Art as Inspiration Reader Challenge

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Announcing the ‘Art as Inspiration’ Reader Challenge Finalists!

Postage stamps around the world have long commemorated all sorts of people, things, historical events, causes, and more. Postage stamps often feature the work of well-known artists. Some are exquisite miniature pieces of art on their own.

We challenged readers to create a ‘postage stamp’ quilt inspired by an art hero—their favorite modern artist, architect, or other creative individual. We were thrilled with the heartfelt expressions of each and every submission we received. Quilting Arts readers are a clever and creative bunch! Thank you for your continued submissions to our Reader Challenges, your work brightens our inbox and expands our artistic minds. With that in mind, we are pleased and proud to announce the finalists for this challenge!

Please check this list carefully for your name.

Frances Holliday Alford, Untitled (Georgia O’Keeffe inspired)
Terry Aske, “Dramatic Diagonals”
Laurie Breakwell, “Klamt”
Debbie Derr Weaver, “Frank Meets Calder”
Sheryl deLeon, “Stephanie”
Katherine Dossman, “Piet Mondrian”
Lisa Duncan-Purcell, “Hundertwasser Discovered”
Denise Eighteen, “Homage to Jackson Pollock’s Abstract Expressionism”
Lin Elmo, “The Colors of Hope”
Karen Hartung, “For the Love of Van Gogh”
Melody Hibbitts, “Florida Royal”
Marlise Horst, “Polka Dot Vision”
Carol E. Marlin, “A Colorful Stamp”
Jennifer Messer, “Morning Dew on Lily”
Mirela S.W. Samson, “Selfie”
Janice Walker, “Cubist Janus”

Congratulations to the finalists and thank you to all who participated in this challenge!

Next Steps for Finalists

Finalists artwork must arrive in our office by January 15, 2021; see our shipping address below.
Please note: This is a later date than was announced in the magazine and online; we’ve changed our production schedule and, with the upcoming holidays, we are happy to extend the deadline until after the new year.
Be sure to label your quilt with your full name and contact information. Mark the top, if applicable.
For safety and cleanliness, place your entry in a plastic bag before packing it for shipping and include your full return address inside that bag.
We reserve the right to keep and possibly display your “Art as Inspiration” artwork until May 29, 2021. Your artwork will be returned to you on or before that date.
NOTE: By submitting your Reader Challenge entry, you are authorizing Golden Peak Media to publish your project in upcoming publications and promotional materials, on our websites and in other e-media, as well as possibly display it at shows. Golden Peak Media will not be held responsible for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond our control.
If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].