Q U I L T E R S

QuiltFest 2015

 

QuiltFest 2015 is a biennial quilt show hosted by the Birmingham Quilters Guild.  Over 300 member quilts will be displayed, including bed quilts, wall hangings, miniquilts, apparel, and home decor.  There will be a silent auction of over 50 small wall quilts made by guild members.  All silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Lakeshore Foundation Lima Foxtrot project that provides programs for injured military personnel.  

 

Admission is $7 for entry to both Friday and Saturday.  Children 5 and under are admitted at no charge.  Event begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.  

 

There will be a special display of over 15 quilts from Hitachi, Japan, Birmingham’s sister city.  

 

QuiltFest 2015 will have a vendor mall with over 20 quilting and fabric vendors.  There will be door prizes, raffles for beautiful quilting gift baskets, and an Opportunity Boutique with items donated or made by guild members.  Free demonstrations of tools and tips and quilting projects will be scheduled throughout both days.  Scissor sharpening will also be available.  You will have a chance to take home a fabulous Donation Quilt entitled "Starburst" that will be given away at the end of the show.  And, lastly, you will not want to miss a chance to see the famous quilted "Car Cozy."

 

QuiltFest 2015 is held at Oak Mountain Middle School located at 5650 Cahaba Valley Road (Hwy. 119 between Hwy. 280 & I65) in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

Proceeds from QuiltFest 2015 will support the guild and its many community service and educational projects.  The Birmingham Quilters Guild is a not-for-profit organization of nearly 200 members.

 

For more information, email Becky Blair at beckyblair53@yahoo.com.