It’s time for a road trip! Load everyone up in the car, and head to Des Moines, Iowa for AQS QuiltWeek next week. We’ve put together a list of exciting things you won’t want to miss.
Catch these great Special Exhibits and more:
World Painters Challenge
International fiber art inspired by world-famous painters from around the world.
Build-A-Barn
The Secret Society of Barn Builders has done it this time, and you won’t want to miss a single barn!
Inspired and directed by Julie Sefton, this international group of quilters share their free piecing creations.
New Quilts from An Old Favorite: New York Beauty from the National Quilt Museum
In a challenge issued by the National Quilt Museum, quilters took up fabric and needle to recreate a time-honored traditional quilt design, the New York Beauty block in a whole new way. View the 18 finalists and winning quilts.
People & Portraits and Balancing Act
See TWO exhibits from the Studio Art Quilt Associates – Balancing Act and People & Portraits. Explore the art of quilting as you browse these quilts made by SAQA members. Stop and visit with SAQA members to learn more about this organization.
Cherrywood Challenge 2016: The Lion King
The Challenge: The quilts must measure 20″ x 20″ and must be made from Cherrywood Fabric. At least 60% of the quilt msut be comprised of the four challenge colors of Cherrywood Fabric. Any technique may be used as long as it maintains the character of a textile quilt;embellishments such as beads and ribbon may be added – no glitter.
Visit the Quilt Show at the Quilt Show!
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild will be hosting their annual quilt show, 2016 Quilt Show: Our Quilted Gardens.
Including approximately 400 member quilts, a special tribute to designer Ruby Short McKim: Treasured Quilts, and a guild challenge “Quilted Garderns.”
Learn a new thing or two at the All-Star Review
Each instructor gives a 10-minute demonstration full of techniques and tips. Stick around to meet them and even grab an autograph or two. Always popular, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy a relaxing evening as Lil Rev takes Center Stage: Scraps of Quilting Music
Featuring songs, stories, poetry, and lore, this heartwarming one-man show gives an ode to the American quilting traidition. Celebrate the untold number of quilters who let their stitches tell their stories.
