Orchid Challenge

  
The American Orchid Society sponsored a 
Quilt and Wearable Art Challenge for 2006
“Orchids On My Quilt”

This year's theme was "Orchids on My Quilt". Participants purchased a fabric pack from Suzanne's Quilt Shop. Participants could construct in any manner desired using hand and/or machine sewing techniques using the challenge pack fabric and any other additional fabrics. Quilt entries needed to be a minimum 36" x 36" to a maximum size of 60" x 60". Deadline for entry was May 15, 2006. Quilts were on exhibit at the American Orchid Society headquarters in Delray Beach Florida during the month of June. Prizes were given in two categories Quilts/Wallhanging and Wearable Art. First place $250.00, second place $175.00 and third place $100.00 gift certificate.

The Winners for Orchid Challenge 2006 are:

This year's theme was "Orchids on My Quilt". Participants purchased a fabric pack from Suzanne's Quilt Shop. Participants could construct in any manner desired using hand and/or machine sewing techniques using the challenge pack fabric and any other additional fabrics. Quilt entries needed to be a minimum 36" x 36" to a maximum size of 60" x 60". Deadline for entry was May 15, 2006. Quilts were on exhibit at the American Orchid Society headquarters in Delray Beach Florida during the month of June. Prizes were given in two categories Quilts/Wallhanging and Wearable Art. First place $250.00, second place $175.00 and third place $100.00 gift certificate. The Winners for Orchid Challenge 2006 are:

Wearables:

1st: Sandi MacMillian, NB 
2nd: Jennifer Whaetly, VA
3rd: Susan Fender, FL

1st: Marilyn Fromherz, CA
2nd: Beth North, MT
3rd: Lynn Mintz, NJ

 Click on the thumbnails below to view close-ups of The Orchid Challenge exhibits