Shop Hop alert! Country Roads 15th Annual Shop Hop

 

2026 Challenge: Pick a Color, Any Color!

This year's challenge is to make a project using just one color family, letting value, print, and scale do the work color contrast usually does - any block, any pattern, any size, any skill level, and it doesn't even have to be a quilt. See the handout and slides that will be included in the upcoming October newsletter for guidance and some helpful resources. The color wheel will be out at every meeting for you to add your name, and finished projects will be presented at the June Picnic.

Pick a Color, Any Color Centre Pieces Quilt Guild — 2026 Challenge

Make a project out of one color family — you pick! With no color contrast to work with, your contrast has to come from value (tint, shade, tone), print (busy, directional, low-volume), scale (big vs. small), and texture. Get creative!

Rules

• Use only one color! That’s it!

• You can use neutrals, but I’d encourage you to find dark shades and light tints of your                   color instead;

• Any block, any pattern, any size, any skill level;

• Front only — backing, batting, and thread are free; binding is your call;

• Pick a color you love, a color you have a lot of, or a color you find challenging;

          • Doesn’t have to be a quilt, and quilts don’t have to be quilted and bound;

         • Sign up on the color wheel;

         • Present at the June Picnic for a chance to win a prize!

Tools & Fabric

    • Cell phone camera — apply a grayscale filter to compare values. Colored film (red or green,                   depending on your fabric), rulers, photocopy, color wheel.

    • Fabric: your stash first, then Scraps & Skeins, the Give Away Table, swap with a friend, or dye       your own.

Links from the Presentation

    • Video: How to Choose Colors for your Quilt

    • Video: Choose Fabrics Like a Pro

    • Video: Color Theory for Noobs

    • Graphic: Explaining Hue, Value, and Tone

    • Article: Viewing Fabric Selection in Grayscale

The full slideshow can be accessed here - CPQG Challenge slideshow  and the handout with the links can be found here. 

Haven’t picked a color yet?

No rush — a lot of people wanted to go through their stash first, which is a great way to choose. The color wheel will be out at every meeting, so you can add your name whenever you’re ready, and you can always change your mind later.

Q & A

❓ Does it have to be pieced? No, any sewing technique is good (applique, etc.)

❓ How do you define a color family? This is not a strict rule. One option is to pick a base color and then work with variations on that (Red - deep red, maroon, pink). Second option, select a pizza slice wedge of the color wheel and work within that.

❓ Can I change my mind? Absolutely, sign up at any time, switch colors whenever you want, the color wheel is for engagement, not a binding contract :)

Questions? Email Zak at zak.koyn@gmail.com or find me at a meeting.

2026 Centre County Grange Fair

 It is always fun to see projects entered by our guild members - take a look at these beauties!

Google photos is acting funky these days so please forgive the poor alignment!

Claudia

Claudia

Beth B

Sally R

Sally R

Sally R

Karin B

Karin B

Beth B

In case you missed it: August 19th day meeting

 The day program was a hand embroidery 'workshop' led by Jill W and Suzanne K - it looks like a great time was had by all! Take a look:

Noreen B brought several quilts made for Comfort Covers/Toys 4 Tots with fabrics from the Sharing Table:

Lynn T showed three of her 12 x 12 challenge pieces from Florida guild:

Lenore’s recently completed Sockhead hat.

Lenore brought her embroidery sampler to show.

Jill W explained and guided our practice of five basic hand embroidery stitches.

A little business before the workshop

Making Zen retreat

 

Making Zen retreat is September 28 – October 2   retreat, hosted by Kate Ward of Zen Stitching. Making Zen is a five-day online retreat featuring 30 free workshop presentations from artists across the textile world. Each workshop is completely free to watch for 24 hours, which I love, and the whole event is always so beautifully organized. It has a wonderfully generous, feel-good atmosphere.

👉Click here if you wish to join in the fun! 

Looking for interested sewers!

 

If there is interest by any of our members to participate, Iris Mittendorf will be making chemo head scarves to donate to Shaner Cancer Pavilion.  In addition to the pattern provided by Linda Unger, Simplicity has a pattern for different styles and sizes (search: Simplicity S9300 Women's Headwrap, Turban & Hat Sewing Pattern, Sizes S-L ) :  

Simplicity headwrap/turban/hat pattern

Perhaps we can make this another focus of comfort covers.  Iris would be willing to donate 5 Simplicity patterns (she paid $12) if people do not want to purchase one.   

Shaner Cancer Pavilion’s only requirement is that each head scarf be individually bagged (zip lock bag).  Stickers on the bag or labels on the scarves would be fine.

Suggestions?  Interest to participate?  Contact Iris - iris.mittendorf@gmail.com

Indiana, PA Quilter's Club Quilt Show!

 

For more information, click here!