One of Ohio’s finest quilt shows, with more than 200 quilted works on display. Features works from internationally acclaimed visiting artists and a judged show of quilts completed by regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the United States. Make plans to attend the Quilt Vendor Event March 2 - 4.
Images from Quilts 2012 (Flickr) Click here to see more images (Facebook)
Vote for your favorite entries to receive the People’s Choice award!
Quilts 2012 features works from internationally acclaimed featured visiting artists known for their works, writings, and workshops.
Cynthia England of Dickinson, Texas
Cynthia’s stunning quilts have been winning local
and national quilting events since 1991 and have
graced the pages of many quilting publications. Her
most recognized quilt, Piece and Quiet, was chosen
as one of the “The 20th Century’s Best American
Quilts” in 2000. Cynthia has also won Best of Show
twice at the IQA show at the International Quilt
Festival in Houston for Piece and Quiet in 1993 and
Open Season in 2000.
After leaving her career in the educational field to
become a homemaker, Joen became interested in
quilting and textile art. During a span of 15 years,
she created traditional quilts and commissioned
textile art for private clients and corporations
throughout the world. Joen has taught throughout the
United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada,
Germany, Holland, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand
and South Africa. Workshop dates: March 13 - 18
Accommodations for the featured artists generously provided by Red Roof Inn of Willoughby. Call for your Quilts 2012 discount.
2012 Winners
BEST OF SHOW Amazon Star
Sue Wilson •
Huron, OH
BEST HAND QUILTING Les Bergers/The Sheperds
Christine Saletes-Allchin
Willoughby, OH
BEST MACHINE QUILTING
My Fractured Waterfall (AKA The Fish) Kathryn Gostola
Chardon, OH
BEST TRADITIONAL
Ann's Flower Garden Lin McQuiston
Solon, OH
COLOR AWARD
Canicas Nelly Vileikis
Aurora, OH
Click here for complete list of Quilts 2012 winners
People's Choice Awards
“My Fractured Waterfall” by Kathryn Gostola of Chardon, OH
(machine quilted by Eva Birch)
“Emma’s Courtyard” by Carol Morris of Ashtabula, OH
“County Fair Chickens” by Sandra Miller of Oberlin, OH
Workshops
Quilting workshops and lectures are offered to heighten an appreciation for the art of quilting throughout Quilts 2012. Workshops led by featured and regional quilt artists offer people of all ages and quilting abilities a chance to discover and improve on a wide variety of quilting techniques.
More ways to register: Call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226, or register in person at Lake Metroparks Registration Office at 1211 Spear Road in Concord Twp.
Registration began November 14, 2011.
Featured Artist Workshops
Supply lists to be mailed to participants (can also be accessed online). View photos of projects at instructor web sites.
Note: Cynthia England’s workshop materials fees include everything needed for
class: pattern, fabric, borders and binding. Batting and backing are not included.
Directions Take 1-90 to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit), South on Rt. 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt.6), East on Euclid Chardon Road one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right
Enjoy demonstrations and shopping at quilt vendor booths. Find unique shopping opportunities with variety of different quilt shops gather together under one roof to sell their wares of quilting products and supplies. Each shop is unique in style with fabrics and workshop classes.
Shops vary by fabrics and very traditional styles, techniques or product line of sewing equipment. Bringing these shops together is a popular way to broaden the quilting experience. Informational demonstrations are provided by representatives from each shop.
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Quilts 2012 Event Information
After leaving her career in the educational field to
become a homemaker, Joen became interested in
quilting and textile art. During a span of 15 years,
she created traditional quilts and commissioned
textile art for private clients and corporations
throughout the world. Joen has taught throughout the
United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada,
Germany, Holland, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand
and South Africa.
Take 1-90 to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit), South on Rt. 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt.6), East on Euclid Chardon Road one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right
