- UPCOMING SHOWS
Note: This is a listing only. For information on the events, please go to the "Shows" section on the black bar above.
Dates shown are when exhibits are open.
In most cases, classes begin 1-3 days earlier.
2009
- International
Quilt Festival/Long Beach
July 24-26, 2009
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Order the class catalogue
Order advance tickets here
- PLEASE NOTE EARLIER DATE
FOR 2009! International
Quilt Market/Houston
Trade show only - Not open to the general public
October 10-12, 2009
Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center
- PLEASE NOTE EARLIER DATE
FOR 2009!
International
Quilt Festival/Houston
October 15-18, 2009
Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center Order the class catalogue
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Click on logo to enter Gallery
This month Festival Gallery of Quilt Art:
In the American Tradition VII
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Order your tickets for International Quilt Festival/Long Beach by clicking here
You do not need to purchase daily admission tickets here if you are
enrolled in classes at the Long Beach Festival. Entrance to the show
floor for the entire show (including Preview Night) is included with
your class enrollment fee. Simply wear your badge for admittance.
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Meet the www.Quilts.com T-Ball team! Click HERE.
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LONG BEACH FESTIVAL CLASS ENROLLMENT EXTENDED TO JULY 3 - Submit your
form online by clicking on "Shows" above, then "Long Beach Festival."
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Class catalogue schedule for the 2009 International Quilt Festival/Houston
June 18 The priority enrollment catalogues are mailed.
(To find out how you can get a priority enrollment
for future Festivals by becoming a "Quilt Angel,"
e-mail quiltangel@quilts.com)
June 25 The regular mailing of the class catalogue posts worldwide.
June 24 The online version of catalogue (with class project photos) goes on web site for viewing only.
July 3 The online submission of enrollment link becomes active.
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Are you a quilter with an "eye" for photography as well? Grab those
cameras and submit your work to our upcoming special photo exhibit,
"The Eye of of the Quilter." Click HERE for rules and information.
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New Suzy's Fancy column - "The Graduates" Click on icon at right to read.
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Find out how quilters are helping their sisters in stitching who were
devastated by the recent Australian brush fires. Click on the "On-line
Exclusive" icon at the right.
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Quilts, Inc. produces three consumer and two trade shows that set the standard for both the art and the business of quilting. It is headed by Karoline (Karey) Bresenhan, founder and president.
Shows for the public
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International Quilt Festival/Houston (fall), founded in 1974
- International Quilt Festival/Chicago (spring), founded in 2003
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International Quilt Festival/Long Beach (summer), founded in 2008
Trade shows for quilting & soft
crafts
- International Quilt Market/Houston, a trade show founded in 1979
- International Quilt Market/Spring, a trade show founded in 1981
(this
show is held in different cities across the country)
Other programs
In addition to its shows, Quilts, Inc. operates the Great Expectations Creativity Center and the Artist in Residence Program and Studio, both opened in summer
2005, on a large campus in Central Texas. The Center is also home to QuiltCamp™. Quilt Camp™ periodically offers an intensive weekend "short course" with well-known, popular quilting teachers.
The International Quilt Festival
Collection
Quilts, Inc. has a fine collection of antique and contemporary quilts, which
has been featured in many articles, as well as in a book, Celebrate Great Quilts!
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