Quilt Fiesta 2008 — January 2008 Update

2008 ENTRY FORM

QUILT FIESTA 2008 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (pdf)

CATEGORIES for 2008

1. Bed Quilts

• Pieced
• Appliqued

2. Lap/Crib Quilts

3. Wall Quilts

• Pieced
• Hand Appliqued
• Machine Appliqued
• Mixed Techniques Large
• Mixed Techniques Small

4. Art Quilts

5. Machine Embroidered Quilts

6. Wearable Art

7. Single Artist Long-arm

8. Duo/Group Quilts

9. Miscellaneous (Could include vases, bowls, boxes, 3-D objects. Must be quilted.)

TIME TO DO!

Gift Shop–Make items for the gift shop. Constance Joy, Mimi Hatch and Helen Moran will ask Guild members to begin making gift shop items at our January 28th Guild meeting. So this is a GO to start making those items whether you attend the meeting or not! At our April meeting the Gift Shop subcommittee will also provide a work session devoted to the making of gift shop items.

Prize Ribbons–Make prize ribbons. Susan Rojas and Deb Martinez will ask Guild members to begin making our prize ribbons at our January 28th Guild meeting. Our prize ribbons, as in the past, will reflect the unique talents of Guild members. Templates and examples of ribbons from past shows will be provided by Susan and Deb to guide our creativity.

Quilt Fiesta 2008 — November 2007 Update

First and foremost, please note that our dates for Quilt Fiesta 2008 have changed. The new dates are October 17th —19th at the fairgrounds location.

This change will not have any major disadvantages and one BIG advantage—we were able to rent the small barn—so, more space–YEH! Our traditional dates for the fairground location were already taken by a standing commitment from another group. So please make your calendars with the new dates!

Other preparations for Quilt Fiesta 2008 are well underway! Beginning with the finalization of our steering committee. We’re happy to report the leadership for this committee is a balanced mix of seasoned and new members. Chairs and co-chairs and their respective subcommittee responsibility are as follows:

Treasurer — Sarb Sarang Kaur
Publicity/Advertising — Julie Filatoff and Kathy Tolbert (Technology Support)
Quilt Receiving & Judging — Lynne Horpedahl and Lee Meyer
Design & Hanging — Becky Gerwin, Barbara McBride, Nancy Steidle, Marianne Williamson, & Sue Wyard
Gift Shop — Mimi Hatch, Constance Joy, & Helen Moran
Door Prizes — Ann Anastasio
Silent Auction — Jean Callaghan & Myrna Landt
Program Book — Cindy Barfield, Barb Seawalt, & Lynne Horpedahl
Vendor Liaisons — Marianne Williamson & Jeri Beitel (Support)
Prize Ribbons — Deb Martinez & Susan Rojas

These subcommittees hit the ground running with our steering committee kick-off meeting held in October. Following the meeting subcommittee chairs/co-chairs began working on the tasks related to their respective responsibility. The following is a quick update for subcommittee activities:

Treasurer — Quilt Fiesta 2008 budget will be determined and appropriate procedures in place by December.

Publicity/Advertising — Publicity and Advertising will begin its major advertising activities by April. This subcommittee is also responsibility for ongoing technology support for the Fiesta year.

Quilt Receiving & Judging — Categories for quilt receiving and judging are being determined. A search for a judge (or judges) is underway. A list of prospective judges will be presented to the Board for approval in January. (Note: This a new subcommittee added to manage a big part of our Fiesta. Lynne has agreed to oversee this huge job with the support of Lee.)

Design & Hanging — A logistics plan to determine the most efficient use of space for the show will be developed by mid February.

Gift Shop — Guild members will be asked to begin making gifts for the shop at our January meeting. Work sessions for making gifts will also be offered during the Fiesta year.

Door Prizes — Securing door prizes will begin closer to the show.

Program Book — Modifications to the information from the last Fiesta’s program will be made and advertisers secured. The program will be ready for printers in September 2008.

Vendor Liaisons — A plan for contacting and securing vendors will be in place by the beginning of December.

Prize Ribbons — Our prize ribbons, as in the past, will reflect the unique talents of

Guild members — Members will be asked to begin making ribbons at our January meeting. Templates and examples of ribbons from past shows will be provided to guide our creativity.

Wow–and we’ve only just begun! I know from our Guild’s “helping” history, that when our subcommittee chairs/co-chairs ask for help beginning in January, you’ll offer your talents without hesitation. Have some fun and volunteer to make a special prize ribbon and/or a unique gift for the gift shop!

I want to personally thank all of the individuals who stepped up to provide leadership for the Quilt Fiesta 2008 Steering Committee. I’m sure I can speak for the Guild at large in saying that the donation of their time, talents, and energy is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in making our Fiesta a great and fun event for everyone!

Diane DiMaria
Quilt Fiesta Chair
992-3468
cinder48@msn.com

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Quilt Fiesta 2006

Quilt Fiesta (2006), the Guild's biannual quilt show, was held October 13 through 15, 2006. Winners list of the 2006 judged entries are listed below.

Be sure to view the beautiful quilts shown in our Gallery!

QUILT FIESTA 2006: WINNERS OF JUDGED ENTRIES

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