Celebration 2026 Schedule
Welcome to Celebration 2026! Join us for three days of quilting education, inspiration, and community as we honor Judy Martin — master pattern designer, beloved teacher, and 2026 inductee into The Quilters Hall of Fame.
Whether you're joining us for a single workshop or the full weekend, Celebration 2026 offers something for every quilter — from hands-on classes and fascinating lectures to stunning quilt shows, a vendor mall, and the unforgettable Luncheon and Induction Ceremony.
How to Register
Taking classes or attending the luncheon?
- Browse the schedule below, click on an event title to see details and add your events to your cart — a $15 three-day registration fee will be automatically added, covering admission to all quilt shows and the vendor mall throughout the entire event
- Complete your purchase — you'll receive a confirmation email with your personal schedule
Please register one person per transaction. If you are registering on behalf of a friend, please complete your transaction first, then start a new transaction for your friend.
Walk-In Admission
Not taking classes? You're still welcome at Celebration 2026!
- Quilt Shows & Vendor Mall — $8 payable at the door
- Lectures — $35 per lecture, available at the door based on availability
Pre-registration is required for all workshops and the Luncheon and Induction Ceremony.
Lecture seating is limited — pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Venues
The Quilters Hall of Fame (TQHF) 926 S Washington St., Marion, IN
Marion Public Library (MPL) 600 S Washington St., Marion, IN
First United Methodist Church (FUMC) 624 S Adams St., Marion, IN
Matter Park Garden House N River Rd & N Quarry Rd, Marion, IN
Ample parking is available at First United Methodist Church. The Marion Public Library is within walking distance. Handicapped parking and accessibility are available at all four venues.
Venue Hours
Thursday & Friday, July 23–24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 25 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Quilt Shows & Vendor Mall
Judy Martin — 2026 Inductee Quilt Show Marion Public Library, Forrest Room. Celebrate the extraordinary work of our 2026 inductee with a stunning exhibition of Judy Martin quilts.
What Does Freedom Mean to Me? Marion Public Library, Carnegie Room. A showcase of small quilts created in response to this thought-provoking challenge.
Marie Webster Quilt Guild Quilt Show First United Methodist Church, Sanctuary. Admire the work of local guild members displayed among the church pews in a uniquely beautiful setting.
Vendor Mall First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall. Browse an exciting selection of quilting goods, tools, fabrics, and more from vendors who share your passion for the craft. Bring your scissors — a scissor sharpening service will be available!
If you have questions or concerns, call us at 765-664-9333 Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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6:30pm – 8:30pm Ice Cream Social First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall. Arriving early? Join us for a relaxed evening of ice cream and quilting conversation. The perfect warm-up for the weekend ahead! — $10
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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9:00am - 4:00pm Judy Martin — 2026 Inductee Quilt Show @ MPL Forrest Room
9:00am - 4:00pm What Does Freedom Mean to Me?@ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm Daughters of the American Revolution @ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm MWQG Quilt Show and Vendor Mall @ FUMC Bring your scissors as there will be a Scissor Sharpener on Site!
9:00am - 4:00pm Ricky Tims: Time Stamps Exhibit @ TQHF
9:00am - 4pm Silent Auction MPL Meeting Room A • Bid on treasures for quilters! Bid all day! Free • No registration required
9:00am - 12:00pm Marie Webster Legacy Quilt Block Workshop with Mattie Rhoads @ MPL Maker's Space • $50
10:00am - 11:00am Judy Martin The Joy of Sets Lecture @ MPL Meeting Room B Creative ways of arranging quilt blocks • $35
11:30am - 12:30pm Judy Martin Gallery Walk @ MPL Forrest Room— Join Judy Martin herself for a personal tour of her exhibit — hear the stories behind the quilts straight from the designer who made them. Free. No registration required
1:00pm - 4:00pm Laurel Horton Adventures in String Patchwork Workshop @ MPL Maker's Space Got a bag of leftover strips, odd-shaped scraps, and fabric bits too pretty to throw away? String patchwork is your answer! $50
2:00pm - 3:00pm Read My Latest Quilt a lecture with Marianne Fons @ MPL Meeting Room B Quilts have always had stories to tell. Join Marianne Fons on a visual journey from the 1800s to the present, exploring the sorrows, sentiments, and messages quilters have stitched into their work. $35
7:00pm Show & Tell with Eleanor Burns @ Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B Join the legendary Eleanor Burns for an evening of Show & Tell! — Free • No registration required
Friday July 24, 2026
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9:00am - 4:00pm Judy Martin: 2026 Honoree @ MPL Forrest Room
9:00am - 4:00pm What Does Freedom Mean to Me? @ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm Daughters of the American Revolution @ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm MWQG Quilt Show and Vendor Mall @ FUMC
9:00am - 4:00pm Ricky Tims: Time Stamps @ TQHF
9:30am - 10:30am Judy Martin Gallery Walk @ MPL Forrest Room - Free. No registration required
10:00am - 11:00am Judy Martin Quilts Made by Tracey and Others Bed Turning @ FUMC Parlor Decades of Judy Martin quilts made by Tracey Barber and others from Lyons Quilting — a visual celebration of one quilter's deep and lasting love affair with Judy Martin's designs.
12:00pm - 2:15pm Luncheon & Induction Ceremony @ Matter Park Garden House A celebratory luncheon honoring the induction of Judy Martin, featuring "Inside the Mind of Judy Martin" — a personal Powerpoint journey through Judy's 57-year quilting career, presented by her husband Steve Bennett and the presentation of the Crystal Thimble Award to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
2:30pm - 4:00pm Kitchen Table Patterns and Newsletters to the Rise of Quilt Magazines lecture with Xenia Cord @ MPL Meeting Room B From kitchen table pattern businesses to the rise of quilt magazines — Xenia Cord traces the entrepreneurial spirit of women who shaped the quilting industry.
6:40pm Silent Auction closes @ MPL Meeting Room B Bid on treasures for quilters! Bid until 6:40! Free • No registration required
7:00pm - 9:00pm Live Auction @ MPL Meeting Room B Bid on treasures for quilt appreciators! Free - No registration required. Pick up your bidding card at the door.
Saturday July 25, 2026
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9:00am - 4:00pm Judy Martin: 2026 Honoree @ MPL Forrest Room
9:00am - 4:00pm What Does Freedom Mean to Me? @ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm Daughters of the American Revolution @ MPL Carnegie Room
9:00am - 4:00pm MWQG Quilt Show and Vendor Mall @ FUMC
9:00am - 4:00pm Ricky Tims: Time Stamps Exhibit @ TQHF
9:00am - 3:00pm Eleanor Burns Tumbler Flag Wallhanging workshop @ FUMC annex building Create a bold patriotic wall hanging with Eleanor Burns’ Tumbler Flag Wall Hanging Class!
9:00am - 12:00am Scrappy Mountains workshop with Tracey Barber @ MPL Makers Space A hands-on workshop using foundation paper by Leila Gardunia
9:30am - 10:30am 190 Years of Quilt History @ MPL Meeting Room B An American Quilt bed turning with Mary Jane Eichacker-Kaufman
11:00am - 12:00pm Tips, Tricks, & Techniques Every Quilter and Sewist Needs lecture @ MPL Meeting Room B Allow Donelle McAdams to introduce new ways to use what you already have, new tools to make your job easier, and tips and techniques that will save you time and frustration.
11:30pm - 12:30pm Judy Martin Gallery Walk @ MLP, Forrest Room
12:00pm - 1:00pm Quilts from the Collection: Georgia Bonesteel and a Walk Down 'The Street Where Quilters Live' @ FUMC Parlor Explore "The Street Where Quilters Live" — a three-panel quilt by honoree Georgia Bonesteel featuring the imagined homes of eighteen noted quilters, presented by TQHF's Collection Committee.
1:00pm - 4:00pm Rope Baskets workshop with Tracey Barber @ MPL Maker's Space Learn to make simple rope baskets using cotton clothesline and your sewing machine, with creative techniques to make each basket uniquely yours.