2026-2027 MPQG UFO Challenge Kick-Off 

What do you call your unfinished projects?   PhD (projects half done), WIPs (works in process), PIGS (projects in grocery sacks), or UFOs (unfinished objects).  Whatever you call the project you need to finish, now is the time to do it. 

Challenge Guidelines:  

• The Challenge is open to all Guild members.  

• A $15.00 donation is requested to enter.  

• Sign-ups will happen between September 14, and December 31, 2026.

• Completed UFOs must be finished by August 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM to be eligible to win. 

• All projects must be in progress at the time you sign up (e.g., fabric purchased, fabric cut, blocks  pieced, quilt top pieced, etc.).  

• The project can be a quilt, wall hanging, table topper, wearable art, or another unfinished quilting project. Projects must have a minimum size of 18 inches in at least one direction for  quilts, wall hangings, or table toppers.  

• Finished projects must be on your form to be eligible for tickets and prizes.  

• Tickets are awarded for entering the Challenge and for finishing projects. 

• Bonus tickets are awarded for projects donated to MPQG Community Outreach, and for finishing  all your UFOs (at least 5).  

• Finish your projects and bring them to “Show and Tell” at the monthly Guild meetings to earn your tickets for prizes. If you cannot make it to a meeting, please email pictures of your project (try to include yourself in the photo) to Activity@MPQG.org, at least one day prior to the Guild meetings.      

• Drawings for prizes will be held at monthly Guild meetings. The Grand Prize drawing will be held at the August 2, 2027 Guild meeting. 

Instructions for Entering:  

• Download and complete the fillable PDF form with:  

  • Name, email address, and phone number  

  • Stage of the project (e.g. own the fabric, fabric cut, blocks pieced, top pieced, sandwiched, quilted, etc.), Project or Pattern Name, Description.  

• Submit the forms via email or in-person at Guild meetings. The last day to submit forms to be  eligible for prizes is December 31, 2026.  Keep a copy of the form(s) for your records. 

• A $15 donation can be paid online at the MPQG website, in person at the Guild meetings, or by  mailing a check to MPQG, P.O. Box 1025, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Note “UFO Challenge” in the  memo. 

• Finish your projects and bring them to “Show and Tell” at the monthly Guild meetings to earn  your tickets for prizes. If you cannot make it to a meeting, please email pictures to  

Activity@MPQG.org.  

• If you post pictures of your finished projects on Instagram please tag them.  #montereyquiltersguild.  

How do I earn tickets?  

• 5 tickets for signing up  

• 5 tickets for each project completed  

• 10 bonus tickets if the project is donated to the MPQG Community Outreach Program  

• 20 bonus tickets if you finish all your UFOs by August 1, 2027  (must be at least 5).

How do I win prizes?  

This year, there are two opportunities to win a prize at our Guild meetings:  

• Monthly Drawing: Prizes will be given away at monthly Guild meetings. Prizes may include gift certificates, fabric bundles, notions, books and more.  

• Grand Prize: The Grand Prize will be given away at the August 2, 2027 Guild meeting. The more tickets you earn, the more chances you have of winning. 

Questions? Email me at activity@MPQG.org or call/text (650).283 3166.