Special Exhibit: Living Outside the Lines: The Works of Ann Stamm Merrell, curated by Greg Merrell, Tracie Evans and Deb Ridgway
Special Exhibit: Quilts of Valor, curated by Deb Ridgway
Sauder Village Challenge: Not Quite Black & White, curated by Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Guest Artist: Christa Watson, Christa Quilts
Shopping with Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Member’s Night: Exclusive after hours viewing for Sauder Village members
Quilts of Valor Awarding Ceremony: open to awardees, their friends & families
Workshops: Christa Watson, instructor
Schoolhouse - Tools & Techniques
Gallery Talk: Special Exhibit – Living Outside the Lines, the Work of Ann Stamm Merrell (1951-1999)
Quilt Appraisals: Donna Kooistra, AQS Certified
Juried Show: Sue Cortese & Doris Goins, National Association of Certified Quilt Judges (NACQJ)
Check out the outstanding winning quilts of 2023, follow this link:
CONGRATULATIONS 2023 Quilt Show Winners
Quilt Show 2023 at Sauder Village includes...
Exhibit
Open to the Public from...
Wednesday, May 3 – Saturday, May 6, 2023
Beautiful quilts will hang full length in this spectacular four-day Quilt Show in spacious Founder's Hall. Each year brings a brand new kaleidoscope of color, pattern, size and design.
Categories... All pieces are exhibited in one of twenty-three categories, including the 2023 Sauder Village Challenge "Not Quite Black & White". Everyone is welcome to participate! Follow this link for more information about the
2023 Quilt Challenge.
Submit your quilts for the Exhibit... You are encouraged to enter your beautiful masterpiece. Quilt Exhibit Entry Guidelines on how to submit your quilt are listed here. Once a quilt has been in the main exhibit it may not be re-entered into this popular show in future years. Entries are accepted in up to twenty-three categories. Online registration of quilts
began January 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.. Follow this link to the 2023 Quilt Registration to register your quilt for the exhibit - REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Follow this link to
Quilt Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information.
Quilt Show 2023 Members Night
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Join us for an exclusive after hours viewing of the annual Quilt Show.
A special opportunity for Sauder Village Members to view the 2023 award recipient quilts, special exhibits and main hall. Curators and experts will be on hand to provide detailed information about the Special Exhibits.
This event is FREE and exclusively for Sauder Village Members.
Registration is not Required.
Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 pm
This year’s Quilt Show will display a Special Exhibit of patriotic themed quilts donated for local service members and veterans. A local guild or individual specifically made each quilt for the Quilts of Valor Special Exhibit.
Special Exhibits
Living Outside the Lines: The Work of Ann Stamm Merrell
Curated by Greg Merrell, Tracy Evans and Deb Ridgway
Description: A locally born quilt artist, this exhibit pays tribute to her quilting legacy influenced by her heritage and artistic interpretations that pushed traditional quilting boundaries for the time period. Ann’s quilt designs reflect three distinct periods: traditional, contemporary and Celtic Crosses,
Don't miss the Gallery Talk with exclusive insight on this amazing exhibit.
Quilts of Valor
Curated by Deb Ridgway
Description: A Quilt of Valor is an award to service members and veterans who have been touched by war. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Quilts of Valor reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials, consistent with the Quilts of Valor Foundation’s core value of promoting excellence.
Follow the link to learn more about the Special Exhibits.