International Quilt Festival
April 8-11, 2011

This is REALLY A BIG DEAL!!!!

If you haven't heatd, this top notch festival is coming
to Cincinnati (from Chicago) nest year, and we are so excited!
A recent NQA survey found that Ohio boasts mor quilters than
any other state- and were not a bunch of old fuddy- duddies !
Apparently local publications don't think this is newsworthy- but
we beg to differ. If you feel so inclined, please consider writing a
letter to the editor of the Enquirer or the local Press Community
Newspapers or City Beat, to show this area that this show is a really big deal.
20,000+ people (Men, Women, children all ages and colors,cuttingedge artists
as well as traditional ones)coming to Cincinnati to celebrate all things QUILTS
Be sure to put this on your calendar as well- we will be updating you on
volunteer opportunities
Thanks 

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

The American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of quilts and quiltmaking, is turning 30! We invite you to join the celebration by participating in a nationwide block challenge called "30s for 30" (see details below). For every 30 blocks received, one person's name will be drawn to win those blocks. To learn more about AQSG and our annual Seminar, please visit our website at www.americanquiltstudygroup.org. Happy quilting!
 

30s for 30 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE

• Blocks must be 12-1/2" square (to finish to a 12-inch block) and made of either 1930s reproduction fabrics or vintage 1930s fabrics. Fabrics must be 100% cotton. Please prewash/preshrink all fabrics.
• Blocks may be any design and any color combination, in keeping with the 1930s fabrics.
• Send your blocks to the address below, along with a donation of $3 for the first block, and $1 for each block thereafter sent at the same time.
• Block donations from groups are welcome. Any funds collected in excess of those needed to complete the project will be donated to the AQSG Endowment fund.
• The blocks will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the AQSG website, along with the maker's name and state (or country).
• Blocks will be compiled into sets of thirty. At Seminar 2010 in Minneapolis (Oct. 14-17), we will have a drawing for the various sets.  For each block that you send, your name will be entered once into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
• Deadline for submitting blocks is Oct. 1, 2010.

Send your blocks and payment (checks made payable to AQSG) to: AQSG '30s for 30 c/o Paula Pahl, 9204 Sugarstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.  Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.

Questions? Contact Paula at the address above or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; phone: 303-204-2821.