More about that later. Yes, challengers can exchange fabrics from their packages with each other. There are usually other people who didn't get in at the beginning and now want to do it. It's wonderful so allow plenty of time for oohing and aahing. We set-up a special area to display just the challenge projects and make a nice sign describing the challenge.
Viewers love to see our challenges each year.
Generally, we go for wall hanging-sized pieces or wearables. One year we were each given a packet of 6 shades of hand-dyed grey fabrics and told we could add up to 3 more fabrics. A couple of times we were given several pretty far out fabrics to stretch us into using colors we ordinarily might shy away from. Two yearss ago we had to do something with a striped fabric. Last year's was fun and really different.