2027 Showcase Challenge
KCRQF proudly presents the Showcase Quilt Challenge, an event that features a new theme for each festival. This challenge celebrates the skill and creativity of local festival guild stitchers, highlighting their talent in a dynamic and evolving way.
Two (2) quilts will be selected to be hung in the Showcase Plexiglass display case at the entrance to the Exhibit Hall. Prizes are awarded to the top three (3) winners.
Limited to 2027 Participating Guild Members only
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2026
Theme & Style
Kansas City BBQ
"Big Block Quilts"
For 2027, KCRQF turns up the heat with a celebration inspired by Kansas City’s world-famous BBQ scene—where rich tradition meets fearless flavor. This theme invites quilters to lean into the bold: big blocks, daring design choices, creative seasoning, and unexpected combinations.
Just like KC pitmasters, quilters bring heritage, innovation, and personality to every creation. This year’s challenge celebrates that same craft: slow-built skill, signature style, and a little extra spice. Fire up your imagination and stitch your own “BBQ-inspired” masterpiece—Big Block Quilts that are full of flavor.
Who May Enter
Any member, or group of members, from any of the 2027 Participating Guilds may enter.
Everyone involved in the construction of the quilt must be an active guild member.
Only hand or machine quilting services may be obtained from outside the 2027 Participating Guild membership.
Quilt Requirements
Size: The quilt must measure no smaller than 80”X 80” and no larger than 83” X 83”.
Technique: All or any technique and 3-D quilts are acceptable. The KCRQF cannot guarantee the quilts will not be folded or stacked
Color: The colors allowed need to be inspired by the KCRQF color chart - shown below. Use of fabric, paint, pencil, crayon, dye, and threads allowed. For reference purposes only: Crayola has given KCRQF permission to use their color names to help identify the colors. The colors used must be within a “reasonable variation of the colors”.
Pattern/Blocks - To achieve BBQ - Big Block Quilts - all quilt entries must contain at least one (1) - 24”x 24” block.
Finishing
The quilt must have a 4” (finished) hanging sleeve sewn on the back of the quilt. The sleeve may not be pinned on.
The quilt must have a label attached to the back of the quilt listing each participant’s name and the name of the guild from which they are a member, as well as the name of the quilter.
Quilts not having a sleeve or label will not be accepted.