Organizers say the event offers ideas and inspirations with an opportunity to hear from six experts and enthusiasts in the art of quilting.
The day will begin with a “Quilt Tour to Ireland”. Participants will travel through Ireland with Penny and Don Barnes experiencing the beautiful quilts. Photography is one of Don’s passions so the trip should be amazing.
Trina Kirkvold and Doris Brunnette from “Row House Creations” in Des Moines will be the afternoon keynote speakers. Trina and Doris have a common obsession for quilting and fabric! In 2011 they started Row House Creations, a sewing and quilting pattern company. Their mission is to take classic non copy written quilt patterns and give a new slant with fabric.
Workshops will be presented throughout the day, featuring the latest and greatest quilting ideas and gadgets, pattern designs, and sewing techniques. Quilt shops and quilters from Iowa Falls, Klemme, Osage, and Waverly Iowa, will be the workshop presenters. Many of the presenters will have products for sale on Market Street throughout the day, as well as two new vendors participating.
Professional Quilt Appraiser Valorie Bonk and AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser Charleen Richtsmeier, will be available to give a written appraisal for a fee. Appraisals will be on a first come basis. Bonk and Richtsmeier can also share a quilts history, how to store and care for quilts and much more.
Workshops, speakers and vendors will inspire quilters with new techniques and designs. Lunch and snacks are provided. The cost is $35. Reservations are taken at 1-888-GO NIACC ext 4358. Registration at the door is $40.
