Pantone Quilt Challenge 2026

Did you hear? The 2026 Pantone Quilt Challenge kicks off today and will run for 8 weeks through April 27. This year's challenge is hosted by Sarah Ruiz @bysarahruiz and Audrey Esarey @cottonandbourbon, and the challenge will feature Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year.

Now I know that Cloud Dancer got a verrryyyy mixed reception when it was announced in December, and even I felt some disappointment. But if the challenge is on, I'm in!

Per tradition, my daughter Rachel @snippetsofsweetness ordered us both Pantone COTY Swatch Cards, and yes, knowing I'd need plenty of Cloud Dancer-colored fabric for my challenge project, I've ordered a couple fabrics to see the closest match, just like I usually do. Though the challenge rules say to Make a white-ish quilt, I was still curious. All I know so far is that Kona White is not it. Not that I won't use some of that, but it's not a match. So stay tuned for more there, but meanwhile, here's a link to Pantone Quilt Challenge 2026 – Week 1. Are you in? 

February Fabric Usage

I was so close to purchasing zero fabric this month, but a friend's destash caught me up.

She wanted to find a new home for several UmbrellaPrints Trimmings packs. I remember seeing these trimming packs several years ago, but never indulged, so I was happy to do so now. UmbrellaPrints has since closed and morphed into Moonbow Australia, and I see they still have smaller quantities of trimmings for sale. Anyway, I thought these would be fun to play with - a variety of prints, colors, and substrates. 

The good news is that the several projects I worked on last month added up to a good amount of fabric usage. So I'm feeling ok, heading into March, even though I know that at least a couple of fabric purchases await me.

February Fabric Usage

Used up: 11.87 yards [8.34 projects + 3.53 recycled/donated]
Brought in: .82 yards
Net: -11.05 yards