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Location of
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Shows are listed by Date in their respective month, not by City.
New Shows not in the 10th Edition
January
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February
Grayslake
Annual, 2nd Sat in February
Winter Festival and Quilt Walk
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.shooflyquilts.com
Email:
info@shooflyquilts.com
Phone:
Colleen Storiz, (847) 548-4967
Location:
Downtown Grayslake, , Grayslake,
Hours:
Sat 9 am - 3 pm
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
Shoo Fly Quilts, Grayslake,
Quilts hanging in Downtown Shop Windows, Antique Quilts at the Museum, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Ice sculptures, Winter games for families.
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March
Hinsdale
Even Years, Feb or March
Salt Creek Quilt Guild Show
Pigments of Our Imagination
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.saltcreekqg.org
Email:
jmk5942@comcast.net
Phone:
Linda Kennedy,
Location:
The Community House, 8th and Madison, Hinsdale,
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm
Admission:
$6
Sponsored by:
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Over 400 Quilts, Opportunity Quilts, Silent Auction, Quilt Appraisers, Demonstrations, Member Boutique, Vendors, Lunch Available
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Highland
Annual, 2nd Fri & Sat in March
Highland Historical Society Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
hargus65@hometel.com
Phone:
Sharon Hargus, (618) 651-8271
Location:
Evangelical United Church of Christ, 2520 Poplar St., Highland, 62249
Hours:
Fri 10 - 4, Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
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100+ Quilts, Demonstrations, Vendors
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Glen Ellyn
Odd Years, 2nd Sat in March
Quilt Gathering
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.riverwalkquilters.com
Email:
info@riverwalkquilters.com
Phone:
Vicki Laws, (630) 983-1721
Location:
Abbington Banquet Center, Rt. 53 & Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn,
Hours:
Activities begin at 8:30
Admission:
$35 for luncheon
Sponsored by:
Riverwalk Quilters Guild, Naperville,
200+ Quilts on Display, Raffle Baskets & Quilts, Show & Tell, Book Signings, Silent Auction, Challenge Quilt Display, Demonstrations, Vendors. Luncheon
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Springfield
Even Years, 2nd Fri & Sat in March
Q.U.I.L.T.S. Quilt Show
Quilts in Springtime
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
http://geocities.com/quilts1989/
Email:
Phone:
,
Location:
Illinois State Fairgrounds--Orr Building, , Springfield,
Hours:
Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 4
Admission:
$5 for one day, $6 for both
Sponsored by:
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300+ Quilts on Display, Door Prizes, Raffle Quilt, Challenge Quilts, Junior Quilters Display, Demonstrations, Vendors, Lunch Available
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Princeton
Odd Years, 3rd weekend in March
Covered Bridge Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.cbquilters.com
Email:
crmcharlie@yahoo.com
Phone:
Carol Moore, (309) 594-2032
Location:
Bureau County Fairgrounds, W. Peru St., Princeton,
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, Princeton,
AQS Judged show with over 300 Quilts. Raffle Baskets, Bed Turning of Antique Quilts, Scissor Sharpening, Quilt Appraisals by Appt., Vendors, Lunch Available
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Decatur
Annual, last Fri & Sat of March
Decatur Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.decaturquiltguild.com
Email:
mtrax1@iwon.com
Phone:
Mary Traxler,
Location:
Decatur Civic Center, Corner of Rt. 51 N & Rt. 36 E, Decatur,
Hours:
Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Decatur Quilt Guild, Decatur,
250+ Quilts on Display, Bed Turning, Demonstrations, Featured Speaker, Door Prizes, Raffle Quilt, Mini Classes, Appraisals, Vendors
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April
Bloomington
Annual, 1st or 2nd weekend in April
Celebrate! Our 25th Anniversary
Celebrate
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): April 4 & 5, 2009
Contacts
Website:
http://haaqg.tripod.com
Email:
kcjohn2@hotmail.com
Phone:
Kristen Johnson, (309) 452-8730
Location:
Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., (I-55/74 at Rt. 9 Exit), Bloomington, 61704
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 4
Admission:
$7
Sponsored by:
Hands All Around Quilt Guild, Bloomington,
The show will display approximately 200 quilts, a special exhibit "Best of Show: Where are they now?", Featured Artist, Bed Turning, Handmade items for sale, Merchants' Mall, Raffle Quilt and more.
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Rosemont
Annual, 2nd weekend in April
International Quilt Festival
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.quilts.com
Email:
shows@quilts.com
Phone:
, (713) 781-6864
Location:
Donald Stephens Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont,
Hours:
Thur 7 - 10, Fri & Sat 10 - 7, Sun 10 - 3
Admission:
$10
Sponsored by:
Quilts, Inc., Houston,
100's of Quilts and Wearable Art on Display, Classes, 100's of Vendors
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Greenville
Annual, 2nd Sat in April
Heritage Day Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.bondcountyhistorical.org
Email:
Phone:
Jan Eyman, (618) 326-7343
Location:
St. Lawrence Catholic Church Hall, 512 S. Prairie St., Greenville,
Hours:
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Admission:
$2
Sponsored by:
Bond County Historical Society, Greenville,
Held in Conjunction with events all over town for Heritage Days. Hand, Machine & Wall Quilts, Viewers' Choice, Quilt Block Contest, Door Prizes, Raffle Quilt, Vendors
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Quincy
Odd Years, 3rd weekend of April
Stitches In Time Quilt & Needlework Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
, (217) 936-2391
Location:
Quincy Senior High School, 33rd & Main St., Quincy,
Hours:
Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 -5
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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100+ quilts on Display, Special Exhibit, Quilt Drawing, Raffle Baskets, Door Prizes, Vendors, Lunch Available
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Arthur
Annual, last weekend in April
Arthur Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.illinoisamishcountry.com
Email:
Phone:
wilma Herschberger, (217) 543-2287
Location:
Aurthur Community Bldg., 120 E. Progress, Arthur,
Hours:
10 am - 4 pm
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
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Quilts in Several Categories on Display, Viewers' Choice, Grand Prize Award, Raffle Quilt
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May
Rockford
Odd Years, Spring
Quilt Show Destination Rockford
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.sinnissippiquilters.org
Email:
Phone:
, (815) 226-0191
Location:
Rock Valley College PE Center, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford,
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Sinnissippi Quilters, Rockford,
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Bishop Hill
Annual, 3rd weekend in May
Bishop Hill Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.villagesmithyquilts.com
Email:
marilyn@villagesmithyquilts.com
Phone:
Marilyn Nelson, (309) 927-3851
Location:
The Colony School Bldg., Main St., Bishop Hill,
Hours:
Fri & Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
Prairie Quilt Quilt Club, Bishop Hill,
Over 100 Quilts by Local Quilters Displayed, Quilt Raffle, Viewers' Choice. Set in the Historical Living Village of Bishop Hill.
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June
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July
Arcola
Annual, 1st Fri thru 3rd Sun of July
Quilt Celebrations
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.rockome.com
Email:
Phone:
, (217) 268-4106
Location:
Rockome Gardens, 125 N Cty. Rd. 425 E, Arcola, 61910
Hours:
10 am - 5 pm
Admission:
Sponsored by:
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Held in the heart of Illinois Largest Amish Community. Judged Quilt Show, Special Exhibits, Challenge Dis-plays, Appraisals, Trunk Shows, Vendors
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Oblong
Annual, 2nd Thur & Fri in July
Quilt Show & Luncheon
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Martha Waldrop, (618) 592-3191
Location:
Oblong Municipal Bldg., 202 S. Range St., Oblong,
Hours:
8:30 am - 4 pm
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
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50+ quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Raffle Quilt, Luncheon--$6
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Batavia
Annual, 2nd weekend in July
Batavia's Threads from Past to Present
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
carlah@bataviaparks.org
Phone:
Carla Hill, (630) 406-5274
Location:
Shannon Hall and the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia, 60510
Hours:
Fri 1 - 7, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 5
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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Held in conjunction with the Batavia Park District's Windmill City Days. Certified quilt appraisals, demonstrations, vendor booths and wonderful quilts. Special exhibits & Featured Speaker.
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Jacksonville
Annual, last Fri & Sat of July
River Country Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Jackie Clifford, (217) 587-4901
Location:
Jacskonville High School, 1211 N. Diamond St., Jacksonville, 62650
Hours:
10 am - 5 pm
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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Great Quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Raffle quilt, Demonstrations, Quilt Block Challenge, Door Prizes, Bed Turning, Vendors, Lunch Available
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August
Galesburg
Even Years, 3rd weekend in August
Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Aug. 16 & 17, 2008
Contacts
Website:
Email:
deutsch@galesburg.net
Phone:
Julia Deutsch, (309) 342-1433
Location:
Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, 61401
Hours:
Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Galesburg,
Held in Conjunction with Heritage Days Celebration. Features of the show include on-site vendors, bazaar of donated and hand-made items for sale, demonstrations of various quilting techniques and skills, raffle quilt, and a special Challenge display of wall hangings made in honor of our members affected by cancer. Some Challenge quilts will be designed for sale by silent bid. We anticipate more than 100 quilts on display.
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September
Hoffman Estates
Odd Year, 1st weekend after Labor Day
Northwest Suburban Quilt Guild Show
Watch The Stars Come Out
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.nsqg.net
Email:
gagquiltz@comcast.net
Phone:
Gail Gregory,
Location:
Prairie Stone Sport & Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates, 60192
Hours:
Fri 10 - 8, Sat 10 - 5
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Northwest Suburban Quilter's Guild, Arlington Heights,
Quilts, Quilts & More Quilts, Wearable Art, Bed Turnings, Demonstrations, Miniature Quilt Silent Auction, Quilt Appraisals, Quilt Raffle, Vendors
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Morrison
Odd Years, September
River Cities Quilters Guild Show
Quilting Under the Stars
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
meridithslp@excite.com
Phone:
Meridith Anderson, (815) 772-7105
Location:
O'dell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison,
Hours:
Sat 9 - 4, Sun 12 - 4
Admission:
$2
Sponsored by:
River City Quilters Guild, Morrison,
Quilt Raffle, Bed Turning, Demonstrations, Vendors
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Mendota
Pride of America Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Sept. 13, 2008
Contacts
Website:
Email:
junebug1@insightbb.com
Phone:
June Prentice, (815) 539-6383
Location:
Mendota Civic Center, 1902 Tom Merwin Dr., Mendota,
Hours:
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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Lois Jarvisto be speaker and displaying of her ground zero quilt. Venders too. Call (815) 538-3281 for more information.
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East Peoria
Annual, 3rd weekend in September
Gems of the Prairie Quilt Guild Show
Autum Gems Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.gemsoftheprairie.com
Email:
info@gemsoftheprairie.com
Phone:
Diane Conner, (309) 369-7044
Location:
East Peoria Event Center, 4200 E. Washington (Rt. 8), East Peoria, 61611
Hours:
Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
Admission:
$5 per day, $8 for entire event
Sponsored by:
, ,
450+ Quilts on Display, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations, Live Little Quilt Auction, Little Quilt Silent Auction, Bed Turnings, Vendors, Food Available
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Effingham
Annual, 3rd weekend in September
Crossroads Quilters Guild Show
Crossroads Harvest of Quilts
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.geocities.com/crossreadsquilters/
Email:
bkneesquilting@yahoo.com
Phone:
,
Location:
Hendelmyer Recreation Center, 1906 S. 4th St., Effingham, 62401
Hours:
Sat 10 - 6, Sun 12 - 5
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
, ,
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Woodridge
Odd Years, 3rd weekend in September
Faithful Circle Quilters Show
Seams Like Fun Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.fcquilters.com
Email:
faithfulcircle@sbcglobal.net
Phone:
Anna Harkins, (630) 407-8202
Location:
Jefferson Jr. High School, 7200 Janes Ave., Woodridge, 60517
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
Admission:
$6
Sponsored by:
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300+ Quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Raffle Quilt, Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction, Appraisals, Demonstrations, Bed Turning, Featured Guild Member, Challenge Display, Vendors
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Grayslake
Odd Years, September or October
Village Quilters Show
Quilts from the Village
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.villagequilters.org
Email:
info@villagequilters.org
Phone:
Victoria Wiedel, (847) 662-9123
Location:
Lake Country Fairgrounds (Bldg. 7), Hwys. 45 & 120, Grayslake,
Hours:
Sat 10 - 8, Sun 10 - 5
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
, ,
200+ Quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Boutique, Vendors
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October
O'Fallon
Odd Years, 1st weekend of October
Hearts 'n' Hands Quilt Guild
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.heartsnhandsquilt.com
Email:
rosepark62269@yahoo.com
Phone:
Cindy Hagen, (618) 588-2124
Location:
Katy Cavins Community Center, 308 E. 5th St., O'Fallon,
Hours:
Fri 11 - 7, Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
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Over 200 Quilts on Display, Antique Quilt Bed Turning, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Appraisals, Vendors.
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Tinley Park
Annual, 1st weekend in October
Sew Creative Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Peggy Finfrock, (708) 429-6056
Location:
Sew Creative, 6787 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, 60477
Hours:
Sat 10 - 4, Sun 12 - 4
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
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100's of quilts, Featured Guild Artist, Demonstrations, Special Exhibits, Raffle Quilt, Country Store
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St. Charles
Annual, 2nd Thur - Sat of October
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.sewingexpo.com
Email:
info@sewingexpo.com
Phone:
Tina Ingraham, (888) 699-6309
Location:
Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, 60174
Hours:
Thur & Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 5
Admission:
$10
Sponsored by:
MS Productions Inc., Westlake,
Display Gallery, Special Events, Classes, Make-It Take-Its, Stage Presentations, Prize Drawings, Fashion Show, Vendors
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Taylorville
Even Years, 2nd Saturday in October
Christian County Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Oct. 11, 2008
Contacts
Website:
Email:
quiltma@yahoo.com
Phone:
Sue Gooden,
Location:
Taylorville High School, Rte. 29, Taylorville,
Hours:
Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
Admission:
Sponsored by:
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Hand, machine, wall quilts, viewer choice awards, door prizes, vendors mall, raffle baskets, challenge quilt display, beautiful 30's print raffle quilt.
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South Holland
Odd years, 3rd weekend in October.
Midwest Fall QuiltFest
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
dsb448@comcast.net
Phone:
Darlene Bulthuis, (708) 448-3534
Location:
Thornwood High School, 170th & South Park Ave., South Holland, 60473
Hours:
Sat & Sun 10 - 5
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Heritage Quilters Guild, South Holland,
300+ Quilts on Display, Featured Member, Special Exhibits, Appraisals, Silent Auction, Raffle Quilt, Door Prizes, Boutique, Vendors
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Oblong
Annual, last Sat. of October
Illini Prairie Quilters Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.theonlyoblong.com
Email:
Phone:
Leona Kocher, (618) 592-4406
Location:
Oblong Municipal Bldg., 206 S. Range St., Oblong,
Hours:
Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$1
Sponsored by:
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Held in Conjunction with the Oblong Fall Follies. Great Quilt Show, Viewers' Choice, Challenge Displays, Door Prizes
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November
Glencoe
Illinois Quilters Show
Fine Art of Fiber
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Nov. 1 & 2, 2008
Contacts
Website:
www.illinoisquiltersinc.org
Email:
webadmin@illinoisquiltersinc.org
Phone:
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Location:
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, 60022
Hours:
Admission:
Sponsored by:
Illinois Quilters, Wilmette,
show & boutique
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Schaumburg
Annual, 2nd weekend in November
Greater Chicago Quilt Exposition
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.quiltfest.com
Email:
mancuso@quiltfest.com
Phone:
David & Peter Mancuso, (215) 862-5828
Location:
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, 60173
Hours:
Thus - Sat 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 4
Admission:
$12 for entire event
Sponsored by:
Mancuso Show Management, New Hope,
One of the most internationally diverse events in the world of quilting. Merchants Mall with exhibitors offering everything needed to start those creative projects swimming in the heads of every quilt and textile artist. Stunning collections of quilts, wearables, fiber and textile art.
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