Fans have loved the poetry and emotion of country music since it was first recorded in the 1920s. In the 1950s, rock ‘n’ roll helped to define a distinct pop culture with music, fashion, and social trends. Much like music, quilting has provided artists with a canvas for self-expression. Whether it reflects a classic design, a breakaway from the traditional mold, or something in-between, quiltmaking has survived and flourished because of its ability, as an art form, to adapt to a changing society. We invite you to create a quilt that demonstrates how quilting reflects you. Choose your fabrics from any RJR collection, the new Paint Box Prints by Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries (a little bit country), the Jinny Beyer Palette (a little bit rock ‘n’ roll), or even a little bit of each.
CATEGORIESA Little Bit Country
A quilt design based on a traditional use of a traditional block.
A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll
A quilt design based on an innovative use of a traditional block or original block design in a contemporary setting.
Born to Hand Jive Baby
Group category, consists of two or more people working on a quilt. The quilt can be any design that reflects you— traditional (a little bit country) or contemporary (a little bit rock ‘n’ roll).
Jitterbug
Special category created just for beginners—
those who have been quilting for one year or less, and have never before entered a quilt in a contest. The quilt can be any design that reflects you— traditional (a little bit country) or contemporary (a little bit rock ‘n’ roll).
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
A contemporary or traditional quilt that incorporates one photograph, a series of photographs, or text that has been printed on fabric. The quilt can commemorate a special event in your life or show how you have adapted to a changing society through fashion and dancing.
