American Patchwork & Quilting Diamonds Quilting Challenge

Diamonds are a lot of things, and for QuiltCon 2026, they are the American Patchwork & Quilting Challenge theme! Eligible quilts will have the diamond (rhombus) shape as a primary element of the quilt design. Get inspired by some of the example quilts below - we can't wait to see your fresh ideas using diamonds!

Vermillion Bloom by Netta Brown
Avalanche by Caroline Hadley
American Matriarchy Flag by Jessica Wohl
Drag Race by Andrea Salisbury
Hoi Palloi by Kamie Grangroth

American Patchwork & Quilting Diamonds Quilting Challenge Rules:

  • Must be an MQG member to enter

  • Eligible quilts must use the concept of Diamonds as the primary element in the design. 

    • For this challenge, diamonds are defined as parallelograms with opposite equal acute angles, opposite equal obtuse angles, and four equal sides.

  • 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”.

  • Quilts will be juried into the exhibit, judged, and eligible for prizes.

  • Quilt entries will open from September 1 through October 31, the same as all QuiltCon show entries. More details about the entry process will be given when entry guidelines are published.

Exploding Star by Frances Arnold