2026 TrendTex Challenge – Confluence

These are the winners of the 2026 Trendtex Challenge:

2026 Trendtex Challenge Wall Hangings

First Place
Community Confluence
By Judy Cruikshank, Surrey, B.C.
Second Place
Circle of Life
By Lori Kroll, Cochrane, Alta.
Third Place
Come Together
By Joan Robertson, Canandaigua, New York
Judge’s Choice and Viewers’ Choice – Joyce Brown
One Fish Two Fish Pink Fish Blue Fish
By Philippa Zapf, Nanaimo, B.C.
Judge’s Choice – Elinor Burwash
Arctic Splendor
by Jan Hall, Thomson, Man.

2026 Trendtex Challenge Bags

First Place
Confluence
By Susan Lett, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Second Place and Viewers’ Choice
The Ultimate Travel Bag
By Melea Lindsay, Vernon, B.C.
Third Place
Outside In
By Diane Ballos, Toronto, Ont.
Judge’s Choice – Joyce Brown
Touchpoint Tote
By Heather Pennie, Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Judge’s Choice – Elinor Burwash
A Merging Bag
By Audrey Reynolds, Foam Lake, Sask.