After the incredible energy of our QuiltInk Anniversary Challenge – QuiltInk Core, it’s time to begin a new chapter.
Last month, you shared more than 250 mock-ups, exploring the essence of QuiltInk and celebrating everything we’ve built together. The creativity, the color confidence, the thoughtful design decisions… it was truly inspiring to see.
We have two winners — XXXX and XXXX.
XXXX will receive Lifetime access to QuiltInk + the new Pattern Editor XXXX will receive a $50 voucher to spend at any QuiltInk fabric shop
But as always, this challenge is about more than winning.
If there’s one thing this community has proven, it’s that you don’t just show up for a prize — you show up to learn, to experiment, and to deepen your understanding of color in quilting.
And March is bringing something bold.
This month’s palette, created by our guest designer Jenny Kae Parks, is a celebration of joy, contrast, and the promise of Spring. A collection where rich jewel tones meet soft pastels, where citrus energy dances with grounding neutrals**, and where high contrast still lives beautifully in harmony.
Are you ready to explore what this palette can teach us?
Let’s begin. 
SPRIG TULIPS PALETTE
This palette is bold and joyful, built on rich jewel tones like deep teal, peacock blue, magenta, plum, and bright lime (one of my favorite neutrals!).
Growing up, one of the first signs of Spring was the purple tulips in the front garden, and that same bright promise of new life lives in these colors.
The strong hues are softened by gentle pastels—pale aqua, mint, lilac, peach, and sky blue—that add light and breathing room.
Warm oranges and corals bring a burst of citrus energy, while olive and soft cream ground the whole collection.
The result feels fresh and hopeful, playful yet balanced, with high contrast that still lives in harmony.
MEET JENNY
Jenny Kae Parks is a passionate quilter with over 25 years of experience in the art of quilting. Based in Littleton, Colorado, Jenny Kae combines colorful fabrics with unique designs to create quilts that are not only visually stunning but also rich in meaning.
Her journey into quilting began as a way to teach her daughters. What started at the kitchen table grew into a lifelong calling. Since then, she has filmed numerous quilting demos for magazines and fabric companies and appeared as a guest on Love of Quilting and The Quilt Show. She teaches internationally at quilt events, guilds, and clubs, both in person and virtually. Her designs have been published in several quilt magazines, with some featured on magazine covers.
Jenny Kae is deeply committed to entertaining, encouraging, and educating others about the joys of quilting. Through her lively—and often hilarious—workshops, she inspires both beginners and seasoned quilters to explore their creativity and embrace the endless possibilities of color and fabric. She believes quilting is more than a hobby. It is a way to connect with others, tell stories, and express individuality. She takes great pride in building a supportive community where quilters of all levels can grow and thrive.
When she’s not quilting, Jenny Kae enjoys life with her husband, two dogs, family, and friends. She reads, watches a little too much TV, listens obsessively to podcasts, and tries to squeeze in some sewing and knitting whenever she can.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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Go to www.quiltink.com, sign in or create your free account.
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Choose a pattern from the main page.
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Color the pattern using the March Challenge palette — it’s the first palette in the Solid Palettes list.
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Share your mock-up on our #quiltinkwall.
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Boost your chances by creating a post or story on Instagram, mentioning @quilt_ink and @jennykaequilts, and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeMar26.
It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.
PRIZE
Quilter’s Color Course by Jenny Kae Parks
The winner will get full access to Jenny’s course, including all lessons, exercises, and resources, to explore color in quilting like never before.
Selection: On April 1st, we will randomly pick 1 mock-up from all the mock-ups shared on the Wall using the March Challenge palette (the ones marked with the gift icon).
The more mock-ups you create, the higher your chances of winning.
Start coloring now!
Here are some examples of quilt patterns mock-ups using the Spring Tulips palette in QuiltInk! Don’t you love them all?
Patterns featured are (click to color):
1. Alcove by Julia Wachs Designs
2. Split Decision: Hearty by Crafty Moose Quilts
3. Starlight Horizons by Colt and Lamb Quilt Co
Remember by clicking on the gift icon in the QuitlInk Wall you will be able to see all the mock-ups for the Challenge alive.
Curious about how to find the palette to participate. Follow these steps and start coloring!!
This month’s March Challenge palette is a carefully selected collection of fabrics from the Solids line by Cherrywood. These colors have been chosen to capture the joy, contrast, and promise of Spring, providing both rich jewel tones and soft pastels to inspire your quilting projects.
We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups!
Happy coloring and quilting to you all!