Introducing the 2018 Bag Challenge Blog Hop

We are super excited to be sponsoring the 2018 Bag Challenge at the Road to California Quilt Show. This challenge will feature new rules, new winning categories, new awards, and a fun new theme "On the Road."

To see a full introduction to the "On the Road Challenge", please read Road to California's announcement on their blog.

This year, the Road to California team has removed the requirement to use a specific fabric, giving you the option to use everything from quilting cottons to cork to ribbon and beyond! Our blog hop was inspired by this new freedom and our purpose is to use it to introduce readers to new materials, new techniques, and fun ideas.

In addition to great information, there will be a chance to win some fun bag-making supplies at most blog stops. Details for winning each prize will be on each blogger's post. Be sure read the blogs early so that you can win some swag!

To get the prize-giving process started right, readers of this blog have the opportunity to win one of four $20 shopping credits to ByAnnie.com.

To win you must:

Be one of the first four people to comment on this blog stating what type of bag you might enter in the challenge and something special that you might use in the bag. 

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Share this blog on your Facebook and ensure that we (ByAnnie.com) are included as a mention.

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Schedule of Blog Posts

	April 1, 2017 Announcing the 2018 Road to California Bag Challenge by Road to California

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April 15, 2017 Introducing the 2018 Bag Challenge Blog Hop by ByAnnie.com Prize: Four $20 shopping credits to ByAnnie.com

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	May 1, 2017 2018 On the Road Bag Challenge:  Introducing the Theme & Judging by ByAnnie.com Prize: Fabric Pack from Windham Fabrics

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May 15, 2017 Sewing with Cork Fabric Video Tutorial by Sew Sweetness

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	June 5, 2017 What makes a Bag Exterior Compelling? by StudioKat Prize: $40 Shopping Spree at www.studiokatdesigns.com.

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June 15, 2017 First Day to Submit & Full Announcement of Rules by Road to California

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	July 1, 2017 Zipper and Pocket Techniques by ByAnnie.com Two prizes: Zippers by the Yard with Multicolored Pulls (one white, one black)

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July 18, 2017 Adapting Patchwork to Patterns by A Quilting Life Prize: Creekside Fabric Pack by Sheri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics

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	August 1, 2017 Bag & Wallet Closures - Tips, Tricks and Options by Emmaline Bags Prize: Two $40 Gift Certificates for shopping at Emmalinebags.com ($40 Canadian Dollars)

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August 15, 2017 Handles, Straps and Hardware: Tips and Techniques by ByAnnie.com Prizes: Two 1.5" Carrying Strap Kits with Nickel or Antique Brass Hardware ($25 value each)

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	September 1, 2017 Creating Amazing Texture by Stitching Ribbon on Your Bag by Renaissance Ribbons Prize: Designer Ribbon Pack by Tula Pink (Slow & Steady Collection)

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September 15, 2017 Finishing With Binding! by ByAnnie.com Prize: ByAnnie's Stiletto and Pressing Tool

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	October 1, 2017 Close of Entry Period Celebration by Road to California

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The On the Road Challenge is sponsored by Road to California and Soft and Stable®. The challenge will open June 15, 2017. That is when the official rules, regulations, and conditions along with the entry form will be available online at Road to California and ByAnnie.com’s websites.

While there is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit, there is a fee per entry: $10 for an online entry and $15 if the entry is mailed in. All entry packets must be received by October 1, 2017. Winning entries and additional entries selected for display will be notified by December 1, 2017.