Windham Fabrics 2027 Handloom Challenge

The QuiltCon 2027 Featured Speaker, Steph Skardal, has selected the fabric challenge palette from a brand new line of solids from Windham Fabrics, Handloom by Tara Faughnan. These wovens shift with the light and are full of subtle textures in rich, layered colors, and we look forward to seeing how you use this palette!

Quilters may use from 3 to 6 colors in the palette to create their quilt. Any other fabric, neutrals, etc. may not be used on the quilt top or binding. Makers may use any fabric of their choice for the quilt backing. Maximum quilt size is 90” per side.  This year's colors are:

* 54870-11 Persimmon
* 54870-6 Juicy* 54870-27 Peacock* 54870-58 Marshmallow
* 54870-10 Bellini* 54870-13 Carrot CakeQuilts are entered into QuiltCon using the standard submission process, selecting the Windham Fabrics 2027 Handloom Challenge category. Submissions open September 1, 2026, and close October 31, 2026.

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Windham Fabrics 2027 Handloom Challenge Rules

  • Must be a current MQG member to participate.

  • Fabric Challenge quilts must use at least 3 of the 6 challenge fabrics — no other fabrics may be used on the front of the quilts.

  • If the binding is visible from the front of the quilt, it must be in one of the palette fabrics — the backing may be any fabric. If the quilt is faced and does not have binding that appears on the front of the quilt, the facing can be of any fabric.

  • Size restrictions follow the same standard as all QuiltCon quilts: No minimum size, maximum is 360” total perimeter, with no single side larger than 90”.

  • Quilt entries will be open from September 1 to October 31, 2026 (the same as all QuiltCon show entries).

List of Shops That Carry Handloom

We're thrilled to have a list of shops from Windham Fabrics that carry the Handloom for your sourcing! Follow the link below to find a list of shops. 

Find Windham Handloom