THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING GARDEN OF QUILTS
SEE YOU September 11-14, 2024!
In 2019 we planted a seed and guests from across the nation and beyond joined Thanksgiving Point and partner Riley Blake Designs for the Garden of Quilts–a celebration of quilting and fabric arts unlike any other. Set within the 50-acre Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah, the festival includes classes from an international roster of favorite teachers, vendors, trunk shows, demonstrations, and a stunning outdoor exhibit of hundreds of beautiful quilts displayed among the flowers and trees on the 15th and 16th.
Classes:
September 13-16, 2023
Quilt Exhibit:
September 15-16, 2023
Presented By:
2023 Admission and Event Tickets
WEEKEND PASS
2-Day Quilt Exhibition and FestivalÂ
Includes entrance to the 50-acre Ashton Gardens, the Quilt exhibitions, trunk shows, lectures, and demos for both Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16.
Thanksgiving Point members:Â $25
General Admission (Ages 3 and up):Â $60
ONE DAY PASS
Friday OR Saturday Quilt Exhibition and Festival
Includes entrance to the 50-acre Ashton Gardens, the Quilt exhibitions, trunk shows, lectures, and demos for Friday, September 15 OR Saturday, September 16.
Thanksgiving Point members:Â $15
General Admission (Ages 3 and up):Â $35
QUILTERS WEEKEND ESCAPE
$499 â Valued at over $800!
- Two classes of your choice including kits* (valued up to $400) (*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Room at partner hotel for two nights (valued $320)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- Reservation for Afternoon Tea Party (valued at $35)
- Choice of one ticketed evening event (valued at $56)
- Garden of Quilts T-shirt (valued at $25)
- Event transportation pass (valued at $10)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
ULTIMATE QUILTERS GETAWAY
$999 â valued at over $1300!
- Room at partner hotel for three nights (valued $540)
- Three classes of your choice including kits* (valued up to $600)Â (*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Reservation for afternoon tea party (valued at $35)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- Garden of Quiltts T-shirt (valued at $25)
- Two Open Sew nights (valued at $20)
- 4-day âEverything Elseâ pass (valued at $50)
- Choice of one ticketed evening event (valued up to $56)
- Event transportation pass (valued at $10)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
Everything, Everywhere, All the Time VIP Pass
$2499 â Priceless Value!
You want it? You got it! Snatch up one of these very exclusive VIP All-Access badges and experience all the 2023 Garden of Quilts has to offer. This includes classes, evening events, Afternoon Tea, access to our award-winning venues, potential facetime with your favorite SEWlebrities, and more. This is an unparalleled way to experience the Garden of Quilts.
- One room at partner hotel for five nights (valued $800)
- Up to SIXÂ classes of your choice including kits (valued up to $1200)(*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Two seats for Afternoon Tea with Cindy Cloward, President of Riley Blake Designs, and her guests. (valued at $400)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- 4-day âEverything Elseâ pass (valued at $50)
- Sewing Machine rental (valued at $40)
- A $100 Thanksgiving Point Gift Card valid for use at Trellis CafĂ©, the Tower Deli, the Ice Cream Shop, Expedition CafĂ©, and Harvest Restaurant–not to mention all venues, gift shops, and more. (value $100)
- Two Open Sew nights (valued at $20)
- Swag Bag filled with goodies from Thanksgiving Point and Riley Blake Designs (value $150)
- Ticket to Icebreaker Dinner (valued at $56)
- Ticket to Maker BBQ (valued at $56)
- VIP Transportation. Donât wait in line for the shuttle. You give us your itinerary, we will pick you up and deliver you where you need to be, when you need to be there. (value $500)(Within a 1-mile radius of event. Some destination exclusions may apply.)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
Better with a bestie
$3800 â Priceless Value!
Nothing beats the Garden of Quilts VIP experienceâexcept maybe sharing it with a friend! This package is essentially the Everything, Everywhere VIP Pass but for two. That equals twice the adventure, twice the fun, twice the memories, and twice the fabric. It is the ultimate destination vacation experiences that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your lives.
- One double room at partner hotel for five nights (valued $875)
- Two seats in FOUR classes of your choice including kits (valued up to $1600)(*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Two seats for Afternoon Tea with Cindy Cloward, President of Riley Blake Designs, and her guests. (valued at $400)
- Two Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $120)
- Two 4-day âEverything Elseâ passes (valued at $100)
- Two sewing machine rentals (valued at $80)
- Two $50 Thanksgiving Point Gift Cards valid for use at Trellis CafĂ©, the Tower Deli, the Ice Cream Shop, Expedition CafĂ©, and Harvest Restaurant–not to mention all venues, gift shops, and more. (value $100)
- Two Open Sew nights for two (valued at $40)
- Two swag bags filled with goodies from Thanksgiving Point and Riley Blake Designs (value $150)
- Two tickets to Icebreaker Dinner (value $112)
- Two tickets to Maker BBQ (valued at $112)
- VIP Transportation. Donât wait in line for the shuttle. You give us your itinerary, we will pick you both up and deliver you where you need to be, when you need to be thereâtogether! (value $1000)(Within a 2-mile radius of event. Some destination exclusions may apply.)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
‘Everything Else’ Pass
General Admission – $50
Ashton Gardens and the Garden of Quilts Exhibit is surely on your list, now here is your chance to visit everything else Thanksgiving Point has to offer! The âEverything Elseâ pass allows you FOUR days, to visit our other FOUR venues, for $50. Thatâs a 50 percent savings over the price of individual venue admissions. With this pass you can visit the Museum of Natural Curiosityâone of the most interactive and fun museums in the State; Farm Countryâa real working farm nestled quietly in its urban surrounds; the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Lifeâhome to one of the worldâs largest collections of mounted dinosaur skeletons; and our Butterfly BiosphereâUtahâs only insectarium and butterfly conservatory where over a thousand live butterflies float through the air in a tropical, glass house. If you are interested in everything else Thanksgiving Point has to offer, this is your chance to see it all.
Sewing Machine Rental
Rental – $40Â
(One time fee, per person)
Traveling to the Garden of Quilts and donât want to lug your machine? Machine rentals are one of our most asked about amenities. For less than the cost of a checked bag on most airlines you can reserve a machine for the duration of the festival. We will make sure that there is a machine set-up in each of your classesâready and waiting just for you!
Afternoon Tea
Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Seatings at 12 PM, 12:30 PM and 1 PM
Gather your friends and come experience an afternoon of decadence during our Afternoon Tea Party. This Garden of Quilts crowd favorite offers the same delectable delights in a dreamy settling under the clear-top tent in the beautiful Loggia Garden on the Water Tower Campus.
Join us for this exclusive Garden of Quilts event. Enjoy English style scones with jam and clotted cream, canapes, finger sandwiches, tea pastries, trifles and a selection of assorted teas and other beverages. This is a special event you will not want to miss. Space is limited and sells out early every year.
ICE BREAKER DINNER
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Doors Open: 5 PM, Dinner: 5:30 PM, Program: 6:30 PM
$50 per person (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Looking for a fun opportunity to meet your fellow Garden of Quilts attendees and mingle with designers? Kick off your Garden of Quilts adventure with this fun opening-night event that was the highlight of last yearâs event. Join favorite designers Amanda Niederhauser, Bev McCullough, and Christopher Thompson for a delicious, buffet dinner and some high energy, quilty fun! This game show style evening will not only inspire you, but get you on your feet, and meeting your new best friends. If you are lucky, you might even go home with a prize!
Maker Bbq
Friday, September 15, 2023 | Dinner 5 PM – 6:30 PM | Meet the Maker: 6:30 PM
$56 per person – Includes BBQ buffet and Meet the Maker Admission (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Interested in attending Meet the Maker? If so, we invite you to come early and mingle with the designers and fellow guests before the event at this delicious picnic dinner. We will be firing up the grill and serving BBQ favorites like hamburgers, chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, and more. After dinner our Meet the Maker event kicks off bringing even more fun, shopping, games, and door prizesâno passport required. Itâs a fun, inspiring evening, please join us!
MEET THE MAKER
Friday, September 15, 2023 | Doors Open: 6:30 PM
$29 per person (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Our Meet the Maker event is a perennial guest favorite. We are delighted to invite you to this yearâs chance to get up close and personal with all your favorite designers and sewlebrities. Come mingle and shop the display tables of your favorite designers and discover new favorites! Get entered to win one of several amazing door prizes  Itâs a fun, inspiring evening, please join us!
Quilt Block Challenge: Pollinators on parade
Butterflies, Bees, and Birds, oh my!Â
This yearâs Quilt Block Challenge will have you dreaming of blossoms. Because behind most blooms are a cast of creatures hard at work behind the scenes that make our gardens grow. According to the National Parks Service, a pollinator is defined as anything that helps carry pollen from the stamen to stigma of a flower. This process allows the plant to become fertilized and produce fruits, seeds, and young plants supporting ecosystems and economies (and now quilters) the whole world over. Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes and include bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, birds, flies, small animals and even the wind!
So, regardless of if you are an avid quilter looking for a fun floral challenge, or a new quilter in search of a bumblebee sized project we invite you to give our 2023 Garden of Quilts Block Challenge a go!
Participation is easy. Register using the form below. Within a few days we will ship out a pack of six Riley Blake Designs fat quarters for you to utilize as a springboard in your design. From there you can embellish with other fabrics, applique, embroidery, beadwork, etcetera, all to create a 20ââ x 20â finished quilt block playing off the theme, âPollinators on Parade?â Once your block is complete, email us a picture and we will then send you a release form and further information on submitting your quilts to us.
Important Dates:
Application/Registration Available: April 15, 2023
Fabric Kits sent out weekly
Submit photos by: August 1, 2023
Quilt receiving: August 10-30, 2023
Display September 11-16 at Thanksgiving Point
Quilt Return: September 30, 2023
Registration:Â $60Â (Includes fat-quarter fabric pack and return shipping.)
Registration for the 2023 Quilt Block Challenge is now closed. Visit the Garden of Quilts to see the results!Â
RULES:Â
Quilt blocks must:
- Relate to the theme: âPollinators on Parade?â
- Measure 20âx20â square
- Consist of a top, middle, and back fabric with hand or machine stitching through all layers.
- Have a maximum thickness of no more than 1â.
- Utilize a recognizable amount of the fabrics provided to you. Additional Fabrics are allowed.
- Feature label on the back of quilt that includes quilterâs name and quilt title.
- Avoid profanity or political statements.
Prizes:
1st place $250
2nd place: $100 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
3rd place: $50 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
Peopleâs Choice: $100 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
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Judging Criteria:
- Design
- Composition
- Use of color
- Overall workmanship
- Interpretation of theme
- Originality
Information and Downloads
FREE VENDOR MARKETPLACE
We are thrilled to be introducing a new experience for vendor shopping during our Garden of Quilts event. Visit the Vendor Marketplace in the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn. There will be no entrance fee and everyone is welcome! Drop by, shop vendors, see quilts, and hear demos!
Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt guild
The special featured exhibit this year features quilts from the Atlanta-based quilters guild Brown Sugar Stitchers. Focused on African-American quilting style and technique, BSSQG will display a collection of quilts made by its members. Don’t miss their lectures during the Friday & Saturday Lecture Series!
daily afternoon teas
Experience an afternoon of decadence during our Afternoon Tea Party – now extended to multiple tea times per day during the full Garden of Quilts week (Wednesday-Friday). Enjoy English style scones with jam and clotted cream, a selection of assorted teas and other beverages and more in the picturesque Loggia Garden.
CLASS, LECTURE AND DEMO SCHEDULE
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Teeny Tiny Collage Statement Vase – Beginner Fabric Collage – Laura Heine
I Can Fly – Intermediate Piecing – Jen Carlton-Bailly
Colors of the Wind IIÂ – Intermediate Piecing – Raija Salomaa
9 AM – 12 NOON
Apple Cider – Intermediate Piecing, Applique – Bev McCullough
Scaredy Cat Christmas – Intermediate Piecing – Amanda Niederhauser
I Can’t Believe It’s Machine Applique – Beginner Machine Applique – Carmen Geddes
Crossing Paths – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Harvest Home – Beginner Piecing, Applique – Jill Finley
The Greatest Gift – Intermediate Piecing, Stitch and Flip, HST, HSR (rectangles) – Jennifer Long
Granny Square Crochet – Beginner Crochet – Lori Holt
2 PM – 5 PM
Summer Stars – Beginner Piecing – Amber Johnson
Stars & Stripes for Oliver – Beginner Piecing – Paula McKinlay
Jelly Roll Magic – Beginner Piecing, Easy Piecing Foundation Piecing, Carmen Geddes
How They Shine – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Cherries Jubilee – Beginner Piecing, Applique – Jill Finley
Nesting Zippered Travel Pouches – Beginner Piecing, Zipper Addition, Laminated Fabric Sewing Tips – Amy Chappell
Halloween Buntings – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Mortenson
7 PM – 11 PM
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Beginning Hand Applique featuring “Ella’s Sunday Best” – Beginner Applique – Julie Neuffer
9 AM – 12 NOON
Swiss Christmas – Beginner Piecing – Amanda Niederhauser
Pumpkin Head Collage – Beginner Fabric Collage – Laura Heine
Home Floral Embroidery Hoop – Beginner Hand Embroidery – Bev McCullough
Summer Breeze – Intermediate Piecing – Melissa Corry
Make It Curvy – Beginner Piecing – Jen Carlton-Bailly
Mug Rug Madness – Beginner Piecing, Applique, Free Motion Quilting, Quilt As You Go – Amy Chappell
Quilted Fields – Intermediate Piecing, Pinning, Pressing Techniques – Jennifer Long
Punch Needle Project – Beginner Punch Needle – Lori Holt
2 PM – 5 PM
Cheer Up – Beginner Piecing – Andy Knowlton
Collage Wreath – Beginner Fiber Collage – Laura Heine
Center Star – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
True North – Intermediate Piecing – Melissa Corry
Cozy Village – Beginner Piecing – Fran Gulick
Be Merry Mini Quilt – Beginner Piecing, Applique – Amy Chappell
Seas the Day – Beginner Piecing, Applique – Melissa Mortenson
7 PM – 11 PM
LECTURES, TRUNK SHOWS, AND DEMOS
(Included with Garden of Quilts Admission)
11 am: âOur Story in Stitchesâ with the Brown Sugar Stitchers
12 pm: âSneak Peeks and Insights of New Collections at Riley Blake Designsâ with Cindy Cloward of Riley Blake Designs
1 pm: âTwist and Turn Under a Galaxy of Starsâ with Gerri Robinson
2 pm: âMake the Quilts You Wish to Inheritâ with Carmen Geddes
3 pm: Trunk Show with Simple Simon & Co
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Fall Garden – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Dazzling Jewels of the Trade – Intermediate Piecing – Raija Salomaa
9 AM – 12 NOON
Christmas Mini Quilt Party – Intermediate Piecing – Bev McCullough & Amanda Niederhauser
The Best Clear Project Bag – Beginner Piecing – Paula McKinlay
Opposites Attract – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Braided Irish Chain – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Bushel and a Peck – Beginner Piecing – Amy Smart
Primitive Rose with Leaves & Berries – Beginner Applique, English Paper Piecing – Julie Neuffer
Juicy Berries in Basket – Beginner Curved Sewing, 3D Projects, Stitch Techniques – Amy Chappell
Better Half – Beginner Piecing – Charisma Horton
2 PM – 5 PM
4-Patch Charm – Beginner Piecing – Amanda Niederhauser
Periwinkle Squared – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Witch Hat Mini Pillow – Beginner Applique, Hand Embroidery – Amy Chappell
Treasured – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Nordic Gnome Pillow – Beginner Piecing – Fran Gulick
Project Bags 2.0Â – Intermediate Installing Zippers, Mitered Bindings, Working with Vinyl, Making and Attaching Borders – Annie Unrein
Curvelets – Beginner Hand Sewing – Jen Carlton-Bailly
Heart of Hearts Christmas Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Mortenson
7 PM – 11 PM
LECTURES, TRUNK SHOWS, AND DEMOS
(Included with Garden of Quilts Admission)
10 am: âWho We Areâ with the Brown Sugar Stitchers
11 am: Q&A with the Doan Girls
12 pm: Lecture with Amy Smart
2 pm: âAdding a Punch to your Piecingâ with Jill Finley
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Catch All Caddy 2.0 – Intermediate Quilting, Zipper Installation, Making and Attaching Bindings, Dimensional Project – Annie Unrein
Rise Above – Beginner Piecing – Charisma Horton
9 AM – 12 NOON
Pinapple Block Foundation Paper Piecing – Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing – Amber Johnson
Wonky Down Under Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Paula McKinlay
Puzzle Box – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Skylight – Intermediate Piecing – Fran Gulick
Ypsilon – Intermediate Piecing – Deonn Stott
2 PM – 5 PM
Flower Vase Embroidery Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Carmen Geddes
Dahlias – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Scattered Shoofly Stars – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Kaleido-Medallion – Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing – Deonn Stott
When and where is the show held?
The Garden of Quilts show will be held at the Ashton Gardens. The Gardens are one of five venues located on the Thanksgiving Point campus in Lehi, Utah. Lehi is located right off the I-15 corridor in between the Salt Lake and Provo metropolitan centers.
The Vendor Marketplace is located at the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn at 2476 W Sycamore Lane, Lehi UT 84043.
What are the show hours?
Garden of Quilts is open Friday, September 15Â from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 16 from 9 am – 6 pm.
The Vendor Marketplace is open Friday, September 15Â from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 16 from 9 am – 6 pm.
Classes will run Wednesday September 13 to Saturday September 16.
What does it cost to come to the show?
There are various ticket types and prices depending on days and duration of your intended visit. View 2023 ticket options here.
What does admission include?
Your Garden of Quilts admission includes entry to the Ashton Gardens for the day(s) specified. Friday and Saturday admission includes access to the vendor marketplace as well as all the additional public presentations, activities, and trunk shows. General admission does not include individual classes.
What is “Meet the Maker”?
This event provides guests an opportunity to meet and interact to presenters and designers as they share their stories, quilts, products, and other projects during this fun evening.
How do I find a quilt at the show?
You are in luck! There will be so many quilts it will be impossible to not find oneâor a hundred. Broadly, quilts will be displayed according to specific themes, features, or techniques all throughout the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. All guests will be provided a program and map to help them navigate and ensure their experience is meaningful. Additionally, our volunteers and staff throughout the Gardens will have additional information and can provide you assistance in locating a specific quilt or artist you might be looking for.
What if I am having difficulty buying tickets/registering for classes online?
We apologize for the difficulty. We want to make sure your questions are answered, and needs are met. Please call our main Thanksgiving Point information line at 801-768-2300 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you with your registration over the phone.
Are outside vendors allowed to participate?
Yes, we will have numerous food and retail vendors participate in the event. A list will be available this summer as they have are confirmed.
Learn more about applying to be a Vendor HERE.
Will there be merchandise available to purchase?
Yes! The ability to shop from beautiful and unique products is half the fun. Whether you are looking for fabric for your next project or just a fun treat, the Garden of Quilts show will feature a marketplace of thoughtfully curated shops and vendors that is sure to provide something to delight you.
Will golf carts be available to rent?
Due to the volume of guests and the layout of the event golf carts will not be available to rent to individual guests. There will however be an extensive complementary shuttle system running continual loops throughout the entire Gardens allowing guests the opportunity to hop on and off at numerous locations. We have designed this service to meet our guestâs needs for mobility as well as allow everyone to enjoy a relaxing experience in the Gardens.
Are wheelchairs allowed/available to rent?
Yes, we have a limited number of manual wheelchairs available for rent. They are $20 reserved in advance and $15 day-of per day, if available. There are additional discounts for members for Thanksgiving Point Members.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes, we have many designated parking stalls for those with accessibility concerns and the proper handicap parking credentials.
Will there be a shuttle service?
There will be numerous shuttle options available. Within the Gardens there will be a golf cart shuttle option to assist guests in navigating the gardens. Depending on parking lot volume we will make a parking lot shuttle available once we meet a certain threshold. Our local hotel partners will also be offering their shuttles to guests of their hotels that will have drop-offs at the Ashton Gardens as well as other nearby places of interest (dependent on individual hotel policy).
I am coming from out of town. What else is there to do in the area?
Thanksgiving Point is a unique complex thatâin addition to our Gardens–includes two world-class museums: the Museum of Natural Curiosity and the Museum of Ancient Life, a working farm, and our newest experience the Butterfly Biosphere where guests can experience all the creepy-crawlies and a stunning conservatory that is home to over a thousand glittering butterflies.
In addition to on campus options we are within a short drive of countless natural and cultural destinations such as the Timpanogos Caves, Sundance Resort, Olympic Park, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple Square, Family Search, Hogle Zoo, Living Planet Aquarium, art museums, multiple theaters, and so much more.
Is this a suitable event for children?
Facilitation and activities for this event are much more geared towards adults and older teens. We love families and want guests of all ages to feel welcome. Due to the nature of the exhibit we ask that parents and caregivers keep their children with them and help them respect the quilts by not touching.
What kind of quilts will be in the show?
We expect all kinds of quilt designs and all levels from beginner to expert. All submissions are welcome!
If you are a quilter and would like to include your work in the show we would love to have you join in on the fun. Click HERE for more information regarding submitting a quiltâor five.
What options are there for lodging near the venue?
Ashton Gardens is ideally situated near several hotel properties. Our preferred partner is the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Lehi, Utah.
Group rates are also available at the Springhill Suites.
Where is the nearest airport?
The Salt Lake International Airport is located 30 miles to the North of the Ashton Gardens. In ideal traffic, it is a 40-60 minute commute. The Provo Regional Airport is situated 22 miles to the South of us and is approximately a 30 drive in ideal traffic.
How do I submit my quilt for exhibition?
2023 Submissions are closed. Learn about submitting a quilt HERE.
Where and when do I deliver my quilt?
It is important that quilts not be dropped off or delivered until requested. Those requests will be accompanied with detailed information regarding the delivery and return of your quilt.
Can anyone apply to enter a quilt in the show?
Yes! We are looking for all kinds of quilt designs and all levels from beginner to expert! As long as it is submitted by the creator(s) of the quilt, we’re interested!
What does it cost to enter a quilt to the show?
It doesnât cost anything to apply to submit a quilt. For those whose quilts are accepted we charge a $25 entry fee. This fee covers up to five quilts and is required to help offset the cost of return shipping.
When will notification letters go out?
Final decisions will be made by our jury in late July and notification letters will be mailed to those who applied on or before August 9, 2023.
What is the deadline for accepting quilts?
Quilt applications can be submitted through July 31, 2023 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.
Can I personally deliver/pick-up my quilt rather than shipping it?
Absolutely! For those of you that live locally we will have arrangements for both drop-off and pick-up. There will be more details provided with acceptance letters when they are sent out.
Do I need to bring my sewing machine?
Machine rentals are one of our most asked about amenities. Reserve a machine for the duration of the festival and we will make sure that there is a machine set-up in your classes with your name on itâready and waiting just for you! Sewing Machine Rentals are available HERE.
What does a class registration include?
The class fee covers the teachers fee and tuition for the class only.
What is a kit fee?
A kit fee includes all of the consumable materials needed to complete the project being covered in the class. For instance, the fabric and notions to create the quilt.
What are supplies?
Supplies are typically additional tools you will need to complete your project during class. These typically include things like scissors, pins, marking pencils, etc. Fabric may also be listed in a supplies list if the class does not include a kit. Larger equipment not on the list, such as irons, will be provided for each class.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
We invite anyone aged 18 or older that has a few hours to give to apply to be a volunteer. Volunteer applications are closed for the 2023 Garden of Quilts – check beck next year for more information!
What does volunteering look like at the Garden of Quilts?
The Garden of Quilts is sizable production. We will utilize the generous service of well over 100 volunteers. While each task may be a little different, the average shift lasts four hours. This year, we are in need of volunteers to assist in keeping the displayed quilts safe and to provide a friendly face for our visitors throughout the garden. At Thanksgiving Point we love our volunteers and count on them as partners to help make our experiences great.
What is the time commitment involved with being a volunteer?
If you want to volunteer, we want to have you participate! There are so many different ways to help out we will find a position that meets your needs and limitations. From two hours to two-hundred, we will gladly consider you for part of the team.
Garden of Quilts is Supported By:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Adobe
Blake & Sandy Modersitzki
Gardner Company
JKS Legacy Foundation
Lehi City PARC
The Pestana Family
NuSkin Force for Good
Silicon Slopes
Williamsen Family Foundation
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Adobe
Brad & Jenny Parker
Built
Central Bank
Deseret Management Corp
Kahlert Foundation
KLAS Research
Oakdell Egg Farms, Inc.
Sam & Mary Dunn
Swire Coca Cola
US Synthetic
Utah Broadband
Zions Bank
For information on how your company can partner with the 2023 Garden of Quilts, click HERE.
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