2024 Youth Challenge

The JN Harper 2024 Youth Challenge Gallery contains this year’s entries in three age categories.

Please enjoy the themed “Explore” quilts from the younger generation of quilters.

Online voting for Viewers’ Choice in each of the three age categories is now closed.

For the quilts displayed in Edmonton at Quilt Canada 2024 (June 20-22), a Skyline S5 sewing machine donated by JANOME will be awarded to the winner receiving the most in-person votes in each of the age categories, and a C30 sewing machine donated by JANOME will be awarded to the second and third place winners of each category determined by in-person voting.

All Age Category – 5-9 Years Age Category – 10-14 Years Age Category - 15-19 Years 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Dotty – 1st Place

Exploring the Library – 2nd Place

Mountain Stream – Third Place

Mandatory Fun Time – 1st Place

The Quilters Quest – 2nd Place

Live, Love, Explore! – 3rd Place

ODYSSEY – 1st Place

Summertime Memories – 2nd Place

Explore into space – 3rd Place

Forest And Space

Humans V.S. Aliens

New Experiences

Under Water Explorer

In My Backyard

Sunset Peaks

The Broken Space Bridge

Summer

The Great Unknown

Guided By Starlight

Exploring the Wilderness

Exploration of Canada

Road Trip

Explore Wonders

Tenting in Jasper

Nature Fun

Summertime Fun

Exploring the World

A Giant Leap for Sheep

I love nature

Camping

The Veitch’s Summer

From Inside the Tent

Flamingo Fun

Exploring in my Grandpa’s Canoe

Tony the Tent Guy

100 Turtles

Exploring Orange

Hiking through Canada

Camping in Canada

Outdoor Fun

Space Adventure

Around the World Camping

Cabin Exploration

Summer Swimming

Mouse

Nina’s Adventures in Mexico

Explore and Learn

Mountain Stream – Third Place – Viewers Choice – 5 – 9 Years Old – Conference

Live, Love, Explore! – 3rd Place – Viewers Choice – 10 – 14 Years Old – Conference

Explore into space – 3rd Place – Viewers Choice – 15 – 19 Years Old – Conference

Exploring the Library – 2nd Place – Viewers Choice – 5 – 9 Years Old – Conference

The Quilters Quest – 2nd Place – Viewers Choice – 10 – 14 Years Old – Conference

Summertime Memories – 2nd Place – Viewers Choice – 15 – 19 Years Old – Conference

Dotty – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 5 – 9 Years Old – Conference

Mandatory Fun Time – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 10 – 14 Years Old – Conference

ODYSSEY – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 15 – 19 Years Old – Conference

Nina’s Adventures in Mexico – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 5 – 9 Years Old – Online

Summer – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 10 – 14 Years Old – Online

Summertime Memories – 1st Place – Viewers Choice – 15 – 19 Years Old – Online

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ODYSSEY - 1st Place

ODYSSEY – 1st Place

Title: ODYSSEY

1st Place

Maker: Holly McDermid

Artist Statement ODYSSEY focuses on exploration through journeys. The fabric inspired me to think about travelling and camping, which led to vintage Volkswagen buses with colourful designs on the side. This is my first fully applique’d quilt. I used a variety of techniques in my custom design. I’m proud to present ODYSSEY.