Great River Quilt Show
It's less than four months away!
2022 MVQG Great river quilt show bookmark
2022 MVQG Great river quilt show bookmark
Did you know we host the Great River Quilt Show bi-annually and that it is a judged show? This means quilts are judged by NACQJ certified judges and ribbons are awarded in several categories.
But wait...the quilt show has even more to offer, and while it is an amazing event showcasing many quilt-makers' and fiber artists' talents, it's also an exciting educational event which the Guild is abuzz with activity preparing for every two years. In addition to demonstrations and charity auctions (scroll down for more details), vendors also participate in the quilt show for your shopping pleasure.
The MVQG also makes a quilt which is raffled to a lucky winner during the event. Information and photos of the 2022 raffle quilt will be shared here as soon as it is available.
Attendance is open to the public but only MVQG members may enter quilts in the show. (Refer to the About Us webpage, which has a member application at the bottom of the page.)
Scroll down a couple sections and click/tap on the file below to view the 2022 Great River Quilt Show categories.
2022 MVQG Great river quilt show bookmark
2022 MVQG Great river quilt show bookmark
2022 MVQG Great river quilt show bookmark
These bookmarks are located at many locations across the QC, such as quilt shops. You are welcome to take one. Scan the QR code on your smart device and it will open the Great River Quilt Show Webpage so information about our event is always at your fingertips.
Quilt Registration Form
MEMBERS: click/tap the Quilt Registration Form button below to complete the form online. Similar to the past shows, the (Google) form will open, which will look similar to the photo to the left.
NOTE: The expectation is that all members entering quilts in the Great River Quilt show will use the online form, via the Online Quilt Registration Form button below. The Entry Form Committee has a plan in place for the few members who do not have online access.
A preview of a downloadable pdf file is in the next section, which may be printed if you'd like to use it as a draft or as a reference prior to completing the online form via the Online Quilt Registration Form button. It will not be accepted as the official entry/registration form.
Complete the fields/boxes and submit. Upon completion, the entrant will receive a confirmation email.
NACQJ 2-Day JudgingSeminar
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Per NACQJ Website: "Whether you are a quilt-maker interested in perfecting skills and knowledge, a quilt professional such as a teacher or appraiser, or someone interested in becoming a quilt judge, this seminar provides a thorough foundation in all aspects of quilt judging."
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For more information about the 2-day Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar, view the NACQJ Website, Judging Seminars Webpage,
Great River Quilt Show Activities
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Raffle gift baskets
Raffle gift baskets
The MVQG creates a quilt that is raffled to one lucky winner during the quilt show. The photo above is only the center portion of the quilt, and folks, it is a stunner! It is "Ahmish With a Twist: Series 2: The Classics" by Nancy Rink. For folks who may not know, this quilt pattern was designed as a "Block-of-the-Month," which usually means it will take a piecer one year to complete the project as he/she cut and pieces specific blocks as outlined by the pattern designer's book.
Other photos will be sprinkled throughout the Website.
The quilt took 13 dedicated MVQG committee members to cut, piece, applique, hand work, quilt and bind. Whew!
The raffle quilt is revealed during the prior year's September Guild meeting with ticket sales beginning in January the year of the show. Members will have tickets available for purchase.
Raffle gift baskets
Raffle gift baskets
Raffle gift baskets
MVQG members, vendors and other donors provide items to to the Guild from which we create both beautiful and useful gift baskets.
Raffle tickets may be purchased during the quilt show and folks, they are chock full of items, gadgets and products that you'll be near giddy from excitement when you learn you've won the one you purchased tickets for.
quilt appraisals
Raffle gift baskets
quilt appraisals
Did you know we feature an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser at our quilt show who may appraise your quilt? An appraisal is a “hands on” examination of the quilt. Quilt appraisals can range from a family heirloom, to an acquired vintage quilt, to a quilt that has special meaning for the owner.
charity auction
second-hand treasures
quilt appraisals
MVQG members donated hand-made items that were auctioned at the 2018 Great River Quilt Show. The auction included purses, table runners, Christmas tree skirts, small quilts and other small items.
Proceeds from the Small Quilt and Related Items Auction have been distributed to groups and organizations such as Churches United for Winnie's Place, Quilts of Valor, Quillows (of MVQG), Riverbend Food Bank and others.
second-hand treasures
second-hand treasures
second-hand treasures
MVQG members (and other generous donors) cleaned out their sewing rooms and craft supplies and donated the items to the guild. There was a chance to purchase these treasures in the past Second-Hand Treasures booth at the Great River Quilt Show and it was a quilter’s dream garage sale! There were quilt magazines, quilt books, fabric, quilt patterns, quilt making tools, thread, orphan quilt blocks, and quilt tops. Non-quilted items included vintage linens, scrapbooking supplies, cross-stitch and embroidery supplies, trims, yarns and much more. All items were garage-sale priced to sell. Plan to visit Second-Hand Treasures at the next Great River Quilt Show!
demonstrations
second-hand treasures
second-hand treasures
The MVQG provides many demonstrations during its quilt show. For instance, do you know what bed turning is? Well...since we're about educating...bed turning is a mini quilt-history program. Vintage and newer quilts are layered on a bed. The story of the top quilt is told and when the speaker is done, the quilt is folded back to reveal the next quilt and so on until all of the stories have been told. As many folks know, every quilt truly has a story.
Demonstrations may also include: paper piecing, needle felting, beading on fabric, raw edge applique and the possibilities are endless. Isn't that exciting?