School Block Challenge
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.
School Block Challenge 2026
Please note that the block entry deadline is earlier this year: Entries must be postmarked on or before Monday, November 3, 2025.
The 2026 SBC exhibition will run December 5, 2025 – March 3, 2026.
What’s in the Fabric Packet?
Each Fabric Packet includes: Contest Brochure & Entry Form, and 1 Fat Eighth piece of each of the 3 challenge fabrics. A Fat Eighth is roughly 9″ x 22″. Maximum of 8 fabric packets can be requested per teacher/parent.
What do I make with the Challenge Fabrics?
- Blocks should measure 16″ x 16″ in size
- Students can make blocks based on traditional quilt patterns, or be an original design
- Students must use a recognizable piece of each of the 3 challenge fabrics
- Other fabrics may be added to the challenge fabrics to create the block
- Blocks must include some hand or machine stitching
- Blocks should not be quilted, no batting or backing needed
- Techniques such as piecing, appliqué, fusible web, embroidery, embellishments (such as beads/buttons), etc. are allowed
For full rules & entry form, view the SBC 2026 Brochure below
If you’d like to obtain the challenge fabrics on your own, here’s what info you need:
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Congratulations to the 2025 Grand Prize Winner!
My Cobblestone Cottage by Jessara Crenshaw from Cadiz, KY in the 9 – 12 Grade Category.
School Block Challenge 2025 Included:
320 entries
359 participating students
31 States AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
K – 4th First Place Entry#118 “Geometric Ballgown” by Alora Cook – Laurel, KS
K- 4th Second Place Entry#107 “Sunflower” by Bethany Petticrew – McKinney, TX
K -4th Third Place Entry#194 “Sage the Sleepy Fox” by Sam Harris – Ft. Collins, CO
K -4th Honorable Mention Entry#158 “Grace in Balance” by Gemma Johnson – Rittman, OH
K- 4th Honorable Mention Entry#133 “Shards” by Mason Thomas – Del Rio, TX
K -4th Honorable Mention Entry#200 “Jessa’s Backpack” by Jessa Jezierski – Lockport, IL
5- 8 First Place Entry#361 “Mathematical Illusion” by Emma Thomas – Del Rio, TX
5 -8 Second Place Entry#425 “Dragonfly Daisy” by Gabriella Roth – Indianola, IA
5 -8 Third Place Entry#390 “Me, Myself, and My Thinking Wheel” by Cayden Hodge – Charleston, WV
5 – 8 Honorable Mention Entry#323 “Aztec Sunset” by Elias Baker – Nevada, MO
5- 8 Honorable Mention Entry#423 “Piecing Together the Cherry Case” by Lily Madary – Lodi, CA
9 -12 First Place Entry#517 “Beauty in Everything” by Sha’Kyra Welch – Florissant, MO
9 -12 Second Place Entry#584 “The Hive” by Sarah McCready – Carmichael, CA
9 -12 Third Place Entry#548 “Spring Flowers” by Addison May – Portage, MI
9 -12 Honorable Mention Entry#533 “Into the Night” by Abbie Spoonemore – Eminence, MO
9 -12 Honorable Mention Entry#585 “A Dumplings Demise” by David Harris – Ft. Collins, CO
