Information & Guidelines

The 2025-2026 Hoffman Challenge Collection

There’s no better way to celebrate than joining in on the 36th Annual Hoffman Challenge. Our “Amethyst” batik collection makes up the 2025-2026 Hoffman Challenge Collection. Hoffman Challenge participants are required to use a minimum of 5 out of 15 of these batik challenge fabrics in the body of the quilt top or garment in recognizable, but not necessarily equal amounts. While we love when you use Hoffman’s fabrics, we invite you to use fabric from any manufacturer in addition to the required challenge fabrics. Ready to celebrate with us? Here's what you need to know.

Purchase Hoffman's "Amethyst" Challenge Fabrics

QUILT ENTRY RULES Any quilt shape is allowed. The quilt must have a 4" quilt sleeve attached to the back of the quilt, about ½" from the top. All quilts layers must be secured with quilting or tying. Size matters! Please double check. The maximum perimeter is = 160 inches. The minimum perimeter = 72 inches. To calculate, combine all 4 sides. Example: a rectangular quilt 30" x 40" (30" + 40" + 30" + 40" = a perimeter of 140") Select the appropriate quilt category on your submission form. Please know that the panel of judges reserve the right to change an entry's category, based on their determination that the entry may compete more successfully in a different category.

QUILTS

Appliqué

Pieced

Mixed Techniques (Pieced and Appliqué)

Modern

CLOTHING

Any type of wearable garment

CLOTHING ENTRY RULES Any clothing size allowed. Coordinating separates (i.e., matching jacket, shirt, skirt, pants) may be entered as one item. A matching accessory must be entered as its own entry in the accessory category.

Handbags, hats, jewelry, shoes, etc.

ACCESSORY ENTRY RULES Hats, jewelry, purses, shoes, etc., cannot be larger than 12" x 12" x 12" excluding purse handles. Jewelry and small items should be securely attached to and within a shadow box no bigger than 12" x 12" x 12". Please remove all glass or plexiglass from shadow boxes.

ACCESSORIES

The Hoffman family's dream is that future generations will be taught to quilt and sew to carry on the creative wave of the art form and love for fabric. This year, we will be hosting a youth challenge to encourage you to teach your children, grandchildren, and all of the kiddos you love to sew! This category will be for those 18 years old and younger. (Quilts Only)

YOUTH CATEGORY

BEST USE OF AURIFIL THREAD

Thread painting, embellishments, beading, etc.

To find your closest Aurifil retailer, visit Aurifil.com.

Hoffman’s "Amethyst” Challenge Aurifil Thread Box

SKU# HF50AC10

AURIFIL THREAD ENTRY RULES Aurifil makes this beautiful collection which is available at your retailers. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded for the best use of any and all Aurifil threads. Must name type and indicate size of Aurifil thread on entry form.

Label must be 4" x 4" and include name, address, phone and entry title.

FOR QUILTS

Position and securely affix to the back side of your quilt on the lower right corner.

FOR CLOTHING
Position and securely affix to the inside shoulder.
If the garment is sleeveless, affix to inside bodice.

FOR ACCESSORIES

Position and securely affix to inside of handbag, hat, shoes, etc. For jewelry, attach a smaller 2" wide by 1" tall label.