Quilt Show

June 20-22, 2024

LOCATION:
LaVista Conference Center, 1250 Westport Parkway, LaVista, NE 
(I-80 Exit 442)

SHOW HOURS:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 21, 2024 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 22, 2024 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm


Quilt Show Challenge Quilt 2024

“Full Circle”

  1. Each quilt must have a complete circle in it. It can be pieced, appliqued, or embroidered and you may have multiple circles.  Even if your quilt is a circle, it must have a circle in it. 
  2. You are encouraged to use fabric from your stash. The number of fabrics are not limited.
  3. The total measurement of all sides or the circumference may not exceed 100 inches. The quilt does not have to be square. 
  4. Entries must have a pieced front, a back, batting in-between, be quilted and bound.

Size limitation is 100” total. Have FUN!!!


Opportunity Quilt

Will be posted soon.


Volunteer

Our quilt show is a great show and that is because of you! We rely on our volunteers.  Just a quick reminder that one shift of volunteer time will be needed for each entry in the show. (Hours for shifts vary.)  Please sign up early to help us plan ahead!

Volunteer Sign Up

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp 2024 on SignUp.com:

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp


2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.

Give it go! Thank you!
– Bev Adams

Volunteer Opportunities and Descriptions

White GloveWear white gloves and help with security during the show. You will walk around and offer to show people the back of quilts and ask them not to touch the quilts. This person may also assist with Vendor Support as needed.(standing/walking position)
Vendor SupportThis person will be assigned to take reats to vendors or to watch a booth so that a vendor may have a quick break. This person may also assist with White Glove helper as needed. (standing/walking position)
Volunteer Check In TableAssists with show support of volunteers. As volunteers come in for their shifts, help them get their white gloves, direct to area they are supposed to help in. (seated position)
Set UpAssist with the set up of the quilt frames, hanging quilts and getting the show ready to go. (lifting up to 25 pounds, standing/walking position)
Ticket TakerStand at the doorway and check wrist bands for entry into the hall. (standing position)
Photographer’s AssistantAssist the Photographer on her time schedule to capture the quilts on digital media (standing/walking position)
Admissions TableTwo people will collect money and one person to welcome guests and vendors (seated position)
Raffle QuiltSell Raffle Tickets (seated position)
Show CD SellerTake orders for a CD’s of the quilt show – (seated position)
Auction SupportAssist show visitors with auction items, entering bids, getting bid numbers (standing/seated position)
All Day VolunteerAssist the show chairperson(s) as needed. Duties will vary as assigned. (standing/walking/seated position)
Take DownCatchers/folders of the quilts, frames take down, storage, quilt organizers/security after takedown. (lifting up to 25 pounds, standing/walking position)

2024 Vendor List

List coming soon. See below for 2023 vendors.

To become a vendor, please complete the vendor application.

Company NameCityStateWebsiteProduct
Acme Fabric and QuiltingBlairNEwww.acmefabric.comfabric/patterns/notions
Bernina Sewing Center Omaha OmahaNEwww.berninaomaha.comquilt/sewing machines, longarms
Bloomin’ Minds Council BluffsIAwww.bloominminds.compatterns/kits/fat qts.
Celtic Quilter LLC OmahaNEwww.celticquilteromaha.comfabric/notions/Pfaff machines
DLG DesignsOsceolaNEetsy.dlgdesignsfabric/patterns/notions
Erin Lea QuiltsBellevueNEerinleaquilts.compatterns/quilted items/t-shirt quilts/longarm services
Fabric Bash OmahaNEwww.fabricbash.comfabric/Janome machines, longarm
Featherweight Sarah/Omaha Featherweight ClubOmahaNE https://www.facebook.com/FeatherweightSarahAll things Featherweight/ Featherweight Club
Hawaiian Moon ClearwaterFLwww.aloecream.bizOrganic Aloe Skin Cream
Jennifer PerkinsHarlanIAwww.jenniferperkinsquilts.comQuilt Appraisals, Call 712-579-2711 for pricing or appointment
Mangelsens OmahaNEwww.mangelsens.com fabric/kits/longarm services
Martelli EnterprisesPensacolaFLwww.martellinotions.comcutting mats, tools, fabrics kits,  Janome
Millard Sewing CenterOmahaNEmillardsewing.comlongarm services
Mistletoe Quilting CompanyOmahaNEwww.mistletoequiltingco.comlongarm services
Nebraska Quilting CompanyFremontNEwww.nebraskaquiltcompany.comBrother machines, Handi Quilter, fabric
One Wing Wool CushingWIwww.onewingwool.comwool patterns/kits
Overbrook Quilt ConnectionOverbrookKSwww.overbrookquilts.comFabric/books/ patterns/notions/gifts
Prairie WoolensPaulinaIAwww.prairiewoolens.comcottons, mostly wool/patterns/kits
Quilters ParadiseMt. PleasantIAwww.quiltersparadise.comfabrics/kits
Snuggles Quilts OsageIAwww.snugglesquilts.comFabric/kits/books
Tanzanian TreasuresOmahaNEFabric

2024 Judge, Andrea (Andi) Perejda

Andi Perejda is an award-winning quilter, certified quilt judge and teacher. She has been active in both traditional and art quilting since 1991. Her work has been shown in France, Spain and at major US shows, where her applique and hand quilting has been awarded.  She is a founding member of the current National Association of Certified Quilt Judges, member of SAQA, and teaches on Craftsy.com. Visit her website at www.andiperejdaquilts.com.