Tillamook Quilt and Fiber Festival - October 7-8, 2016!

Lovely Tillamook on the Oregon coast is so famous for ----- Quilts!!

Home of the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, the busy quilters of Tillamook metro produce a lively little quilt show in even numbered years.  Lucky for you, it starts this weekend!!

Friday and/or Saturday, take a quick drive to the Tillamook County Fairgrounds (just east of town and just south of Hwy 6) to see what it's all about!


There are fiber arts as well as quilting and some other surprises in store.

They have a Facebook page - here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1742755699343320/

And I think you know that there are other great adventures to be had in and around Tillamook.  Fun for the family! 

So roll on out to Tillamook this weekend and join the fun!  Guess what?  Threadmongers will be there!  The Tillamook quilters have already told me that they need thread.  You do, too!

La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum show Sept. 30-October 1-2!

The big dog of northwest Washington quilt shows is this weekend!  A juried show with the finest in fiber art to show you!


We love having a quilt and textile museum in Skagit County and we love to support their annual fabulous quilt show!  Classes, vendors, mini-workshops, and amazing inspiration!  But you will see quilters' names on these pieces that you recognize because they include some of our local talent!

I should mention that La Conner is one of the most charming towns anywhere.  You know what a gem it is and most people are looking for a reason to go to La Conner and spend a lovely day!

So set aside some time this weekend to come to La Conner and thoroughly enjoy this show.  You will love every minute and be ready to create some masterpieces of your own!  With THREAD!! 

Yes, Threadmongers will be there!

Here's the link:

http://www.laconnerquilts.org/2016-quilt--fiber-arts-festival.html

Cabin Fever Quilters of Port Townsend and Chimacum - quilt show Sept. 23-24!

In the very charming Port Townsend and Chimacum areas there are some very charming quilters!!




The Cabin Fever Quilt Club holds a fun show in even-numbered years and this weekend is it!

So much to see from the needles of talented quilters - you will enjoy every minute!!

Here's the link:

http://www.cabinfeverquilterswa.com/our-quiltour-show.html 

The weekend includes quilts, demos, vendors, and a Quilter's Country Store!

Great parking and easy access at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in beautiful Port Townsend.

So come on out and be inspired - and then you'll need thread!!

Sea Pal Quilters at Ocean Shores September 16-17-18!

Don't you just love to go to the beach?  And take in a quilt show??  The Sea Pal Quilters are getting ready for you!



Ocean Shores has a thriving quilting community with a huge show at the Convention Center every year.  So many quilts!  Door prizes, demos, member boutique, raffle quilt, FOOD!, and vendors!

Yep, you guessed it, Threadmongers will be there!  Along with some of your favorite vendors (hey, we all love to go to the beach) including Beach Tyme Quilts, the charming local shop! 

Three days of quilting and beach fun! 

Threadmongers will be doing a demo all three days on the #12 weight threads. If you have questions about these thick threads and their uses, be sure to attend!

Here's the link:
http://www.seapalquilters.org/

See you in Ocean Shores.  You need thread!!

Yakima Valley Quilter's Guild - August 17, 2016!

 

Yakima Valley Quilter's Guild - get ready, because here I come!  Wednesday, August 17 I'll be at your meeting to talk about using metallic threads in quilting!

Let’s sparkle!   There’s a new generation of metallic threads out there that are beautiful, easy to use, and can make your project sparkly!  We’ll discuss the main ways to make using metallic threads successful and show samples – from quilting all over with metallic thread to adding little touches.  What about that “old” metallic thread that you bought and found too frustrating to use?  I’ll show you how to use that, too!  Come and find out how quilters use metallic threads to sparkle and shine!!

Threadmongers schedule: July through November 2016

What fun to look forward to these terrific quilt shows in the Pacific Northwest - I love to see what these friendly and talented guilds have been doing, and to make sure they have the best THREAD for all of their projects!  You will love these shows, too.  Be sure to "catch them all"!!

July
Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club - July 15-16-17, Sequim.
Covington Quilters - July 22-23-24, Cedar Heights Middle School, Covington

August
No shows for me but I'm speaking to the Yakima Valley Quilt Guild at their meeting on August 17th!  We're talking about metallic threads and how to LOVE using them! 

September
Sea Pals - "Whale of a Quilt Show" - September 16-17-18 - Ocean Shores Convention Center
Cabin Fever Quilters - September 23-24 - Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend

October
La Conner Quilt Festival - September 30, October 1-2 - Maple Hall in La Conner
Tillamook County Quilters - October 7-8 - Tillamook County Fairgrounds

Note:  Moonlight Quilters of Bellingham are having their show October 7-8, also.  I am unable to do their show, because I had already contracted with the Tillamook folks.  But I am HAPPY to promote the MQ show - it's my guild!  And the show will be delightful.  Check it out!!
www.moonlightquilters.org


November
Block Party Quilters - November 11-12-13 - Issaquah Community Center

Check the guilds' web sites for lots more information. 
Trust me, you need THREAD!

Covington Quilters "Coming of Age" Quilt show July 22-23-24!

Covington Quilters have another three-day extravaganza planned for you, this weekend at the Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington! 

They always have GREAT QUILTS, vendors, door prizes, and kids' activities.  But, wait, there's more!  Check out their web site for the whole story:





http://www.covingtonquilters.org/index.php/quilt-show

Threadmongers will be there with your other favorite vendors!  One vendor is coming back from a medical leave to do the Covington show - wait until you see who it is! 

So toodle on down to Covington.  Great parking, great quilts, great weekend to buy THREAD!!