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February 16 through March 27, 2013 Tuesday through Sunday • 9 am to 5 pm Open Presidents' Day (February 18) What you will see • Featured artists • Workshops

Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd Kirtland, OH 44094 440-256-2122 · 800-366-3276

Best of Show
Gujarati Woman by Shandra Belknap • Gates Mills, OH

Quilts 2013 winners • Admission • Directions • Sponsors

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Quilts 2013 -- What you will see

Undeniably one of Ohio’s finest quilt shows, Quilts 2013 features more than 200 quilted works on display throughout the Farmpark Visitors Center. This breathtaking show features works from internationally acclaimed featured visiting artists known for their works, writings, and workshops. A judged show completes the event with beautiful quilted work by regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the United States.

Now in its 22nd year, the exhibit showcases a variety of works including traditional bed quilts, contemporary wall art and apparel. Embrace the color and warmth of this annual exhibit while admiring quilters’ handiwork. At Quilts 2013, the story behind each quilt, along with the quilter’s name and judging information are also displayed. As you explore the gorgeous works on display, be sure to vote for your favorite entries to receive the People’s Choice award! 

Enjoy demonstrations and shopping during Quilt Vendor Days this year is March 1 through 3. Find unique shopping opportunities with a variety of different quilt shops gathered together under one roof.

Quilts 2013 Winners

Best of Show
Gujarati Woman
Shandra Belknap • Gates Mills, OH

Best Hand Quilting
Silhouettes
Christine Saletes-Allchin
Willoughby, OH

Best Machine Quilting
Glacier Star
Lynn Michel
Huron, OH

Best Traditional
Redwork Revival
Christel Richard
North Canton, OH

Color Award
Light and Shadow - Colors of Ghana
Carol Fleming Chenoweth
Perry, OH

Click here for complete list of Quilts 2013 winners

People's Choice Awards

Thanks for the Memories
Jan Mitri
Chesterland, OH

Starlight Gardens
Joanne Fox
Canton, OH

Baltimore Album
Exhibitor Harriet Treynor
(machine quilted by Cathy Eltomey)
Fairview Park, OH

Quilts 2013 Featured artists

Cindy Casciato of Ravenna, Ohio

Cindy Casciato is a teacher, designer, author and quilter with 28 years of experience teaching quilting and related topics to numerous guilds and organizations. She has three quilt publications: Block Explosion, One Stitch Quilting and Stash with Splash.

Her third publication features 15 quilt designs utilizing her new patchwork technique
The Magic Triangle Method. Cindy also has her own line of Magic Triangle patterns printed under her label entitled Threads of Friendship.

She is the founder of the very successful Quilt Escape, a quilters retreat held every year since 1994, and has been able to reach thousands of other quilters and keep the circle of friendship growing.

Cindy's workshop dates: March 5 to 10

More about Cindy.

Wendy Butler Berns of Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Wendy is a published, award-winning quilt artist and teacher who found her passion for quilting in 1993. Since 1997, she has taught and lectured about the art of quilting at conferences, guilds and retreats across the country. Her work regularly appears in juried shows and galleries as well as in private collections nationally and internationally. Wendy’s original art quilts are noted for their bold use of color, unusual fabrics and a combination of unconventional techniques.

Enthusiastic, encouraging, entertaining and knowledgeable describe Wendy as a teacher and lecturer. Common threads found in her work and classes are strong use of color, twisting the traditional to focus on original design, an unabashed free-motion quilting style and the versatility to work with a wide range of quilting techniques and student abilities. Her creative passion and energetic teaching style encourages and inspires students and keeps them coming back for more.

Wendy's workshop dates: March 21 to 24
Stitch to the Finish Line with Machine Quilting has been rescheduled for March 21

More about Wendy.

Accommodations for the featured artists generously provided by Red Roof Inn of Willoughby. Call for your Quilts 2013 discount.

Workshops

Quilting workshops and lectures are offered to heighten an appreciation for the art of quilting throughout Quilts 2013. 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. Click on the Expand button to view the Quilts 2013 program booklet.