Quilts
Gathering In The Garden throw size kit by Kit Mackintosh | $93 value
10th Place: Organized Chaos (aka Most Days) by Lisa Berentsen
The Quilt Keeper
Quilt Keeper | $52 value
11th Place: Mini Me by Susan Mourouzis
Sallie Tomato
Seaside Escape pattern bundle | $51 value
12th Place: Peas and Carrots by Katherine Dossman
Congratulations to all the winners!
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors for Donating Over $2,700 in prizes!
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman & The Stitch it! Sisters
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