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“Doors” Challenge Quilts in Topsham


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Maine Quilt Show 2025

Theme Challenge for 2024-2025: Global Inspirations

Next meeting is February 14, 2025!

See AQM Meetings page.

The 2026-2027 Theme Challenge has been chosen!

The Challenge Theme is "Micro as Macro"! Think of what you see when you use a magnifying glass or microscope to see an object differently! Name and size of your quilt are due to Rana O'Connor by the April 11, 2026 meeting. Completed Challenge Quilts should be given to Rana by the June 13, 2026 meeting. For more information, see the General Rules for Traveling Quilts below.

In addition, another optional challenge is happening: Create a "Skinny" quilt that is only 18 inches wide, but can be any length between 18 inches and 60 inches (to comply with Maine Quilts rules). The theme can be anything you want, as long as the finished quilt is within these size parameters. These quilts need to be finished by the April 11, 2026 meeting and given to Rana in order to be in the Maine Quilts Show.


2025-2026 Theme Challenge: DOORS

Where is the Challenge Tour?

Follow the Trail...

The 2025-2026 Doors Challenge Quilts are making their way to various venues! Here is the latest schedule:

  • September 6 to October 23, 2025: Skowhegan Public Library
  • November 8 to December 6, 2025: Topsham Public Library
  • December 8, 2025 to January 30, 2026: Portland Public Library
  • February 6, 2026 to April 2, 2026: Falmouth Public Library
  • May 1, 2026 to June 6, 2026: Thomas Memorial Library

Interested in hosting a future showing? 

Contact Rana  ranaquilts@gmail.com

General Rules for Traveling Quilts

  • Quilts must have a perimeter of 70” or greater to align with Maine Quilts new rules. 
  • To travel, the maximum width is 50” and the maximum length is 60” .
  • Quilt must have a 4" or wider hanging sleeve. Please allow 1/2 inch to 1 inch of space between the end of the sleeve and the edge of your quilt, to allow for the hanging hooks that will be attached to the wooden slat that will go in the sleeve while the quilt is traveling!
  • Please add a Label. Minimum information on the label includes Quilt Title and Artist's Name and Contact Information.
  • Decide if you want your quilt to travel, and if you want it to be for sale (and the price.)
  • Travel quilts must be in a bag that is at least as long as the sleeve (quilt not poking out too far), with your name and contact information clearly visible both on the bag and on your quilt label.

For questions, please contact Rana:  ranaquilts@gmail.com

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