Pop Art Pets Reader Challenge

Announcing Finalists for the Pop Art Pets Reader Challenge

Over the pandemic, our pets have taken center stage. Or they were there already, perhaps, but we noticed them more. They soothe and amuse us during challenging times.

Our pets can be loving, mischievous, goofy, naughty—sometimes all at once! So many quilt-worthy antics—so let’s have some fun with them in our studio! We encouraged readers to create a small art quilt that reflected their pet’s unique personality and to use an ‘over the top’ technique or two to make their pet quilt pop!

We challenged readers to create a 12″ x 12″ quilt of their pet using colorful influences and we were thrilled with the blast of color and creativity we received. Thank you for your continued submissions to our Reader Challenges—your work brightens our inbox and expands our artistic minds! We are pleased and proud to announce the finalists for this challenge!

Please check this list carefully for your name.

• Nicki Allen, “Leon”
• Anelie Belden, “Penelope”
• Sandi Bond, “Max’s Balls”
• Nancy S. Brown, “Mittens, Buddy, and Baby Opie”
• Shannen Colter, “Hammy in Stitches”
• Leslie Demasek, “Bunny Bliss”
• Lin Elmo, “Pumpkin Delight”
• Dolores Fegan, “Kirby”
• Wendi Flaherty, “Food For Me?”
• Laura Gamaleri, “Mia”
• Linda Garofalo, “Sour Puss”
• Cheryl Goodwillie, “DANG!”
• Elaine Hengen, “Dreaming in Full Color”
• Barb Ingersoll, “Polly and Cracker”
• Eleanor Levie, “Spike the Cocka-TEA-l”
• Leslie Panfil, “RIP Lady”
• Patti Louise Pasteur, “My Little Flower Child”
• Cherri Ann Pearson, “Mr. Mao”
• Liz Radi, “Dosado, Herd Queen”
• Debbie Watkins, “Kodi”

Congratulations to the finalists and thank you to all who participated in this challenge!

Next Steps for Finalists

• Finalists’ artwork must arrive in our office by June 10, 2022; see our shipping address below.
• Be sure to label your quilt with your full name and contact information (this may be safety-pinned or sewn on). Mark the top, if needed. We do not require a hanging sleeve (but it’s ok if you put one on).
• For safety and cleanliness, place your entry in a sealed plastic bag before packing it for shipping and include your full return address inside that bag.
• We reserve the right to keep and possibly display your ‘Pop Art Pets’ quilt until November 2022. Your quilt will be returned to you on or before that time.

NOTE: By submitting your Reader Challenge entry, you are confirming the originality of your design and authorizing Golden Peak Media to publish your project in upcoming publications and promotional materials, on our websites, and in other e-media, as well as possibly display it at shows. Golden Peak Media will not be held responsible for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond our control.

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected].

Shipping Address:

Golden Peak Media
Attn: ‘Pop Art Pets’ Reader Challenge
500 Golden Ridge Road, Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401

Look for a gallery of ‘Pop Art Pets’ quilts in the Fall 2022 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine!

*Detail of header image artwork by Jane Haworth