WFQ show 2024 - bed turning!

Our tradition is to have a "bed turning" twice a day at our three-day show, to further our purpose in quilting education.  

Teri Bever and her Bed Turning Team assemble a selection of quilts around a theme and Teri presents a narrative about each quilt as they are displayed. It takes about 20 minutes. 

This is one of the most popular features of our show and people mention to us that they remember the bed turnings most of all - one attendee said, "I never miss it!"

These quilts are from the estate of the late Reynola Pakusich, who was a teacher in the Sedro-Woolley School District as well as being a prolific quilter and quilt teacher.  She passed away earlier this year and we miss her.  She was our Featured Quilter in 2022. 

Here is the series of quilts that were shown, with Teri giving the history of the pattern and things to watch for in similar quilts. Thanks to the Team for their participation and thanks to those who came to see!

Reynola Pakusich 2022

WFQ Show Day 3 - July 21

Day 3 ended and with it the quilt and fiber art show came down! All was put away and quilts claimed by owners. And always somewhat chaotic but people show up to help!

THANKS to everyone who planned, executed, managed, and helped close the show! Special THANKS to all you fiber artists who entered your pieces for visitors to admire. Looks like the "preliminary final" count of entered items is 340. We will adjust that if needed.

Now is time for the paperwork! Give us a couple of days to create a list of ribbon winners (People's Choice), post photos, and post other statistics about the show. We are colossally grateful for such a successful show and YOU were all a part of it. How will we top that for 2025? Stick around and see!

WFQ Show Day 2 - July 20

 As Show Day 2 drew to a close we reminded everyone that they still had Sunday to come and have some fiber fun! 10 to 4 on Sunday and the People's Choice winners had their ribbons on display so you could see if your favorites were recognized! We know it's SO HARD to pick favorites - we vote, too! - but we love to give the ribbons and enjoy the recognition from our friends and neighbors.

Did you see the tea party? The Highland Cows? The pixelated cat? Hexies? Cats in Cups? Pacific Northwest themes? Well, you know what to do! Cascade MIddle School on Sunday! Bed turnings at 11 and 2. See you there! $5 admission - kids 19 and under free!

WFQ show - Day 1!

 Show Day 1 is complete! What fun to see people STREAMING in the door at 10 a.m. ready to have fun with quilts and fiber art! And our member boutique sold A LOT of handmade gift items! We had a great group from the Boys and Girls Club tour the show and learn about quilting. We inspire kids and they inspire us!

Vendors, demonstrations, and bed turning (at 11 and 2). Come see us Saturday and find out what the buzz is all about!

WFQ show - set up day two!

Our show is READY for you!  So many volunteers worked so hard to prepare our show and inspire you!  Be sure to come to the show so you can see the bed turning at 11 and 2.  

Vote!  Our awards depend on the people's choice!  We love to give ribbons so there are a lot of categories and you will have a chance to vote for many favorites. 

Here is a taste of what is waiting for you, Friday morning at 10 a.m.!

WFQ Show Vendors!

Yes! We have vendors at our quilt show! Local businesses with quilting-related items for sale. AND there will be quilts and finished items for sale with our vendors and in our WFQ boutique.

Plan to do some Christmas/birthday/special occasion shopping and bring a tote just like you do for grocery shopping. Oh, and get a little something for yourself!

Birdsbill Mercantile

Dianne Lowe

P's & Q's

Threadmongers

Crafty Quilter

Two Thimbles

The Fabric Fix

Heavenly Quilts

Suzanne Hitz

Kruml-Yeager

WFQ Boutique

WFQ Show Sponsor: Threadmongers!

Threadmongers carries the threads quilters CRAVE!  For piecing, quilting, applique, embellishment, and fiber arts.  Premium brand threads in cotton, poly, silk, linen, wool, rayon, and metallic.  Hundreds of color choices among 25 brands and 80 different products.  Quality threads for lasting artistry.

Enjoy your quilting with just the right threads!  Visit the Threadmonger at our show!

WFQ Show Sponsor: Shelley's Shack and The Garage Café!

What a treat to shop for delightful gifts and clothes and to eat a great lunch in the same location in downtown Sedro-Woolley!  

You need to check in at Shelley's Shack often because there are always new items to see!

The Garage Café is the place to enjoy a delicious lunch and/or latte - outdoor seating is available in the good weather.  Everyone raves about their sandwiches and salads - come and see what the specials are today!

Thanks for sponsoring our show!

WFQ Show Sponsor: Quilters by the River!

Quilters by the River is the "biggest" quilting group in Sedro-Woolley!  They meet twice monthly and have fun retreats during the year.  Show and share, friendship blocks, comfort quilts, Christmas Stockings for Meals on Wheels, quilts for foster kids, and other projects fill the quilting life here in our quilting town. 

Thanks for sponsoring the WFQ annual show - many people are members of both organizations - and we look forward to seeing your great quilts at the show!

 

WFQ Show Sponsor: Learned Commercial, Inc.

Thanks to Learned Commercial for their ongoing support of our quilt show!  Skagit County's leading commercial real estate office - they have space available for your growing business!

Our show's scavenger hunt for kids is sponsored by Learned Commercial.  Come and have fun, no matter what your age!

 

WFQ show sponsor: Cascade Fabrics!

On Metcalf Street in beautiful downtown Sedro-Woolley is a great small quilt shop!  In business for 40+ years, Bobi Kelley caters to our busy quilting community as well as carrying general sewing supplies for local folks.  We love to drop in and see what's new!  Visitors often stay a while to shop as well as get the quilting news and see what classes are pending.  Bobi's loyal customers bring their finished projects to show off!  And the WFQ annual raffle quilt is on display - tickets are available!

Remember to visit Cascade Fabrics when you're in town or make a special trip!  We are so happy to have this fun store in our neighborhood!

WFQ show sponsor: Country Meadow Village!

Once again Country Meadow Village in Sedro-Woolley is the major sponsor of our annual show.  We love to have them as a partner in promoting quilting and fiber art!  The CMV crew comes to the show and collaborates to award a special ribbon to their favorite!  And this year the CMV crafters were a big help in preparing the decorative clothespins that we use to attach the artist's statement to each entry. 

So come see our show!  July 19-20-21!  You'll have a great time and be inspired!