The 2009 Mancuso Quilt Shows and competitions are well underway, and if you have ever considered attending one of these fabulous exhibitions, this may be the year for you.
The Denver National Quilt Festival IV is over, and you can view the stunning Best of Show quilt by clicking this link. It was made by Cookie Warner, entitled “Crossing Over”, and is a beautifully serene landscape quilt. The Best of Show at the Pacific International Quilt Festival XVII was “Awesome Blossoms” made by Claudia Clark Meyers and Marilyn Badger. This fabulous quilt is a new take on a dahlia pattern quilt, with wonderful bright colors and an astounding border. The Best of Show quilt at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XX was “Saffron Spring”, by Barbara E. Lies.
The upcoming New England World Quilt Show will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire on August 13 – 16, 2009. This venue is the home of the premier of the World Quilt Competition XIII and promises to be a fantastic exhibit.
Philadelphia will host the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 17 – 20, 2009.
October 15 – 18, 2009 is the date for the Pacific International Quilt Festival XVIII at Santa Clara, California.
The final Mancuso quilt show of the year will be the World Quilt Show – Florida, on November 13 – 15, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida. This Florida show has the special exhibit of the 2009 World Quilt Competition XIII.
You can get the Mancuso quilt show schedule for the rest of 2009 at this link. Registration for classes and lectures is available online at the site, as well as quilt entry information and forms. Be sure to watch the deadlines for quilt entries and class registrations. They differ for each show.
