National Quilt Museum

School Block Challenge 2026

December 5, 2025 – March 3, 2026

School Block Challenge 2026

School Block Challenge is a quilt block competition and exhibit, sponsored by Moda Fabrics, for children grades K-12 nationwide. Moda generously provides three challenge fabrics that must be included in every block entry. Entries are judged in the following categories: K-4th grade, 5th–8th grade, 9th–12th grade. Cash prizes are awarded to the Grand Prize and First, Second, Third Place winners in each category.

All entries are exhibited in the Museum and then returned once the exhibit closes.

 

Congratulations to the 2026 Grand Prize Winner!

Grrretta: Guardian of the Lilies by Jessara Crenshaw from Cadiz, KY in the 9 – 12 Grade Category.

Grand Prize Grrretta Guardian of the Lilies by Jessara Crenshaw 9 12 grade

School Block Challenge 2026 Includes:

298 Entries

348 Students

25 States

AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MN, MS, MO, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI, WY

Scroll through the virtual School Block Challenge 2026 exhibition below. Visit the SBC webpage to see all the winning blocks.

Proudly Sponsored by:

Moda Fabrics
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