Originally Posted by Holice
In my opinion having managed the Hoffman Challenge for 11 yrs is to establish a theme or select a fabric and then give participants freedom to work within those peramiters. I believe too often there are too many rules attached to the challenge. That is why I suggested "Architerial Details" and then the detail the designer wants to focus on But Architerial Detail is the base subject. Then I can do windows, the gingerbread decorative elements on house, shingles or tile on the roof.
Now speaking from the judges side.......we need to be able to recognize the design intent of the quiltmaker. Therefore the rules need to be established to assure that.
Is there a Theme for the Hoffman Challenge quilts ? I know they all use the same fabric. I was just sadden that we didn't want the expense of having the dolls, we will just use the challenge quilts. We are a small guild-20 members,but we put on one heck of a quilt show. Our judge this year will be Linda McCuen.
I do like the idea of Architerial Details as a theme, I will suggest it at next meeting. That has a wide range of ideas for the quilts.
Thank you