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AQM Quilt Displays

Theme Challenges 2026-2027:
“Micro As Macro” and “Narrow Quilt”

Past Events (click on event link to see photo archive)

Theme Challenge for 2025-2026: Doors

Maine Quilt Show 2025

Theme Challenge for 2024-2025: Global Inspirations

Next meeting is August 8th!

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.

2026-2027 Theme Challenge: Micro as Macro

Where is the Challenge Tour?

Follow the Trail...

Here is the latest schedule of the 2026-2027 Challenge Tour:

  • July 23 to July 25, 2026: Maine Quilts
  • September 6 to October 23, 2026: Skowhegan Public Library
  • October 30 to November 24, 2026: Topsham Public Library
  • November 27, 2026 to January 22, 2027: Portland Public Library
  • January 28, 2027 to March 13, 2027: Bangor Public Library
  • March 15, 2027 to May 1, 2027: Yarmouth History Center
  • May 10, 2027 to June 10, 2027: 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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