The Abyss Cherrywood Challenge 2025

A juried art quilt contest sponsored by

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics®

Gold Sponsors:

	Buy the Bundle Fat Quarter Bundle $55 Half Yard Bundle $100
	Aurifil Floss Collection 10 Spools 100% cotton floss $63.00
	Abyss T-shirt • 100% Polyester • Regular fit - Unisex sizes
	Mistyfuse Light-weight fusing products
	Soft & Stable 22" x 22" pre-cut of batting alternative

THE RULES:

• Finished quilt must be 20-inch square

The beauty of the Exhibit is the cohesive color, size and fabric.

• Use only the fabric provided in the bundle.

The entire quilt top and binding must be made from

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabric.

Using ALL the colors from the bundle is encouraged.

(The backing does NOT have to be Cherrywood.)

• Take inspiration from the theme:

ABYSS - Creatures from the Deep

No Licensed Characters, please

Watch these videos for ideas and inspiration!

BBC Earth YoutTube Channel

The Beauty of Deep Sea Creatures : Blue Planet: BBC Earth

II - Episode 1 Deep Sea

Anglerfish and Bioluminescence

10 minutes of Deep Sea Animals: Into the Deep

(this is a great source for names of creatures!)

• Use a limited color palette.

No other colors of fabric may be used.

You may add embellishment/technique (thread, paint, ink, beads, etc.) in other colors, but the challenge is to stay within the limited palette.

We offer an exclusive collection of Aurifil threads to play with! (optional)

• Use any technique

Piecing, appliqué, fusing, embroidery, handwork, machine work, thread painting, fabric manipulation, small amounts of paint, ink, or pencils, etc.

Since this is a contest sponsored by a fabric company; we are looking for work that shows off our fabric. (This is not a painting or beading contest)

The art piece must have a top, middle and back held together by quilting stitches.

• Use any embellishment

The art pieces travel around the country for over a year and must be able to withstand the journey.

Refrain from the use of items that will detach or damage other pieces (such as glitter, strings that can tangle).

• Get creative and try something new!

There are a limited number of spots (225) in The Traveling Exhibit. By entering your quilt into this challenge you must understand that your piece may not be selected to travel. The jury process is subjective and should not be taken personally.

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The Abyss Cherrywood Challenge 2025

A juried art quilt contest sponsored by

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics®

Gold Sponsors:

THE RULES:

• Finished quilt must be 20-inch square

• Use only the fabric provided in the bundle.

• Take inspiration from the theme:

• Use a limited color palette.

No other colors of fabric may be used.

You may add embellishment/technique (thread, paint, ink, beads, etc.) in other colors, but the challenge is to stay within the limited palette.

We offer an exclusive collection of Aurifil threads to play with! (optional)

• Use any technique

Piecing, appliqué, fusing, embroidery, handwork, machine work, thread painting, fabric manipulation, small amounts of paint, ink, or pencils, etc.

The art piece must have a top, middle and back held together by quilting stitches.

• Use any embellishment

The art pieces travel around the country for over a year and must be able to withstand the journey.

Refrain from the use of items that will detach or damage other pieces (such as glitter, strings that can tangle).

• Get creative and try something new!

There are a limited number of spots (225) in The Traveling Exhibit. By entering your quilt into this challenge you must understand that your piece may not be selected to travel. The jury process is subjective and should not be taken personally.

Make a quilt that YOU love and that makes YOU happy!

DUE DATE: MAY 15, 2025

1:00 pm Central Time

Upload four images and pay $30 Entry Fee

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

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The Abyss Cherrywood Challenge 2025

A juried art quilt contest sponsored by

Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics®

Gold Sponsors:

THE RULES:

• Finished quilt must be 20-inch square

• Use only the fabric provided in the bundle.

• Take inspiration from the theme:

• Use a limited color palette.

No other colors of fabric may be used.

You may add embellishment/technique (thread, paint, ink, beads, etc.) in other colors, but the challenge is to stay within the limited palette.

We offer an exclusive collection of Aurifil threads to play with! (optional)

• Use any technique

Piecing, appliqué, fusing, embroidery, handwork, machine work, thread painting, fabric manipulation, small amounts of paint, ink, or pencils, etc.

The art piece must have a top, middle and back held together by quilting stitches.

• Use any embellishment

The art pieces travel around the country for over a year and must be able to withstand the journey.

Refrain from the use of items that will detach or damage other pieces (such as glitter, strings that can tangle).

• Get creative and try something new!

There are a limited number of spots (225) in The Traveling Exhibit. By entering your quilt into this challenge you must understand that your piece may not be selected to travel. The jury process is subjective and should not be taken personally.

Make a quilt that YOU love and that makes YOU happy!

DUE DATE: MAY 15, 2025

1:00 pm Central Time

Upload four images and pay $30 Entry Fee

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

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