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The European Quilt Association issues challenges for the members of all national guilds, member of EQA, that then travel throughout the continent. These challenges are regular events and have a reputation for being democratic, engaging, fun and always something special

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(Under) water - Non juried exhibition
(Under) water - Non juried exhibition

As a vital precondition of human life, water is here with all of us from tiny creeks to vast oceans, from our kitchens to our bathrooms, whether we are natives of an island or live in a landlocked country. While water may be colourless and odourless in its basic form, we all like visiting aquariums, snorkelling or watching documentaries to admire the rich and colourful range of animals and other forms of living creatures. Also, we are often amazed at the ways that humans have tried to challenge the powers of water from ancient boats to hi-tech submarines, from antique irrigation systems to modern-day dams and sluices.
Which aquatic life or what quality or feature of water are you most fascinated by?

Turn it into a small quilt for the 2027 EQA Challenge (Under)Water!


2027
Start Date
01/10/2026
End Date
01/07/2027
  • Specific Rules
  • General Rules

Specific rules (for this call)

  1. The dimensions 35 by 35 cm (square). 

  2. The collection will be exhibited at Carrefour Quilt show in September 2027 in Alsace France and will be available for quilting events in EQA member countries by agreement.

  3. Register your participation to the challenge using the form beneath or by sending your name, address, email electronically or by post by 31 January 2027 to your national EQA IR (international representative)

    • this can be done using the registration form via your IR or via association websites, where available.

  4. One entry per person and per guild and provided that the total number of entries does not exceed the maximum limit. Should this be the case, then the limit of one entry per person applies.

Please note and follow the specified deadlines and steps:

  1. By and no later than 31 January 2027: complete and send the registration form to your national IR

  2. By and no later than 31 May 2027: send  high resolution photos of the finished work

  3. By and no later than 15 June 2027: send the finished quilt to your national IR 

  4. Deadline for receipt by your IR: 1 July 2027

 

General Rules

  1. The quilt must show or be associated in some way with the respective theme of the challenge
  2. Any technique or style may be used. 3D works are not accepted, and it is recommended not to use heavy or fragile materials or accessories.
  3. Binding: must align with the style of the work, and the required dimensions must be strictly respected. Quilts that do not meet the size requirements are not accepted!
  4. The piece must be single-sided (not reversible), with a minimum sleeve width of 7cm and positioned 2 cm from the top edge of the quilt and 2 cm from each side of the quily.
  5. The label on the back must contain the quilt title, artist’s name and email address and country of origin.
  6. All EQA Association members may participate and there is no registration fee. The quilts are not for sale. One registration form pro person.
  7. Please do not share complete images of the quilts in any public/social forum before publication by EQA. The photos may be used by EQA for publicity purposes.
  8. The collection will be exhibited at the announced shows for the respective challenge and will be available for quilting events in EQA member countries by agreement.
  9. Register your participation to the challenge using the form proposed in your country/guild and send it to your national EQA representative (IR) by the respective deadline.
  10. By and no later than the respective deadline: send the finished quilt to your national IR
  11. The photos previously sent may be used in EQA announcements or advertisements. Digital images must be saved as high-quality JPEG file and should be at least 2100 pixel on the largest side and not exceed more than 12 MB per file.
  12. As other venues may be identified after this call for participation is published, it is not possible to predict the exact duration of the exhibition tour. Entered works must be available for the entire duration of the exhibition, possibly up to two/three years.
  13. By participating you recognize that the participants will be at all levels of expertise. The reward for participating is the experience of connecting with other European quilters.
  14. Privacy Policy:
    1. EQA and the affiliated guilds will photograph the entries. EQA and the national guilds holds the perpetual right to use these images and may publish them free of charge in their media
    2. EQA and the affiliated guilds may forward images of the entries to its sponsors and the organizers of trade fairs at which it is represented, so that they too may publish them in their media for promotional purposes.
    3. The data collected is required for the processing of the competition and will only be used for this purpose.
  15. Insurance for the works is the responsibility of the participants, unless otherwise announced.
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(Under) water - Non juried exhibition
(Under) water - Non juried exhibition

As a vital precondition of human life, water is here with all of us from tiny creeks to vast oceans, from our kitchens to our bathrooms, whether we are natives of an island or live in a landlocked country. While water may be colourless and odourless in its basic form, we all like visiting aquariums, snorkelling or watching documentaries to admire the rich and colourful range of animals and other forms of living creatures. Also, we are often amazed at the ways that humans have tried to challenge the powers of water from ancient boats to hi-tech submarines, from antique irrigation systems to modern-day dams and sluices.
Which aquatic life or what quality or feature of water are you most fascinated by?

Turn it into a small quilt for the 2027 EQA Challenge (Under)Water!


2027
Start Date
01/10/2026
End Date
01/07/2027
  • Specific Rules
  • General Rules

Specific rules (for this call)

  1. The dimensions 35 by 35 cm (square). 

  2. The collection will be exhibited at Carrefour Quilt show in September 2027 in Alsace France and will be available for quilting events in EQA member countries by agreement.

  3. Register your participation to the challenge using the form beneath or by sending your name, address, email electronically or by post by 31 January 2027 to your national EQA IR (international representative)

    • this can be done using the registration form via your IR or via association websites, where available.

  4. One entry per person and per guild and provided that the total number of entries does not exceed the maximum limit. Should this be the case, then the limit of one entry per person applies.

Please note and follow the specified deadlines and steps:

  1. By and no later than 31 January 2027: complete and send the registration form to your national IR

  2. By and no later than 31 May 2027: send  high resolution photos of the finished work

  3. By and no later than 15 June 2027: send the finished quilt to your national IR 

  4. Deadline for receipt by your IR: 1 July 2027

 

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