Accept the Challenge, Just Do It!

Thursday July 17, 2025, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B, 600 S Washington Street, Marion, IN

Join accomplished quilter Doris Goins for an inspiring journey through two decades of fabric artistry in response to the prestigious Hoffman Challenge. In this motivational lecture and trunk show, Doris will present her remarkable collection of challenge quilts—one from each year from 1996 through 2017.

The Hoffman Challenge has long been renowned in the quilting world for pushing creative boundaries. Each year, participants receive a collection of fabrics and a theme, then must craft a quilt or fabric art project that demonstrates their technical skills and artistic vision. Through Doris’s 21 challenge quilts, you’ll witness the evolution of quilting trends, techniques, and her personal artistic growth across more than two decades.

Doris will share the stories behind each piece—her inspiration, the challenges she faced, the techniques she employed, and how she interpreted each year’s theme and fabric constraints. Most importantly, she’ll encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and participate in the Hoffman Challenge yourself!

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter looking for fresh inspiration, a beginner curious about quilt competitions, or simply an admirer of textile arts, this trunk show promises to be both educational and motivational. Come discover why Doris believes everyone should “Accept the Challenge, Just Do It!”