Reader Competition

When we launched our first ever Readers’ Competition back in January, we were hoping that maybe a few readers would submit their projects made from Fat Quarterly patterns.  We never expected to receive so many fantastic entries!  We were truly blown away by the beauty and creativity of each and every entry.  BIG thanks to everyone who shared their work with us.

We broke the competition down into two categories: quilts, and other project types.  Here are the 12 entries we received for the quilt category:

Top row (left to right): Jewel Box by Doe, Sanctuary by Johanna, Fall equinox by Lee, Mini Bob by Shruti
Middle row (left to right): Rooted by Annie, Sanctuary by Linda, Little Folks Sanctuary by Liz, Jewel Box by Cindy
Bottom row (left to right): Urban Circus by Judith, Fat Geese by Dana, Crazy patchwork by Jo, windowpane by Linda

And here are the 20 fabulous entries in the “other projects” category:

Row 1 (left to right): Cabbage Bag by Judith, Tree Skirt by Dana, Flying Fish Table Runner by Krista, Merrylegs by Jennifer, Utility Apron by Terri
Row 2 (left to right): Circular Logic by Janet, Utility Apron by Shruti, Hex bath mat by Karlyn, Pillow by Britt-Inger, Pouch by Kimberly
Row 3 (left to right): Birdie Embroidery by Wendy, Evynn pillow by Jenn, pouch by Mari, Tree Skirt by Mary, Autumn pillow by Mary
Row 4 (left to right): Bathmat by Florence, Hexed-in Pillow by Kati, bathmat by Heidi, Hexed-in Pillow by Karen, Cerenjinha by Margarida

It was WAY too difficult to judge the competition ourselves — plus, we didn’t want to be biased towards the projects made from patterns that we each designed! — so we assembled a panel of crazy talented guest judges to do the heavy lifting.  They’re bloggers, quilters, designers, authors, shop owners, and (of course) Fat Quarterly readers!  We’d like to thank our judges, whose thoughtful evaluation of all of the entries helped us select the winners:

• Allie Heath, Robert Kaufman Fabrics
• Cathy McKillip, Wish Upon a Quilt
• Thomas Knauer, Thomas Knauer Sews
• Heather Jones, olive and ollie
• Scott Hansen, Blue Nickel Studios
• Chawne Kimber, completely cauchy
• Sarah Fielke, The Last Piece
• Amanda Woodward-Jennings, Ms. McPorkchop Quilts
• Monica Solorio-Snow, Happy Zombie
• Melanie Thornton, Above All Fabric

So have we made you wait long enough?  Without further ado, we’re pleased to announce the winners of our first Readers’ Competition!

QUILTS

First place winner: Cindy Lammon (clammon on Flickr), www.hyacinthquiltdesigns.com
Pattern: Jewel Box Quilt, Fat Quarterly Issue #1
Prize: A copy of EQ7 from the Electric Quilt Company and a feature in an upcoming issue of Fat Quarterly

Runner-up: Johanna Wilke (Jona&Lili on Flickr), http://jonaetlili.blogspot.com/
Pattern: Sanctuary Quilt, Fat Quarterly Issue #2
Prize: A Robert Kaufman fabric sampler pack

Runner-up: Doe Agres (Silly lil Doe! on Flickr)
Pattern: Jewel Box Quilt, Fat Quarterly Issue #1
Prize: A Moda Fabrics fabric sampler pack

OTHER PROJECTS

First place winner: Janet Kornegay, entropyundone.blogspot.com
Pattern: Circular Logic Pillow, Fat Quarterly Issue #2
Prize: A bundle of craft books courtesy of Lark Books, and a feature in an upcoming issue of Fat Quarterly

Runner-up: Wendy Banta (Wendymoon Designs on Flickr), http://wendymoondesigns.blogspot.com/
Pattern: Autumn Embroidery Pattern, Fat Quarterly Issue #3
Prize: A Moda Fabrics fabric sampler pack

Runner-up: Kati Spencer (from the blue chair on Flickr), www.fromthebluechair.com
Pattern: Hexed In Pillow, Fat Quarterly Issue #1
Prize: A Robert Kaufman fabric sampler pack

Congratulations to our winners, and thanks again to everyone who entered.  Stay tuned for more fun Fat Quarterly Readers’ Competitions!

Would you like the chance to win some amazing prizes AND feature in an issue of Fat Quarterly?

We are holding a 2 category competition on patterns seen in Issue 1, 2, 3, 4 (soon to be released) and the Christmas Special.

All you need to do is make something from any of the above issues and send your entry to winstuff@fatquarterly.com

The competition will be split into 2 categories:

Category A: Quilts
Category B: Other Projects

We will award 3 prizes per category, a first prize and two runners up.

Category A – 1st Prize: A copy of EQ7 and a feature in an upcoming issue
Category A – runners up:  Two people will receive generous fabric packs

Category B -1st Prize: Craft book bundle and a feature in an upcoming issue
Category B – runners up:  Two people will receive generous fabric packs

• Entries close end of March with winners drawn in April
• Entries will be judged by Fat Quarterly and one guest judge to be announced.

What are you waiting for? Grab the button and start making!

Conditions of Entry 

• 1 entry per person per category 
• Entries sent to winstuff@fatquarterly.com 
• Include a max of 2 photos of made item 
• Include in entry: name, address, email address, blog or flickr address, category entering and issue project was seen in.