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Planning in advance is the key for getting the reservations you want for hotels and classes at quilt shows. Be sure to call or check the appropriate website for schedule changes before booking any travel arrangements.

January 2010

Fiberistic Journeys
January 24 - March 21, 2010

Fiberistic Journeys
An exhibit of original quilts will be held at the Anderson Art Center, Kenosha, WI, Jan 24- Mar 21, 2010. An opening reception will be held Jan 24, 2010, 1:30-4:00.

The artists are members of a group which meets monthly to network, share and critique their work. They bring a unique blend of award-winning skills, talents and visions to the exhibit.  The members are:

Robbi Joy Eklow, IL—creates detailed geometric designs on her computer and then fabricates them using fused appliqué, hand dyed fabric and unmarked free motion quilting. www.RobbiEklow.com

Ann Fahl, WI —Ann's work always includes colorful imagery covered with free-motion embroidery and quilting. www.AnnFahl.com

Beth P. Gilbert —Beth is inspired by her travels, and turns the experience into fiber art.

Denise Havlan, IL —It is Denise's goal to create images through which the viewer will see the beauty and elegance of our living world. www.DeniseHavlan.com

Annette M. Hendricks, IL —Annette blends her drawing and painting skills with artistic piecing, appliqué and threadwork.  www.QuiltingLife.com

Rachel Wetzler, IL —Rachel's work is characterized by strong visual impact, imaginative use of color and attention to detail.

Anderson Art Center
121 66th St
Kenosha, WI  53143
(262) 653-0481
www.AndersonArtsCenter.com
Hours: Tues — Sun, 1:00-4:00

February 2010

Quilting Natural Florida - II
February 6 - April 25

Gainsville, FL
Our guild co-sponsors this exhibit with the Florida Museum of Natural History. It runs from 02/06/2010 thru 04/25/2010. Thanks, Carol Wyatt, Secretary QNF Committee.
For more information, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu www.qacdg.org

March 2010

Voices from the Quilts
March 1 - 31

Fort Scott, KS
Voices from the Quilts A Celebration of Women’s History Whispering from the stitches, early American women spoke through their quilt-work, as they built their homes and this nation. The Fort Scott National Historic Site, in cooperation with the Fort Scott Visitor Center, welcome guests to Voices from the Quilts, March 1 through 31, 2010, at the Fort Scott National Historic Site and locations throughout the City of Fort Scott. The Fort will feature quilt-work from the 1840’s through 1860’s era. View patterns that are still being researched by site staff. See Bleeding Kansas, Civil War, McDonald Family and other unique displays. Stroll through downtown and view the Airing of the Quilts, uniquely displayed from building balconies and trellises. View quilting depictions of Fort Scott family histories that have their own story to tell. Stop in at the Fort Scott Visitor Center and take a Trolley tour of Victorian era homes that continue the walk through history, featuring festive displays, an old time traditions. Mark these dates on your calendar and come prepared to listen as the history of American women unfolds within the unique stitches and patterns. Activities will include quilt demonstrations, vendor participation, guest speakers and Symposiums, as well as hands on quilting, children’s exhibits and previews of early Civil War, and Contemporary artists. Welcoming guilds, families, Red Hat Clubs, Friendship Trips, sororities, students and teachers, as well as motor coaches. Contact: Fort Scott Tourism Director, Cynthia McFarlin at 1-800-245-FORT, for additional information on Fort Scott and other regional quilt events.

A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection of the Greenwich Historical Society
Revised dates: March 2, to June 13, 2010

Curators: Kathleen Motes Bennewitz with Karen Frederick and Sue Reich   

COS COB, CT - A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection of the Greenwich Historical Society will open on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in the museum gallery of the Greenwich Historical Society. The exhibition offers a rare look at over twenty-five distinctive and colorful quilts made between the early 1800s and early 1900s. The selection of quilts is rich in the history of the people and the town of Greenwich and illustrates the historical and technical aspects of traditional patterns and quilting. The exhibition is curated by Historical Society Director of Exhibitions and Education Kathleen Motes Bennewitz and Curator of Museum Collections Karen Frederick with quilt historian, author and lecturer Sue Reich.  The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, June 13, 2010.


 
Oak Leaf Variation, made by Stillson Benevolent Society,
Greenwich, CT, dated May 13, 1862, gift of Mrs. Benjamin
Belchner, Jr., collection of The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich.

 
The Greenwich Historical Society museum gallery and Bush-Holley House are open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Children under 6 and Historical Society members are free. Guided tours of the exhibition are available Wednesday through Sunday at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.  For information on Group Reservations on non-public days, please call 203-869-6899, ext. 18.



The Greenwich Historical Society is located at 39 Strickland Road in Cos Cob, CT and features the circa 1730 National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House, home of Connecticut’s first art colony. Guided tours of the House feature an American Impressionist art collection and historic interiors. The museum gallery presents historically and artistically significant exhibits that focus on the art and artists of the Cos Cob art colony, museum collections and aspects of Greenwich history. Take I-95, exit 4.  For more information about the Greenwich Historical Society and Bush-Holley House, visit www.bush-holley.org.

Silver Anniversary Celebration
March 12 - 13

Macon, GA
The Heart of Georgia Quilt Guild will hold its biennial quilt show "Silver Anniversary Celebration" on Friday, March 12th, and Saturday, March 13th at Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA (exit #164 on I-75 South or North - Hardeman Ave/Forsyth St). Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show events include a Sun Bonnet Sue Raffle Quilt, PFAFF Sewing Machine Raffle, Quilts, Quilts, & More Quilts, Doll Beds with Quilts silent auction, Door Prizes, Vendors, & Demonstrations. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Free Parking.
For more information, visit http://sites.google.com/site/heartofgeorgiaquiltguild/

A Community of Quilters
March 19 - 20

Springfield, IL
Hundreds of quality quilts and quilted items; queen-size, hand quilted raffle quilt; consignment booth; appraiser on Friday; small quilted items for $20.10 to benefit charity; quilt shops and related craft vendors; convenient, on-site lunch; free parking. $5 at door; $4 in advance from guild members.
For more information, visit http://www.springfieldquilts.com

Dishing Up Quilting Delights
March 19 - 20

Muscatine, IA
Holiday Inn, Hwy 61,
Friday 9a-7p
Saturday 9a-4p
Admission $5, groups 30+ $4
300+ quilts, raffle, vendors, demos, bed turning, Quilters Boutique, etc.

New Beginnings
March 19 - 21

Henderson, NV
Experience the creativity and craftsmanship of over 200 handcrafted traditional, contemporary and art quilts on display. There will be dozens of vendors, a mini quilt auction, fashion show, entertainment, plenty of food and multiple door prizes each day. Show dates are March 19 - 21, 2010. Visit our website for full details.
For more information, visit www.desertquiltersofnevada.org.

The Last Supper Quilt Exhibit
March 19 - 20

Shiner, TX
The Supper Quilt, made by Dr. Don Locke, contains 51,816 1/2 inch fabric squares and is modeled on Leonardo DeVinci's famous work,"The Last Supper". Viewing of this quilt will be from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, March 19, and 9:30 to noon on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center in Shiner, TX. No admission charge but a free will offering will be available. For more informaiton about the quilt log onto www.thesupper.net.

Celebrating the Seasons
March 19 - 21

Pittsburgh, PA
Over 100 juried and judged quilts on display, New age 15 and under Children's Entry Category, Door prizes, Vendors, Original Raffle Quilt, Dream Baskets. Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 12:00 to 5:00, admission $5.00.
For more information, visit http://www.npqg.org.

Quilting at the Beach
March 19 - 20

Ilwaco, WA
Peninsula Quilt Guild 14th Annual Quilt Show Friday & Saturday March 19 and 20, 2010 from 10-4pm. Sunday, March 21, 2011 from 12-4pm Location: Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.

Quilt Show by the Sea
March 19 - 21

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Quilt Show by the Sea March 19 - 21, 2010 - Ft. Lauderdale War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th Street (Ninninger Drive), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312 Show Admission $ 8.00 per day or $18.00 for a 3 day pass (save $6.00). Merchant Mall with over 30 unique Vendors* Judged Quilt Competition* Challenge Competition "Let's All Go Green"*Silent Miniature Auction* National Teachers* Two Lectures* Quilt Exhibits* Raffle Quilt "Twisted Bargello by the Sea"*Bernina Sewing Machine Special Event "Bernina and You" Buses welcome* we will make bus arrangements for your group. For complete show information onceuponaquilt.com/quiltshow.htm or contact us directly at 954-987-8827.

Smoky Mountain Quilters 30th Annual Quilt Show
March 19 - 21

Maryville, TN
Hours: 9-5 Friday & Saturday 11-4 Sunday
Admission $5 Entry forms available on website.
For more information, visit http://smokymtnquilters.com/quiltshow.htm.

Threads of Friendship
March 20 - 21

Yuba City, CA
Yuba-Sutter Valley Quilt Guild Threads of Friendship 27th Annual Quilt Show Quilt Appraisals Workshops 300 Quilts displayed in 2009 March 20th 10am-5pm March 21th 10am-4pm
For more information, visit www.valleyquiltguild.com.

Wish Upon a Star, Our 25th Anniversary
March 20

Ottawa, IL
200 quilts, Merchant Mall, Demos, Quilt Raffle, Boutique, Small Quilt Sale, Parade of Purses
For more information, visit www.illinoisvalleyquiltguild.com.

Hilton Head Quilt Festival
March 26

Hilton Head Island, SC
Show location is at St Andrew UMC Celebration Center, 20 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC; admission is $5; 180 National Judged and non-judged quilts with ribbon winners; Appliqued and pieced Prize Quilt; drawing on last day of show; Boutique, Silent Auction, Consignment Booth, VENDORS.
For more information, visit www.palmettoquiltguild.com.

27th Annual Quilt Show & Merchant Mall
March 26

Kennewick, WA
The Tri-City Quilters’ Guild will hold its 27th Annual Quilt Show and Merchant Mall, “Smell the Roses…Quilt Your Dreams." The National Featured Artist is McKenna Ryan. The guild’s Member Featured Artist is Barb Sherrill. The show will feature 400 quilts, raffle quilt, merchant mall (35 vendors), demonstrations, Guild Challenge quilts, door prizes, silent auction, Hoffman Challenge, antique sewing machines, Joyce Larson (on-site quilt appraiser) and the “Cups for Cancer” exhibit (unusual/whimsical display of unique “bras”). A $5.00 donation is requested at the door. Parking is free. A food and beverage bar will be available throughout the show.
For more information, visit www.tcquilters.com

Quilts in Bloom
March 27

Valparaiso, IN
Our show features over 250 new and antique quilts as well as a merchant's mall,boutique,quilters flea market,demos,an applique raffle quilt and silent auction. Appraisals available also. Admission $5 children under 12 free.

QSC 17th Annual Spring Meeting
March 27

Newberry, SC
Follow the Stars to the Newberry Opera House for the 17th Annual QSC Spring Meeting on March 27, 2010. Hosted by your quilting friends in District III.

Newberry Opera House
1201 McKibben St
Newberry, SC 29108

You must be a member of QSC to attend, membership information is available online at www.QuiltersofSC.org

April 2010

Piecework Passages, Sunshine & Waves
April 2 - 3

Anacortes, WA
300+ quilts Fri. April 2 -10am-6pm Sat. April 3 - 10am-5pm Style Show Sat. only @ 1pm Anacortes Middle School-22nd & M Ave. Anacortes, WA $5, under 12 free In conjunction with Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Events Quilt Walk-downtown Anacortes 4/1-30
For more information, visit www.fidalgoislandquilters.com.

Amish Country Quilt Show
April 8

Dalton, OH
Join us for the 10th Annual Amish Country Quilt Show in the heart of Amish Country and Quilting in beautiful Northeast Ohio. This year’s event includes technique classes taught by industry-leading educators as well as an expanded vendor mall. What better to do in Amish Country than to spend three days surrounded by Quilting! Plan on learning the latest quilting techniques, join in on an old-fashioned Amish Quilting Bee and don’t forget the Quilting Contest and Hoffman Challenge Trunk Show. You also won’t want to miss the Amish Country Quilt Shop Hop Quilt Display – a favorite amongst all quilters. The Amish Country Quilt Show has moved to the spacious Buckeye Event Center off US Highway 30 in Dalton, OH. Now, all aspects of the show including classes, shopping, Amish quilting bee, quilt displays and more are under one roof for your ease & enjoyment.
For more information, visit www.amishcountryquiltshow.com

Round Bobbin Springfield Quiling & Sewing Expo
April 8 - 10

Springfield, MO
April 8 - 10, 2010 are the dates for our return to Springfield MO. Attendees will enjoy a wonderful quilt art exhibit created by local and national quilt artist. Vendors, classes and more. Enter your quilt into the Viewers Choice Quilt Art Contest.
For more information, visit www.roundbobbin.com.

The Best of the Valley
April 9

Lindsay, CA
The Best of the Valley is a regional show of quilts, wearable art and cloth dolls. This year’s Featured Artist will be Anna Koelewyn of Hanford, CA. Anna has been quilting for 11 years, and her work is quite varied. She loves making large, traditional bed quilts, but is just as likely to be found working on a small, heavily embellished art quilt. The Best of the Valley is both a juried and judged show. The show will have a large vendor mall, and on-site food. There will also be a Big/Little Quilt Sale. A quilt appraiser will be available all three days.
For more information, visit www.botvquilts.com/showinfo.

Crazy Quilters 23rd Annual Quilt Show
April 10

Mukwonago, WI
Over 250 judged items, vendor mall, raffles, silent auction, quilt appraisals, bed turning, lunch, show theme: Pineapple Passion. $5.00 admission, under 10 free.
For more information, visit www.mukwonagocrazyquilters.com.

Voices in Cloth 2010
April 10 - 11

Oakland, CA
East Bay Heritage Quilters present "Voices in Cloth 2010 - An Extraordinary Quilt Show"
Oakland Convention Center
550 Tenth Street, at Broadway
Oakland, California
For more information, visit www.ebhq.org

You Oughta be in Pictures
April 10 - 11

Auburn, CA
Over 300 Quilts on display Vendors, Country Store, Door Prizes, Cafe', Raffle Baskets, Demonstrations, and much MORE. Note dates of show: April 10 & 11, 2010.
For more information, visit www.foothillquilters.org.

25 Years in Stitches
April 10

Lafayette, IN
Old Tippecanoe Quilt Guild Our biennial quilt show will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 9:00 - 4:00 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 3610 S 18th Street, Lafayette, IN. The theme is 25 Years in Stitches and the quilt show challenge is SILVER. The featured quilter will be our dear guild member Roseanna Halsema who passed away in October 2009. Watch our free demonstrations to learn the latest and greatest new techniques and some old favorites, visit the vendor area, and of course, the Trading Post, where you can buy gently used quilting items. $5 Admission Ruthie Wasmuth, Publicity quiltshow25@gmail.com 765-714-4292

Piecing Generations Together Quilt Show
April 16

Clemmons, NC
The location is New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. We will be featuring a multi-generational quilt display, silent auction, boutique, vendors and a raffle quilt.
For more information, visit www.forsythquilters.org.

Making History: Quilts - Then and Now
April 16 - 17

Greenville, SC
Friday, April 16 - 10am/6pm & Saturday, April 17 - 10am/4pm
Admission: $3
Location: Morningside Baptist Church, 1115 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
Quilts by members of the Foothills Piecemakers Quilting Guild also Featuring a Vintage Quilt display, the Guild Gift Boutique, the 2010 Opportunity Quilt, and many vendors.
Please DO NOT CALL the church, for more information e-mail: 2010foothills@gmail.com or visit www.foothillsquilts.com.

Piecing Generations Together Quilt Show
April 16 - 17

Clemmons, NC
Featured will be quilts ranging from traditional to modern wall quilts. Also featured at this year’s quilt show will be a display of multi-generational quilts, those quilts made by one or more generations of quilters in a family. The two day show will begin at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, 2010 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Clemmons, NC. Admission to this event will be $5.00. New Hope Presbyterian Church is located at 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons, NC 27012.
For more information, visit forsythquilters.org

ArtQuilt Elements
April 17 - May 26

Wayne, PA
April 17–May 26 ArtQuilt Elements This exhibition is a biennial juried exhibition that presents contemporary quilts that reflect original, unique and innovative methods incorporating impressive craftsmanship and technical prowess.
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 am - 5 pm;
Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm Fee:
Free Location: Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
More details: www.artquiltelements.com or 610-688-3553.

Kalona Quilt Show and Sale
April 22 -23

Kalona, IA
Kalona Quilt Show 2010 .This will be the 39th year for this show. Thurs. April 22, Evening Only 5pm - 8 pm, Fri. April 23, 9 am - 7 pm, Sat. April 23, 9 am - 5 pm Located at the Corner of 6th and D. Ave. in Kalona, IA. at the Kalona Community Center. Over 300 New and Antique HAND QUILTED Quilts on display and for sale. Sponsored by the Woodin Wheel and Kalona Antique Company Woodin Wheel 319-656-2240 or Kalona Antique Co. 319-656-4489 E-mail katie@woodinwheel.com
For more information, visit www.woodinwheel.com

White Oak Mountain Quilters Show
April 23 - 24

Danville, VA
We are presenting our 9th annual quilt show at st luke's methodist church, april 23-24, 2010 from 10AM to 4PM. of interest this year are quilts crafted by the men of our guild and we welcome and encourage male quilters to attend and submit their work. we welcome members and non-members.
For more information, visit www.whiteoakmountainquilters.com.

A Sharing of Quilts XI
April 23 - 25

Bay City, MI
April 23 - 25, 2010. Bay Heritage Quilters Guild's outstanding NQA certified, judged biennial show featuring more than 150 quilts or quilted items, handmade award ribbons, favors, vendors, door prizes, queen-size, hand appliqued and hand quilted raffle quilt. Written quilt appraisals or oral consultations by AQS certified appraiser by appointment. Lunch available on site. Handicapped friendly. Fri & Sat: 10 am - 6 pm, Sun: 12 noon - 4 pm.

Big Sky Attitude
April 24 - 25

Thompson Falls, MT
Hours: 10-45 Sat, 10-4 Sun
*Over 200 quilts displayed *Vendor Booths *Demonstrations *Tea Room Refreshments *Boutique *Drawing for raffle quilt Sun 4:00 pm.

The Quilt & Fiber Art Emporium
April 30 - May 2

Hickory, NC
The Quilt & Fiber Art Emporium will be held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center April 30- May 2, 2010 in Hickory, North Carolina.  Join Marianne Fons from "The Love Quilting" for this weekend filled with fun, education and creativity.  Marianne Fons, Bernina Educators, Quilt Shops and Artisans will dazzle you with the art of their craft. The weekend will include classes, lectures, demonstrations, vender mall and a large display area of quilts, crafts, fiber art and other hand made items.  Vender mall will consist of  shops, national venders, trunk shows, and charity booths. Plan to come for the day or all weekend. You choose the package that works best for you.  Also, please enter an item in our Viewer Choice Competition. Ribbons will awarded. Door prizes daily. Sponsored by:  Lee's Sewing Center (Shelby & Hickory NC) · Sew Original (Boone & Winston Salem NC)· Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC) Bernina of America
For more information, visit www.quiltandfiberart.com.

Quilts That Warm Our Hearts
April 30 - May 1

Grand Island, NY
Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1. Held at Whitehaven Road Baptist Church, 1290 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Admission $5.00. Auctions for baskets and a king size quilt, door prizes and vendors. For additional information contact Phyllis Hall at (716) 773-4713.

May 2010

Quilting By The Sea
May 1 - 2

Ventura, CA
May 1-2, 2010--Camarillo Quilters Association “Quilting By The Sea” Quilt Show, Ventura, CA. Featuring over 200 beautiful handmade quilts, a sewing machine raffle courtesy of Barons Fabrics, mini quilt silent auction, display of quilt challenge winners, Home of the Brave quilt, boutique, and leading quilt specialty vendors. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Admission $8. Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA. Advance ticket sales $5 available at www.camarilloquilters.org. (805) 216-3354.
For more information, visit www.camarilloquilters.org.

It's A Stitch Quilt Guild, "FANtasia"
May 1

Jackson, WI
14th Annual Quilt Show; Over 250 Quilted items; Judged Quilts,Cash Awards,Featured Quilter and Trunk Show, Quilt Raffle, Marketplace, Demos, Door Prizes, Grandma's Attic, Silent Auction, Food and Beverages.
For more information, visit www.itsastitchquiltguild.com.

Pioneer Quilt Show
May 1

Hominy, OK
Please call 918-619-7080 or email (towens71@yahoo.com) for additional information.

Gifts from the Heart
May 7 - 9

Ottawa, Ontario
The Gifts from the Heart Show will take place Mother's Day weekend May 7, 8 and 9, 2010. The Show will be held at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. Buses welcome! Merchant Mall.
For more information, visit http://www.commonthread.on.ca/QuiltShow.htm.

QUILTS! Traditional, Innovative & Challenging
May 7-8

Xenia, Ohio
QUILTS! Traditional, Innovative & Challenging
May 7-8, 2010
Xenia, Ohio

Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild (Ohio)

The Miami Valley Quilters' Guilds 2010 show of work from its more than 200 members features quilts and fabric arts representing the entire range of quilting from traditional work done entirely by hand through traditional patterns pieced and quilted by machine and on to the latest in contemporary and art quilts. Vendors providing equipment and supplies for today's quilter and those presenting antique quilted items for sale are available, and guild members offer their own work for sale in a boutique which benefits the guild’s charitable activities. Guild members also will be demonstrating a number of quilting techniques throughout the show. Guild members have created a beautiful quilt which will be awarded by raffle at the end of the show (Need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are available from all Guild members and information is available at the Guild website: www.miamivalleyquiltersguild.org The Green County Fairgrounds Assembly Hall provides an ideal setting for the show. The building is spacious, well-lighted, handicap accessible and has ample parking adjacent to the facility.

Venue:
Greene County Fairgrounds
120 Fairgrounds Road
Xenia, Ohio 45384

Hours:
Friday, May 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 8: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: $5.00

For information:
E-mail – mvqgoh@aol.com
Website – www.miamivalleyquiltersguild.org

"Stitches in Bloom" - presented by the Chatham Kent Quilters Guild
May 7 - 8, 2010

Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

Everything's Coming Up Quilts
May 15 - 16

Jackson, MI
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild presents "Everything's Coming Up Quilts" Quilt Show. Admission is $5. Featuring works by Nationally Recognized Quilters Edyta Sitar & MaryLou Hallenbeck. Quilt raffles, vendors, demonstrations, door prizes, refreshments, general store, silent auction and over 200 quilts on display.

Saturday May 15 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday May 16 - 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Jackson Catholic Middle School
915 Cooper St (Off I-94 Exit 139)
Jackson, MI

Stars of the Valley
May 15 - 16

Warwick, NY
For information and entries, go to web site. Show is from 5/15/2010 - 5/16/2010.
For more information, visit www.WVQG.com.

Quilters Rule: Measure twice - Cut once
May 19 - 22

Fallon, NV
Nevada Quilt Guild presents its 2nd Annual Quilt Show and Fallon Outdoor Festival of Quilts, May 19-22, 2010 at the Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Dr., Fallon NV. There will be four days of workshops with national teachers: Kim Diehl, Peggy Gelbrich and Kathie Kerler, a Vendor Mall, Country Store & Boutique. Certified Judge, Kathie Kerler will head the three judges panel for the judged show. The Fallon Outdoor Festival of Quilts will be held on Sat. May,22, with quilts on display and for sale along with a Classic Car Show. Preregistration required for tickets to an Afternoon Tea on Sat. and the Judge's Banquet on Wed. evening. Show hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Class schedule and registration for available on our web site.

Lincoln Quiltfest 2010 "Inspired by Nature"
May 21 - 23

Lincoln, NE
Biennial Quilt Show with over 300 quilts, silent auction, vendor mall, "Inspired by Nature" challenge quilts, free demonstrations. Live auction May 23 at 2 p.m. Hours--May 21 & 22 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 23 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and children over 12 more info: www.lincolnquiltersguild.org.

Antelope Valley Quilt Association Quilt Home Tour
May 22

Lancaster, CA
This is our first Quilt Home Tour. Tickets, $15, and home map will be available in the vendors mall at the Stanley Kleiner Activity Center, 43011 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster CA. A silent auction, door prizes, Opportunity Quilt and Pfaff sewing machine drawing will all take place during the event.

Courtepointe Quebec Quilts
May 27 - 30

Montreal, QC Canada
SALON 2010 Provincial Exhibition of Quilts and Textile Art May 27th to 30th 2010 André Grasset College 1001 east Cremazie blvd. Montreal QC CANADA web site: www.cqq.ca

June 2010

North Carolina Quilt Symposium
June 3 - 6

Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte Quilters’ Guild will be hosting the NC Quilt Symposium, June 3-6, 2010. The 3-day event will be held at Johnson & Wales University in uptown Charlotte. There will be classes and lectures from nationally renown quilt artists. The event will also include an “Iron Quilter North Carolina” event. See who quilting reigns supreme in the “Iron Quilter North Carolina” battle of the stars. Two of our instructors, both masters in their fields, will compete.” The weekend also includes a quilt show with 200 plus quilts and 20 vendors.
For more information, visit http://www.charlottequiltsymposium.org

37th Annual Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show
June 4 - 6

Chantilly, VA
"Quilts Tell a Story" is the theme of the 37th Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show, to be held June 4-6, 2010, in Chantilly, VA. FEATURES: over 600 quilts, dolls, & wearables; free demonstrations. SHOP: 70+ vendors! CLASSES! Beautiful hand-appliqued, machine quilted raffle quilt! Visit our website for more info: www.quiltersunlimited.org.

Letort Quilt Guild's "QuiltFest 2010"
June 5

Boiling Springs, PA
Pennsylvania, USA: Letort Quilt Guild's "QuiltFest 2010" show.
Saturday, June 5, 2010 9:00 - 4:00.
Iron Forge Education Center, 4 Forge Road, Boiling Springs.
For more information, contact Donna Hurley at DKThreads@aol.com.

Quilting in the Land of Cotton
June 10-12, 2010

Quilting in the Land of Cotton
St. Bernard Retreat Center
1600 St. Bernard SE
Cullman, AL 35055

Registration Entry Booklet: Send $3.00 to
QSAI 2010
425 Country Road 1640
Cullman, AL  35058

Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Show "June is..."
June 12

Brainerd, MN
"June is..." many things in Minnesota. Come see what our club members have created to finish this sentence. Special displays include Challenge quilts, Community Projects, Garments and 3D, Fiber Arts, Small Quilt Auction and more. Over 200 quilts on display, plus vendor mall, refreshments and our beautiful Raffle Quilt entitled "June Bug." Our "bed turning" event is sure to be a big hit. Hear the stories behind the quilts as they are peeled off a bed. Free admission to this show. Brainerd High School Brainerd, MN $2 admission to quilts.

Blue Ridge Quilt Festival
June 18 - 20

Blacksburg, VA
Blue Ridge Quilt Festival June 18 - 20, 2010 at the New Blacksburg Middle School 3109 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 Extensive Vendor Mall, Quilts and Wearables, Art Quilts, Kaleidoscope Quilts, Appraisal on Saturday, Vendor sponsored Awards, Viewers Choice, Door prizes, Workshops starting June 17 with Linda Fiedler, Paula Golden, Ellen Guerrant, Didi Salvatierra, Susan Brittingham and Kathy Sevebeck Vendor Mall and Exhibit Times: Thursday, June 17 "Preview Night": 4.30 - 6 pm Friday & Saturday, June 18 & 19: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, June 20: noon - 4 pm Admission: $5 Multiday Admission: $7 (under 12 free) Groups (5 or more) daily/per person: $4 email for show brochure: BRQFest@aol.com.
For more information, visit http://www.BRQFestival.com.

32nd Annual Omaha Quilters Guild Quilt Show
June 19

La Vista, NE
Admission: 6.00
Special exhibits to include selection from International Quilt Study Center and Hoffman Challenge.
For more information, visit www.OmahaQuiltersGuild.org.

Quilts from the Hills
June 19

Eureka Springs, AR
Presented by Eureka! Quilters Guild Faith Christian Family Church 157 Hwy 23 South.

Vermont Quilt Festival
June 24 - 27

Essex Junction, VT
New England’s oldest and largest quilt event, the 34th Vermont Quilt Festival, takes place at the air-conditioned Champlain Valley Expo. Enjoy over 500 beautiful new and antique quilts on display, shop in more than 85 booths brimming with quilts, fabrics, gift items and more, and choose from over 80 classes and lectures with nationally reknowned teachers! Take part in the contest awards ceremony and the always festive Champagne and Chocolate Preview, Thursday evening June 24. The show runs through June 27.
For more information, visit www.vqf.org.

West Virginia Quilters, Inc. Quilt Festival 2010
June 24

Summersville, WV
Quilt Festival 2010 will feature more than 100 entry quilts, a special exhibit by featured guild Millennium Quilters of Bridgeport, a display of guild banners, vendors, and a boutique. Educational events include a class by judge Lois Smith on Thursday, a medley of teacher demonstrations on Saturday, a children’s quilt scavenger hunt, educational activities by Marion County Reading Council, and an ongoing demonstration of hand quilting. Other festival events include a sneak peek reception and preview for entrants, sponsors, and vendors on Wednesday evening, a banquet and lecture by Lois Smith on Thursday evening, a grand show and tell on Friday evening, and a Little Quilt Auction on Saturday afternoon. Quilt Festival 2010 is the seventh biennial show and festival of West Virginia’s only statewide quilting guild. Participation in the judged show is open to all members of West Virginia Quilters, Inc., which is open to all quiltmakers, regardless of residence. For West Virginia Quilters membership forms, quilt entry forms, and Little Quilt Auction entry forms, go to www.wvquilters.org.

Boise Basin Quilters' Guild annual Quilt Show - Love to Quilt
June 26 - 27

Boise, Idaho
June 26-27, 2010

Boise Basin Quilters' Guild annual Quilt Show
Love to Quilt

June 26, 2010
2:00 to 4:00 Meet and Greet Marianne Fons
5:00 MARIANNE FONS With her lecture
“Why We Quilt"
co-sponsored by Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting


Quilt Show
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June 26 and 27, 2010

The Boise Center on the Grove
850 Front
Boise, Idaho

Tickets are $22.50 each
Mail your check to:
Boise Basin Quilters
PO Box 2206
Boise, ID 83701

For more tickets information go to:
www.boisebasinquilters.org

July 2010

Firehouse Quilts 5th Annual Quilt Show
July 16 - 17

Highlands Ranch, CO
Firehouse Quilts 5th Annual Quilt Show Cherry Hills Community Church July 16 & 17, 2010

We’re excited to announce the 5th anniversary of our fund raising quilt show in Highlands Ranch CO. We invite you to enter your quilts in our show. We especially want to encourage young quilters to enter their quilts to be judged in their own categories. We’re proud to say our fees remain the same as last year, making your entries as reasonable as possible; your quilts MAKE our show & we love displaying them!

Quilt Entry Fee: $10.00 for each quilt (early bird deadline May 15, 2010). $15.00 for each quilt (final deadline June 19, 2010). An additional $5 non refundable fee required for each quilt listed for sale. Remember, the quilt itself doesn’t have to be finished by the entry form deadlines, but you must send a photo of it with the completed entry form and fee no later than June 19, 2010. (snail mail or online)

Entry forms and rules for the quilt show will be published on our website www.firehousequilts.org after the first of the year. Like last year, you can print them off, fill them out and mail them in OR enter online by populating the online form and paying online (via Paypal) too, whichever is more convenient for you.

If you know of a business that might like to:
• place an ad in our beautiful program booklet, contact Ellen P arthurbwidow@msn.com .
• donate an item for our quilter’s gift basket prizes, contact Lynn E firehousequilts@gmail.com .
• rent a vendor space at the show, contact Jacque S jjschneider@ecentral.com .

If you have questions about:
• entering a quilt in our show/ contest or our quilt show rules, contact Bonnie G bguy@firehousequilts.org
• Firehouse Quilts in general, contact Dusty Darrah firehousequilts@q.com

Mark your calendars now and bring a carload of friends with you when you attend the show on July 16 & 17, 2010. Admission to the show is still only $7 per person or $6 in advance from one of the FHQ volunteers after March 2010. It’s our only fundraiser so please help us spread the word to as many people as possible. Firehouse Quilts donates over 700 quilts to Colorado Fire Depts. each year; they are given to children in crisis. We look forward to seeing you and your quilts at our show this year!

For more information, visit www.firehousequilts.org

Quilts All Around the Town
July 17 - 18

New London, CT
Clamshell Quilt Guild presents "Quilts All Around the Town" July 17-18, 2010 at the College Center at Crozier Williams, Connecticut College, New London, CT. Admission is $8 for one day or $12 for a two day pass. This popular quilt show will display many wonderful quilts made by members. Featured are speakers/teachers Alice Means and Anne Gallo & Susan Raban, a special exhibit by fabric landscape artist Dr. Mike Kestigian, a boutique of hand-made items, vendors, demos, raffle quilt, silent auction, raffle baskets, and food.
For more information, visit http://www.clamshellquiltguild.org.

Christmas in July Quilt Show
July 17

Valley Springs, CA
Featured Quilt Artist - Anelie Belden, Fabulous Quilts, Vendor Booths, Country Store, Raffle Baskets. Quilts of Valor exhibit.
For more information, visit www.loosethreadsquiltguild.com.

Maine Quilts 2010
July 30 - August 1

Augusta, ME
Maine Quilts 2010 – July 30-August 1, Augusta Civic Center. Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. Workshops, Merchants Mall, Demonstrations, Lectures, Quilt Appraisals, Silent Auction. 500+ Quilts. Special Exhibits: Blueberry Fields Forever, “I’ve Got the 19th Century Blues”, “Vintage Revisited”. Champagne Reception & Show Preview Thursday, July 29, 7–9 p.m. Gala: with George and Virginia Siciliano Friday, July 30, 6:30–9 p.m.
Daily admission $8; multi-day $15.
www.mainequilts.org

August 2010

Threads of Life
August 14 - 15

Galesburg, IL
175+ quilts will be on display. National Quilting Association judging and Viewers’ Choice Awards are available. The Hoffman Challenge Quilts will be featured. Other program options include a bed turning display, table top demonstrations, quilt raffle, door prizes, and vendors. $5.00 adults, $1.00 children ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
For more information, visit http://sites.google.com/site/piecemakersquiltingguild.

Stitch'n Chatter Quilt Club Annual Quilt Show
August 26 - 28

Portland, IN
3 day show 8/26-8/28/2010
Location of show: Arts Place 131 East Walnut St. Portland, Indiana 47371
Contact address: Lee Benedict 515 Plaine Pike Portland, IN 47371

September 2010

Quilt Fest 2010
September 1 - October 15

La Conner, WA
Quilt Fest 2010, featuring quilts from The Appliqué Society, will take place in two venues in La Conner, WA: Maple Hall and the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. Quilt Fest 2010 is a celebration that includes a three day show of appliqué quilts, specialty vendors, and a silent auction in Maple Hall (October 1 – 3), four days of fabulous workshops and quilt events (Sept. 30 – Oct. 3), a six week quilt walk (Sept. 1 – Oct. 15) in La Conner shops, plus three floors of new exhibits in the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum.
For more information, visit www.laconnerquilts.com.

Quilt Expo
September 9 - 11

Madison, WI
9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Sept. 9-11, 2010 Tickets: one-day $7 advance/$8 at door, two-day $12, three-day $15. Quilt contest; educational workshops, lectures and presentations; national vendor mall; appearances by Nancy Zieman, host of public television's "Sewing With Nancy."
For more information, visit http://www.wiquiltexpo.com

21st Annual Quilts & Threads Show
September 18 - 19

Sonora, CA
Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Featuring special exhibits and demonstrations by the Sierra Needle Artists & Mother Lode Weavers & Spinners, Quilts, Door Prizes, Boutique, Vendors, Appraiser, Refreshments. Admission $7, Ample Free Parking.
For more information, visit www.sierraquiltguild.com.

Quilting with Machines
September 22

Huron/Sandusky, OH
Join us at our NEW LOCATION, as we celebrate our 4th great year as the region’s premier machine quilting event. · Judged quilt show · Vendor Mall · Hands on classes · Classes for all levels of expertise · Piecing classes · Free demos Registration opens March 1, 2010.

Quilt Festival 2010
September 23 - 25

Springfield, MO
Biennial Quilt Show.
September 23-25,2010
More than 250 quilts displayed
Admission charge
Vendors Mall
Donation Quilts
Silent Auction
For more information, visit ozarspiecemakers.com.

Quilted from the Heart of the Northwest
September 24 - 25

Bellingham, WA
Enjoy over 200 quilts, a tea room, and quilts and other items for sale. An award winning quilt and a basket stocked with quilting tools, fabric, books and other goodies will be raffled off.
For more information, visit www.moonlightquilters.org

October 2010

Red River Quilter's "It's a Whole New Quilt"
October 1 - 3

Shreveport, LA
Louisiana, Shreveport "It's A Whole New Quilt" Red Revel Arts and Crafts Fair Quilt show runs Fri, Sat & Sun Friday-open to public, Fri. 10-6 $5, $4-seniors Sat and Sun during Red River Revel, Sat 11-6 Enter w/ Revel ticket Sun 11-4 Enter w/Revel ticket Opportunity quilt donation $1.00 designed and made and quilted by Gayle Wallace.... Whole Cloth Quilt queen sized Quilted items Silent quilt auction Bobbie Deeter-featured quilt artisan Merchant Mall, demonstrations,door prizes, children's activities.
For more information, visit www.redriverquilters.com.

Harvest of Dreams
October 9 - 10

Siren, WI
October 9 & 10, 2010. Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild’s 22nd Annual Quilt Show “Harvest of Dreams” at the Siren High School, 24022 4th Avenue North, Siren WI 54872 from 10AM to 4PM both days. Admission is $4.00, under 12 years is FREE. Special Exhibits, Silent Auction to benefit CRA of Milltown and Breast Cancer Fund of Burnett County, quilt raffle featuring a queen size quilt and 2 other quilted items, quilt store vendors, demonstrations, hourly bed turning of antique quilts, and over 200 quilts on display with Viewer’s Choice Awards voted on by attendees on Saturday. Quilt appraisal service by Bev Proulx of North Branch, MN will also be available. Café located on site. For more information, contact Publicity Chair Jean M. Judd at sistersinstitches@mail.com or 715-566-0212.

Women's Voices
October 15

Spokane, WA
Washington State Quilters—Spokane Chapter presents their 32nd Annual Quilt Show. Celebrating the many ways women express themselves, their art and the 100th Year Anniversary of Washington State granting women the Right to Vote. Featured Quilter Karen Brown. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley, Washington, $7 for all three days--children 11 and under free. Over 600 quilted items displayed, merchant mall, hourly demonstrations, WSQ’s Boutique of handmade items, the traveling Hoffman Challenge Quilts, Free Parking.
For more information, visit www.wsqspokane.org

Quiltfest On The Mississippi
October 16 - 17

Onalaska, WI
Our 14th bi-annual quilt show sponsored by The La Crosse Area Quilt Guilt, Will be held October 16th and 17th, 2010. This year the Show will be held in a new, larger location that has more room for quilts, vendors and abundant parking. There will also be food available for purchase on-site. Quiltfest will also offer a silent auction, a boutique, a quilt raffle and other activities. Admission is $5.00 per day.
For more information, visit www.lacossequiltguild.com.

Quilts For 300 Years
October 29 - 30

New Bern, NC
Two day show, Oct 29-30, 2010 will feature special exhibit of quilts from last 300 years, in conjunction with the City of New Bern's 300th Anniversary. $5.00 at the door. Raffle quilt, Guild Boutique, demonstrations, Vendors, and over 200 quilts on display. Held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, Front Street. Visit Twin Rivers Quilter's Guild website for information on submitting quilts for show or judging.
For more information, visit www.twinriversquilters.com.