2026 Quilt Block Competition

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Quilters from across the state are invited to join this exciting creative initiative to celebrate a vital part of our agricultural history. Participating quilters are asked to submit block patterns that reflect the theme, Year of the Horse, while celebrating Texas agriculture, heritage, and the artistry of traditional quilting.

As in previous years, participating quilters will create patterns from a selection of natural fibers provided by TDA and the participant will provide any additional cotton fabrics. Quilters are welcome to include one special piece of cotton fabric that personally represents family, history, or heritage in conjunction with the theme, Year of the Horse.

Once all the entries have been collected, a panel of independent judges will select the top blocks, which will be pieced together into a quilt and revealed at the State Fair of Texas 2026.

The Year of the Horse Quilt Block Competition is an opportunity for the community to come together, showcase their appreciation of agriculture, and offer a platform for artists to express their creativity and passion for Texas history.

For more information, including competition rules and updates, please visit https://gotexan.org/EXPERIENCE/TDA-Quilt-Competition-Collection.

If your block is selected, you will be embroidered in Texas quilting history.

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Upon receiving this completed and signed agreement, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will provide you with the "Year of the Horse" quilt block competition packet, which includes fabric, theme information and instructions. A limited number of quilt packets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Each quilt packet is $25.

Please indicate how many quilt packets you would like to receive at the address provided above?*

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Quilt block packets will not be mailed until payment is received in full. Payments can be made online using a credit card or ACH check. Please reference the two numbers below as they will both be needed to submit payment.

*PLEASE NOTE: Submitting payment does NOT submit your application. You must return to this Jotform after you have done your payment and press Submit Application.

Payment Link: https://feepay.txapps.texas.gov/tda/gotexan-payment-portal/

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Questions? Email Kristen.Perez@TexasAgriculture.gov during business hours.

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 2026 Quilt Block Competition