Denyse Schmidt Florence Challenge {giveaway}

Denyse Schmidt's new line Florence for Free Spirit Fabrics

Great News! Houston Modern Quilt Guild members have been invited by Denyse Schmidt to participate in a really amazing challenge. She has mailed us fabrics bundles from Florence, her next collection for Free Spirit Fabric. This collection will debuted at Portland’s Quilt Market on May 17th and will ship in August. We have until July 15th to make something awesome. Denyse will display her favorites on her website and Facebook pages. I need 30 wonderful members to commit to producing something by July 15th and posting photos onto the Denyse Schmidt Florence Challenge Flickr group by July 15th. Also, look for a special DS Sew-In in the near future.


Who is ready for the DS Challenge???  This challenge is open to all members of the Houston Modern Quilt Guild so get your name on the Flickr list!  Contact Deirdre for more info.

And for fans of Denyse Schmidt not in the HMQG, we have a giveaway for you too!  We have set aside one fat eighth bundle of Florence for the person with the most creative idea!  Post your comment describing your idea and we'll pick the best one and mail you the bundle. You must commit to follow the same rules as the HMQG listed below. 

 Rules:

1. Your project must use Denyse Schmidt fabric from the Florence line provided by DS. You can of course swap among the group if anyone wants to change up the fabrics in their Fat Eighth bundle.
2. Quilt Shop Quality Solids can be supplemented as needed on the quilt top or as backing/lining etcetera but the work’s focus needs to be the new collection.
3. While there are no minimum or maximum size requirements, use your judgment to make sure that you are using a good portion of the fabric that was included in the bundle.
4. If you took one of the bundles you must post a photo of the finished item in the Denyse Schmidt Florence Challenge Flickr group by July 15th and be willing to loan it to Denyse Schmidt or Free Spirit for photos.

Denyse works with Free Spirit Designer Solids and pulled the following solids colors for Florence coordinates :White, Cream, Natural, Salmon, Tango, Red, Scarlet, True Red, Black, Manatee, Slate Grey,Dogwood, Chona Brown, Aqua, Bahama, Parrot Blue, Oriental Blue, Rocket Blue, Chartreuse, Apple Green, Slate

Kona Cottons she recommended include:  Aloe, Old Green, Spruce, Orange

Now if you are a member, please sign up! If you aren't a member but want to be an honoree just post your comment here with what you will make with your Florence bundle.