Group & Special Events

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime event featuring multi-award-winning quilters, Sue Nickels and Pat Holly. With a combined seven Best of Show quilts, these extraordinary sisters will take you through a journey of their breathtaking creations.

During this intimate gathering, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Discover the "Two of Us": Gain insights into the inspiration and creative process behind their captivating partnership and their shared and individual quilts.
• Ask the Experts: Participate in a Q&A session with Pat and Sue, where you can ask your burning questions about quilting techniques, design inspiration, and their collaborative journey.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to connect with these extraordinary quilters, experience their Special Exhibit, and gain a deeper appreciation for their artistry.

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. The lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime event featuring thread mastery with Bob Purcell.
Become a THREAD MASTER at the new Thread Mastery Institute (TMI). Bob Purcell draws on his 26 years of thread experience to explain thread, needles, and tension in simple terms.

You will learn:

• Thread types and characteristics: when to use which types
• Thread weights made easy
• Needles
• Tension settings
• Problem-solving: learn to solve 98% of thread/needle/tension issues
• Q&A

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime event featuring Fiber Art Painting with Judith Baker Montano! Become immersed in the process Judith uses to make her prize-winning landscapes, seascapes, and underwater art pieces. Learn to think like a painter as you observe how she uses threads, yarns, and fabrics in her images. From the planning process to the freeform stitching, enjoy the journey through the various stages of her artwork.

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

Join us for our highly anticipated All-Star Review!

Prepare to be inspired and empowered at our highly anticipated All-Star Review, where the nation's sought-after quilting instructors converge to share their tips and tricks. Witness a rapid-fire showcase of quilting knowledge during our dynamic 10-minute demonstration blitz. Learn cutting-edge techniques, discover time-saving shortcuts, and unlock the secrets to flawless quilting from the masters themselves.

After the demonstrations, mingle with the instructors and explore their offerings. Purchase their books, patterns, and tools, and even snag an autograph or two.

Each participant will receive a helpful booklet filled with printed handouts. Don't miss out! This event always sells out quickly, so secure your tickets today.

A Night of Quilting Fun!

Join us for a thrilling evening of quilting knowledge and camaraderie at the annual AQS Game Night! This year's exciting theme, Quilter's Feud, will place teams of audience members against each other in a battle to determine who knows the most about quilting.

Hosted by the charismatic Michelle Renee Hiatt, this event is sure to be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and fabulous prizes. Whether you want to put your quilting knowledge to the test or prefer to sit back, relax, and watch the games, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow quilters and make new friends!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Secure your spot now and get ready for a fun-filled evening of quilted delight. At registration, you can choose to be a potential contestant or remain an audience member. Contestants will be selected on the day of the event and notified when entering the event.

Have you ever wondered where designers get their inspiration for their fabric designs, patterns or books? At times, it may be a middle of the night epiphany, other times it may be climbing through bushes in the rain to get just the right photo angle of a gorgeous hibiscus before the security guard arrives!!! Your creative juices will be flowing and you’ll never look at a hotel rug or bathroom tile the same way again by the time you leave.

Linda shares her thought process, photos, color selection and processes to develop her fabric collections. She’ll also cover considerations for designing patterns for books and magazines such as color coordination and selection, using the appropriate size piece for the specific fabric, choosing the block design to work with the fabric you have.

There’ll be some time afterwards for some quick Q&A.