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Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Reaching the Next Generation of Quilters with Latest Workshop

Mancuso Show Management partnering with Quilt for Kids to introduce a child friendly quilting class

With the arrival of the 25th annual Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza (PNQE), comes excitement, fond memories of shows past, and lots and lots of quilts. From September 13-16, the quilt show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. This big milestone in the Extravaganza’s history marks a special year for PNQE. For this reason, show producer Mancuso Show Management has added a brand-new component to the long-standing festival.

Child with one of Quilts For Kids donated quilts.
Child with one of Quilts For Kids donated quilts.

For the last 25 years PNQE has given quilters a place to nurture creativity and be inspired by the work around them, which is why Mancuso Show Management wants you to share your love of quilting with those you love most. In celebration of PNQE, the festival will be presenting an intro to quilting workshop that you and your child, grandchild, niece or nephew can enjoy!

Veteran quilters Rachel Rossi of Rachel Rossi Designs and Linda Arye President of non-profit Quilts for Kids will be the instructors for this novel intro to quilting workshop. In the class titled, Share Your Talent with the Next Generation, children ages 10 to 16 can learn the basic skills of quilting. With a class on Saturday, September 15th, 1-4pm, and another on Sunday, September 16th, 12-3pm, students can pick an afternoon that works best for them!

Quilts For Kids logo
Non-profit Quilts For Kids started by President Linda Ayre.

The class will teach children how to select fabric, practice basic sewing machine skills, and how to utilize an iron. It will be a fun and informative way for everyone to get involved for the day! Students will have the opportunity to take their newfound skills to create a simple quilt top. This quilt will then be donated to the organization Quilts for Kids, which is dedicated to brightening the lives of children who suffer from abuse or life-threatening illnesses with patchwork quilts. Not only will it be a lasting experience for the student, but a small gesture that will help comfort a child in need.

To reserve a space in the workshop please call the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza at (215) 862-5828, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. There is no charge for this workshop, however the accompanying adult must pay the quilt festival’s general admission at the door. Any child under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop. For more information on the workshop and materials list visit www.quiltfest.com.

Major Annual Sponsor Brother / Byrne Sewing Connection, Major Sponsors Baby Lock / Hayes Sewing Machine Company, BERNINA / Steve’s Sewing, Vacuum & Quilting, Janome—Elna / Pocono Sew & Vac, Juki / Byrne Sewing Connection, Innova / The Longarm Network, Husqvarna Viking—Pfaff / The Sew’n Place, Silver Sponsors Gammill, Handi Quilter, Threads Run Thru It, Pocono Sew & Vac, and Special Vendor Sponsors French Connections and Martelli Enterprises have generously sponsored the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

If you would like more information about the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, please call 215-862-5828 or email mancuso@quiltfest.com.

Mancuso Show Management, Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

Instructor to Teach “Mystical” Longarm Quilting Series

Innova longarm teacher Jamie Wallen to share quilting knowledge
at Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

Joining the faculty for the 25th annual Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza (PNQE), September 13 through 16, is Innova longarm instructor Jamie Wallen. Teaching three days, Jamie will be introducing his internationally known Mystical Quilting series at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

Innova longarm instructor Jamie Wallen.
Innova longarm instructor Jamie Wallen.

For the last two decades, instructor Jamie Wallen has worked to develop his unique quilting style after purchasing his first longarm machine back in the 90s. Ever since, Jamie’s passion for sharing and teaching his technique with others has grown immensely.

In Jamie’s workshops, students have the opportunity to work on Innova longarm machines provided by PNQE sponsor The Longarm Network. For four hours registrants will learn how to properly use a longarm machine while creating a fun project! All six of his classes are designed for beginners and intermediate skill levels.

Students will be learn how to make this in Jamie Wallen's Thursday afternoon workshop Mystical Florals Leaves and Vines from 1 to 5 pm (4 hour class).
Students will learn how to make this design in Jamie Wallen’s Thursday afternoon workshop Mystical Florals Leaves and Vines from 1 to 5 pm (4 hour class).

Jamie will be presenting his signature series of workshops, Mystical Quilting. The first class on Thursday morning titled Mystical Feathers is dedicated to feather work, exploring all feather forms and learning how to apply feather styles to quilting. On Thursday afternoon students can learn how to add florals, leaves, and vine variations to their quilts in the class, Mystical Florals Leaves and Vines. Jamie’s Friday morning workshop, Mystical Grids, comprises of new designs, specifically his Point-to-Point “Mystical Grid Designs.”

For the rest of his classes, Jamie Wallen will teach Mystical Rulers, Mystical Shapes, and Mystical Borders & Blocks. In the Friday afternoon class, Mystical Rulers, Jamie will demonstrate how to use his favorite rulers to save time on projects. His fifth class Mystical Shapes, taught on Saturday morning, will teach students new variations of the common shapes found on quilts. In Jamie’s last class on Saturday afternoon called Mystical Borders & Blocks, students will learn how to use his tricks to tackle making borders and blocks.

Take Jamie Wallen's Mystical Rulers workshop on Friday afternoon from 1 to 5 pm (4 hour class).
Take Jamie Wallen’s Mystical Rulers workshop on Friday afternoon from 1 to 5 pm (4 hour class) to learn how to use rulers to save time on projects.

For the last 25 years, the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza has offered students the most unique workshops taught by a variety of talented instructors. The longarm classes especially, give students the chance to try a machine they would otherwise not have access to. Jamie Wallen does an impeccable job of teaching simplified techniques and methods that will help quilters create masterpieces.

Major Annual Sponsor Brother / Byrne Sewing Connection, Major Sponsors Baby Lock / Hayes Sewing Machine Company, BERNINA / Steve’s Sewing, Vacuum & Quilting, Janome—Elna / Pocono Sew & Vac, Juki / Byrne Sewing Connection, Innova / The Longarm Network, Husqvarna Viking—Pfaff / The Sew’n Place, Silver Sponsors Gammill, Handi Quilter, Threads Run Thru It, Pocono Sew & Vac, and Special Vendor Sponsors French Connections and Martelli Enterprises have generously sponsored the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

For complete show details and to register online, visit the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

Mancuso Show Management, World Quilt New England

Australian Woman Celebrates Her 20th Year of Entering The World Quilt Competition

Two decades later and quilter Tanya McRae submits yet another beautiful traditional quilt

The spectacular global event, World Quilt New England, continues to be the host of the premiere of the highly renowned World Quilt Competition in Manchester, New Hampshire. Bringing quilt enthusiasts the best quilts from across the globe, many quilters dream of having their work displayed in the competition. For one particular quilter, the competition is a special event she has partaken in year after year.

McRae's first program book from World Quilt & Textile Festival in 1998.
McRae’s first program book from World Quilt & Textile Festival in 1998.

Quilter Tanya McRae, who’s from Wonthaggi Australia, is no stranger to the World Quilt Competition. For the last 20 years, she has diligently submitted her entry from Australia. McRae’s first quilt submission was back in 1998 when the show was held at Pasadena, California. During that time World Quilt New England was a traveling show and titled World Quilt & Textile. Flash forward twenty years, and Tanya continues to produce beautiful masterpieces, entering her quilt in this year’s 22nd annual competition.

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Tanya McRae’s 2010 entry Candles of Life.

With the World Quilt Competition now in its 22nd year this August, McRae reminisces on the past twenty years and her experiences with Mancuso Show Management’s quilt festival.  Tanya even kept her flyer from the first World Quilt Competition she entered. Her use of vibrant colors and technical patterns in her traditional style quilts makes her work unique and recognizable after all these years! Looking back eight years ago, we were able to find her 2010 entry Candles of Life as well as her traditional quilt Day’s End from last year.

The competition, which includes entries from across the globe, is the largest international quilt festival to date with 15 countries participating in the competition. These countries over the years have included Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and of course Australia.

McRae’s quilt will appear at the Manchester venue, and be judged with the other entrants and has the opportunity to be selected to travel across the country to three other Mancuso Show Management quilt festivals. These shows include The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza in September, Pacific International Quilt Festival in October, and World Quilt Florida in January.

Tanya McRae's 2017 entry Day's End.
Tanya McRae’s 2017 entry Day’s End.

Be sure to check out Tanya McRae’s quilt along with the other international quilts in Manchester, NH from August 16-18 at the Center of New Hampshire! Offering workshops, a number of exhibits and a large Merchants Mall, the quilter in you is sure to have a great time! For complete show information on World Quilt New England visit: www.quiltfest.com.

Major Sponsors Innova Longarm Systems / Olde City Quilts, Pfaff – Husqvarna Viking/ Nashua Sew & Vac and Silver Sponsors Gammill / The 12th Stitch Quilts and Handi Quilter / Bits ‘n Pieces have generously sponsored the 2018 World Quilt New England.

Mancuso Show Management

The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Celebrating its Silver Anniversary in 2018

September 13-16, 2018
 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA

25 in color

You are invited to celebrate the world of quilting and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza’s 25th Anniversary as the event returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, September 13-16, 2018. PNQE remains a spectacular show of creation, innovation, and education where show-goers will enjoy a unique and beautiful display of over 600 quilts and works of textile and wearable art from across the globe. Plus, as past visitors know, the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza features an amazing Merchants Mall filled to the brim with booths, offering everything the quilter, needlecrafter, textile artist and home sewers need to quench their creative thirsts. The Extravaganza, the largest and most comprehensive quilt festival in a state that is known for its rich history of quilting, will be dishing up all the ingredients needed for a successful quilt show.

Talent, creativity, and expertise surround PNQE …

Quilters have the opportunity to display their quilts at PNQE by submitting works to the annual juried quilt competition. This year’s quilt competition themed A Day in the Life, asks entrants to tell us what a day in the life of a quilt artist is like. This competition will include magnificent works by some of the nation’s finest quilt and fiber artists. Attendees can witness these quilts including the international entries and select U.S. winner from the 2018 World Quilt Competition. Plus, you can take part in judging by casting your vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award. The winner will be announced on www. quiltfest.com following the close of the Extravaganza.

A renowned faculty will offer a wide variety of workshops for the beginner to the more advanced quilter and textile artist. Opportunities to learn new techniques and skills will be available with a wide array of workshops presented by the 2018 faculty that includes Sarah Bond (PA), Augusta Cole (VA), Gyleen Fitzgerald (MD), Marjan Kluepfel (CA), Deborah Konchinsky (PA), Dierdra McElroy (CA), Bobbie Bergquist (NH), Beth Dix (NC), Joan Jones (NJ), Joyce Teng (TX), Erin Underwood (MD), Marilyn Urciuoli (NH), Judy Donovan (PA), Phyllis Twigg Hatcher (MD), and Jamie Wallen (IN).

Augusta Cole’s lecture, A Collage of Tricks, Tips and Tidbits will be presented on Friday afternoon at the event. This lecture promises to entertain you with fun, friends, laughs, tricks, tips and tidbits every quilter should know. This event is included with Registration or General Admission.

Back again this year will be the entertaining runway fashion shows! PNQE Goes Fashion – is included in your show entrance or registration. The two Fashion Shows are both moderated by award-winning wearable, bead and fiber artist Judy Donovan. Thursday afternoon, Judy will present her own work in Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Art, Music & Humor in Clothing! Join Judy as she moderates Saturday afternoon’s SewBatik Challenge Fashion Show. Entries to the challenge will be viewed, judged, and awarded Judge’s Choice, Honorable Mention, and People’s Choice. Come to one or both – you’ll be glad you did!

Also, for your viewing pleasure, there will be over twenty special exhibitions on display including works by local guilds. These guilds, The Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild, Quilters of the Round Table, and the Lancaster Modern Quilt Guild, will be providing the show with quilts created by members of their guild. The exhibits will showcase the unique styles and adaptions of the different quilt groups. Among these exhibits, there are international entries and select United States winners from the 2018 World Quilt Competition. These beautiful works of quilt art from across the globe are a must see!

Another special exhibit that the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza is honored to present is the contemplative juried exhibit of fiber art titled “Threads of Resistance.” Created by the Artist Circle Alliance, this contemporary exhibit is one that addresses current issues Americans are facing in this day and age. It is a great example of how quilting is an art form that can not only provoke emotions but communicate different points of view.

Certified Appraiser Phyllis Twigg Hatcher will be in attendance, appraising new and old quilts Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to any registrant who signs up for an appointment. Patrons will have the chance to explore the Merchants Mall inside the show, which includes 50+ vendors from across the country. Bringing the latest products in the quilt world to PNQE, exhibitors provide everything from fabric to thread, needles to sewing machines, and patterns to batting!

With all the products, workshops, and exhibits the quilt festival offers, the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza continues to be at the center of it all for quilt, fiber, wearable and textile art. Join Mancuso Show Management as they celebrate 25 great years in the Greater Philadelphia area!

The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza is supported by Major Annual Sponsor Brother / Byrne Sewing Connection; Major Sponsors Baby Lock / Hayes Sewing Machine Company, BERNINA / Steve’s Sewing, Vacuum & Quilting, Janome – Elna / Pocono Sew & Vac, Juki / Byrne Sewing Connection, Innova / The Longarm Network; Silver Sponsors Gammill / Threads Run Thru It,  Handi Quilter / Pocono Sew & Vac; and Special Vendor Sponsors French Connections and Martelli Enterprises.

For complete show details and to register online, visit Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

 

Mancuso Show Management, Pacific International Quilt Festival

Pacific International Quilt Festival Announces 2018 Special Vendor Sponsors

Creative Ps & Qs, APQS, & IntelliQuilter generously sponsor quilt festival competition

Mancuso Show Management returns to the West Coast for the 27th year of the Pacific International Quilt Festival. On October 11 through the 14, the quilt festival will have exhibits, informative workshops, and competition quilts that can be viewed at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Each year the festival puts on an extensive merchants mall including exhibitors, some of whom are special vendor competition sponsors. This year, the festival is proud to welcome Creative P’s and Q’s, APQS: Quilt Forever, and IntelliQuilter as special vendor sponsors who have graciously agreed to sponsor the Pacific International Quilt Festival’s competitions.

NewestCreative P’s and Q’s is an online quilt store, which can be found on Etsy, offering its own exclusive quilting patterns and kits created by Pernille Gutschick who is a prize-winning quilter. With 180+ shades of Hoffman 1895 Bali Watercolor batiks in stock, Creative P’s and Q’s are the purveyors of the rainbow. They carry a wide selection of colorful and intriguing batiks with prints and digitally printed fabrics. The shop also manufactures their own exclusive precuts as well as commercially produced ones.

APQS_Quilt_Forever_logo_4C_HAPQS hand crafts their quilting machines in Carroll, Iowa. Previously known as the American Professional Quilting Systems, this shop has been providing customers with superior quality long-arm machines for more than 30 years.

 

Intelliquilter_webIntelliQuilter offers an after-market add-on for long-arm and mid-arm quilting machines. The motor control system can easily be attached to the carriage and machine head. These products make it easier to switch between computerized and free-hand mode. IntelliQuilter is available to use for even some of our other sponsors like APQS, Bernina, Gammill. HandiQuilter, Innova, and Nolting.

Be sure to visit these sponsors online and stop by their booths to further discuss products and quilting!

Founding Sponsor Bernina/ California Sewing & Vacuum, Major Annual Sponsor Brother / Meissner Sewing & Vacuum Centers, Major Sponsors Gammill-Baby Lock / Meissner Sewing & Vacuum Centers, Janome/ Ray’s Sewing Machine Center, Husquarna-Viking/ U.S. Sewing & Vacuum, PFAFF/ AAA Vacuums & Sewing, Juki / California Sewing & Vacuum, Innova /Sew So Shop: Creations in Quilting & Long Arming, Silver Sponsor Handi Quilter, Special Exhibit Sponsor Nolting Longarm Quilting Machines, Special Vendor Sponsors Creative P’s & Q’s, APQS: Quilt Forever, and IntelliQuilter have generously sponsored the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

For complete show details and to register online, visit www.quiltfest.com.

Mancuso Show Management, The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

The End to Another Great Year in New Jersey!

Winners of the Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey,  April 26-29, 2018

The fourteenth year of the Quilt and Sewing Fest of New Jersey has officially come to a close. This year’s festival was enjoyed by all in attendance. With a great faculty, a large Merchants Mall with over 50 exhibitors, and quilts for everyone’s viewing pleasure, it’s no surprise it was so well received by the public!

Attendees from near and far came to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey to witness the incredible works of quilters in the Tri-State area. The competition was fierce with over 60 extraordinary quilts entered in the annual Tri-State Competition.

Best of Show Sewing is Beleafing by Christine Wickert
Best of Show
Sewing is Beleafing
by Christine Wickert

The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey had a number of local guilds provide exhibits containing their members best work. These collections of quilts included those created by The Empire Quilters Guild, Jersey Shore Modern Quilt Guild, North Jersey Modern Quilt Guild, and NYC Metro Modern Quilters. Local quilters also presented one-person shows such as Edward Bostick’s Narratives, Tributes & Legacies of African Americans and A Quilter’s View of the U.S. by Deb Hathaway Hunter.

Residents of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania entered their quilts into the competition hoping to win the prestigious Best of Show award. This year Christine Wickert’s hand pieced, hand appliqued, and hand quilted Sewing is Beleafing, was the official Best of Show quilt for the Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey.

Special Award Best of New Jersey Autumn Frames on Point by Phyllis Garnant
Special Award
Best of New Jersey
Autumn Frames on Point
by Phyllis Garnant

The second-place award went to The Halo Medallion, by Doris Prol, with Nancy Breland’s Ginkgos in Sunshine coming in third. Attendees were thrilled to see the special award, the Best of New Jersey quilt, go to Autumn Frames! This quilt was made by Middletown’s very own Phyllis Garnant.

All entries were judged by renowned instructor Bobbie Bergquist and certified appraiser Phyllis Twigg Hatcher. Each judge was also able to choose a quilt to award their Judge’s Choice ribbon to. Bergquist’s pick was Barbara Khan’s Enchanted Flowers, and Hatcher’s choice was Rachel Derstine’s Maples on Water.

Viewers' Choice Patima by Sarah Reindel
Viewers’ Choice
Patima
by Sarah Reindel

The quilt that stole the NJ show, however, was the Viewers’ Choice quilt. At the quilt festival, attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt in the competition. On the last day, the votes were counted and the Viewers’ Choice ribbon was awarded to Sarah Reindel for her quilt Patima. To view all the winners in the 2018 Tri-State Quilt Competition click here.

Interested in entering a quilt in one of our quilt competitions? Our next show is at World Quilt New England in Manchester, New Hampshire where the distinguished World Quilt Competition will be held. Visit www.quiltfest.com to enter the competition. Your very own quilt could be hanging at our quilt festival!

Major Annual Sponsor Brother/Sew Jersey, Major Vendor Sponsors Baby Lock–Elna– Janome/Pocono Sew & Vac, BERNINA–Innova/Olde City Quilts, Pfaff/ Above and Beyond, Husqvarna Viking/ Stony Brook Sew & Vac Superstores, and Silver Sponsors Gammill and Handi Quilter generously sponsored The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey.

Mancuso Show Management, The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey Opens Tomorrow at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center

97 Sunfield Ave, Raritan Center, Edison, NJ 08837
April 26-29, 2018

Mancuso Show Management is excited to be introducing the fourteenth annual Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey tomorrow, April 26th. From Thursday to Sunday the quilt festival will be open to the public. Located at a new location this year, the show will be held at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, New Jersey. The facility is in the Raritan Center at 97 Sunfield Ave.

NJ-Convention-CenterFor those interested in exploring the Merchants Mall and viewing a beautiful display of over 400 quilts, wearable, and textile works, general admission is $13. This includes re-admittance and can be purchased on-site during show hours (Sunday only admission is $11). Accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted for free. Interested in group rates? Discounts for groups of 20 or more can be arranged (call 215-862-5828 for more details). The show opens its doors promptly at 10 am and will close at 5 pm. On Sunday the show will close an hour earlier at 4 pm.

Anyone wanting to take a workshop or get a quilt appraised can do so at the festival’s registration desk. A registration fee of $20, that includes show admission, is required to sign up for any workshop. There are 10 instructors teaching 14 different workshops so you are sure to find a class you’ll like!

Be sure to bring a friend or two and enjoy a weekend at the Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey!

Major Annual Sponsor Brother/Sew Jersey, Major Vendor Sponsors Baby Lock–Elna– Janome/Pocono Sew & Vac, BERNINA–Innova/Olde City Quilts, Pfaff/ Above and Beyond, Husqvarna Viking/ Stony Brook Sew & Vac Superstores, and Silver Sponsors Gammill and Handi Quilter generously sponsor The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey.

For complete show details or to register online, please visit www.quiltfest.com.

Mancuso Show Management, The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

NEW VENUE / NEW DATES

The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey Takes Center Stage
at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Edison, New Jersey ~ April 26-29, 2018

Mancuso Show Management is excited to announce that The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey is moving to a wonderful new venue with late April show dates. The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, NJ is the new host venue for this always popular event to be held April 26-29, 2018. Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the New York metropolitan and southern New England areas, this remarkable event provides the stage for a unique collection of quilt, wearable and textile art, along with a fabulous Merchants Mall featuring merchandise for all your quilt making and sewing needs! Also available on the Quilt & Sewing Fest agenda are inspiring workshops. Join us for another year of amazing quilting, wonderful shopping and exceptional learning!

The Quilt Fest of New Jersey features fifteen special exhibits plus the entries to the juried and judged Tri-State Quilt Competition showcasing an array of quilts created by residents of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. These talented regional quilt artists will display a superb collection of artwork while competing for prizes. In addition, visitors to the Quilt Fest will not want to miss the special exhibit starring the beautiful award-winning quilts of the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXIX. Enjoy the beauty created by some of your fellow quilt artists; you’ll leave inspired to create your own masterpiece.

A wide range of workshops and lectures for beginners as well as for the more advanced quilt artist will be offered throughout the festival. Any quilt or textile art enthusiast who is interested in learning new techniques can learn from an exceptional faculty including Sarah Bond, Joyce Hughes, Jessica Skultety, David Sirota, Bobbie Bergquist, Debora Konchinsky, Lisa White Reber, Erin Underwood and longarm instructors Lisa Calle and Judy Engime. In addition, Certified Appraiser Phyllis Twigg Hatcher will be on-site to provide appraisals of traditional, modern and non-traditional quilts as well as woven coverlets.

Major Annual Sponsor Brother/Sew Jersey, and Sponsors Baby Lock-Elna-Handi Quilter/Pocono Sew & Vac, BERNINA-Innova/Olde City Quilts, Gammill/Threads Run Thru It and Janome/American Sew & Vac, generously sponsor The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey.

For complete Quilt Fest details, please visit www.quiltfest.com.

Yes, this is a quilt!
8018aQFNJTuscany by Donald Gough
2017 Tri-State Competition
at The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey,

 

 

 

 

Mancuso Show Management, The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

NJ Competition Entry Deadline

The Entry Deadline for
the Tri-State Quilt Competition
at The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey is
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018

To Enter Online Click Here  

New Venue ~ New Dates
 New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania Quilt Artists
Compete for Best of Show
at the 2018 Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey


The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey will take place at the event’s new venue, the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, New Jersey April 26-29, 2018. Like a fine art show, the Quilt Fest features outstanding quilts hanging on display in fantastic exhibitions. Included is an impressive showcase of some of the region’s most talented quilt and textile artists – the entries to the juried and judged Tri-State Quilt Competition. This show is a wonderful opportunity for quilters to experience the diversity and creativity of their fellow enthusiasts, and to be both awed and inspired.

The Tri-State Quilt Competition highlights quilts and textile art created by residents of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. These regional artists will represent their quilt and textile communities with a stunning collection of artwork while competing for prizes. Those attending the Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite competition quilt to win the prestigious Viewer’s Choice Award. For those who love anything quilted, this spectacular display will satisfy that creative craving.

Major Annual Sponsor Brother/Sew Jersey, and Sponsors Baby Lock-Elna-Handi Quilter/Pocono Sew & Vac, BERNINA-Innova/Olde City Quilts, Gammill/Threads Run Thru It and Janome/American Sew & Vac, generously sponsor The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey.

For complete Quilt Fest and Competition Entry details, please visit www.quiltfest.com.

Yes, this is a quilt!
Renee Fleuranges Valdes_Shades of MistyShades of Misty by Renee Fleuranges-Valdes
Entry in the 2017 Tri-State Competition at The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

Mancuso Show Management, The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey

New Venue / New Dates for New Jersey Quilt Fest

The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey Moves to the
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center

 Raritan Center, Edison, New Jersey
April 26-29, 2018

 Mancuso Show Management has announced that The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey is moving to the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Raritan Center, Edison, NJ. The dates for the fourteenth annual Quilt Fest will be April 26-29, 2018.

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The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center is located in the geographic heart of the Northeast,  and is adjacent to the confluence of I-95 (The NJ Turnpike), I-287, The Garden State Parkway, and US Routes 1, 9, and 35. Just 15 minutes south of Newark Liberty Airport, 40 minutes south of Midtown Manhattan and 60 minutes from Northeast Philadelphia, it is also convenient to all major transportation centers with public transportation available from New York City provided by AMTRAK to both New Brunswick and Islen/Metropark. This easy accessibility makes the Exposition Center ideal for our event.

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Show Management has also announced the Hilton Garden Inn – HiltonGardenInnEdison/Raritan Center as the Quilt Fest’s host hotel. Located just one mile from the Exposition center, the Inn features sophisticated accommodations, friendly service and a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Shuttle service between the Hilton Garden and the Expo Center will be provided during show hours by request. A special rate of $119 plus tax is offered to Quilt & Sewing Fest participants. The group rate reservation deadline is April 9, 2018; please call (732) 225-0900 for reservations.

“The late April dates are perfect to bring people out to this easy to reach location in Edison,” states David Mancuso, president of Mancuso Show Management that is based in New Hope, PA. The Hilton Garden Inn located just one mile from the Exposition Center, with shuttle service to the Expo Center, also makes it great for a weekend getaway.”

For complete Quilt Fest details, please visit www.quiltfest.com.