‘Quilt Shows’ Archives
Adding a Sleeve to Your Quilt
Here is a video from our archives that is as helpful today as it was when Bonnie Browning first made it. Bonnie is our executive show director, an author, quilter, teacher, quilt judge, and lecturer (she does it all!). Thousands of quilts have been sent to us for exhibit at [Read More]
The Colorful World of Kaffe Fassett
Many of us have heard of Kaffe Fassett (pronounced like safe asset), but what do you really know about him? He has had a lifelong fascination with fiber, color, and making things with his hands…needlepoint, painting, rugs, knitting, and quilting. Today we all love his [Read More]
2013 Paducah Dream Studio Giveaway
Have you entered the AQS 2013 Paducah Dream Studio Giveway? You won’t believe the fabulous prizes that are included in this year’s Dream Studio Giveaway. Take a look at all the prizes (totaling over $23,000) and enter, today! Deadline for entering is March 22, [Read More]
Stitching Stories with Needle and Thread
Many of us have stitched our family history with needle and thread or have stitched a story about a cause that has meaning to us into our quilts. Well, the Tentmakers of Cairo stitch stories into their work, too. In this appliquéd piece that we purchased for the Lancaster [Read More]
And You Too Can Have a New Pair of Shoes
Straight from Holland and back by popular demand, Annemart Berendse will be teaching her popular technique from her book, Decorate Your Shoes. Everyone wants that unique pair of shoes and her classes are a great way to get those without paying a big price for them. Her [Read More]
Meet the Tentmakers of Cairo
Jenny Bowker narrates this fascinating video featuring Tarek and Hosam, two of the Tentmakers of Cairo. You will be able to see Tarek and Hosam at AQS QuiltWeek™ in Lancaster, PA and AQS QuiltWeek™ in Paducah, KY. A selection of beautiful quilts from the Tentmakers [Read More]
Exhibit Your Quilt Internationally
Have you thought about exhibiting your quilt internationally? The Japan Handicraft Instructors’ Association (JHIA) has announced that the 12th Quilt Nihon Exhibition will take place in April, 2014. The exhibition will tour Japan, U.S., Europe, and Asia; additionally, a [Read More]
Getting the Word Out
Is your guild holding a quilt show and you’re looking for ways to get the word out? Are you a quilt instructor who wants to get your teaching information to local and regional quilt guilds? Or, do you have a product that you’d like to promote to thousands of [Read More]
Meredith Schroeder 2013 Inductee in The Quilters Hall of Fame
The American Quilter’s Society’s very own Meredith Schroeder is the 2013 Inductee to The Quilters Hall of Fame. We just couldn’t be prouder! This award is presented every year by The Quilters Hall of Fame to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the [Read More]
Learn What Your Quilt is Worth
Do you know the value of your quilts and how you can find out? At each AQS QuiltWeek™ event, the American Quilter’s Society has certified quilt appraisers available to appraise both new and antique quilts. If you are a contestant in the show, you can request an [Read More]
