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registration booklet
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
38th Annual
Quilt Show & Conference
Judged Quilt Competition
Non Judged Quilts - Special Exhibits
Vendors - Classes - Lectures
National and Local Teachers
Lori Allison, Mary Alsop, Sue Cortese, Doris Deutmeyer, Nancy Eha,
Catherine Erickson, Mary Fons, Cathy Geier, Laura Heine, Lola Jenkins,
Mary Kerr, Joyce Keske, Doug Leko, Laura Maki, Andi Perejda,
Kari Schell, Joyce Teng, Sally Terry, Lorraine Torrence, Carole Wilder
REGISTRATION BOOKLET
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
River’s Edge Convention Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
June 9 - 11, 2016
Classes begin June 8
Table of Contents
Greetings from the MQ President
Admissions ...........................2,30
Banquet ..................................17
Breakfast Lecture .....................20
Bus Tours ..................................7
Challenge Quilts .......................6
Charming City Stroll ..................16
Class Summary ...................18-19
Classes ..............................21-27
Dessert Lecture ...................... 20
Driving to St. Cloud ..................30
Exhibits - Youth ....................8-10
Exhibits - Non-Judged .... ......8-10
Exhibits - Overview .......... ..........9
Exhibits - Special ........................5
Faculty ....................................17
Food at Show .............................6
Hanging Sleeve Instructions ..... 29
Important Dates ........................3
Judged Competition ........... 11-15
Lectures .................................20
Lecture Pass.............................21
Lodging ..................................31
Meet Teachers/Sneak Preview ....16
Mobility Accommodations .......31
MQ Annual Meeting ..................16
MQ Board of Directors.................3
MQ Membership .......................28
Parking Information .................30
Photography Rules ....................7
President’s Challenge .................6
Quilt Donation Form ................. 8
Quilt Drop-Off Sites .................8
Quilter of the Year .......................4
Raffle Quilt ...............................4
Registration Form ....................35
Registration Information ......33-34
Schedule of Events ....................3
Show Committee .......................2
Small Quilt Auction .....................7
Special Events ......................16-17
Volunteer Form ........................32
We are back in beautiful St. Cloud, MN, along the riverway for the 2016 show
and on behalf of Minnesota Quilters, Inc I want to thank you for reviewing and
then hopefully choosing to come to our show. We are a volunteer driven
organization and our show rotates around the state to various venues, yet each
show offers you the best of what we can make available in terms of teachers,
lectures, exhibits, vendors, and of course, a variety of fun activities like the
“Charming City Stroll” and the annual banquet speaker to keep you busy!
As you can see from this booklet, our volunteer teams and show coordinators
have already been hard at work to make the 2016 show memorable for you.
Meet up with friends, expose yourself to new ideas in class, enjoy our exciting
special exhibits, and by all means, bring comfortable shoes!!
If you are not already an MQ member, you may want to join up so that when
registration opens in January, you will get the membership priority for registration
and discounted fees for classes. [MQ annual membership is $40 for adults and
$20 for students; check out our web site for other membership benefits at www.
mnquilt.org]
Admissions
Single Day
MQ Member:
$12.00
$10.00
(MQ membership card required)
Children (5-12):
Children (0 - 4):
Multi-Day:
Multi-Day MQ
Member:
$ 5.00
Free
$25.00
$18.00
*Don’t stand in long admission lines
- see page 30
See page 7 for bus tour
group information.
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Plan your stay at the 2016 show for a while as there will be lots of quilts to see
and classes and lectures to attend. Hope to see you there!
Martha A. Eaves
President, Minnesota Quilters, Inc
Show Committee
Show Coordinators
Jean Carr (Hugo)
Rita Culshaw (Ham Lake)
[email protected]
Admissions
Virginia Gleason (St. Cloud)
Jean Hoff (St. Cloud)
Judged Quilts
Miki Peine (St. Paul)
Karen Kopitzke (Afton)
Merchandise
Linda Kosfeld (Bloomington)
Kay Genelin (New Brighton)
Non-Judged Quilts
Banquet
Merle Pratt (Apple Valley)
Mary Jane Heng (Woodbury) Adrianne Lemberg (Hudson,
Kathy Reisinger (St. Cloud)
WI)
Bus Tours
Nancy Hall (Nisswa)
Lorretta Stone (St. Paul Park)
Challenge
Anne McCandless (Minneapolis)
Shirley Arendt (Minneapolis)
Secretary
Rebecca Finch (Minneapolis)
Signage
Lou Roos (Elk River)
Yvonne Curran (Ramsey)
Small Quilt Auction
Karen Ohlson (Richfield)
Carrie D’Andrea (Bloomington)
Special Exhibits
Rebecca Finch (Minneapolis)
PowerPoint
Mary Ann Baraibar (Brooklyn
Debra Svedberg (Minneapolis) Park)
Photography
Peggy Stockwell (Taylors
Falls)
Vendors
Char Wenger (Coon Rapids)
Bob Wenger (Coon Rapids)
Printing & Publishing
Janet Watt (Maplewood)
Karen Knoll (Lino Lakes)
Volunteers
Louise Sommers (Jordan)
Jeanne LaMoore (Jordan)
Charming City Stroll
Judy Okerstrom (Maple
Grove)
Raffle Quilt
Kathy Kolvig (Brooklyn Park) Mike Ellingsen (Blue Earth)
Block Swappers (Blue Earth)
Door Prizes
Nancy Broshat (Minneapolis) Raffle Quilt Tickets
Carla Kilkelly (Richfield)
Gail Kieper (Eagan)
Kathie Simon Frank (MinFacebook
neapolis)
Sharon Peterson (Minneapolis)
Registration
Jan Wolfgram (Denver, CO)
Faculty
Audrey Weinand (Blaine)
Laura Nagel (Apple Valley)
Jan Schmidt (Coon Rapids)
Patty Von Arx (Burnsville)
Website
Pat Curtner (St. Paul)
Karen Kopitzke (Afton)
Youth Exhibit
Paulette Marini (Minnetonka)
Lisa Stene (Eden Prairie)
Show Director
Linda Wines
[email protected]
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
Board of Directors
Schedule of Events
Advance registration is required for Classes, Box Lunches,
Breakfast Lecture, Dessert Lecture, Multi Lecture Pass,
and the Grand Banquet.
10/1/2015-9/30/2016
President: Martha Eaves
[email protected]
Co-Presidents-Elect: Secretary: Rose Allen & Pat Curtner
[email protected]
Treasurer: Vicci Mattsfield
[email protected]
Education Directors: Sharon Peterson & Anne McCandless
[email protected]
Karen Knoll
[email protected]
Thursday, June 9, 2016
7:30am-5:30pm
Registration Open
8:00am-4:30pm
General Admission Window Open
8:30am-4:30pm
Classes & Lectures
9:00am-5:00pm
Exhibits & Merchant Mall Open
6:00pm-9:00pm
Evening Classes & Lectures
Communications Directors: Rebecca Finch & Karen Kopitzke
[email protected]
Operations Directors: Suzanne Fisher & Judy Lewis
[email protected]
Membership Directors: Mary Ann Baraibar & Barbara Jackson
[email protected]
Past President:
Bonnie Ellis
[email protected]
Important Dates
2016 Challenge Quilts
(See page 6 for more information)
Entry Form Submission Deadline: April 22, 2016
Advance Registration
(See pages 33-35 for more information)
Members Only: Begins January 15, 2016
General: Begins February 1, 2016
Deadline: May 1, 2016 (mail-in) ;
May 15, 2016 (online)
Judged Competition
(See pages 11-15 for more information)
Entry Form Submission Deadline:
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Non-Judged Exhibit, Youth Exhibit, President’s
Challenge (see pages 6, 8-10 for more information)
Entry Form Submission Deadline:
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
7:30am-7:30pm
Registration Open
8:30am-3:30pm
Classes
6:00pm-7:00pm
Meet the Teachers
7:00pm-9:00pm
Sneak Preview of Quilts
and Merchant Mall
Friday, June 10, 2016
7:30am-5:00pm
Registration Open
8:00am-4:30pm
General Admission Window Open
8:00am-9:00am
Breakfast Lecture
8:30am-4:30pm
Classes and Lectures
9:00am-5:00pm
Exhibits & Merchant Mall Open
12:35pm-1:15pm
MQ Annual Meeting
(MQ Members Only)
5:30pm-9:30pm
Grand Banquet
Saturday, June 11, 2016
7:30am-11:00am
Registration Open
8:00am-3:30pm
General Admission Window Open
8:30am-4:00pm
Classes and Lectures*
9:00am-4:00pm
Exhibits & Merchant Mall Open
Noon
Small Quilt Auction bidding
closes (items available for pick-up after 3:00pm)
3:00pm
Small Quilt Auction Pick Up
4:00pm
Raffle Quilt drawing
4:00pm
Show Closes
5:00pm
Judged Quilt Pick Up
5:00pm
Non-Judged Quilt Pick Up
NOTES:
*The class lunch break on Saturday is 11:30am-1:00pm
since classes end one-half hour earlier than other days
(4:00pm on Saturday).
Event times are subject to change.
For updates, please visit our website at:
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
Registration Book
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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Quilter of the Year - Jeannie Spears
The Quilter of the Year for
2016 is Jeannie Spears, one
of the Founding Mothers
of our organization, and a
quilter with a national and
international impact on the
art and craft of quilting.
Jeannie began quilting in
1972 and much of her quilting
career has involved sharing
her skills and teaching others.
She and a small group of
women gathered in 1978 to
establish the Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
In 1979, MN Quilters held its first national quilt show,
where Jeannie and Pat Cox coordinated with the St. Paul
Chamber of Commerce for the “Winter Fantasy” Show
as a part of the Winter Carnival festivities. As an early
pioneer in MN Quilters, Inc., she also co-chaired another
MQ quilt show in 1985, and put on Quilter’s Retreats
at Salvation Army Camp with Pat Cox and Helen Kelly
to teach quilters. She self-published The Confidence
Quilting Home Study Course and The Challenge of
Teaching in 1980, and established Oliver Press to
publish her work. She also founded and published The
Professional Quilter Magazine, 1983-1993.
Jeannie was also active in the National Quilting
Association, Inc. She was certified as Teacher of Basic
Quiltmaking in 1980, and compiled and edited Teaching
Basic Quiltmaking. She was certified as Quilt Judge in
1980. Always at the forefront of creativity in quilting
activity, in 1987, she directed a group of quilters who
made a quilt from Miriam Shapiro’s design for Whisper
Minnesota, a performance art at the Crystal Court. The
quilt is currently displayed in a museum in England.
She worked with the American Quilter’s Society, where
she joined the staff of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine in
Colorado in 1991, and served as Senior Features Editor
until retiring in 2000. Jeannie moved back to Minnesota
and won the Minnesota Quilters Award for her Fine
Arts entry at the State Fair in 2012. She has also won
prestigious awards for her quilts including a Sweepstakes
and First Place at the Minnesota State Fair, and blue
ribbons at the Houston Quilt Festival and the NQA
Annual Show, and is in the Quilter’s Hall of Fame there.
She has made numerous quilts for family, friends and
the community at large. She has helped to judge quilts,
and teach others to judge quilts all over the world,
and with her husband Marv, she developed Soft Fabric
Photos to allow quilters to put photos in their quilts.
Her life career has promoted the Mission of MQ. When
asked about her quilting life, Jeannie commented, “I am
a quilter because I love fabric, pattern and design. For
more than 40 years, quilting has offered an outlet for my
creativity and a community I love to be a part of. I am
thrilled to be MQ’s 2016 Quilter of the Year.”
Congratulations, Jeannie!
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Minnesota Quilters Raffle Quilt
“Contemporary Amish Sampler”
This queen sized quilt is made of Kona Cotton solids by
the Blue Earth Block Swappers. Mike Ellingsen machine
assembled the blocks, created the border, and bound the
quilt; Jan Shaffer of Pine Grove Quilting quilted it.
This picture does not do the quilt justice!
To view a color photo of the raffle quilt, please
check the show website at
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. uses the proceeds from the raffle
quilt to support its mission to celebrate the art of quilting.
Raffle tickets are $2 each and are available at MQ
meetings, from the MQ office, and during the MQ
Quilt Show and Conference in St. Cloud.
Raffle tickets are $2 each and are available at MQ meetings,
from the MQ office, and during the MQ Quilt Show and
Conference in St. Cloud.
You may buy raffle tickets with cash or checks; we may
not accept credit card payment for them. To request
raffle tickets, please contact Raffle Ticket Co-chairs at
[email protected], the MQ office at 1203 5th
Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 5414, or by phone (612-4360449). If you are unable to pick up raffle tickets in person,
we can mail them to you.
We encourage you to take the raffle quilt to your guild or
quilt show. This provides extra opportunities to share the
quilt and sell raffle tickets. Please contact Gail and Kathie
at [email protected] about reserving the quilt
or to invite them to visit your guild or quilt show with the
quilt.
The raffle drawing will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 11,
2016 at 4:00 pm at the River’s Edge Convention Center
in St. Cloud, MN. You need not be present to win. Thank
you for your help in making this fundraiser a success! Good
luck!!
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Special Exhibits
Mary Chalmers, Willmar MN - ”Prizewinning Quilts”
Mary Chalmers has won 90-100 show ribbons in her quilting
career. Her entry of “Vestments” into the large wallhanging
category at the 2015 AQS Show in Paducah took first place; that
same quilt has now won five other ribbons. Her quilts are larger
in size (up to 80 x 100) and incorporate piecing, applique and
embroidery. These are exquisite examples of traditional quilting;
she will offer 15-20 quilts for viewing.
Thomas Knauer -”The Medium and the Message”
Thomas Knauer writes the “Quilt Matters” column for Quilters
Newsletter magazine. He says, “For me quilts are about
translating the world around us into form; they reflect our ideas
and experiences, our aspirations and anxieties. Each of the quilts
in this exhibit speaks directly to some part of my world, whether
it be a brief interaction with a child or a weighty political issue.
They are first and foremost about telling our stories and speaking
about the world around us.”
Ruby Short McKim - ”A Century of Designs Worth Doing:
1916-2016”
Organized by Morgan Ashley Yeats and Rose Marie Werner; 2016
is the 100 year anniversary of the publication of Ruby Short
McKim’s first design, the Bedtime Quilt – also known as the
Quaddy Quilty. This exhibit is a retrospective look at the designs
she created from 1916 through 1938. In all, Ruby created 64
original quilt designs.
Golden Thyme Quilters, St. Paul MN - ”Diversity of a Small
Group”
St. Paul, MN, is a large “small” town with many active
neighborhoods dominated by the race and ethnicity of their
history or settlement. Small neighborhood groups develop as a
way of sharing community in city life. The Golden Thyme is a
coffee shop in the heart of the Selby-Dale neighborhood, and the
Golden Thyme quilters evolved around that shop. Our exhibit of
20 quilts and wall hangings will demonstrate the similarities and
differences of a small, multi-cultural quilt group.
Voyage Art Textiles 2015 Collection - ”Abstracted Nature”
Voyage Art Textiles is an internet group of 14 art quilters from
9 countries. This exhibition is the work of this group of textile
artists drawn from around the world who vary in both their
experience and in the nature of expression of their art. Each year
a theme is chosen by the members and each artist creates pieces
which express their own vision of that theme. In 2015 the theme
is “Abstracted Nature”.
Stitched - ”Working In Series”
Stitched is an international group of 10 fiber artists. Our aim is to
create a body of work for exhibition purposes. Each artist chooses
the theme of their own work and may continue that same theme
for following years as well. Annually we will make 4 art quilts each
in the size of 12” X 24”.
Minnesota Contemporary Quilters - ”Changing Times”
Every spring, Minnesota Contemporary Quilters are challenged
to make a small quilt, no larger than 36”x36”. The 2016-2017
inspiration for these quilts is the phrase “Changing Times”.
Approximately thirty members will take the challenge and be
inspired to come up with a quilt that they think best fits the
phrase. Our members come up with very creative interpretations.
Registration Book
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. - ”Paint Chip Challenge”
Quilters received an envelope with three paint chips chosen at
random. All three of the paint chip colors had to be identifiable
in the quilt and the paint chips had to be pinned at the bottom.
They could add one other color and black and white to make a
quilt or table runner.
Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild-”Minnesota Modern Inspiration”
Taking the lead from local textile artist Cindy Lindgren’s “City of
Lakes” fabric line, members of the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild
designed a group quilt from fabrics that she generously donated to
us. This quilt is the centerpiece for our Minnesota Quilt Show 2016
Special Exhibit. We challenged our members to create a quilted
piece of work that was inspired from our home state of Minnesota.
Block Swappers Quilts - Blue Earth MN
These twelve quilts by the Block Swappers all started with
the same 24 blocks- two blocks from each member-just like a
traditional cookie exchange. From that point on, the quilters were
on their own, free to add, subtract, slice or dice. Notice how the
sashing and quilting choices influence the look of the final quilts.
For this exchange the Block Swappers actually made 13 of each
block. The thirteenth block went into the 2016 Raffle Quilt, which
will be displayed at the MN Quilters Raffle Quilt Table.
Designing Innovative Visual Arts Sisterhood (DIVAS),
Alexandria area, MN - ”Movement”
This group of nine quilts was produced as a result of a challenge
to interpret the word “Movement” in a 10 x 15 vertical format.
Lola Jenkins, Oklahoma City - ”Visionary Quilt Art”
Lola Jenkins is a prize winning, self taught art quilter whose
unique vision inspires quilters everywhere. Her portrait quilts,
fantasy collages, silhouettes and thread art will inspire you to look
at quilting in a new way.
“Stripes” - Glad Creations Quilt Block, Minneapolis MN
Our annual staff challenge-Stripes. Each year we come up with a
quilt project to challenge ourselves. As always, we’re a creative
bunch and like to broaden the rules. We started out thinking
about making quilts using striped fabric and along the way
decided we should also include quilts that just made us think
“Stripes!” This is a fun exhibit with lots of bold & bright designs.
Alphabet Challenge - Prior Lake Quilt Guild, Prior Lake MN
We created a collection of 27 quilts, each measuring 26” x 26”
as a guild challenge. The rules for the 26 initial volunteers were
easy: draw a random letter of the alphabet, and make a 26” x 26”
quilt utilizing a technique, style, or pattern that starts with your
letter. A 27th member of our guild stepped forward and made an
additional quilt containing all 26 letters of the alphabet.
Pat Cox Applique Students -”Extraordinary Applique”
Pat Cox is a nationally known quilting and applique teacher
who over the years has taught her students to work in multiple
techniques. Those working with her have exhibited dozens of
exquisite quilts at Minnesota Quilters shows and 2016 will be no
exception, when they will again show their extraordinary work.
Grubers Quilt Shop, St. Cloud -”Kona Color Explosion Challenge”
The rules for this challenge allowed the participants to create quilts
that were twenty-four inches square. The quilters were limited to
a black background but could use the full range of the Kona solid
color line. Twenty-one quilts were produced and will be shown.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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Food at the Show
Downtown Saint Cloud offers many places for delicious food! The Saint Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will have
an abundance of options for you [their booth will be in the main lobby]. However, if you want to stay close to quilts, the
following are offered:
The River’s Edge Convention Center offers an on site concession
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday.
Ice Cream is always on their menu for Minnesota Quilters!!
Prevent standing in another line by pre-ordering Box Lunches which will be provided by Panera and will be disbursed at
River’s Edge. The cost is $13.00 each. Your choices are:
•
•
•
•
Ham & Swiss on Rye Bread
Smoked Turkey on Country Bread
Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil Bread
Napa Almond Chicken on Sesame Bread
The sandwiches come with a bag of chips, a cookie, and a bottled water or bottled pop
• Classic Salad
• Chicken Caesar Salad
The salads come with a piece of bread, a cookie, and bottled water or bottled pop
Panera Box lunches will be available to you for pickup from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and can be pre-ordered for Wednesday
through Saturday.
Minnesota Quilter’s, Inc. Challenges
2016 Challenge Quilts
“Minnesota Hail to Thee” Challenge
Hey, remember those packets you bought at the last quilt show? It’s time to get them out and create something beautiful
with those Cherrywood fat quarters, and then enter it in the 2016 Challenge Exhibits.
Instructions and entry form were included in your packet. Entry forms must be received at the MQ Office by April 22, 2016.
In addition to the exhibit at the show, the entrants will have the opportunity to exhibit their Challenge entry
at the American Swedish Institute.
2017 Challenge
You can reserve your 2017 Challenge packet when you register online for the 2016 Show.
The 2017 Challenge Packet fabrics can be viewed on the 2016 website: www.mnquilt.org/mq2016.
You may also purchase them at the 2016 Show or at the MQ Office after the show if supplies remain.
Price $18.00
2016 MQ President’s Challenge:
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly” ... Anonymous
The Neighborhood House/East Side Family Center hosts a community wide baby shower for babies born to families that are
connected to the agency in some way, whether for family therapy, financial training, food shelf usage, or other family centered
needs. They give out about 45 quilts a year. They are nearly out of quilts and substituting knit blankets but the moms like quilts
better!
Our challenge is for you to make a baby sized (no bigger than 45”x45” or smaller than 36”x36”) quilt that you are willing to donate
to the Community Baby Showers after the show is over. The quilt should be made of butterfly fabric, or use a butterfly pattern, or
quilted with butterflies, or even in the shape of a butterfly. The quilts will be a Special Exhibit at our 2016 show before we donate
them.
Use the Non-Judged entry form on page 10 to register your baby quilt.
Thank you for caring about these families!
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Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Bus Tours
Small Quilt Auction
Bus tours are a great way to visit the Show. You do not
have to drive, park, or stand in line for admission — just
get off the bus and head for the show floor!
Tell your local quilt shop, quilt guild, or bus company
about registering a bus tour to the show because-• Tour group members can get a discounted admission
price (based on the size of the group).
• Tour group members receive a show book.
• Tour registration is free.
• No need to commit to the number of people until a
few days before the show.
• Tour information is put on the 2016 show website for
those people looking for a tour.
For further information, contact the 2016 Bus Tours
committee by email at [email protected] or
check out the information on the 2016 Show website at
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016 on the Planning Your Visit tab.
2016 MQ SHOW MERCHANDISE
Show your pride in Minnesota Quilters and support the
guild by visiting the merchandise booth to purchase
pins, bags, clothing and other show souvenirs. Items
will be offered for sale at the Minnesota Quilters
monthly meetings in 2016. If you would like to order
in advance of the show and are unable to attend a
monthly meeting, you can contact the merchandise
committee at [email protected].
Quilts that have been donated to support
Minnesota Quilters’ mission will be for sale at the
merchandise booth.
At each Annual Show, Minnesota Quilters, Inc. offers small
quilts and other related quilt items that have been generously
donated by our membership, teachers, and other interested
quilters in a silent auction. The donations can include small
quilts (100 inches circumference or smaller), table runners,
purses, wearable art pins, fabric postcards, dolls, bowls,
pillow cases, pillows and other small items. These items will
illustrate to our show visitors the broad variety of quilting
art AND offers our members an opportunity to demonstrate
skills, generosity, and support of the Minnesota Quilters
organization. In addition some items will be placed on a
“Buy It Now” table where items can be purchased without
bidding.
All donations will be welcome beginning January 1, 2016.
Please use a safety pin to attach a label with your name,
address, telephone number and email (if you have one)
and the title (if there is one).
Auction proceeds are used to support the mission of
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. including grants and scholarship
programs, the TV shows on quilting aired in Minnesota
and our region, and to meet other needs of this volunteer
organization.
You may bring your donations to the MQ meetings or mail
them to
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
ATTN: Small Quilt Auction
Donations will be accepted right up to the start of the
show.
All donations become the property of Minnesota Quilters,
Inc. although you can buy yours back if you cannot part
with it!! Your donations are tax deductible. Items not sold
will be used for other MQ charitable purposes. We will
encourage the bidders to be generous.
Thank you for donating and for bidding at the show.
The show committee thanks you for supporting
Minnesota Quilters.
Questions?
Call Carrie D’Andrea at 952-835-5890
Or Karen Ohlson at 612-866-4151
Quilt Show Photography Rules
It’s okay to photograph quilts at the Show if you keep the
following in mind:
to be used on items that may be purchased, such as mugs,
t-shirts, note cards, etc.
Some Special Exhibits may prohibit photography. Check for
signs.
If you post pictures of quilts on your personal website, you
must give credit to the person who made the quilts and
the designer if different than the maker, and note that the
photos were taken at the Minnesota Quilters, Inc. 38th Annual
Show.
Do not take pictures at vendors’ booths unless you ask
permission.
Photos are for your personal use only (NO commercial use).
Do not post photos of quilts on a website that permits images
If you post pictures to your account on a photo-sharing
website, you MUST disable any function that would allow
viewers to order the images on any goods.
Check out the website www.mnquilt.org/mq2016 for the latest information
Registration Book
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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Quilt Donation Form
Donate a Quilt
Help Minnesota Quilters Raise Funds to Celebrate and Promote Quilting
Now more than ever, Minnesota Quilters (MQ) needs your help to secure its finances and continue its mission. As you
may know, MQ will be moving by October 2016. While we don’t know yet how much the rent will be we do know that
our expenses will significantly increase. There are many ways that you can contribute to helping with the expenses
of our move. One of them is to donate a quilt that is at least 60” x 60” that can be sold at the Minnesota Quilters
Merchandise Booth during the 2016 St. Cloud show. If you finish a UFO and donate it to sell we get double the
value. (Quilts not sold will be donated to Minnesota Quilters Quilting for Others.) Fill out the form below and follow the
instructions at the bottom of this form for delivering your quilt to us.
Your Name _____________________________________________ Telephone Number _____________________
Address _______________________________________ City ___________________ State _________ Zip ______
Insurance value__________________________________ In kind donation value ___________________________
Your signature ______________________________________________________________________
No quilt sleeve is needed. No tied quilts and no afghans please. You will receive a warm thank you from Minnesota
Quilters along with an in kind donation form that you can use to claim the value of your donation from the IRS. Please
deliver your form along with your quilt to either the April or May Minnesota Quilters member meeting or send the quilt
and the form so that it arrives by June 1, 2016 to:
Minnesota Quilters, 1203 5th Street SE, Minneapolis MN 55414-2030.
Non-Judged Drop-Off Sites
Quilts entered in the Non-Judged exhibit and Youth Expo can be dropped off between
Saturday, May 27th and Thursday, June 2nd at one of the following quilt shops during their business hours.
Creations Quilt Shop
2904 West 3rd ST
Duluth, MN 55806
218-628-1687
Red Pine Quilt Shop
915 Washington AVE
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-844-5260
Pine Needles
1300 Salem Rd SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507 226-8480
Eagle Creek Quilt Shop
333 2nd AVE W
Shakopee, MN 55379
952-233-3774
Quilt Cove
1960 Cliff Lake Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
651-452-8891
Quilter’s Haven
2930 146th ST, Suite 108
Rosemount, MN 55068
651 322-7071
A Little Piece of Mind
1023 N Knowles AVE
New Richmond, WI 54017
715-246-7314
Four Seasons Quilt Shop
9708 63rd AVE N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763 557-5899
Sew With Me
1250 Frontage Road
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-342-2126
Firefly Quilt Shop
1219 Caledonia ST
Mankato, MN 55806
507 344-0441
Sew With Me
1750 Weir DR
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-600-3258
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Gruber’s Quilt Shop
310 4th AVE NE
Waite Park, MN 56387
320 259-4360
You may also mail quilts to the MQ
Office at 1203 5th St. SE, Minneapolis
MN 55414. If you mail to MQ, you
must include a prepaid shipping return
label OR pick up the quilt at the show.
All mailed quilts must be mailed in
time to be received during the regular
drop off dates noted.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Quilt Exhibits - General Overview
Non-Judged Exhibit
Are you considering displaying a quilt in the 2016 St. Cloud
Show? First, decide whether you want to receive professional
judged feedback and be eligible for competitive prizes (Judged
Competition) or if you would simply like to display and share
your quilt (Non-Judged Exhibit). Once decided, read through
and follow the instructions provided in this booklet for the selected
category.
This Exhibit gives quilters a place to share quilts they’ve enjoyed
creating -- whether it’s their interpretation of a pattern, their results
of a group exchange, challenge or mystery, a kit, or a special gift
they’ve made. Because of the unlimited variety, these quilts offer
inspiration and ideas to all levels of quilting.
Non-Judged Quilt details follow.
Judged Quilt descriptions begin on page 11.
Additional 2016 St. Cloud Show exhibits:
•
Youth Exhibit Are you (or do you know) a youngster
who would like to show his or her quilt? See article on this
page.
•
Challenge Quilt: Folks who purchased 2016 challenge
fabric share their creativity in this exhibit. Refer to page 6.
•
Special Exhibits: Refer to page 5.
•
Small Quilt Auction: Are you willing to donate a small
quilt or quilted item for the show’s silent auction? Refer to
page 7.
Design Source or Inspiration: If you followed a published
pattern from a book, magazine, or pattern company, indicate the
designer’s name and/or publication on the form. If it is your
original design, you may leave it blank.
Hanging Sleeves: Each quilt entered, regardless of exhibit,
must have a 4 inch finished sleeve securely attached to the top
back of the quilt. Instructions can be found on page 29 of this
book and on the MQ website (www.mnquilt.org).
Youth Exhibit 2016
Calling All Youth Quilters and Sewers 18 and Younger!
No Exhibit Fee
No size restrictions
Quilt must contain 3 layers (front, batting & backing) held together
by stitching
75% of work must be done by the youth participant
Preregistration is required (begins February 1, 2016)
Use the non-judged entry form and drop-off sites.
Prizes and Ribbons Awarded
All Youth participants receive a 1-day Pass to Show and
a Certificate of Participation
Visit our website at www.mnquilt.org for the most up to
date information, or contact Lisa Stene or Paulette Marini at
[email protected]
Registration Book
The non-refundable entry fee for each quilt entered in the NonJudged exhibit is as follows:
Minnesota Quilters members – Free
Youth – Free
Non-Members - $10. (US funds)
Payment may be made by check, credit card, or money order.
Make check or money order payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
For entries from outside the United States, an international money
order is required.
You may submit up to two entries in the Non-Judged quilt exhibit.
Any quilts finished after January 1, 2014 are welcome. Entry form
deadline is Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Here’s how to enter:
Complete one Non-Judged entry form for each quilt that
you wish to enter.
• Entry form is available online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
OR
• Mail entry form plus a photo of the quilt (for exhibit layout
planning only - quilt does not have to be finished), entry fee (if
required) :
Non-Judged Exhibit
Minnesota Quilters, Inc
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
• Complete all parts of the entry form. Make sure to designate
your drop-off and pick-up choices.
• Do not forget the photo.
• Your entry will result in a letter with information about dropping
off and picking up your quilt(s), usually about 10 days before the
drop off week. We need time to plan and organize the display.
• All Non-Judged quilts must have a hanging sleeve and must have
a fabric storage and transport bag with the name, address, and
phone number printed on the outside. (Sleeve instructions can
be found at www.mnquilt.org and on page 29 of this registration
booklet.)
• Quilts for the Non-Judged exhibit must be dropped off or mailed
to arrive at the shops or MQ office between May 30 to June 2, or
delivered to the St. Cloud Rivers Edge Convention Center by noon
Tuesday, June 7.
Non-Judged Quilts are eligible for one of two Non-Judged Viewers
Choice Awards of $250 (Large Quilt and Small Quilt). Special
Recognition Ribbons are awarded throughout the show by: the MQ
President, 2016 Show Coordinators, Show Faculty, Site Security
Team, and a Granite City (St. Cloud) representative. Non-Judged
quilts are included with the Judged quilts in the consideration for
those ribbons. The Granite City ribbon recipient is also awarded
$100.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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Non-Judged Quilt Exhibit, Youth Exhibit, and Presidents Challenge Exhibit Entry Form
Mail Deadline: Saturday April 16, 2016
Complete one form and photograph per item (you may photocopy the form). Limit of two items per person.
Entry fee for the Non-Judged Exhibit: MQ members and Youth – Free, Non-Members - $10.
If paying by check, please make payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
MasterCard
Visa
Discover
Check
Money Order
Payment:
EXP:
/
CCV: _______
CREDIT CARD #
Signature: _____________________________________
Authorized charge amount $ _________
Are you a current member of Minnesota Quilters, Inc.? ___ Yes ___ No
(Please Print)
Name:
Cell phone:
Street Address:
Daytime Phone:
(add’l address)
Evening Phone:
City, State, Zip:
Email:
Please complete one form per item. Limit of two items per person.
Indicate Exhibit:
Indicate Category:
�
Non-Judged
�
Quilt
Indicate Size of Quilt (in Inches)
(Maximum is 110” wide by 110” long)
�
Youth
�
Wallhanging
Width at Top Edge:
(Youth’s Age:
)
Length (Top to Bottom:)__________
Presidents Challenge
�
Title of Work:
Inches
Sewn/ Pieced/ Appliqued by:
Quilted by:
�
Design Source/ Inspiration: If item is from a published book, magazine or pattern,
� indicate the pattern designer’s name and/or the publication. If original design,
please
leave blank.
QUILT DELIVERY AND QUILT PICK UP
Quilt Drop Off
I will:
Please indicate which.
�
Ship my work(s) to Minnesota Quilters
1203 5th St SE. Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
�
�
Quilt Pick Up
I will:
Year Item Was Completed: ______
Quilts finished after January 1, 2014, and
not previously displayed in a Minnesota
Quilters Show may be entered.
Please indicate which.
�
Drop my work(s) off at the River’s Edge Convention
Center on Tuesday June 7th by 12 Noon
I will pick up my quilt at the St Cloud River’s Edge
Convention Center Saturday June 11th after the
show closes.
�
Quilt Shop (between Fri, May 27 – Thurs, June 2) –
Specify Name of shop from page 8
I am enclosing my prepaid shipping label to have my
quilt returned to me after the show.
�
Quilt Shop –Specify Name of shop from page 8
___________________________________
___________________________________
Brief Description of entry: (Approximately 25 words for publication in show brochure and displayed with the quilt). Please attach
a concise description of your entry. Space is limited and published descriptions may be edited to fit space allowed.
Value (for insurance purposes) $
If no value is listed, works will be insured for $100.00 each. A copy of the quilt
appraisal performed by a certified appraiser must accompany entries of quilts valued at more than $1000.00.
By submitting this quilt for the exhibit and signing this entry form, I grant to Minnesota Quilters, Inc., a limited right to
photograph my quilt for archival purposes and for advertising or promotional purposes relating to the promotion of Minnesota Quilters,
Inc. Quilt Show and Conference. This grant includes print and electronic rights to display my quilt for a limited period of time for the
stated purpose. I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this application.
Signature:
Date:
Mail this completed form, photograph(s) of the quilted item(s), entry fee (if applicable) to
Non-Judged Exhibit Minnesota Quilters, Inc
1203 5th St SE.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
You will be receiving a packet with information including drop-off and pickup procedures about 10 days before drop off week.
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Judged Quilt Competition
Judged Definitions
Quilt
Each quilt entered must have three distinct layers (quilt top,
batting, backing), and must be quilted. No faced or lined
quilt backs allowed.
Quilt Entrant
Entrant is the person who constructed the quilt top. Each
entrant may enter up to two quilts but only one in any single
category.
Two Person Quilt
Any quilt that two people worked on, in any way, during
the construction, quilting or finishing. This includes quilting
done for hire. All work may be done by hand, by machine,
or any combination.
Track Machine Quilting
The machine needle is moved across the quilt surface.
Stationary Machine Quilting
The quilt is moved under the machine needle such as a home
sewing machine.
Judged Category Descriptions
Appliqué
A quilt that uses appliqué, either hand or machine, as the
predominant construction technique. It may be hand or machine quilted. It may be completely constructed and quilted
by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person. There are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large
2 Person, and Small.
Art
A quilt made from an original design, reflecting innovative construction and design techniques, theme or subject
matter and/or materials. No commercial patterns or copies
of previous works allowed. Quilts must be made predominantly of fabric, have three layers, and contain hand or machine quilting. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons
and any size quilt.
Mixed Techniques
A quilt that uses a balanced combination of appliqué and
piecing. It may be completely constructed and quilted by
one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person. There are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large
2 Person, and Small.
Modern
Modern quilts are functional, and are inspired by modern
design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space,
and alternate grid work are often part of the composition, as
are improvisational piecing, high contrast, and solid fabrics.
This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons and a quilt of
any size.
Other Techniques
A quilt that uses a special technique(s) to develop the design
of the top such as whole cloth, cathedral window, embroidery, etc. It may include piecing, any type of appliqué, embellishments, or surface design techniques. This is a single
category for 1 or 2 persons and a quilt of any size.
Pictorial
A quilt depicting a person, place, thing, or scene in a realistic
or abstract manner. It may include piecing, any type of appliqué, embellishments, abstract quilting, or techniques that
are not included in any other category. It may be completely
constructed and quilted by one person or the quilting may
be done by a second person. This is a single category for 1
or 2 persons and a quilt of any size.
Pieced
A quilt that uses piecing, by hand or machine, as the predominant construction technique. It may be hand or machine quilted. It may be completely constructed by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person. There
are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large 2 Person,
and Small.
Group Quilt
Any quilt created by three or more people. All work may
be done by hand, by machine, or any combination.
Miniature
Any quilt measuring 24 inches or less on each side, overall
pattern reflecting proportionately reduced scale, and individual blocks no larger than 4 inches square. All work may
be done by hand or by machine and by only one person.
Enter Judged Quilt Competition Online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
Registration Book
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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Judged Quilt Competition Rules
Judged Competition ENTRY DEADLINE is Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Forms submitted by USPS mail must be postmarked before midnight on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
To register online, go to www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
Please read the category definitions carefully, and contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Each quilt
entered will receive a critique by National Quilt Association (NQA) Certified Judges.
Non-refundable Entry Fees
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. members: $15.00 (US funds) per quilt entry.
Non-members: $25.00 (US funds) per quilt entry.
Shipping and Handling Fee
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. will pack and ship your quilt(s) after the show for a Shipping and Handling Fee of $35.00 (US
funds) which includes insurance up to $200 per quilt. If further insurance is needed, it must be paid for by the entrant.
Payment
Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
Mail checks to: Judged Competition, Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 1203 Fifth St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030.
If mailing in a paper entry form, include the check with the form.
Entry Information
•
A maximum of 200 entries will be accepted.
•
Each entrant is limited to two (2) entries. Each entry must be in a different category.
•
Each entry must be accompanied by a 4x6 photograph of the quilt top. The photo should be a full front view of
the finished quilt or quilt top and should fill the entire photograph.
•
We highly recommend that entrants using paper verify the form is totally completed, the entry terms and conditions
have been read and accepted, and the form signed.
•
Submit entries online at: www.mnquilt.org/mq2016 OR photocopy and mail paper form(s) to:
Judged Competition, Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 1203 Fifth St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
Rules
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
All quilts entered in the Judged Competition must have been completed on or after January 1, 2014.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. 2016 Show faculty, sponsors and judges are not eligible to enter the Judged Competition.
Each quilt entered must have three distinct layers (quilt top, batting, backing), and must be quilted. No faced or
lined quilt backs allowed.
No tied quilts.
No kits.
No rigid frames, rods or mounting devices may accompany quilts.
No rods may be sewn into the quilt sleeve.
•
Hanging Sleeve: Each quilt must have a 4” wide (finished) sleeve securely attached to the top on the back of the quilt with the top edge of the sleeve a maximum of 90 inches above the bottom edge of the quilt.
Directions on how to create and place a sleeve can be found on the MQ website (www.mnquilt.org), the show website (www.mnquilt.org/mq2016), and on page 29 of this registration book.
•
Label: An identifying label must be attached to the bottom left corner of the back of the quilt.
•
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. reserves the right:
• To refuse to hang any quilt that exhibits poor quality construction, has been misrepresented by the photograph,
is soiled or stained, does not adhere to the size restrictions, or has been entered in the Judged Competition at
a previous Minnesota Quilters, Inc. show.
• To combine or eliminate categories if five (5) or fewer entries have been received for that category. If this occurs,
entrants will be contacted by Tuesday, April 26, 2016, to discuss options.
PLEASE SEE PAGE 14 FOR JUDGED QUILT SIZES.
Enter Judged Quilt Competition Online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
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Judged Quilt Awards by Category
SPECIAL JUDGED AWARDS:
BEST OF SHOW
Large Quilt
Wall Quilt
$1,500
$1,500
HAND QUILTING
$1,000
MACHINE QUILTING $1,000
Stationary Machine
MACHINE QUILTING $1,000
Track Mounted Machine
JUDGE’S CHOICE
Judge #1
Judge #2
$ 100
$ 100
JUDGED AWARDS:
APPLIQUE - Large - 1 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
APPLIQUE - Large - 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
APPLIQUE - Small - 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
ART - 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$ 500
$ 350
$ 200
GROUP - 3 or More People
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
MINIATURE - 1 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
Registration Book
MIXED TECHNIQUES - Large 1 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
MIXED TECHNIQUES - Large 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
MIXED TECHNIQUES - Small 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
MODERN - 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
OTHER TECHNIQUES - 1 or 2
Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
PICTORIAL - 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
PIECED - Large - 1 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
PIECED - Large - 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
PIECED - Small - 1 or 2 Person
1st Place
$ 500
2nd Place
$ 350
3rd Place
$ 200
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
AWARD DISTRIBUTION:
One Person Categories: The entrant
will receive the ribbon and the prize
money.
Two Person Categories: Two
ribbons will be awarded. The entrant
will receive the prize money.
Best Hand Quilting, Best
Stationary Machine Quilting, and
Best Track Machine Quilting: The
entrant will receive the ribbon and the
prize money.
2016 Challenge
2016 Challenge entries will be judged
by NQA judges. 1st and 2nd place will
be awarded at the judges’ discretion.
No comment sheets will be provided.
QUILT OR WALL-HANGING
1st Place
$ 100
2nd Place
$ 50
WEARABLE ART, 3-D ART &
ACCESSORIES
1st Place
$ 100
2nd Place
$ 50
SPECIAL RIBBONS AND PRIZES
Granite City Award – Chosen from
quilts made by members of Minnesota
Quilters
$100
Viewers’ Choice – Chosen from NonJudged Entries
Large Quilt $ 250
Small Quilt $ 250
SPECIAL RECOGNITION RIBBONS
Both Judged and Non-Judged Entries
are included in the consideration for
these ribbons.
MQ President
2016 Show Coordinators
Show Faculty
Site Security Team
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Judged Quilt Competition
Important Dates
Drop-Off/Delivery/Pick-Up Information
April 16, 2016
Saturday
ENTRY DEADLINE! Online entry closes at midnight. Paper entries must be
postmarked before midnight, Saturday April 16, 2015.
May 16, 2016
Monday
Submission instructions will be sent to entrants.
May 26th, 2016
Thursday
FINAL QUILT DROPOFF!
All entries (both shipped and hand delivered) must have been received at:
Neighborhood Development Alliance
attn: Miki Peine
481 Wabasha Street South
St. Paul, MN 55107-1142
Office hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-Th
Directions: See MQ newsletter, www.mnquilt.org, or call Miki Peine
(651-353-7665)
JUDGED QUILTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE MQ OFFICE.
June 8, 2016
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Sneak Preview – ribbons on winning quilts (tickets required).
June 9-11, 2016
Thursday-Saturday
2016 Minnesota Quilters Show and Conference open.
June 11, 2016
at 5:00 pm Saturday
Quilt pickup begins at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center at 5:00
p.m.
June 14-15, 2016
Tuesday & Wednesday
Quilts are packed and shipped for entrants who have chosen this option.
JUDGED QUILT SIZES
Judged Exhibit Category
Appliqué – Large
Appliqué – Small
Art
Group
Miniature
Mixed Techniques – Large
Mixed Techniques – Small
Modern
Other Techniques
Pictorial
Pieced – Large
Pieced – Small
Minimum Size
280” perimeter
None
None
None
None
280” perimeter
None
None
None
None
280” perimeter
None
Maximum Size
110” x 110”
Less than 280” perimeter
110” x 110”
110” x 110”
96” perimeter
110” x 110”
Less than 280” perimeter
110” x 110”
110” x 110”
110” x 110”
110” x 110”
Less than 280” perimeter
• Hanging Sleeve Requirements for Quilts Longer Than 90 Inches
To prevent damage to the bottom edge of long quilts and ensure the quilt will hang off the floor, we are
requiring all quilts 90 inches or longer have a sleeve attached to the back with the top edge of the
sleeve a maximum of 90 inches above the bottom of the quilt. Instructions for applying this
sleeve can be found on the MQ website at www.mnquilt.org, the Show website at www.mnquilt.org/
mq2016, and on page 29 of this registration book.
• Quilts 90 inches or less will continue to have the sleeve at the top edge of the quilt.
• Quilts may be no longer than 110” on any one side.
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Judged Quilt Competition Entry Form
Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Use this form to submit a paper entry for a quilt in the Judged Quilt Competition. You may enter up to two (2) categories. Use
a separate entry form for each quilt. Photocopies of this form may be used. See page 12 for entry rules. Paper entries,
accompanied by the entry fee, must be postmarked before midnight on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP __________________________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY PHONE: (____) ___________________ SECONDARY PHONE (____) _______________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. member? ___Yes ___No
Check the category you are entering (see page 11-12 of Registration Book for category descriptions/rules).
Applique – Large – 1 Person
Miniature
Other Techniques
Applique – Large – 2 Person
Mixed Techniques - Large - 1 Person
Pictorial
Applique – Small
Mixed Techniques - Large - 2 Person
Pieced - Large - 1 Person
Art
Mixed Techniques – Small
Pieced - Large - 2 Person
Group – 3 or more Persons
Modern
Pieced - Small
Title of Work__________________________________________________________________________________
Year quilt was finished (must be finished after January 1, 2014) ____ 2014 ____ 2015 ____ 2016
Pieced by ___________________________________ Quilted by ________________________________________
Quilting Technique: ______ Hand ______ Stationary Machine ______ Track Machine
Width (in inches) at widest part: ____________________ Length (in inches) ______________________________
Design Source/Inspiration (If design is from a published book, magazine or pattern, please indicate the pattern designer’s name and/or the
publication)____________________________________________________________________________
Description of entry for publication in the show book. Use the back of this form or attach a separate sheet of paper for a brief
and concise statement of your entry (maximum of 25 words). Descriptions greater than 25 words will be edited to fit the
space.
Photo of entire quilt is attached: _____ Yes
_____ No
Value (for show insurance purposes) $________________ (If no value is listed, quilt will be insured for $100.00)
Entries valued at $1,000.00 or more must be accompanied by a copy of the quilt appraisal performed by a certified appraiser.
Delivery to Neighborhood Development Alliance, attn: Miki Peine, 481 Wabasha Street South, St. Paul, MN 55107-1142
______ Shipped ______ Hand delivered
Will be picked up at the show
Will pick up at the MQ
MQ will pack and ship to:
th
Saturday, June 11 by:
office starting
Thursday, June 16th
Entry Fee: ______ $15 MQ member ______ $25 not a MQ member
Shipping and handling fee for return or forwarding per quilt after the show: ______ $35 each (includes insurance up to $200)
Send this completed form with your entry fee, one (1) 4x6 color photograph, and the optional return S&H fee to:
Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 1203 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030.
Payment type: ___MasterCard ___Visa ___Discover ___Check (payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.)
CREDIT CARD # ________ - ________ - ________ - ________ EXP: ______/______ CCV ____
Authorized Charge Amount $_____________
Signature:__________________________________________
Read this agreement! Your signature on this form indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions.
I have read the rules and agree, and I acknowledge that I wish to enter the above item and agree to abide by all
quilt contest rules as well as any decision of the jury/judges. I certify that this application has been filled out in its
entirety and is complete, true and accurate to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. I acknowledge and
understand that my signature below gives Minnesota Quilters, Inc. (MQ) the right to use a photo of my quilt for
promotion of MQ events in any publications, advertisements, catalogue of show quilts, non-printable CD-Rom/DVD of
show images, and other printed or electronic materials. I further understand that MQ will request permission before
using the quilt entered for any other commercial purpose.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date_____________________
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Special Events
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Meet the Teachers
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Sneak Preview
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Pre-purchased tickets are $15 and cover “Meet the
Teachers” and “Sneak Preview”.
After meeting the teachers, be among the first to view the
quilts and visit the vendors!
Join us for a special time meeting the teachers and lecturers,
purchasing books and patterns, and getting autographs.
What a great way to start your show experience!
At 6:45pm there will be a door prize drawing. You must be
present to win.
Tickets may be purchased at the show at the registration
booth for $10.00 for Sneak Preview only.
Tickets may be purchased at the show at the registration
booth for $10.00 for Meet the Teachers only.
Charming City Stroll
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Saturday, June 11, 2016
The 2016 Charming City Stroll will take place at the shops in downtown St Cloud. Just a short stroll from the Rivers
Edge Convention Center. Thank you for your participation!
We are proud to announce that Melissa Polo, owner of the Hingely Road Quilt Shop, will once again provide charm
packs and a book with a pattern in it. The charm packs are from a new fabric line that will be announced at the
January MQ membership meetings and featured on the show’s website.
It’s important to remember that the “Charming Passport” quantities are limited.
You may purchase your passport for $18 (MQ members) or $20 (non members) when you register for classes and if
passports are not completely sold out during advance registration, they will be available for $21 (MQ members) or $23
(non members) at the show.
When you pick up your registration envelope at the show, you will receive your Charming City Passport with a map
indicating the locations of the retailers that are taking part in the fun!
Visit each of the shops to receive a passport punch representing the 2016 Show in St Cloud!
When you turn in your completed passport you will receive a keepsake commemorative 2016 charm, a charm pack of
5” squares, and a book with pattern especially designed for these fabrics.
Your completed passport is due at the “Stroll” table at the show, on Saturday, June 11, 2016.
Deadline is Saturday at 3PM, however, if you return your passport early – by 1PM on Saturday you will be eligible for
special drawings including gift certificates provided by the participating retailers!
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Meeting (MQ Members Only)
Friday, June 10, 2016 12:35-1:15pm
The MQ Board would like to invite all of our members to attend the Annual Membership General Meeting on
Friday, June 10, 2016. To make entry quick, please bring your MQ Membership Card.
At the annual membership meeting you will meet the current Board of Directors, along with the nominees for open
positions. You will have a chance to nominate members for the open positions from the floor, but only if you have the
permission of the person you are nominating. Voting will take place during the meeting. The voting will not be tallied
until after the final day of the show to allow for absentee and other forms of voting allowed under our by-laws. Other
business will include, but not be limited to: presentation of the Annual Report, proposed bylaw changes, questions about
the budget, and if not resolved by then, status of the move of our office and meeting site.
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Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Grand Banquet Event: Friday, June 10, 2016
The Grand Banquet will be held at the Best Western Kelly Inn Grand Ballroom.
The cost is $39 for MQ members, $44 for non-members.
Social Hour begins at 5:30 pm with a poolside cash bar. Seating will begin at 6:30 pm.
We hope you will join us for this fun event. A slide show of the award winning quilts will be playing. We will be honoring
our special guests including the 2016 Quilter of the Year and our Scholarship winner. There will be wonderful door
prizes!
Our speaker Mary Fons will entertain us with her presentation “A Thirty Something Quilter Tells All: Notes on the
Industry from a Quilt Mafia Daughter”. The secrets are out of the bag when Mary entertains us with the history
of Fons & Porter, her own personal quilting journey, and her desire to ensure the well-being of the next generation of
quilters.
For your dinner you may choose from the following entrees:
• Spinach Tortelloni - tossed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a Tomato Garlic Cream Sauce and topped with
Fresh Parmesan.
• Chicken Parmesan – sautéed and topped with Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese served on Linguini
Pasta.
• Montreal Pork Chop – thick cut seven-ounce Pork Chop wrapped in Bacon, seasoned with Montreal
Seasoning and topped with Mushroom White Wine Demi Sauce and served with Rice and Fresh Vegetable.
All meals include a salad, fresh baked bread, coffee or tea, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cake for dessert.
Seating reservations for the Grand Banquet may be made at the MQ Board Table / Information Booth in the
River’s Edge lobby beginning Wednesday at 8am. Any tables not reserved by noon on Friday, June 10, will
be available for open seating.
Advance registration is required for this event.
Faculty Information (Minnesota Teachers noted with *)
Faculty:
Lori Allison *
www.the-sampler.com
Mary Alsop *
http://www.prairie-quiltingmn.com/
Sue Cortese
www.selcfabrics.com
Doris Deutmeyer
www.fabricationsbydoris.com
Nancy Eha *
www.beadcreative.com
Catherine Erickson
http://www.quiltworx.com/instructors/
catherine-erickson/
Mary Fons
www.maryfons.com
Registration Book
Cathy Geier
www.cathygeier.com
Kari Schell *
www.onpointquilter.com
Laura Heine
www.fiberworks-heine.com
Joyce Teng
www.teacherstamp.com
Lola Jenkins
www.lolasdesignerquilts.net
Sally Terry
www.sallyterryquilting.blogspot.com
Mary Kerr
www.marywkerr.com
Lorraine Torrence
www.lorrainetorrence.com
Joyce Keske
Baby Lock Educator
Carole Wilder *
Doug Leko *
www.antlerquiltdesign.com
Lecturers:
Laura Maki *
www.sewwithme.org
Mary Chalmers *
Rose Werner *
www.quiltkitid.com
Andi Perejda
www.andiperejda.com
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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CLASS SCHEDULE BY DAY
Color pictures of class projects and detailed supply information will be available online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016.
Please check the website for sewing machine updates.
Teacher
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Lori Allison
Mary Alsop
Sue Cortese
W04A
Fabric Dyeing
Doris Deutmeyer
Nancy Eha
W06D
Beaded Kaleidoscopes
Catherine Erickson
W07T
Seasonal Gatherings
T04A
Cut ‘n’ Switch
T05E
“Canyon View” Landscape Art Quilt
T06D
Crazy Beading
T10D
Strip Applique Landscape
T13D
Searching for Clues
T14D
Mystery Quilt
Mary Fons
Cathy Geier
Laura Heine
W11D
Lola Jenkins
W12T
Mary Kerr
W13D
Fabric Collage
Silhouette Art Quilt
Marketing and Development for Professional Quilters: The Business of Being in
Business
Doug Leko
Laura Maki
Andi Perejda
W16D
Circle of Illusion
T16A
T16P
Beginning Hand Quilting
Whigged Out Rose Applique
Kari Schell
W17A
W17P
Intro to EQ7 Refresher
Intro to Easy Draw
T17D
Intro to EQ7
T19A
T19P
Pathways to Better Quilting
Got My New Machine All Set Up ...Now
What Do I Practice
Carole Wilder
T22A
T22P
Introduction to Featherweight Maintenance
Introduction to Featherweight Maintenance
Joyce Keske
T23E
Balancing Hourglass
TL18A
10:00
TL17N
12:00
TL04P
2:00
TL16E
5:00
TL17E
6:30
TL21E
6:30
The Possibilities of Working with
TSUKINEKO Fabric Inks (Joyce Teng)
Using Specialty Rulers for Speed and
Accuracy + Trunk Show (Kari Schell)
How Quilters Use the Elements and
Principles of Design (Sue Cortese)
Judges’ Panel
(Andi Peredja & Sue Cortese)
Electric Quilt Overview (Kari Schell)
Joyce Teng
Sally Terry
W19A1 Got My New Machine All Set Up ...Now
What Do I Practice
W19P1 Free Motion Freedom with Wiggle Room
Lorraine Torrence
W20T
Last letter of course:
A = morning class
P = afternoon class
E = evening class
D = one day class
T = two day class
N = noon lecture
Lectures
WL04P
1:00
Other Special Events 6:00
7:00
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Building Fabric for Unique Wearables
How to Use Hand Dyed Fabrics in Your
Quilts (Sue Cortese)
Ruby McKim (Rose Werner)
Dessert Lecture
Meet The Teachers
Sneak Preview of Quilts and Vendors
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
Wednesday Class Times:
One and Two Day Classes
8:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:30pm
AM - 8:30am-11:30am
PM - 12:30pm-3:30pm
Thursday through Saturday* Class Times:
Full Day Classes - 8:30am-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm
AM Classes - 8:30am-11:30am
PM Classes - 1:30pm-4:30pm (Sat PM classes 1:00-4:00)
Evening Classes - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday, June 10, 2016
Saturday, June 11, 2016
S01D
New Hexagon Millefiori Quilt Along
F02A
F02P
Introduction to Wool Applique
Embellishing Wool
F06D
Seed Bead Botany
S06A
Beaded Snowflakes
F07D
Rocky Mountain Bear Claw
S07A
S07P
PPP: Paper Piecing Primer
Fractured Paintbox
F08A
F08P
The Elegant String – Paper Piece a String Quilt
A Quilt Called Whisper
F10D
Strip Pieced Landscape
S10P
Aspen & Maple Tree Trunks
F12D
Thread Art
S12D
Portrait 1
F13A
Saving Our Treasures (4 Hrs 8:30-12:30)
S13A
S13P
Lazy River Hexies
Block Party
F14D
Home for the Holidays
S14A
Sunday Drive Table Runner
S15A
Kids Can Quilt
S17A
S17P
Beginning Settings & Borders in EQ7
Pictorial Foundations
F17A
F17P
Patch Draw
Applique Blocks
F18P
Fabric Inking 101 - Textures, Stencils & Color Blending
F19A
F19P
Language of Quilting
Free Motion Freedom with Wiggle Room
S19A
S19P
Hooked on Feathers
Feather Fills and Meanders
F20D
Needle in a Haystack Vest
S20D
Collage Curves Mini Quilt
F22A
Advanced Featherweight Maintenance (4 Hrs 8:30-12:30)
F23A
F23P
Hole in the Wall Runner
Floating Block Tote
FL03A
8:00
The Quilts of Mary Chalmers – Competition and Beyond (Mary
Chalmers)
Breakfast Lecture
SL10A
10:00am
From Alaska to Wisconsin (Cathy Geier)
FL24A
10:00
How to be Quilter of The Year (Jeannie Spears)
SL20N
12:00
Finding Your Voice (Lorraine Torrence)
FL08N
11:40
You Call That a Quilt? Quilt Styles in America: Traditional,
Contemporary, Studio/Art, and Modern
(+Book Signing) (Mary Fons)
SL06P
2:00
Beyond Bling (Nancy Eha)
FL13P
2:00
Anonymous and Me (Mary Kerr)
12:35
5:30
MQ Annual Meeting (members only)
Grand Banquet with Lecture “A Thirty-Something Quilter Tells
All” with Mary Fons
Registration Book
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
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LECTURES
WEDNESDAY
WL04P: How to Use Hand Dyed
Fabrics in Your Quilts
Lecturer: Sue Cortese
Wednesday 1:00 pm
In this trunk show Sue will show her quilts
to explain how and why she used hand
dyed fabric in each quilt. She will explain
the basics and benefits of using hand dyed
fabric, as well as how to eliminate the
pitfalls. THURSDAY
TL18A: The Possibilities of Working
with TSUKINEKO Fabric Inks
Lecturer: Joyce Teng
Thursday 10:00 am
Let Joyce show you a simple but effective
technique that will change plain yardage
into one of a kind fabric art! See how
Joyce uses Tsukineko inks, several simple
tools and household items, combined
with exciting TSC DESIGNS stencils that
will create your own style of fabric art.
Use the fabrics for any project you may
be working on: traditional or art quilts,
wearable art, clothing or home decor. The
list is endless.
TL17N: Using Specialty Rulers for
Speed and Accuracy + Trunk Show
Lecturer: Kari Schell
Thursday 12:00 pm
Kari will describe her design process
as she shows her beautiful quilts and
demonstrates several useful tools,
including rulers from Deb Tucker’s Studio
180 Design. During this lecture you will see
her current quilts as well as sneak peeks at
new projects.
TL04P: How Quilters Use the
Elements and Principles of Design
Lecturer: Sue Cortese
Thursday 2:00 pm
She will show and explain how quilters
employ the elements and principles
of design in both traditional and art
quilting by showing examples of her
own work. Viewers will see a wide
variety of styles within the contemporary
quilting world. With 13 basic elements
and principles to talk about and over 30
examples to be shown, this lecture moves
at a quick pace.
Single Lecture Prices:
$10 - MQ member, $12 - non member
Lecture Pass Prices:
$25 - MQ member, $30 - non-member
Breakfast Lecture Prices:
$20 - MQ member, $25 - non member
Dessert Lecture Prices:
$20 - MQ member, $25 - non member
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TL16E: Judges’ Panel
Lecturer: Andi Peredja and Sue
Cortese
Thursday 5:00 pm
Join this year’s judges as they explain
their process for judging quilts at national
shows. Discover how they determine
winning piecing, quilting, binding, use of
color, embellishing and overall creativity.
Once you discover what they are looking
for, you will have a better idea of how
to perfect your techniques before the
next judged competition. FREE to all
entrants in MQ’s Judged Exhibit.
TL17E: Electric Quilt Overview
Lecturer: Kari Schell
Thursday 6:30 pm
Do you EQ? Are you thinking about
starting? This lecture will answer your
questions and help you decide if a quilt
design program is for you. It will show
you how tools are used to make blocks,
change and color blocks, audition fabric
options, calculate yardage, provide cutting
directions, and so much more
CANCELLED
TL21E: Ruby Short McKim: 100 Years of
Designs Worth Doing
Lecturer: Rose Werner
Thursday 6:30 pm
(Dessert Lecture)
On the 100th Anniversary of her first
design being published and accompanying
the special exhibit of Ruby Short McKim
designs, Rose Werner will tell the story
of this amazing designer and help you
identify her designs.
FRIDAY
FL03A: The Quilts of Mary Chalmers
– Competition and Beyond
Lecturer: Mary Chalmers
Friday 8:00-9:00 am
(Breakfast Lecture)
Mary will show you 15-20 of her quilts,
many of them reproductions of antique
quilts. Most have been in competition and
received awards. She will describe the
processes she used to make the quilts and
what the judges said. Several of the quilts
are made of wool, and Mary will talk a little
about working with wool, too. A detailed
handout on that subject will be provided.
FL24A: How to be Quilter of The Year
Lecturer: Jeannie Spears
Friday 10:00 am
It’s been quite a journey from Founding
Mother of Minnesota Quilters to 2016
Quilter of the Year. Jeannie will talk about
some of the high (and low) spots and what
happened in between. No doubt there are
lessons to be learned from our outstanding
recipient of this year’s honor
FL08N: You Call That a Quilt? Quilt
Styles in America: Traditional,
Contemporary, Studio/Art, and
Modern
Lecturer: Mary Fons
Friday 11:40 am
You’ll never look at quilts the same way
again. We will examine the four different
styles of quilts in America in all their
fascinating glory.
Book signing will follow lecture.
FL13P: Anonymous and Me
Lecturer: Mary Kerr
Friday 2:00 pm
Presenting quilts from several collections,
this PowerPoint presentation and trunk
show will focus on quilts that were started
by one generation and finished by another.
You will see numerous examples of both
vintage and new compilation pieces that
incorporate unfinished blocks, tops and
pieces. Mary reviews the history of multigenerational pieces and introduces you
to some of the modern innovators of this
medium. Learn about documenting and
labeling “new” pieces, tips to honor those
quilters whose work we finish, and share
Mary’s lighthearted approach to age-old
UFOs.
SATURDAY
SL10A: From Alaska to Wisconsin - the
Landscapes are Great!
Lecturer: Cathy Geier
Saturday 10:00 am
Cathy’s lecture and trunk show features
many of her quilts, their stories and a
humourous look at her life as a quilter. She
uses a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate
tips and tricks for designing landscapes
and her quilting adventures from Alaska to
Wisconsin.
SL20N: Finding Your Voice
Lecturer: Lorraine Torrence
Saturday 12:00 pm
An overview of the steps to discover and
develop your own personal creative style
with a trunk show of Lorraine’s work that
follows her journey in finding her personal
voice as an artist.
SL06P: Beyond Bling
Lecturer: Nancy Eha
Saturday 2:00 pm
Challenge the preconceived notion that
the purpose of beads is to add mere
“sparkle” to your fabric based projects. Nancy has defined her unique artistic
voice by exploring, inventing, and using
new beading processes she has developed
via endless hours of asking, “What If?”
questions of beads and fabric. She labels
this knowledge “Bead Physics.” Learn how
she turns her beading discoveries into
beaded focal points and primary design
elements on her quilts. And often times,
obsessively beaded quilts. Discover how
to use several easy to learn beading
stitches in novel ways. This lecture will
delight the eye and inspire the hands!
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
*NEW*
Lecture Pass
*NEW*
We are pleased to offer a new bargain for those of you who love to attend lectures at the show.
If you pre-register for the show, we are offering a lecture pass that gets you in to almost all of our lectures.
The Thursday Dessert and Friday Breakfast lectures are not included. For $25 (MQ members) or $30 (non-members)
you can attend as many lectures as you want. Of course, you can still purchase single lecture tickets.
This pass is not available for purchase at the show, you must pre-register to get the savings.
TWO DAY CLASSES
W07T: Seasonal Gatherings
Catherine Erickson (Certified
Instructor for Judy Niemeyer)
Seasonal Gatherings is a two day
class designed to teach the simplicity
of foundation paper piecing, curved
piecing, and simple stacking and
slicing techniques to speed up cutting
time. This new pattern features the
circling geese design used in many
of Judy Niemeyer Quilting’s patterns.
Pattern includes foundation papers
and cutting templates. Choose the 33”
x 33” scalloped edge or the 38” x 38”
square option.
Skill Level: All
Pattern + Supply fee: $31
Class Price: $135/$150
Pfaff machines provided
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 8 & 9, 2016
W12T: Silhouette Art Quilt
Lola Jenkins
Students will learn to make a silhouette
wall hanging approx. 11 x 17. Learn
how to pick the correct picture, how
to turn picture into a pattern both
manually and by use of the computer,
how to cut, how to select fabrics, and
how to use different design elements
to create stunning silhouette wall
hangings. Students can bring their
own photo to class to use to make a
pattern and will also have time to learn
a variety of quilting techniques for the
project.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20 (Optional, see supply list)
Class Price: $120/$135
Baby Lock machines provided
CLASSES
MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM
W04A: Fabric Dyeing
Sue Cortese
In this class we will go through
several exercises to create your own
colorful cloth. We will learn several
different techniques for using the MX
Fiber Reactive dyes with low water
immersion. We will talk about the
color wheel so that you have a basic
understanding of combining colors
before mixing them in the exercises.
The three exercises include making a
light to dark gradation of a single color,
making a color to color gradation to
find the colors that lie between, and
experimenting with pre-soda soaked
fabric. Students can choose to make a
single color ombre, a rainbow piece or
all over multi-colored piece. Skill Level: All
Kit fee: $25
Class Price: $50/$65
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
W17A: Intro to EQ7 Refresher
Kari Schell
This class is focused on those who
have previously taken an Introduction
to Electric Quilt class, but are looking
for a refresher on the basics of the
program.
The information is the
same as the Introduction to Electric
Quilt class, but will be covered in half
the time. This class will cover basic
navigation of the software, creating a
new project, using the libraries, using
Quick Quilts for fast projects, adding
borders, coloring tools/fabrics, creating
quilt labels and printing quilts, blocks,
fabric yardage estimates, rotary cutting
and foundation patterns. By the end of
class you will be comfortable working
with the program and be able to explore
additional features on your own.
Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: Previous experience with EQ7
Class Price: $40/$55
Kit and Supply Fees are paid to the Instructor at the Class.
Class Prices are listed as
MQ Member price/Non Member price
Registration Book
W20T: Building Fabric for
Unique Wearables
Lorraine Torrence
Learn to combine favorites from your
stash in a simple, quick way to make
fabric for wonderful garments. See
a demonstration that includes fabric
combining giving consideration to
color, value and scale, piecing onto a
foundation for stability and finishing
considerations. Many samples to give
you ideas. First make a well fitted
muslin foundation, then start building
your fabric in class.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $135/$150
Elna machines provided
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
W19A1: Got My New Machine All Set
Up ... Now What Do I Practice
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Have you ever closed your eyes and
envisioned your ditch work divine, your
feathers fabulous, your patterns perfect and then you opened your eyes?
This class is designed to give you confidence in yourself and how to apply
the 5 Basic Shapes of The Language
of Quilting™ to patterns, stencils, pantos and more, which cuts your learning
curve in half. We’ll perfect your knots,
discuss the right thread, needles, and
machine speeds. Learn the importance
of how to move your arms, where to
focus your eyes and keep consistent
with your shapes. With Wiggle Room
your patterns will look perfected while
learning. Plus discover a few simple
layout tricks for borders, blocks, sashings and fills, so the quilt is square
when you finish, eliminating the need
to block your quilt once it is completed.
Pattern handout.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
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CLASSES
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
AFTERNOON, HALF-DAY CLASSES
12:30PM-3:30PM
FULL DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-3:30PM
MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM
W17P: Intro to Easy Draw
Kari Schell
Have you ever found the “perfect” block
online, but then realized you wanted to
piece it a different way. Maybe you
want rotary cutting instructions or a
foundation pattern. Or maybe you
want a different size to incorporate into
a different quilt. With Electric Quilt you
can redraft these blocks. This class will
focus on how to “read a block” and then
come up with the most efficient way to
draft it with Electric Quilt. The blocks
in this class are those that can be done
in a “grid” format – basically just like
drawing with a pencil and graph paper. Within Electric Quilt these blocks are
drafted within Easy Draw. Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: Previous experience with EQ7
Class Price: $40/$55
W06D: Beaded Kaleidoscopes
Nancy Eha
Recreate your own dazzling kaleidoscope
with glass beads. Numerous design
options will be presented as you explore
Nancy’s elevated beading techniques.
The kaleidoscope is created with
elevated seed bead lines that do not
rest on the fabric, but are supported
above the fabric surface by other
beads. The finished 3D kaleidoscope
is 5-inches in diameter. The techniques
covered in this workshop will give you
new ideas for adding sparkling beaded
texture to your art quilts.
Skill Level: All, some prior beading
experience helpful
Kit: $45 (includes all seed beads, Swarovrski
crystals, faceted beads, thread, needles, pattern)
Class Price: $75/$90
T04A: Cut ‘n’ Switch
Sue Cortese
In this class you will learn to piece
improvisationally... making it as you
go, without a pattern to follow. You
will experiment with line, shape and
proportion in creating an original
design. You will learn how different line
placement and value choices can affect
your work. Bring colors that interact
well but provide contrast. There is no
set size for the finished piece, so make
a table runner or lap size quilt... it’s a
great class to learn a new technique.
Skill Level: All
Class price: $50/$65
Janome machines provided
W19P1: Free Motion Freedom
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Get exciting free motion fill and
meander patterns and forget about
stitching perfection because, it is all
about the secret of “wiggle room.” Sally
shows you how to put wiggle room
into your background fill and meander
designs for effortless stitching. This
valuable overlooked technique allows
you to make quick adjustments to fill
all those awkward areas and execute
the patterns with ease.
This is the same class as F19P
See the full description on pg 25
Pattern handout
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
Class Price are listed as
Member/Non-Member price
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W11D: Fabric Collage
Laura Heine
Laura’s patterns feature her popular
technique of collage! Learn all about
fabric selection, color and texture for a
look unlike any other. Visit her Website
fiberworks-heine.com to select and
purchase your favorite collage pattern
and kit.
Skill Level: All
Fees will vary based on choice of kit.
Class Price: $75/$90
W13D: Marketing and
Development for Professional
Quilters: The Business of Being
in Business
Mary Kerr
This is a 6 hour workshop for the
professional quilter, pattern designer,
art quilter, fabric designer, quilt teacher
or anyone who is interested in making
their mark in the quilting field. This is an
opportunity to learn about developing
yourself professionally and promoting
your business successfully.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $80/$95
W16D: Circle of Illusion
Andi Perejda
Have fun watching your eye-popping
circle of illusion come to life with Andi’s
own pattern as seen on Simply Quilts
(HGTV). A two-color, optical circle of
illusion is deceptively simple to make.
This is the cover quilt for the book
Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of
Red and White Quilts.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Price: $75/$90
Janome sewing machines provided
T16A: Beginning Hand Quilting
Andi Peredja
This
workshop covers the basic
essentials for successful hand quilting,
including discussion of needles,
thimbles, thread, marking tools, batting
types and fabric types. Students
will mark, baste and begin to hand
quilt a feathered heart which can be
completed at home and used as a small
wall-hanging or the front of a pillow. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Price: $45/$60
T19A: Pathways to Better Quilting
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Do you have quilt tops that you have
wanted to quilt but have no clue what
quilting pattern to choose? Bring your
quilt tops that are anxiously waiting to
become quilts. Get easy ways to pick
patterns compatible with your quilt top
as we choose block, border, sashing
and background fills. Discover why you
like or dislike patterns combining them
for a pleasing overall look. Sally goes
step-by-step through the process of
choosing design layouts by auditioning
quilting patterns, combining texture,
density and pattern positioning. Follow
along the checklist of questions which
when answered will give you the
formula for the correct batting loft,
thread choice, binding style, backing
fabric, thread path distance, and much
more. Plus, get tips the pros use as
you quilt patterns that look custom but
are simple to stitch for sashings, fills,
blocks and borders.
Pattern handout provided.
Skill level: All
Supply fee: $5
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina machines provided
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
CLASSES THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
T22A: Introduction to
Featherweight Maintenance
Carole Wilder
Learn how to do your own regular
maintenance
on
your
Singer
Featherweight to keep it in top running
condition. Carole will teach you how
to do a thorough cleaning and oiling
of your machine. She will also cover
adjusting the tension. This is a handson class. This class is a prerequisite
for F22A Advanced Featherweight
Maintenance.
Featherweight sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Supply fee: $10
Class Price: $40/$55
AFTERNOON, HALF-DAY CLASSES
1:30PM-4:30PM
T16P: Whigged Out Rose Applique
Andi Peredja
Learn to create Andi’s altered Whig
Rose block. A pattern from her quilt
“Whigged Out on the West Coast”
will be used and methods for creating
the block will be learned. Needleturn
applique will be covered in class,
although students who use other hand
applique techniques will be tolerated!
Unitized construction, marking and
overlay techniques will be taught. Skill Level: All
Pattern: $3
Class Price: $45/$60
T19P: Got My New Machine All Set Up
... Now What Do I Practice
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Have you ever closed your eyes and
envisioned your ditch work divine, your
feathers fabulous, your patterns perfect and then you opened your eyes?
This class is designed to give you confidence in yourself and how to apply
the 5 Basic Shapes of The Language
of Quilting™ to patterns, stencils, pantos and more, which cuts your learning
curve in half. We’ll perfect your knots,
discuss the right thread, needles, and
machine speeds. Learn the importance
of how to move your arms, where to
focus your eyes and keep consistent
with your shapes. With Wiggle Room
your patterns will look perfected while
learning. Plus discover a few simple
layout tricks for borders, blocks, sashings and fills, so the quilt is square
when you finish, eliminating the need
to block your quilt once it is completed.
Pattern handout.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina machines provided
Registration Book
T22P: Introduction to
Featherweight Maintenance
Carole Wilder
See T22A for description and cost
FULL DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM & 1:30PM-4:30PM
T06D: Crazy Beading
Nancy Eha
Learn to replicate traditional Crazy
Quilt needlework embroidery stitches
with seed beads. Coined “Crazy
Beading” by Nancy. In this class you
will create feather stitches, fans and
more with beads! Then explore opulent
embellishment options. A spider was
considered good luck on Victorian crazy
quilts; recreate both spider and web
with beads.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20 (all beads, thread, needles,
patterns)
Class Price: $75/$90
T10D: Strip Applique Landscape
Cathy Geier
Turn your scraps into landscapes, no
piecing required! This is a great class
for beginners and for quilters who like
landscape quilts but never thought they
could make one. Students may choose
to purchase a kit or purchase Cathy’s
book Lovely Landscape Quilts.
Sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Kit: $25
Class Price: $60/$75
T13D: Searching for Clues
Mary Kerr
This is a 6 hour interactive fabric
dating workshop. During this class
students discover the clues hidden in
their antique quilts and tops as we
discuss trends, fabrics, patterns and
styles over the last 200 years. There
are lots of show and tell items and a
wide variety of fabrics that span 200
years of American textile history. Each
participant brings 2-3 pieces to share
and discuss.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $65/$80
T14D: Mystery Quilt
Doug Leko
Join Doug for a fun day of piecing together the clues to his Mystery Quilt.
As you work through the manageable
steps Doug will share his tips on accurate and quick piecing techniques and
keep you guessing until the layout is
revealed.
Sewing machine required
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
Skill Level: All
Kit: $25 (includes pattern + specialty ruler)
Class Price: $60/$75
T17D: Intro to EQ7
Kari Schell
This class will cover basic navigation of
the software, creating a new project,
using the libraries, using Quick Quilts
for fast projects, adding borders,
coloring tools/fabrics, creating quilt
labels and printing quilts, blocks, fabric
yardage estimates, rotary cutting and
foundation patterns. By the end of
class you will be comfortable working
with the program and be able to
explore additional features on your
own. Users of all levels welcome with
special emphasis on beginners.
Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $60/$75
EVENING CLASSES
6:00PM-9:00PM
T05E: “Canyon View” Landscape
Art Quilt
Doris Deutmeyer
Fused Applique is an exciting and easy
technique for creating landscape art
quilts. Using Doris’ original “Canyon
View” you will learn raw edge
applique, tools for success; plus how
to choose your fusible and fabric.
Several methods of completing
your landscape on your own will be
presented including a demo on how to
gallery wrap your landscape quilt on
artist canvas for an updated display
option
Skill Level: All
Kit: $35 Includes: Pattern, all fabric, and
choice of fusible to complete one 20” x
20” fabric landscape.
Class Price: $40/$55
T23E: Balancing Hourglass
Joyce Keske
Piecing on a serger is something most
quilting/sewing enthusiasts never
consider. In this class Joyce will show
you the advantages of using a serger
for piecing while creating this modern
take on a modified flying geese block.
By adding large rectangles of solid
color to the flying geese blocks the
quilt transforms from traditional to
modern.
Quilt size – 35” x 49:
Skill Level: All
Kit: $25 – includes fabric for front,
back and binding
Class Price: $25/$40
Baby Lock sergers provided
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CLASSES
MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM
F02A: Introduction to Wool Applique
Mary Alsop
So you want to learn wool applique,
a very forgiving method of applique.
This class will introduce you to the
addicting craft of wool applique by
creating a pin cushion. What is the
difference between wool felt and felted
wool? Blanket stitch or whip stitch? To
fuse or not to fuse, that is the question.
We will cover all the basics and you will
leave with an understanding of how to
complete your first or 21st project.
Skill Level: Beginner
Kit: $30
Class Price: $40/$55
F08A: The Elegant String – Paper
Piece a String Quilt
Mary Fons
Put your fabric scraps to good use with
Mary’s version of the traditional string
piecing technique. Using foundation
paper, learn how to assemble narrow
fabric strips into eye-catching quilt
blocks. This is a very freeing and
creative technique where you get to
make all the decisions from size to
color to block arrangement. No more
leftovers after this class.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $50/$65
Baby Lock machines provided
F13A: Saving Our Treasures
Mary Kerr
This workshop touches on the basics
of restoration, conservation and repair
of antique quilts. The workshop will
include discussion and trunk show of
historical repairs. The hands-on portion will cover basic repairs, restoration techniques, conservation, rescue
tips and the recreation of patterns that
are damaged beyond repair.
Participants will be encouraged to
bring a vintage quilt in need of repair
to discuss and begin work on during
the workshop.
(4 Hrs 8:30-12:30)
Skill Level: All
Kit: $10
Class Price: $50/$65
Kit and Supply Fees are
paid to the Instructor at
the Class.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
F17A: Patch Draw
Kari Schell
This class will focus on identifying and
drafting blocks that are not “square”
or are not based on a rectangular
grid. Blocks will include four hearts
(applique),
LeMoyne
Star
(plus
variations), Hexagon blocks, Rising
Sun, Dresden Plate, turkey tracks, half
circle blocks, and Hawaiian applique
blocks.
Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Class Price: $40/$55
F19A: Language of Quilting
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
This class is your free motion “ah ha”
moment, when it all becomes evident
you really do have the talent and the
ability. Get the 5 things you would
ever need for perfecting fills, feathers,
meanders, pantos, following stencils
and free motion patterns. It’s your
foundation for machine quilting and
choosing patterns that truly compliment
the quilt. If you are a true beginner,
have you ever wanted to stitch a
beautiful pattern on a quilt top and felt
that it was too complicated or beyond
your capability to stitch it well? Our
studios are full of hundreds of beautiful
patterns and yet we are afraid to use
them. Often times we sacrifice it all and
take the easy way out, neglecting the
quilt’s real need for the right patterns.
This is not about style, but receiving
the true building blocks of machine
quilting. Pattern handout provided.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
F22A: Advanced Featherweight
Maintenance
Carole Wilder
Join our Featherweight expert and
learn how to do more maintenance
on your Singer Featherweight sewing
machine. This is a continuation with
information not covered in Carole’s
Featherweight Maintenance Class.
You’ll be digging into the inner workings of your machine so you should
be somewhat mechanically inclined.
Carole’s Featherweight Maintenance
Class is a prerequisite for this class.
(4 Hrs 8:30-12:30)
Featherweight sewing machine required
Supply fee: $15
Class Price: $50/$65
F23A: Hole in the Wall Runner
Joyce Keske
Created by Quilt in a Day, adapted for
the serger by Baby Lock, this modern
looking runner will fit any room. Using
fat quarters, ¼ inch piecing on the
serger and quilting on the serger this
runner is a breeze to construct. See
how easy it is to create quilts using a
pattern from the “Modern Quilt Movement.”
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20 includes pattern, runner top,
batting and backing
Class Price: $25/$40
Baby Lock sergers provided
AFTERNOON, HALF-DAY CLASSES
1:30PM-4:30PM
F02P: Embellishing Wool
Mary Alsop
So you’ve finished appliqueing your
wool project, but it’s looking a little
plain. Want to jazz it up a bit? Let’s
explore ways to embellish your work.
Learn some of the many embroidery
stitches that can be used to embellish
wool. We will also discuss thread, needles, and other resources. The basis of
this class will be a small wool project.
(If you are in the morning class, Beginning Wool, bring that project to embelish. If not in the mroning class, bring a
small wool project to embelish.)
Skill Level: All
Kit: $30
Class Price: $40/$55
F08P: A Quilt Called “Whisper”
Mary Fons
The Thousand Pyramid quilt is both
modern and traditional. We’ll learn
to use the Fons & Porter 60-Degree
Pyramid Ruler to cut our triangles and
discuss how contrast still matters in
monochrome quilts like “Whisper.”
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $50/$65
Baby Lock machines provided
F17P: Applique Blocks
Kari Schell
Kari barely touched on the basics of
Applique Blocks in the PatchDraw class.
In this class she will focus on the details
from drawing and editing applique
designs to creating spectacular blocks
while mastering this technique
Laptop with EQ7 required.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Price: $40/$55
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
CLASSES
F18P: Fabric Inking 101 - Textures,
Stencils, and Color Blending
Joyce Teng
This hands-on, self-paced class will
teach you nine techniques to transform
plain yardage into one of a kind fabrics
that can be used in any project, from
traditional quilts to the most unique art
quilts and works of wearable art. You
will make one 12” quilt block used in
the vibrant “Tree of Life” design. Using simple tools and supplies, along
with Tsukineko inks and TSC Designs
stencils, you will learn everything you
need to know to create unique quilts
and fabrics of your own. Skill Level: All
Kit: $30
Class Price: $35/$50
F19P: Free Motion Freedom
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Get exciting free motion fill and
meander patterns and forget about
stitching perfection because, it is all
about the secret of “wiggle room.” Sally
shows you how to put wiggle room
into your background fill and meander
designs for effortless stitching. This
valuable overlooked technique allows
you to make quick adjustments to fill
all those awkward areas and execute
the patterns with ease. Because we are
quilting more surface area than ever
before discover how to add even more
density and detail to every pattern with
one simple technique. Get tips for easy
travel from block to block, plus, several
double back methods to reduce time
consuming starts and stops. Since echo
and outline skills are important and can
be the most challenging; see how to
get beautiful results without perfectly
spaced thread paths or marking. This
technique works well with appliqué,
embroidery
and
other
surface
embellishments. Plus, watch how to
cross over stitching lines without the quilt
police ever noticing. An easy trapunto
method will also be demonstrated.
You will receive dozens of background
and meander design ideas - wiggle
room included. Learn the right threads
to use, machine speeds and stitch
length to accomplish fine, close stipple
work without the headache.
Pattern handout
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Advanced
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
Registration Book
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
F23P: Floating Block Tote
Joyce Keske
Using bold colors and fabric strips
creating this stunning tote is fun and
easy. Starting with smaller squares
you will build the tote sections using
piecing techniques on the serger. The
final step; quilt the tote pieces using
the serger for a modern quilted look.
After assembly and adding suede
handles the tote is complete and ready
to showcase to all your friends!
Skill Level: All
Kit: $30 includes fabric for tote front/back,
lining, batting and suede handles and bottom
Class Price: $25/$40
Baby Lock sergers provided
FULL DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM & 1:30PM-4:30PM
F06D: Seed Bead Botany
Nancy Eha
Create a bounty of beaded botanical
beauties using mostly small size 11 seed
beads. Learn numerous fabric beading
stitches to create several varieties of
flowers, stamen, leaves, vines, berries,
grapes, and foliage for your garden
theme or crazy quilt projects. No prior
beading experience necessary.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $15 (all beads, thread, needles,
patterns)
Class Price: $75/$90
F07D: Rocky Mountain Bear Claw
Catherine Erickson (Certified
Instructor for Judy Niemeyer)
Rocky Mountain Bear Claw is one of
Judy Niemeyer Quilting’s newest blocks.
This one day class is designed to teach
the simplicity of paper piecing, curved
piecing, stacking and slicing techniques
to speed up cutting AND our newest
technique, curved paper piecing ... you
will love it! Class handout shows yardage for four (4) blocks (table runner
or runner and pillow) and/or two (2)
blocks (pillows). Table Runner – 21″ x
72″, Pillow – 20″ Square
Sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Pattern + supply fee: $31
Class Price: $75/$90
Pfaff machines provided
F10D: Strip Pieced Landscape
Cathy Geier
Using a combination of batiks and landscape fabrics, students will construct
landscapes using a strip pieced method. Students may choose to purchase
a kit or purchase Cathy’s book Lovely
Landscape Quilts.
Sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Kit: $30
Class Price: $60/$75
Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office
612-436-0449
F12D: Thread Art
Lola Jenkins
When you mix quilting with art you get
Thread Art. This is a great class for
those who want to explore an innovative way to make beautiful art quilts
but have little or no experience with
quilting. The techniques the students
will learn can be used to produce an
art quilt of anything (person, place, or
thing). Students will learn how to design and stitch out a whole cloth art
quilt using thread and colored pencils
as the medium. Creating your own
landscape, portrait, or still-life art quilt
seems intimidating to most, but Lola
has taken the fear out of the process
using her seven step approach. The
techniques learned can be easily transferred to other projects. Students will
leave with a completed 11 x 17 thread
art quilt.
Sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20 (Optional, see supply list)
Class Price: $60/$75
F14D: Home for the Holidays
Doug Leko
In this engaging original design from
Doug’s Winter’s Song book you will
be able to create a one-of-a-kind 38”
square holiday wall hanging. Using any
holiday themed print (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, birthday, etc.)
and coordinating fabrics will ensure
success. If you have been collecting
novelty prints, especially those Minnesota shop hop fabrics, this is the perfect quilt to highlight them.
Book required.
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $60/$75
Janome machines provided
F20D: Needle in a Haystack Vest
Lorraine Torrence
Create fabric from trimmings, leftovers,
yes, even shreds of fabric too cherished
to throw away but too small to possibly
use (at least you thought so until now).
Sandwich the scraps between two layers of a dissolving film (or one layer
of fabric and the dissolving film) and
stitch all over it with transparent nylon
thread. Dissolve away the dissolving
film and make a vest with the remaining “fabric.”
Skill Level: All
Supply Fee: $10
Class Price: $75/$90
Elna machines provided
Class Price are listed as
Member/Non-Member price
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CLASSES
MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM
S06A: Beaded Snowflakes
Nancy Eha
This is the perfect detail to attach to
your winter theme projects. Using only
small size 11 seed beads, needle, and
thread you will construct these delicate
yet easy to make snowflake shapes.
Adapting the pattern for several sizes,
and design options will also be covered.
Snowflakes average in size from 1/2″
to 1” in diameter.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $10 (all beads, thread, needles,
patterns)
Class Price: $50/$65
S07A: PPP: Paper Piecing Primer
Catherine Erickson (Certified
Instructor for Judy Niemeyer)
This half-day class is an introduction
to paper piecing using the “Judy
Niemeyer” method. You will make
ONE component - the geese block that is used in Judy Niemeyer Quilting’s
windmill collection. This block is part
of the pattern featured in American
Patchwork & Quilting April 2015 and
the book Geese Migrations, by Judel
and Judy Niemeyer. Several techniques
will be demonstrated during class,
including strip piecing (used in the
double wedding ring series), curved
piecing, cutting templates, and chain
piecing.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $10 (foundation paper, fabric and
Add-A-Quarter ruler)
Class Price: $50/$65
Pfaff machines provided
S13A: Lazy River Hexies
Mary Kerr
English Paper Piecing is given new life
when you recreate designs from this
1940’s vintage quilt. Learn the basic
Paper Piecing techniques while creating
this unique variation of a mosaic block
– one that inspired the name of the
class. Find inspiration in the traditions
of yesteryear, and enjoy the peaceful
pleasures of hand stitches in this
portable piecing project. It’s a scrappy
project, and your materials will include
plenty of fabric and other necessities
to carry you along during the learning
process -- and beyond.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20
Class Price: $45/$60
Class Price are listed as
Member/Non-Member price
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
S14A: Sunday Drive Table Runner
Doug Leko
Your table isn’t fully set until you add
this charming 18” x 56” tablerunner
featuring a Bear Paw block built around
a Log Cabin center. Learn to make
both of these traditional blocks and
assemble them into a unique setting
based on Doug’s original design.
Discover the tips and tools that will
make piecing these traditional blocks
a breeze.
Skill Level: All
Pattern: $6.50
Class Price: $45/$60
Baby Lock machines provided
S15A: Kids Can Quilt
Laura Maki
The goal of this class is to introduce
kids to three principles of quilting.
These principles include piecing with a
quarter inch seam allowance, quilting
lines with a walking foot, and machine
applique. One hour dedicated to
piecing precut squares with an accurate
quarter inch seam allowance, one hour
dedicated to marking and quilting with
a walking foot, and one hour dedicated
to appliqueing a precut monogram to
the top and sewing it into a pocket
throw pillow. Students must be 10
years or older to participate without
an adult. Younger children considered
with an adult helper in attendance. No
children younger than 8 years old.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Kit: $20
Class Price: $25
Janome machines provided
S19A: Hooked on Feathers
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
Quilting defines the quilt top, and
feathering defines the quilter. But just
try to stitch them flawlessly without
overlapping your stitches, with exact
turned corners, perfectly mirrored
shapes, and taking the time to draft a
design, forget it. With this new feather
technique all that has changed. Based
on one simple shape, the hook, feathers are as elegant as they are easy to
stitch. Experience how to stitch corner turns without even trying, without
drafting a design, for beautiful borders, sashings, blocks and small fills.
Starting simple then embellishing your
feathers for intricate detail using one
simple technique for more detailed patterns. Learn how to get different looks
plus combine them with other feathering elements for even more exciting
texture to fit the style and area of the
quilt top. Discover feathers actually
stitch better when using free motion
than following a pattern. You will love
this method for glorious, fun, no-mark,
non-backtracking, feathering. Pattern
handout.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
S17A: Beginning Settings &
Borders in EQ7
Kari Schell
Explore taking your Electric Quilt skills
to the next level by working with the
various setting options in Electric Quilt. This will include Basic Layouts, Adding
Borders, Auto Borders, and a number
of options that will work for Sampler
quilts.
Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Class Price: $40/$55
Kit and Supply Fees are
paid to the Instructor at
the Class.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference
CLASSES
AFTERNOON, HALF-DAY CLASSES
1:00PM-4:00PM
S07P: Fractured Paintbox
Catherine Erickson (Certified
Instructor for Judy Niemeyer)
This half-day class is an introduction
to paper piecing using the “Judy
Niemeyer method”. You will make
ONE block from Fractured Paint Box, a
beginner pattern from Judy Niemeyer
Quilting. Several techniques will be
demonstrated during class, including
strip piecing (used in the double
wedding ring series), curved piecing,
cutting templates, and chain piecing.
Skill Level: All
Kit: $10 (foundation paper, fabric, and
Add-A-Quarter ruler)
Class Price: $50/$65
Pfaff machines provided
S10P: Aspen & Maple Tree Trunks
Cathy Geier
Students will construct one very
simple landscape on a whole cloth
background and learn to shade tree
trunks with dye marker and pastels,
and draw simple saplings.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Kit: $16
Class Price: $45/$60
S13P: Block Party
Mary Kerr
This workshop is designed to help
students discover innovative ways to
set antique and new blocks. Participants
bring blocks to share and together we
develop ideas to best showcase the
block sets. The workshop includes a
trunk show of innovative sets in antique
and contemporary textiles. Students
are encouraged to bring unfinished
block sets
Skill Level: All
Class Price: $45/$60
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
S19P: Feather Fills and Meanders
Designed for both domestic and
longarm machine quilters.
Sally Terry
It is truly free motion freedom when
you can confidently make it up as you
go. If your goal is to look at an area
and go for it, then you will love this
class. We will start out following a
meander pattern then take the design
elements in the pattern to free motion
feather. Experience the four main
feather types, learn their thread paths
and which one works better in certain
areas. This will eliminate drafting and
extensive marking. Whether you want
your feathers to be large or small to
fit a space, turn endless corners on a
serpentine spine for fills and meanders,
or stitch them consistently straight as
an arrow in a sashing; you will know
which feather to use and how to lay it
out. It is easier than you think. In fact
it is easier to free motion feathers than
to precisely follow a pattern. Learn
how to make your feathers even more
graceful. Discover how to start and
stop without having to use a piecing
seam and lots more tips and tricks.
Sally will offer pattern suggestions
for traditional to modern quilt styles.
Pattern handout provided.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Supply fee: $7
Class Price: $60/$75
Bernina domestic & longarm machines
provided
FULL DAY CLASSES
8:30AM-11:30AM & 1:00PM-4:00PM
S01D: New Hexagon Millefiori
Quilt Along
Lori Allison
Learn all about choosing fabrics, fussy
cutting, papers, piecing & stitching
for the New Hexagon Millefiori. Kit
available from instructor on day of
class includes everything you need to
make Rosette #5. This is a complete,
not a partial, rosette. Need not have
made Rosettes 1-4 to participate in this
class. Fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett
Collective.
Millefiori Quilts book required.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Kit including book: $99.95. Already
have the book -- Kit: $73.95.
Class Price: $60/$75
S12D: Portrait 1
Lola Jenkins
Students will learn to make a portrait
quilt wall hanging approx. 11 x 17
using one of the patterns provided by
the instructor. However students will
be given all information necessary to
make a portrait from a photo. Students
will learn how to use ultra-fine sharpie,
colored pencils, white out and other
products to enhance the features of
their subject. This is a class geared to
make easy beautiful portraits without
the fuss. Students will leave with a
completed portrait.
Sewing machine required
Skill Level: All
Kit: $20 (Optional, see supply list)
Class Price: $60/$75
S20D: Collage Curves
Lorraine Torrence
Use one of Lorraine’s Collage Curves
Mini-Quilt Series patterns to make a
15” square quilt in this one day class.
Learn the technique for doing curvy
edge shapes, raw edges together, with
self made bias tape covering the raw
edges. One pattern free with class.
Skill Level: All
Kit: Optional $35 kit available at http://
www.lorrainetorrence.com/
Class Price: $75/$90
Elna machines provided
S17P: Pictorial Foundations
Kari Schell
In this class Kari will show you how to
create your own foundation patterns
using a picture as a base. Discover
all the EQ7 features that make this
technique possible.
Laptop with EQ7 installed required.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Price: $40/$55
Check online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
for class updates and changes.
Register early to get the classes you want.
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Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Membership Information
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. was formed in 1978 to unite
and support quilters and quilt enthusiasts throughout the
state of Minnesota and elsewhere. MQ is run by members
on a volunteer basis. Every event and activity listed here,
plus many others, depends on volunteers. We encourage all
members to find an area of interest and become involved.
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
612-436-0449
www.mnquilt.org
The meetings begin at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of the
month and at 10:00am on the following Saturday, at 1203
5th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN. (Please check online to
confirm meeting dates and times.)
Membership Cost
A regular one year membership is $40. Student membership
is $20. Business membership is $65.
Meetings
MQ brings in nationally known quilters who present
programs several times a year at the monthly meetings.
Other meetings feature programs prepared by our talented
members or may be special events such as the Holiday
Brunch. Every meeting includes members’ Show and Tell,
miscellaneous business, and announcements.
Newsletter
MQ News is published monthly and is available by Email to
MQ members.
Library
MQ members may check out books, magazines and videos/
DVDs on a monthly basis during each meeting or at the Pat
O’Connor Library, located in the Textile Center.
Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)
A standing committee of Minnesota Quilters, Inc., MQP’s
purpose is to locate, record, photograph, and document
quilts with a Minnesota connection.
Annual Quilt Show
Our Annual Quilt Show and Conference takes place every
year in June. The show is open to the public and includes
judged, non-judged, national, and special quilt exhibits.
There are classes and lectures by nationally recognized
teachers, a raffle quilt, small quilt auction, and other
events. MQ awards one scholarship each year to a novice
quilter. For more information, visit our website at www.
mnquilt.org. In past years our show has been on a four
year cycle, rotating through Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul and
Rochester. Based on bids received from these locations,
the next shows will be in St. Cloud (2016, 2018, and 2020),
Duluth (2017), and Rochester (2019 and 2021).
Grant Program
The MQ Board accepts applications for grant funds each
year to help with our mission of quilting education. These
grants are provided statewide to support quilting programs
on television and other quilting education efforts. Grant
requests are now accepted from July 1st to September 16th
each year. For more information, visit www.mnquilt.org.
MQ Outstanding Volunteer Award
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. has initiated an annual award in
recognition of the outstanding contributions of our many
volunteers. This award is given annually at the April birthday
party to an MQ member who has been a loyal volunteer over
time and across responsibilities. The honoree will receive
a year’s free membership, a quilt shop gift certificate, and
recognition on an MQ Outstanding Volunteer plaque. MQ
board members welcome member nominations for the
award.
Membership Has Its Privileges!
A prized benefit of MQ membership is early registration for
classes and other show events. Additionally, members receive
reduced rates for registration, classes, lectures, the banquet,
judged quilt entry fees, and free entry for non-judged quilts.
Members can also save money on MQ sponsored events and
classes throughout the year. You may become a member or
renew your membership online at www.mnquilt.org. If you
prefer, use the membership form on this page.
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
Email
Birthdate if 18 or younger:
Please describe volunteer interest and experience on an additional sheet.
MEMBERSHIP: $40.00 (regular); $20.00 (students 18 years or younger); $65 (business membership)
Complete and detach this form and send it with a check for the proper amount (US Dollars), made payable to
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. to:
Membership - Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
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Quilt Hanging Sleeve Instructions
Sleeve
To prevent quilts from dragging on the floor when hung, any quilt longer
than 90” must have a secondary sleeve attached no higher than 90” from
the bottom of the quilt. You may still have a primary sleeve at the top.
Secondary Sleeve
Removable Sleeve Option
90”
 Creating the sleeve(s)
Label
Cut (and piece, if necessary) a strip of fabric 9 inches tall and
the width of the finished quilt including binding.
 On the short ends, turn ¼” over twice to create a hem and stitch down.
 Fold the strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and press the
crease firmly.
 Open the strip. Bring one long unfinished edge to the pressed fold line in the center.
Press firmly. Repeat for the other long unfinished edge.
 Optional - To keep these long edges firmly creased, edge stitch along the long outside folds.
 Bring the long unfinished edges wrong sides together and stitch with a ¼”
seam to create a tube. Press this seam open. Do not turn the resulting
tube.
 Attaching the sleeve(s) to the quilt back
 Primary Sleeve
 With the open seam against the quilts back, pin one long pressed
edge just under the finished upper binding edge on the back of
the quilt.
 If your quilt is longer than 90”
 Create the secondary sleeve as instructed above.
 Lay out your quilt on a flat surface with the backing up.
 Measure 90 inches up from the bottom of your quilt and mark the backing. Do this in several
locations.
 Using your ruler, draw a chalk pencil line connecting the markings across the quilt back.
 Center the tube, and place the top edge of the tube along the marked line. The tube’s unfinished
seam faces the quilt.
 Pin the tube securely in place.
 Hand stitch the top edge of the sleeve(s) to the back of your quilt.
 Tack the ends of the sleeve(s) in place so it cannot be lifted from the quilt.
 Hand stitch the bottom of the sleeve(s) in place.
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Permanent Sleeve Option
Complete before binding is hand sewn to the back of the quilt.
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Machine sew the binding as you usually would to the front of the quilt.
Cut (and piece, if necessary) a strip of fabric 9 inches tall and the width of the finished quilt.
On the short ends, turn ¼” over twice to create a hem and stitch down.
Fold the strip lengthwise, wrong sides together, bringing one raw edge up to an inch below the other long
edge. Press the folded edge well.
To keep this long edges firmly creased, edge stitch along the long outside fold.
Center the folded strip along the top edge of the quilt, against the backing, aligning its matched raw edges
with the edge of the quilt. Have the side of the tube with the “bump” or extra fabric facing out. Pin the
layers keeping the binding out of the way so you do not sew over it.
From the front, machine sew the sleeve to the quilt on the existing stitching line.
Tack the ends of the sleeve in place so it cannot be lifted from the quilt
Hand stitch the bottom of the sleeve in place
Hand sew the binding over the raw edges of the tube.
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Pre-Purchase Admission
Avoid long admissions lines!
There are ways you can help reduce waiting time in long admissions lines:
•
Pre-register (get a 3-day admission pass, a show bag, and a show pin)
•
Have exact change and use the Exact Change admission lines
•
Check our website (www.mnquilt.org) for a list of quilt shops who can sell you advance admission passes.
•
Pre-purchase your 1-day admission pass by sending a check to
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th St SE
Minneapolis MN 55414-2030
We will mail your ticket
•
We must have your check by May 11, 2016.
•
All pre-purchased tickets are non-replaceable and non-refundable – don’t lose them!
•
A ticket must be purchased for each day you plan on attending.
•
Each single day ticket can be used on any day, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday
Mail my tickets to this address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________State: _________________ Zip: _______________________
Quantity
Total
Single Day – MQ Member
______ @ $10.00
$___________
Single Day – Non MQ Member
______ @ $12.00
$___________
Single Day - Children (ages 5–12)
______ @ $5.00
$___________
Total # tickets ordered ______
$___________ Amount of Check
Getting to St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud MN 56301-3614
If you are interested in taking a bus trip to the show, check with your local quilt shop to see if they are sending a bus, or check our
website www.mnquilt.org/mq2016 for bus tours already registered.
Shuttle Service is available between the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and Saint Cloud
For schedule and rates contact: Executive Express at 1-888-522-9899 or 320-253-2226
www.executiveexpress.biz.
From Interstate 94
1. Take I-94 West to Highway 15 North exit
2. Turn right onto Highway 23
3. Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
4. Turn right onto 1st Street South
5. The convention center will be straight ahead on the left
Parking for the convention center is available in the ramp, located below the
building, along with metered spots just south of the entrance
*Construction for the new parking ramp will be taking place while you are visiting
St. Cloud & the west metered parking lot will be closed
Updates on parking, construction and vendor move-in will be updated at
www.visitstcloud.com Refer to City parking ordinances for clarification:
http://ci.stcloud.mn.us click on Departments/Public Works/Parking
From Highway 10
1. Take Highway 10
2. Take Highway 23West exit to 4th Avenue
3. Turn right onto 4th Avenue
4. The convention center will be on the right
Parking Downtown Saint Cloud – PUBLIC PARKING
Online Map available at www.visitstcloud.com (click on MN Quilters, Inc logo)
Parking Ramps:
River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud MN 56301
7’ Height Clearance, 336 spaces, $5.00 per entry. No in/out privileges
Grand Central Parking Ramp, 400 St. Germain St. W., St Cloud MN 56301
7’ Height Clearance, 40 spaces, 40 cents per ½ hour or portion thereof.
Example; If you stay 35 minutes you will be charged 80 cents. Maximum of
$6.00 per 24 hours. 220 spaces evening parking. Lost ticket $6.00
Centre Square Ramp, 601 1st St S., St Cloud MN 56301
8’2” Height Clearance,, Lower Level 7’ Height Clearance,
234 spaces, 40 cents per ½ hour or portion thereof.
Paramount Parking Ramp, 930 1st St N., St. Cloud MN 56303
7’ Height Clearance, 195 spaces, 40 cents per ½ hour or portion thereof.
Example: if you stay 35 minutes you will be charged 80 cents. Lost ticket $6.00
From Highway 15
1. Take Highway 15 South
2. Turn left (east) onto Highway 23
3. Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
4. Turn right onto 1st Street South
5. The convention center will be straight ahead on the left
Metered Public Parking Spaces: Available throughout the downtown area.
Meters are NOT enforced on weekends
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Mobility Accommodations
The River’s Edge Convention Center is accessible for those using wheelchairs.
For the safety of all attendees, strollers without a child in them and rolling bags are not allowed on the show floor.
Motorized mobility devices are permitted in all areas.
Attendees who wish to make arrangements for mobility assistance at the show can contact directly Tim Hoese at
Minnesota Mobility, 320-356-7274, to make arrangements for wheelchairs or scooters.
Lodging in St. Cloud
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. has blocked hotel rooms with special rates for the 2016 Annual Quilt Show & Conference participants. Rooms
are blocked during the week of the show.
Please mention “Minnesota Quilters” when making your reservation to receive the special room rates.
Make your reservations early! Remaining rooms will be released 30 days prior to the event.
Hotel Partners
Phone
Rate
Amenities
*Headquarter
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
100 4th Ave S
320-253-0606
$101.00+tax
Downtown St. Cloud, attached to the
River’s Edge Convention Center. Pool,
Green Mill Restaurant on site.
*Headquarter
Courtyard by Marriott
Formerly Le St-Germain Suite Hotel
404 West St. Germain Street
320-654-1661
$149.00-$159.00+tax
Downtown St. Cloud, skyway to the
River’s Edge Convention Center. 5th
Avenue Grill on site, Pool
Country Inn & Suites East
120 7th Ave SE
320-252-8282
$109.00+tax
Located off Hwy 10, minutes from
downtown & restaurants. pool.
continental breakfast.
Country Inn & Suites West
235 Park Ave S
320-259-8999
$95.00+tax
Located near Crossroads Shopping
Center. restaurants, pool, continental
breakfast.
Grandstay Residential Suites
213 6th Ave S
320-251-5400
$109.90-$129.90+tax
Downtown St. Cloud. Pool. Continental
Breakfast.
Hampton Inn & Suites
143 37th Avenue North
320-252-4448
$119.00-$159.00+tax
Located off Hwy. 15, Crossroads
Shopping Center, within walking distance
of many restaurants, pool, continental
breakfast
Holiday Inn & Suites
75 South 37th Ave
320-253-9000
$92.95-$104.95+tax
Located off Hwy 15. Crossroads
Shopping Center, pool, arcade area.
Legends Bar & Grill along with Legends
Cafe on site
Homewood Suites by Hilton
115 37th Avenue North
320-252-5900
$124.00-$199.00+tax
Located off Hwy. 15, Crossroads
Shopping Center, within walking distance
of many restaurants, pool, continental
breakfast
Quality Inn
4040 2nd Street S
320-251-1500
$109.00+tax
Located off Hwy 15. Crossroads
Shopping Center, pool, continental
breakfast. Old Chicago Restaurant
attached.
Housing is available at the College of St. Benedict
Contact Jessica Reiter,
Assistant Gorecki Director at CSB
320-363-5791
*2016 Shuttle Service *
Shuttle Service will be available from the hotels to the River’s Edge
Convention Center
Updates & information available at www.granitecountry.com
(Click on the MN Quilters, Inc. logo on the homepage)
For further information on St. Cloud or if you have questions, contact the St.
Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-264-2940
Nikki Fisher, ext 112 [email protected]
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Volunteer Form
Our show is brought to you by volunteers. YOU are the most valued and treasured resource Minnesota Quilters
has. It will take over 600 volunteers working together to put on the successful quilt show in June 2016. Each
volunteer with 2 hours of service will receive a Volunteer Pin as a token of appreciation for time given. We
have volunteer shifts ranging from one to four hours and can start on the half hour, so you will have more
opportunities to volunteer and enjoy the show. For each two hours of service, your name will be entered into
daily prize drawings. In addition, your name will be entered into the drawing for the Grand Prize of a sewing
machine.
Call, write or Email your volunteer registration information to:
MQ Show Volunteers
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis MN 55414-2030
612-436-0449
Email [email protected] or find the form online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP or Postal Code _______________________________________________________
Email _______________________________ Day Phone ________________ Evening Phone _________
Please indicate the Volunteer Opportunities you are interested in
___
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White Glove (1 or more hours) ____Show Admissions (4 hours – 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
Ticket Taker (lectures/special events) ___ Registration ___ Info Booth/Bag Check
Small Quilt Auction ___ MQ Merchandise _____Minnesota Quilt Project table
Raffle Quilt ___ Volunteer Booth ___ Judged area Mon am or pm ___ Judged area Tues am
Set-up Monday ___ Set-up Tuesday ___ Set-up Wednesday ___ Take Down Saturday
Classroom Helper (Must be registered for class) ___ Bus tours (must be able to get on the bus)
Please indicate the times you are available to volunteer
Monday, June 6th ________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, June 7th _______________________________________________________________
Wednesday, June 8th _____________________________________________________________
Thursday, June 9th ______________________________________________________________
Friday, June 10th _______________________________________________________________
Saturday, June 11th _____________________________________________________________
Please let us know if you have any physical limitations i.e. can’t climb ladder, need to sit, etc.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Many thanks to all the hard-working 2016 Show Committee members. As one of the
largest volunteer shows in the nation, we can’t say thank-you enough to those who give so
much time and talent to this event. If you’d like to lend a hand before, during, or after the
show, please send in the completed form above or email us at [email protected]
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Advance Registration Instructions
January 15, 2016: Advance Registration for MQ Members Begins
February 1, 2016: Advance Registration for Non-Members Begins
May 1, 2016: Mail-in Registrations must be at the MQ Office
May 15, 2016: Online Registration closes at midnight
Online registration ends May 15, 2016. Mail-in registration
must be received by May 1, 2016. You may also enroll in
any remaining open classes at the Conference.
Advance Registration: For MQ members, registrations will
be accepted beginning January 15, 2016. General Advance
Registration will begin February 1, 2016. Online registrants
will receive immediate confirmation. Mailed registrations
may take a week or more to process. Online payments will
reserve your spot immediately; if you are mailing in your
payment your registration will hold your reservations for one
week or until payment is received, whichever occurs first.
Advance Registration Fee: All advance registrants will
be charged a non-refundable advance registration
fee of $35 for members and $40 for non-members.
This fee covers registration processing, the opportunity to
register for classes, lectures, and events, 3-day (Thursday,
Friday and Saturday) admission to Exhibits and Merchant
Mall, a show pin, a tote bag, and a place on the mailing list
to receive a 2017 MQ Show Registration Book when they are
available. Advance registrants receive their name badge,
tickets, show pin, and a tote bag when they arrive at the
show.
Refunds: Refunds on credit cards will be processed
immediately to the card used for registration. Refunds for
registration payment by check will be processed within 30
days of the request.
Cancellation of Advance Registration: Refunds will be
according to the following schedule:
• On or before March 12, 2016: 75% of all fees for
classes, lectures and special events will be refunded. No
refund of registration fee.
• March 13 through April 9, 2016: 50% of all fees for
classes, lectures and special events will be refunded. No
refund of registration fee.
• After April 9, 2016: No refunds unless cancellation
insurance has been purchased. No refund of registration
fee.
Refunds for registration payment by check will be processed
within 30 days of the request.
Note: The cancellation fee for classes, lectures and special
events will be waived if the registrant has purchased the
optional cancellation insurance and cancels before May 22,
2016. If a registrant cannot attend, they may transfer their
registration at no charge to another person. If you need
to cancel or transfer your registration to another person,
send an Email to [email protected] or to the MQ
office address shown on page 34.
Cancellation Insurance: Cancellation insurance may be
purchased for $20. This insurance guarantees a full refund
for classes, lectures and special events if you cancel before
May 22, 2016. The registration fee will not be refunded.
Insurance must be purchased when registering. If you
have the insurance and wish to cancel, you must notify the
registrar on or before May 22, 2016.
No refunds will be made for cancellations
after May 22, 2016
Online Registration
1. Go to the MQ website at www.mnquilt.org.
2. Click 2016 Show link.
3. On the Summary page, click the “Advance
Registration” button on the lower right and follow
the online instructions.
4. Enter your information & selections on the form.
5. Complete your payment information.
6. Click the “Finish” button.
You will receive a confirmation receipt via Email. Print out
this confirmation receipt and bring it with you to the
conference. You will need this receipt to receive your
name badge and registration materials.
How to Pay: You will be able to pay immediately via our
secure server using your credit card. Online payment will
immediately guarantee your available conference selections.
If you prefer, you may register online and mail a check to the
MQ address shown on page 34. Make your check payable
to Minnesota Quilters, Inc and include your registration
confirmation number along with your check. MQ
cannot invoice Advance Registrations. If paying by
check, your class or event spot will be held for one week
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following registration or until payment is received, whichever
occurs first.
Adding/Dropping Classes: You may personally change
your online registration until May 22, 2016. You will need the
confirmation number from your confirmation receipt. After
May 22, any requests for change must be made in writing,
either through Email ([email protected]) or by
letter to the Minnesota Quilters, Inc. office.
Registration Packet, Badge and Tickets:
Bring your
confirmation receipt to the Registration booth at the
Show to exchange for your registration packet containing
your name badge and any required tickets. Registration
packets will not be mailed to participants.
Your name badge is required for admission to the Show floor
and to attend events at the Show. You do not need tickets
to attend your classes. Simply sign in with the class helper
when you arrive.
Class Supply Lists: Please download supply lists at
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016.
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Advance Registration Instructions Continued
Deadlines: Online - May 15, 2016; Mail-In - May 1, 2016
Mail-In Registration
We encourage everyone to register online. If that is not
possible, you may register by mail, using the form on page
35. Please keep a copy of your registration for your records.
Mail your registration form to the MQ address on this page.
How to Pay: Include payment with your registration form.
If paying by check, make your check payable to Minnesota
Quilters, Inc.
Adding/Dropping Classes: To add or drop a class,
contact [email protected] with your request, or
mail your request to the MQ office. Requests for changes
must be made in writing.
Registration Packet, Badge and Tickets: You will receive
a confirmation receipt in the mail itemizing classes, lectures,
merchandise, and events for which you are registered. This
may take 2-3 weeks. Bring the confirmation receipt to
the Registration booth at the show to exchange for your
registration packet containing your name badge, show pin,
tote bag, and any required tickets.
Your name badge is required for admission to the Show floor
and to attend events at the Show. You do not need tickets
to attend your classes. Simply sign in with the class helper
when you arrive.
Class Supply Lists: These will be mailed with your
confirmation. You can also download them at
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016.
Checks and Credit Card Payments
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. accepts checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover for payment of advance registration,
classes, and event fees. When using a credit card for payment, please double-check the card number and expiration date
when completing your form.
A fee of $25 will be charged on all returned checks.
Remember, when submitting your payment by check or money order, please make it payable to:
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
When possible, save Minnesota Quilters 4% in credit card fees by paying by check.
Questions
Questions: If you have any questions about registration, please contact the Registration Chairs at
[email protected] or leave a message at the Minnesota Quilters office (612-436-0449).
*Emails to [email protected] will be responded to within 2 business days
Address for mailing registration
or
Online registration with check payment:
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-0230
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Email:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
________
_________
MQ Member? ____ Yes ____No
Please note that class prices are
discounted for MQ members.
Refer to the class descriptions
for the correct price.
Class Number
Price
Wednesday, June 8,
2016
Class Number
Price
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Smoked
Turkey
Veggie
Napa
Chicken
Check
Money Order
MasterCard
Signature
Visa
Discover
Classic
Salad
$39
$44
$20
$25
$20
$25
Total
Number
@$13
@$13
@$13
@$13
ea
ea
ea
ea
@$10 ea.
@$12 ea.
@$25 ea
@$30 ea
Price
Price
Yes
No
Credit Card Expiration Date:
MQ Members - $35
Not a MQ Member - $40
Optional Cancellation Insurance: $20
Grand Total/Amount Due
Registration Fee:
Class Number
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Total number of
tickets
x
x
x
x
x
x
Price
Chicken Caesar Salad
Class Number
Friday, June 10, 2016
I would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the 2016 Show, please have someone contact me.
Security Code (3 digit code on back of card):
Credit Card Number:
Payment Method (Circle one):
Questions? 612-436-0449 or email [email protected]
# Tickets for ea lecture @ $10 MQ Member
# Tickets for ea lecture @ $12 Non-Member
Lecture Pass @ $25 MQ Member
Lecture Pass @ $30 Non-Member
Box Lunches ($13 each)
Ham &
Swiss
Wed. 6/8/2016 Quantity
Thur 6/9/2016 Quantity
Fri 6/10/2016 Quantity
Sat 6/11/2016 Quantity
Lecture Number
1st Choice for day
2nd Choice for day
Meet the Teachers/Sneak Preview
x $15
(Enter number of tickets @ $15 ea.)
Charming City Stroll Passport $18 (MQ member)
Charming City Stroll Passport $20 (nonmember)
Banquet Event - MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $39 ea.)
□ Tortelloni □ Chicken □ Pork
Banquet Event - Not a MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $44 ea.) □ Tortelloni □ Chicken □ Pork
Breakfast Lecture - MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $20 ea.)
Breakfast Lecture - Not a MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $25 ea.)
Dessert Lecture - MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $20 ea.)
Dessert Lecture - Not a MQ Member (Enter # of tickets @ $25 ea.)
Classes
/
Line
Total
If registering by mail, send Advance Registration Form and payment to: Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 1203 5th Street. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
Phone:
City:
Address:
Name:
Minnesota Quilters, Inc. 38th Annual Quilt Show and Conference Advance Registration Form
Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
1203 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
612-436-0449
[email protected]
www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
Have Questions?
Wonder if changes have been made since this book was printed?
Check out the web site www.mnquilt.org/mq2016
for the latest information
Corrections
12/21/15 F02P class description
1/6/16
Breakfast Lecture price pg 35
1/12/16 Revised Catherine Erickson class descriptions (pgs 21,25-26)
1/22/16 T22A,F22A supply fees
2/25/16 Added T22P Introduction to
Featherweight Maintenance
3/9/16
W19A & W19P cancelled
W19A1 & W19P1 added
Innova longarms replaced by
Bernina longarms for classes
T19A,T19P,F19A,F19P,S19A,S19P
3/14/16 TL17E cancelled
Table of Contents: Page 2
Registration Information: Page 33-34
Important Dates: Page 3
St. Cloud Information: Page 30-31