Garden of Quilts is THIS WEEKEND and we couldn’t be more excited! We can’t wait to mingle with you, learn a ton, and soak in all of the beauty of the famous Ashton Gardens!
Just a few quick highlights:
- Be sure to pay a visit to our Make and Donate Tent to make projects for Days for Girls and Quilts for Kids. You can also make a fun and easy block for the Garden of Quilts Commemorative Quilt!
- You will DEFINITELY want to attend Cindy Cloward’s Trunk Show Friday at noon for beautiful quilts, fun stories and CAKE!
- Lori Holt Book Signing at the Waterfall following her Trunk Show – Saturday at 4pm
Below is the final schedule of classes/lectures/trunk shows for you + a few last minute bits of information.
Good news! Due to popular demand, the following classes have added some openings. Spaces will fill up quickly, so call Thanksgiving Point at 801-768-2300 to secure a spot!
- Gem Stones Star Sampler – Gerri Robinson
- Criss Cross Stars – Gerri Robinson
- Granny’s Teapot – Lori Holt
- Doll Bed Quilt – Lori Holt
- Spring Fling – Sue Daley
- English Paper Piecing – Sue Daley
- Santa’s Hat Shop – Melissa Mortenson
- Azure Skies – Simple Simon
- Sweet Tooth Star Gingerbread Table Runner – Kimberbell
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday
Classes:
9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday classes HERE
Quilt Preview:
10:00am-4:00pm.
This is a exhibition preview ticket available to the general public. No vendors access or presentations are included.
Jenny Doan Trunk Show:
6:00pm-9:00pm.
You are invited to our exclusive kick-off event—a trunkshow event featuring quilting luminary, Jenny Doan as she shares stories, fabrics, and fun. Those in the know will appreciate what a special treat this is as Jenny has drastically reduced her touring schedule and this will be one of the very few opportunities to see her in person outside of pilgrimage to Hamilton, Missouri! This ticket is sure to sell out fast.
Friday
Classes:
9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday classes HERE
Lectures/Demos/Trunk Shows: (included with Garden of Quilts admission)
Presentation Tent:
10:00am – An Artist’s Concept to Fabric – Janet Wecker Frisch of Joy Studio
11:00am – Curves and Curves Trunk Show – Jenny Pedigo & Helen Robinson of Sew Kind of Wonderful
12:00pm – Ten Years of Riley Blake Designs and Going Strong! – Cindy Cloward, Founder of Riley Blake Designs
1:00pm – Children’s Storybook Quilts – Corey Kunde
2:00pm – Jo Packham of Where Women Create
3:00pm – How to Seduce a Sasquatch: 101 Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity – Ben Behunin 4:00pm – Batting: What’s Inside Matters! with Sephanie Hackney of Hobbs Batting
Secret Garden:
12:00pm – Karen’s Favorite Quilts with Karen Ashton
Waterfall Stage:
10:00am – Donald Davis – Storyteller
11:00am – Take a Quilting Journey – Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs
12:00pm – A Road Less Travelled – Sue Daley of Patchwork with Busyfingers
1:00pm – The History of Quilts – Gail Berry
2:00pm – Working with Wool, Cotton, & Fibers – Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin
3:00pm – Modern Heritage Quilts: Updating Classics & More – Amy Ellis
4:00pm – Barbara McBride-Smith – Storyteller
Afternoon Tea:
3:00pm – SOLD OUT
Garden of Quilts:
9:00am-8:00pm. (Vendors 10am-8pm).
Saturday
Classes:
9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday classes HERE
Lectures/Demos/Trunk Shows: (included with Garden of Quilts admission)
Presentation Tent:
11:00am – Mini Trunk Show – Heather Peterson of Anka’s Treasures
12:00pm – A Retrospective: Five Years of the Tattooed Quilter with Christopher Thompson
1:00pm – Curves and Curves Trunk Show – Jenny Pedigo & Helen Robinson of Sew Kind of Wonderful
2:00pm – Why Do I Quilt? – A Jillily Trunk Show with Jill Finley of Jillily Studio
3:00pm – How to Seduce a Sasquatch: 101 Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity – Ben Behunin
Secret Garden:
12:00pm – Karen’s Favorite Quilts with Karen Ashton
Waterfall Stage:
10:00am – My Take on a Trunk Show – with Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter
11:00am – Over the Edge Binding Techniques with Carmen Geddes of Ten Sisters Handicraft
12:00pm –
1:00pm – The Color Red with Gail Berry
2:00pm – Holiday Themed Project Ideas – Melissa Mortenson of Polka-Dot Chair
3:00pm – Taking the Art to Applique – Janet Wecker Frisch of Joy Studio
4:00pm – Trunk Show and Book Signing – Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
Afternoon Tea:
3:00pm – SOLD OUT
Garden of Quilts:
9:00am-7:00pm. (Vendors 10am-7pm).