Tag Archives: quilt events

IT’S AN ATTITUDE

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Susan E. Geddes

It is hard to believe that one week ago I was moving through the Austin convention center taking in all that was QuiltCon, the inaugural modern quilting show.  There was a full four-day agenda. It was great fun; energetic and informative. … Continue reading →

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Happy Quilting Month! Quilts! Prizes! Love!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Gigi Khalsa

[Please note: this giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Julie B., and thanks to all of our participants!] Can you believe it’s already March?! It seems like just yesterday that I was sleeping through New Year’s celebrations. But now the days … Continue reading →

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Mini Quilts from QuiltCon

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Here are some miniature quilts on display at the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, this weekend. These quilts measure approximately 20″x20″.                                   … Continue reading →

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Quilts from QuiltCon

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Bill Gardner

We thought you’d like to see some of the quilts on exhibit at the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Enjoy!  

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Giving back

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Gigi Khalsa

I hope everyone has been enjoying all our giveaways recently! The most recent one, for our 15,000 Facebook likes is a doozy. Go enter if you haven’t already! We love having the opportunity to share fabrics, notions, books and tools … Continue reading →

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“I Love My Local Quilt Shop” fan photo contest

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

The Fabric Shop Network announced the launch of the “I Love My Local Quilt Shop” fan photo contest with the Grand Prize of a $500 Shopping Spree* to spend at your favorite local, independent quilt or fabric shop plus a … Continue reading →

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Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Thursday, January 24, is Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day, an event promoted by The Fabric Shop Network, a trade organization for independent quilt and fabric shop owners and design studios. The goal of the event is to raise awareness … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Quilt News Stories of 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Gigi Khalsa

There’s always something exciting happening in the world of quilting, isn’t there? We at Quilters Newsletter scour the planet to find out about fascinating people, places and happenings to share with you, and in this list (in the order that … Continue reading →

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Top 10 QN Videos

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Bill Gardner

On July 5, 2012, Quilters Newsletter launched Quilters Newsletter TV: The Quilters’ Community, a weekly online video program available for free viewing at www.QuiltersNewsletter.com. Once an episode airs, it’s available for viewing on demand at any time. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Quilt Judging Tidbits

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Lori Baker

I had a most interesting time recently. I got to sit in on the judging of the 104 quilts at the Georgia Quilt Show which was presented by Original Sewing and Quilting Expo. The judges were Holice Turnbow and Beverly … Continue reading →

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