Quilt Fiesta 2024

Local quilters and artists have created a huge collection of quilts ranging from
traditional quilting techniques to modern art quilts that will be on display and for sale.
Quilts will be judged by Terri Miller, a member of the National Association of Certified
Quilt Judges. At the show, ribbon winners will be present by their quilts for a meet and
greet on Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

An important event in the Guild's giving activities is the Small Quilt Charity Sale,
Featuring nearly 200 small quilts. At the monthly Guild meetings, Guild members and
friends pick a "lamentable" (a block or part of a quilt that has potential) and turn it into a
"lovely" (a finished small quilt). The small quilts are sold at the Quilt Fiesta! with 100%
of the proceeds going to the Guild's annual choice of beneficiary. This year's proceeds
will be shared between Old Pueblo Community Services (info@helptucson.org) and
Aviva Children's Services (www.avivatucson.org).

Quilts For a Cause, an official affiliate of the Guild, will have hundreds of quilts for
sale at Quilt Fiesta! The group organizes the donation and marketing of hand-crafted
quilts, quilt-related products and activities to raise and distribute funds to organizations in
Arizona that provide treatment, support services and research for breast and gynecologic
cancers.

Attendees can take a rest from the quilt show and enjoy a 30-minute presentation
"Vintage Quilts and Their Stories" held 2-3 times each day. During each presentation,
vintage quilts are held up while you hear the story of the quilt and its patterns. Whether
they were lovingly made by an ancestor or purchased at an estate or antique shop, they are
all treasures and have something to tell us. You will also gain an insight into construction
techniques, common materials, how to date a quilt and how to care for your antique quilt.

At the 2024 Quilt Fiesta!, this exhibit will feature Baby and Crib Quilts. Our goal is to
show quilts of varied periods and styles, as well as "best" and "utility" quilts.
Kids Row quilts will be on display. This program features a Guild outreach team
teaching and assisting students, ages 17 and under, at local schools and clubs to create
quilts. Each kid will receive a ribbon and a goody bag for participating. On Saturday and
Sunday, the young participants will take part in a Meet and Greet with the public. This is
a great way to show off the cultural and generational vitality of quilting. It is also a huge
thrill for young quilters to see their creations displayed at the quilt show.

You can come sew a quilt block at the Sit and Sew Quilts of Valor booth, next to
Cathey's Sewing and Vacuum in the vendor area. Patterns, tools, and materials are
all provided and it's free to participate. Teachers will be available if help is needed.
Completed blocks will be turned into a Quilt of Valor and awarded to an Arizona military
veteran, serviceman or servicewoman.

"Puzzlers Dream" is the beautiful 2024 Opportunity Quilt. Designed, pieced and
quilted by Guild member Valerie Greenwell, the quilt measures 81" x 94". Tickets are $2
each or three for $5 and can be purchased at the Show or prior to the event by emailing:
QuiltFiesta@TucsonQuiltersGuild.com. The drawing will be held on Sunday, February
25th at 3 p.m. and the lucky ticket holder need not be present to win. Valerie Greenwell's
collection of books, including "Puzzler's Dream," will be available for sale at the Show.

The Basket Bonanza - drawings for Opportunity Baskets - will feature 24 large gift
baskets consisting of new items donated to the Guild. 12 tickets are $10, and they will
only be sold at the Quilt Fiesta! Drawing for the baskets will be held on Sunday, February
25th at 3:45 p.m. and winners need not be present to win.

Other offerings include "Books and Bit," "What Will You Make?" Fabric Sales,
Demonstrations, Special Exhibits and more. This year the exciting new feature is the
"Thank You for Coming" free quilt drawing. To thank you for purchasing admission to
the show, you will have a free chance to win the "Quilt of the Day." Look for the daily
"Thank You for Coming" quilt which will be hanging in the "What Will You Make?"
Fabric Sales booth.

Visit the 2024 Featured Quilters, Linda Cote (Friday), Opal Bemis (Saturday) and
Athena Taylor (Sunday), at Fiesta! to see their work and ask questions about their
inspiration, resources, processes, techniques, materials, tools, and more. Satisfy your
curiosity about the wonderful hobby and art form of quilting.

Every year new members are encouraged to participate in the New Member
Challenge. Each new member receives a piece of fabric in their member packet and they
are challenged to use it in a small quilt. Ribbons are awarded to members' favorite quilts.
Also, all Guild members can participate in the President's Challenge-its 2024 theme is
"Birds".
Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4

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