Junior & Youth Block Challenge

QuiltNSW: The Quilters' Guild of NSW / Junior & Youth Block Challenge

Key Dates 2026

Entries Open: Now

Entries Close: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 5:00 pm

Completed Blocks must be received by QuiltNSW by Friday, 14 August 2026

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The purpose of this challenge is to encourage juniors and youth to become involved in the art of patchwork and quilting. The challenge is free to enter and open to both members and non-members.

A current QuiltNSW member must sponsor non-members. If you need a sponsor, please get in touch with the QuiltNSW office at office@quiltnsw.com, and they will assist you in obtaining one.

Entrants may enter one quilt block with no side smaller than 25cm or larger than 30cm. There is no limit to the colours, materials, construction methods or designs that may be used. You can use any technique or medium. All quilt blocks must contain a stitched component either by hand, machine, or both. The block may consist of smaller blocks stitched together to create a block that fits within the size restraints. The block is not to include quilting or binding. If the entrant is young, they may have the assistance of an adult to create their entry.

The quilt blocks will be on display at the QuiltNSW Exhibition , and each entrant will receive an exhibitor ribbon and free admission to the exhibition on a single day of their choosing.

There are 2 categories, Junior (up to year 6) and Youth (year 7 to 12). All prize winners will receive a rosette with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category:

Junior

1st Prize          $300 BERNINA Scissors Set (Sponsored by BERNINA)
2nd Prize         $30 Officeworks Gift Card
3rd Prize         $20 Officeworks Gift Card

Youth

1st Prize $300 BERNINA Scissors Set (Sponsored by BERNINA)
2nd Prize $75 Officeworks Gift Card
3rd Prize $50 Officeworks Gift Card

For all enquiries, email the challenge co-ordinator junior.coordinator@quiltnsw.com

Please download and read the full conditions of entry.

If you need inspiration, please download this sample quilt block tutorial.

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2024 Junior and Youth Block Challenge

Here are some additional references to help inspire

https://quiltsocial.com/create-a-hand-quilted-table-runner-using-wool-felt-and-embroidery/

How to do hand applique

Teaching Kids to Sew: The Magic In your Quilting Stash