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North Texas Quilt Festival 2023
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WHEN: August 17, 18, 19, 2023
WHERE : IRVING CONVENTION CENTER, IRVING, TEXAS |
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Thurs. & Fri. 10am – 5:30pm & Sat. 10am – 5pm |
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Judged Quilt Contest & Show
Treat yourself to aisles and aisles of breathtaking quilts brimming with artistry and creativity, competing for thousands in cash prize awards from accredited judges. PLUS... See Hundreds of additional quilts on display in the traveling gallery, lectures and hands-on workshops, free presentations and trunk shows, super prize drawings and more! The show is supported in part by: Bear Creek Quilt Guild, Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild, Fort Worth Quilt Guild, Irving Quilt Guild, Quilters' Guild of Arlington and Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild. |
North Texas Quilt Festival 2023
Volunteer Opportunities
Be part of the team...
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and North Texas Quilt Festival are bringing lots of fun and excitement to the Irving Convention Center. You can become a part of this great event by volunteering as a Guild or an Expo Ambassador and/or NTQF Volunteer!
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and North Texas Quilt Festival are bringing lots of fun and excitement to the Irving Convention Center. You can become a part of this great event by volunteering as a Guild or an Expo Ambassador and/or NTQF Volunteer!
Support the North Texas Quilt Show - Guild Positions
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Come be a part of the festival as a volunteer for set up, working the door or other needed help. We need to get more than 100 volunteers to help out. No obligation - any help provided is greatly appreciated.
Click the button for Guild volunteer signup using Signup Genius now! It's fun and you will schedule for as much or little time as you are available to help. |
Support Fort Worth Quilt Guild at the Guild Booth at North Texas Quilt Show.
We will need volunteers to help at the table for the show. Contact Ann Houpt to schedule your time to help. Thank you!
We will need volunteers to help at the table for the show. Contact Ann Houpt to schedule your time to help. Thank you!
Support the North Texas Quilt Show - Ambassador Positions
The Ambassador Program is open to individuals as well as members of groups and guilds. As an OSQE Ambassador, you’ll earn great personal rewards, including free general admission on the day you volunteer (minimum 4-hour same-day commitment), special Expo prizes and even free class sessions!
- To sign up as an OSQE Ambassador: click here to sign up
As a NTQF Volunteer, your time is applied toward your Guild's efforts, plus courtesy admission to the Expo is provided with the minimum commitment.
With 100+ lectures and hands-on workshops, 300+ judged quilts, amazing traveling quilt exhibits, great shopping, trunk shows, demos by designers and gathering of new friends, this one-of-a-kind event brings together a unique, talented community of sewers and quilters for 3-days of inspiration and fun.
OSQE Ambassador Opportunities:
OSQE - Elite Ambassador – Full Day Director of the Ambassador Team
OSQE - Classroom Assistant
OSQE - Information Desk OSQE - Greeter/Ticket Scanner
OSQE - Sewing Studio Organizer / Sprucer
OSQE - Set-up Assistant
OSQE - Tear-down Assistant
OSQE - Fashion Show Assistant (when applicable)
OSQE - White Glove Display Gallery Monitor
OSQE - Floater
With 100+ lectures and hands-on workshops, 300+ judged quilts, amazing traveling quilt exhibits, great shopping, trunk shows, demos by designers and gathering of new friends, this one-of-a-kind event brings together a unique, talented community of sewers and quilters for 3-days of inspiration and fun.
OSQE Ambassador Opportunities:
OSQE - Elite Ambassador – Full Day Director of the Ambassador Team
OSQE - Classroom Assistant
OSQE - Information Desk OSQE - Greeter/Ticket Scanner
OSQE - Sewing Studio Organizer / Sprucer
OSQE - Set-up Assistant
OSQE - Tear-down Assistant
OSQE - Fashion Show Assistant (when applicable)
OSQE - White Glove Display Gallery Monitor
OSQE - Floater
Fort Worth Quilt Guild 2023 Quilt Show REPRESENTATIVES
- Lynda McGee
- Dorene Joyce
Quilt Show Tickets
Tickets are now on sale. Pre show price is $12. Tickets will be available at the meetings in June and July. Tickets also available at local quilt shops.
Classes
Ideas, Projects, Inspiration: it's a creative world inside Expo classrooms with talented teachers!
www.sewingexpo.com/Events/Dallas-TX/Class-Descriptions
www.sewingexpo.com/Events/Dallas-TX/Class-Descriptions
Pre - ordered T-shirts will be available at the June and July Guild meetings.
If you didn't get your order in, T-shirts will be available for sale at the show.
If you didn't get your order in, T-shirts will be available for sale at the show.
2023 Quilt Show - Quilt Entry Preparation
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Entries are now closed, and it's time to prepare your quilt for the show. Click on this button to review instructions for what is required to prepare your quilt for the show.
There are 305 quilts registered for the show this year! We can hardly wait to see all the wonderful quilts!!! |
JUNIOR DIVISION for young makers ages 18 and under. Open to any textile project (as long as it’s sewn).
Junior entry closes on 7/14/2023 JUNIOR DIVISION ENTRY
The judged show for the Juniors includes prizes which will be awarded to the young makers!
Junior entry closes on 7/14/2023 JUNIOR DIVISION ENTRY
The judged show for the Juniors includes prizes which will be awarded to the young makers!
Miniature Auction – Silent Auction
Please visit the Mini Quilt Auction Booth to bid on and/or purchase your favorite mini quilt in the auction!
This year's auction will feature mini quilts, as well as unique handmade textile art, and bags. Items will be displayed for silent auction bids plus offered for the ‘buy it now’ price, from Thursday, August 18 - Saturday, August 19 between 10:00am -4:00pm. Take this opportunity to bid on your favorites from a plethora of charming, miniature quilts.
The money raised from the miniature quilt auction supports our Guild so please consider purchasing an art quilt for your home or a gift.
Quilts will require sleeves, but table runners or other items will need some sort of way to hang on the same rod. We will let you know how to turn them in. Jonquele Jones is the coordinator for Miniature Quilts so please contact Jonquele with your questions.
Be sure to include a 2” sleeve and a label that includes FWQG in the info.
New entries are now closed for the Auction.
Please visit the Mini Quilt Auction Booth to bid on and/or purchase your favorite mini quilt in the auction!
This year's auction will feature mini quilts, as well as unique handmade textile art, and bags. Items will be displayed for silent auction bids plus offered for the ‘buy it now’ price, from Thursday, August 18 - Saturday, August 19 between 10:00am -4:00pm. Take this opportunity to bid on your favorites from a plethora of charming, miniature quilts.
The money raised from the miniature quilt auction supports our Guild so please consider purchasing an art quilt for your home or a gift.
Quilts will require sleeves, but table runners or other items will need some sort of way to hang on the same rod. We will let you know how to turn them in. Jonquele Jones is the coordinator for Miniature Quilts so please contact Jonquele with your questions.
Be sure to include a 2” sleeve and a label that includes FWQG in the info.
New entries are now closed for the Auction.
Show Location: 500 W Las Colinas Blvd | Irving, TX 75039 972-252-7476
972-252-7476
Parking is $10. Click here for parking information and driving directions.
Directions From Fort Worth
- Travel northeast on HWY 121
- Merge onto HWY 820 north, then HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) east
- Continue to travel east on HWY 183
- Exit O'Connor Boulevard
- Turn left on O'Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
- The Convention Center will be on your left.
972-252-7476
Parking is $10. Click here for parking information and driving directions.
Directions From Fort Worth
- Travel northeast on HWY 121
- Merge onto HWY 820 north, then HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) east
- Continue to travel east on HWY 183
- Exit O'Connor Boulevard
- Turn left on O'Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
- The Convention Center will be on your left.
For reference - Quilt Rules for quilts entered in the NTQF quilt show.
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