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Country Cousins 2009 Fat Quarter ChallengeThis year, our Fourth Annual Fat Quarter Challenge celebrates Clouds, and Cloud County, Kansas! |
01 - “Spring Has Sprung”
Betty Suther - Concordia, KS
1st - Best Wall Hanging
02 - Tote Bag with Applique
Cheryl Sulkosky - Concordia, KS
2nd – Best Purse or Bag
03 - Cloud County Pillow
Cheryl Sulkosky - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Embroidery
04 - Dog's Tie
Cheryl Sulkosky - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Pet Item
05 - Doggie Bag
Cheryl Sulkosky - Concordia, KS
2nd – Best Pet Item
06 - Sunglasses Holder
Donna Barleen - Concordia, KS
2nd – Best Misc Item
07 - Kansas Embroidery Quilt Block
Donna Barleen - Concordia, KS
2nd – Best Embroidery
08 - Pillow Case
Jeff and Amy Freed - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Home Dec Project
09 - Welcome Baby Pillow
Emily Fonken - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Pillow
10 - Purse with Inside Pockets
Eudora Petersen - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Purse or Bag
11 - Lamb Baby Quilt
Janet Pierce - Clyde, KS
1st – Best Appliqué
12 - Child's Educational Cube
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Misc Item
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 1
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 2
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 3
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 4
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 5
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
12 - Child's Educational Cube - Side 6
Jean Wilcox - Concordia, KS
13 - Kite Quilt
Marlene Nelson - Concordia, KS
2nd – Overall Favorite
14 - Kansas Clouds Baby Quilt
Tess Dunkel-McKnight - Lucas/Luray, KS
2nd – Best Quilt
15 - King Sized Quilt
Marsha Wentz - Concordia, KS
1st – Best Quilt
16 - Blue Thunder Banner
Katie Christensen - Concordia, KS
1st – Most creative use of buttons, laces, trims, etc.
17 - Shoes
Mary Ann Tanking - Salina, KS
1st – Best Accessory
18 - Pin Cushion
Mary Ann Tanking - Salina, KS
2nd – Best Accessory
19 - Wall Hanging
Jandra Allred - Salina, KS
1st – Overall Favorite
1st – Best Workmanship
1st – Best Mini-Quilt
20 - Doll Dress and Hat
Aline Luecke - Concordia, KS
Honorable Mention
Beginning March 3, 2009
Projects due April 25, 2009
People's Choice Judging May 1-16, 2009
Winners Announced May 22, 2009
Displayed May 1-30, 2009
What is a Fat Quarter Challenge?
It’s your chance to be creative and have fun with Fat Quarters as the basis for your personally designed project!
What is a Fat Quarter?
Definition: A fat quarter is one-fourth yard cut of fabric that measures 18" x 22" instead of the typical 9" x 44" quarter-yard cut.
2009 Fat Quarter Challenge "Cloud" Fabrics (you pick one of these to use in your project)
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Ideas for your project:
Computer printer cover, pot holder, hot pads, toaster cover, grocery sack holder, pillow, pillow case, dog neckerchief, bandana, place mat, napkin, blouse, quilt, topper, runner, bread basket warmer, wall hanging, clothes pin bag, purse, diaper bag, purse with a secret, necktie, doll clothes, baby quilt, jockey shorts, bikini, fabric bowl, pin cushion, curtains, apron, burp rag, scarf, scrubs, ‘do-rag, tea cozy.....the list is endless!
Rules (the fine print):
1. Come in to Country Cousins and choose a cloud-themed fat quarter. This is our gift to you. The gift fat quarter must be used in your project. While you’re in the store, please pick up an entry form.
2. Purchase one or more fat quarters at Country Cousins to complete your project. Use as many FQ’s as you need! You could also use fat quarters previously purchased at Country Cousins from your fabric stash. Remember, you can enter more than one project!
3. Bring your completed project in to the store once you’re done with it, but before the due date of Saturday, 4/25/09.
4. People’s Choice Judging will begin on 5/1/09 and conclude on 5/16/09.
5. Ribbons and winners will be revealed on Friday, May 22, 2009.
6. Entries can be picked up after May 31st.
7. If you have any questions, you may call the store at 785-243-4044.
For complete contest rules and entry blank, click here.
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Country Cousins 2008 Fat Quarter ChallengeOur Third Annual Fat Quarter Challenge celebrated Kansas and the Kansas Sunflower. |
Donna Barleen
1st Place - Best Wall Hanging
1st Place - Best Home Decorating Project
Overall Favorite Project
Naomi Barleen
1st Place - Best Fashion Accessory
Sylvia Chancellor
2nd Place - Best Table Décor
Arleen Clayton
2nd Place - Best Miscellaneous Project
Tess Dunkel-McKnight
1st Place - Best Pillow
Verna Ferguson
1st Place - Best Miscellaneous Project
Patricia Gerhardt
1st Place - Best Table Décor
Doris Hale
2nd Place - Best Home Decorating Project
Doris Hale
3rd Place - Best Home Decorating Project
Sue Hine
1st Place - Best Applique Project
Marie Landry
1st Place - Best Workmanship
1st Place - Best Garment
Aline Luecke
1st Place - Best Purse or Bag
Rose Maginness
2nd Place - Best Embroidery Project
Donna Martinson
2nd Place - Best Wall Hanging
Eudora Petersen
1st Place - Best Apron
Janet Pierce
1st Place - Best Embroidery Project
Kathy Schmitz
1st Place - Most Creative Use of Buttons, Laces, and Trims
Nonnie Steinert
2nd Place - Most Creative Use of Buttons, Laces, and Trims
Cheryl Sulkosky
3rd Place - Best Miscellaneous Project
Betty Suther
1st Place - Best Mini-Quilt
Marsha Wentz
1st Place - Best Quilt
2007 Fat Quarter Contest
Carolyn Atkinson, Concordia, KS
Donna Barleen, Concordia, KS
Overall Favorite Project
Donna Barleen, Concordia, KS
3rd Place - Table Décor
Sylvia Chancellor, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Most Creative Use of Buttons, Laces, and Trims
Verna Ferguson, Concordia, KS
2nd Place - Apron
Wendy Holt, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Apron
Brittany Joerg, Randall, KS
1st Place - Best Entry, Age 13-18
2nd Place - Table Décor
Marie Landry, Topeka, KS
1st Place - Miscellaneous Project
Marie Landry, Topeka, KS
1st Place - Miscellaneous Project-
Melissa McIntyre, Waterville, KS
2nd Place - Miscellaneous Project -
Sandra McIntyre, Waterville, KS
1st Place - Mini-Quilt -
Mary Schmitt, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Appliqué 
Kathy Schmitz, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Garment
Glenda Schreiber, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Workmanship
Betty Suther, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Home Decorating Project
1st Place - Wall Hanging
Gwydotta Ukens, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Table Décor
Marsha Wentz, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Quilt
2006 Fat Quarter Contest
Carolyn Atkinson, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Most Creative Project Using 2 FQ's
3rd Place - Best Home Decorating Project
3rd Place - Best Fabric Bowls or Boxes
Donna Barleen, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Table Topper / Runner
2nd Place – Most Creative Use of 4 FQ
Donna Barleen, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Fashion Accessory
Sylvia Chancellor, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Fabric Bowls or Boxes
Sylvia Chancellor, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Most Creative Project Using 4 FQ's
2nd Place - Best Project Using Lace
2nd Place - Most Creative of Buttons, Laces, and Trims
Sylvia Chancellor, Concordia, KS
Arlene Clayton, Belleville, KS
Janette Clemons, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Beginner’s Project
2nd Place - Best Pillow
Nancy Collins, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Most Creative Project Using 5+ FQ's
2nd Place – Best Mini-quilt or Wall Hanging
3rd Place - Best Table Topper / Runner
Sandra Detrixhe, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Home Decorating Project
1st Place - Best Shop Sign or Banner
2nd Place – Best Use of Color Combinations
3rd Place – Best workmanship
3rd Place – Best Mini-quilt or Wall Hanging
Tess Dunkel-McKnight, Luray, KS
Tess Dunkel-McKnight, Luray, KS
Verna Ferguson, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Project Using Lace
2nd Place - Most Creative Project Using 2 FQ's
3rd Place - Best Pillow
Leota Figge, Wamego, KS
Patricia Gerhardt, Concordia, KS
Leone Halberg, Marenisco, MI
1st Place - Most Creative Use of FQ
1st Place - Overall Favorite FQ Project
1st Place - Most Unique Project
3rd Place – Most Creative Use of 5+ FQ
3rd Place - Best Use of Color Combinations
Emily Hasch, Concordia, KS
Rachel Hasch, Concordia, KS
Heidi Hittle, Concordia, KS
Joan Ice, Concordia, KS
Aline Luecke, Concordia, KS
Tammy Maher, Barnard, KS
1st Place - Best Workmanship / Precision Sewing
1st Place - Best Mini Quilt / Wall Hanging
1st Place - Best Patriotic Project
2nd Place – Most Creative Use of 5+ FQ
Jeremy Mosher, Concordia, KS
Kaylee Mosher, Clyde, KS
1st Place - Best Entry Age 12 and Under
1st Place - Most Fun Project
2nd Place – Best Home Decorating Project
2nd Place - Most Unique Project
Phyllis Ostrom, Concordia, KS
Janet Pierce, Clyde, KS
2nd Place - Best Workmanship / Precision Sewing
2nd Place - Best Work in Progress
3rd Place - Overall Favorite FQ Project
3rd Place - Best Holiday or Theme Project
Diane Reed, Concordia, KS
Mary Schmitt, Concordia, KS
Kathy Schmitz, Concordia, KS
Glenda Schrieber, Concordia, KS
3rd Place - Most Creative Project Using 2 FQ's
3rd Place - Most Creative of Buttons, Laces, and Trims
Glenda Schrieber, Concordia, KS
Glenda Schrieber, Concordia, KS
Gwen Stiles, Concordia, KS
Betty Suther, Concordia, KS
Overall Favorite Fat Quarter Project
Gwydotta Ukens, Concordia, KS
Marsha Wentz, Concordia, KS
1st Place - Best Garment
Jean Wilcox, Concordia, KS
