Getting started - planning the 2015 quilt show!

"Blast of Farms" is our fun theme for the Woolley Fiber Quilters 2015 quilt show!

It will be held June 5-6-7, 2015 during Blast from the Past weekend in Sedro-Woolley.

Where will the show be?  Well, we don't know yet!  But that has never stopped us before...

So start thinking about all of the great things that farms and farmers do for us.  Fresh local produce, meat, dairy, flowers, and other farm products are one of the hallmarks of the Skagit Valley.  We are proud to pay tribute to the hard working men and women who put deliciousness on our tables!

Blast of Freedom Day 3 - we did it!

Our 2014 quilt show is over, but what a ride!  We showed over 300 quilts, presented six sessions of our bed turning, awarded 28 ribbons, and I lost track of how many door prizes were won!

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped with this project in any way.  Our sponsors, contributors, quilters, committees, publicists, local businesses, Chamber of Commerce, spouses/family members, neighbors of members, and everyone who traveled to Sedro-Woolley to enjoy the show!

We have more photos and tidbits to put on the blog, which will be added over the next few days. 

Number crunching is being done, boutique payouts are under way, stuff is being returned to the folks who loaned it, and the two quilt show buildings are clean!

Our wrap-up meeting is on Wednesday, June 18th.  At 5:30 p.m. at the Home Town Café. 

Please know that you are all appreciated in the best possible way. 

Bookmark this web site for more information about Woolley Fiber Quilters activities (especially that spontaneous flash mob parade next March) and for information about our quilt show in 2015!!

Blast of Freedom - Day 2 was full of fun!

Day 2 is over but what a day!  Lots of quilt appreciators came to see our show, and enjoyed the Blast from the Past street fair!  Did you know there are pony rides?  Gotta love a street fair with pony rides.

Both performances of our bed turning were SRO!  Londa and her committee put on a great show - we not only have vintage bed quilts to show you but DOLL QUILTS, too!  This town is full of great vintage pieces and we are so grateful that their owners share the quilts with us.  Two more showings tomorrow - 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Come a little early to get a seat!

 

Our beautiful raffle quilt, "Grandmother's Charm" (shown here as the bed header) was WON at the 4 p.m. drawing!  Photos to follow. 

Our visitors and vendors from out of town have been commenting on what fun we have together here in Sedro-Woolley!  It's true.  The street fair was bustling with folks and the contests at Hammer Heritage Square had lots of fans and competitors.  David Bricka (Country Meadow Village activities director) is once again the overall champion in the adult jump rope division.  He says that his secret to success is bacon!  Well, he had it for breakfast today.  And the competitor who had a protein smoothie for breakfast did not win.  Just think about it.

Lots of plants from Thompson's Nursery were purchased today - saw folks walking by with arms full.  And our own Heather Rogers from Machine Quilting Experience bought a massive fuchsia hanging basket. 

The Blast of Freedom quilt show member boutique is still full of great quilted items for you to consider.  Looking for a small quilt for a favorite little one?  

We have also unveiled the new WFQ raffle quilt - which will be WON in June 2015!  At our next quilt show!  We plan ahead.  Come and see it and get your tickets early!

Tomorrow - Sunday - is the Blast from the Past vintage car show.  If you love vintage cars, this will be the place for you!  Weather will be perfect.  And if you love quilts, we're right here to welcome you to Blast of Freedom!

Blast of Freedom - Day 1 comes to a close

What a great day at the quilt show!  We opened early - about 10 minutes to 10 a.m.  And we had quilt appreciators waiting to get in!  Thanks for the huge enthusiasm we experienced for our show today.  Some said it was our "best show ever"!  Well, we think they're all good!  But with 300+ quilts to show you, we are really proud of this one.

Here are some more "snippets" to whet your quilting appetite.  Start planning to visit us tomorrow!

D-Day commemoration at Blast from the Past

Charlotte Furchert's beautiful quilt was featured in the procession during Blast from the Past's D-Day commemoration today.  Thanks to the veterans who gave us so much, thanks to those who serve today, and thanks to those who recognize them.

Blast of Freedom - Special exhibit of art quilts representing Skagit County

Here is only ONE of the special exhibits we have for you to enjoy - a great multi-artist piece representing Skagit County and our Skagit River!  So much to see in this piece and its companion piece.  Be sure to find it at the 810 Metcalf building!!

Find your way - to Blast of Freedom!! Use your GPS!

Are you a techno-quilter?  Then you probably need the GPS coordinates for our quilt show locations!! 

810 Metcalf Street

N 48 degrees 30.239'
W 122 degrees 14.321'

903A Metcalf Street

N 48 degrees 30.187'
W 122 degrees 14.306'