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. |
Fort Worth Quilt Guild 2023 Quilt Show REPRESENTATIVES
- Lynda McGee
- Dorene Joyce
The entry website is now active !! Please enter your quilts now. Entry deadline is June 1st. Guild members will have a protected window to enter a quilt from April 1 to May 1. After May 1 then it will open up to any outside entries but we wanted to give our members a chance first. Everyone can still enter after the May 1st date but it will not be protected and it goes to first come first served. ENTRY FORM
JUNIOR DIVISION for young makers ages 18 and under. Open to any textile project (as long as it’s sewn).
JUNIOR ENTRY FORM
The judged show for the Juniors includes prizes which will be awarded to the young makers!
JUNIOR DIVISION for young makers ages 18 and under. Open to any textile project (as long as it’s sewn).
JUNIOR ENTRY FORM
The judged show for the Juniors includes prizes which will be awarded to the young makers!
2023 Quilt Entry Instructions
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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 leftJUNIOR DIVISION for young makers ages 18 and under. Open to any textile project (as long as it’s sewn).
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 leftJUNIOR DIVISION for young makers ages 18 and under. Open to any textile project (as long as it’s sewn).
Mini Quilt Auction
Miniature Auction – Silent Auction
This years auction will feature mini quilts, as well as unique handmade textile art, bags and wearables. 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 making and donating a something for the auction.
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.
Mini Auction Entry Form : Mini Quilt Entry
This years auction will feature mini quilts, as well as unique handmade textile art, bags and wearables. 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 making and donating a something for the auction.
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.
Mini Auction Entry Form : Mini Quilt Entry
Coming soon
Purchase TICKETS
Stay tuned for details on purchasing your tickets for this year's show!
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
Volunteer Opportunities
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
Click here to read more about the responsibilities of an OSQE Ambassador.
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
Click here to read more about the responsibilities of an OSQE Ambassador.
Be part of the team...
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and North Texas Quilt Festival are bringing lots of fun and excitement to Arlington Convention Center. You can become a part of this great event by volunteering as an Expo Ambassador and/or NTQF Volunteer!
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and North Texas Quilt Festival are bringing lots of fun and excitement to Arlington Convention Center. You can become a part of this great event by volunteering as an Expo Ambassador and/or NTQF Volunteer!
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 - Guild Positions
Come be a part of the festival as a volunteer for set up, working the door or other needed help. We desparately need to get volunteers to help out. No obligation - any help provided is greatly appreciated.
**Information on how to sign up through 'signupgenius' will be here soon.
**Information on how to sign up through 'signupgenius' will be here soon.
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
For reference - Quilt Rules for quilts entered in the NTQF quilt show.
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