Saturday, July 20, 2024, 6:00pm – 8pm at Lyric Event Center, 116 W 4th Street, Marion, Indiana.

Join us for an elegantly crafted dinner to honor our newest inductee. We’ll kick off the evening with a delectable meal featuring a succulent stuffed chicken breast, garlic potatoes, and fresh green beans, complemented by a refreshing strawberry dessert. As we dine together, we’ll share the fellowship that is so special among quilters. Following the meal, we will officially induct Katie Pasquini Masopust into The Quilters Hall of Fame with the presentation of her commemorative medal.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there! We’ll open up the microphone, providing an opportunity for colleagues, friends, and peers to share personal stories, reflections, and heartfelt congratulations. This is your chance to pay tribute to the Katie and express how her work and impact have inspired you. Prepare to be regaled with tales highlighting Katie’s character, accomplishments, and indelible mark left on our community. Whether recounting humorous anecdotes or shining a light on career milestones, these stories are sure to entertain and move us all.

This induction dinner promises to be an evening filled with excellent cuisine, well-deserved recognition, and a outpouring of admiration from those closest to the honoree. Reserve your seat today so you can join us as we give a rousingly warm welcome to our newest honoree!

Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, with Alice Ridge

In this class Alice will teach you the techniques for sewing accurate curves when piecing quilt blocks. Learning to properly piece curved seams is an essential skill for quiltmakers. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced quilters looking to improve their curve piecing skills. You will make traditional Drunkard’s Path blocks and play with different arrangements/layouts with them. After traditional curves you will move on to improvisational curves. By the end of the class, there won’t be a curve in the world that will intimidate you!

Space is limited so register today!

Supplies and Pre-Class Cutting Instructions:

Main Fabric for Background      2 yd

•    Please Cut fabric into 16  10” squares.  You can also use a 10” Layer Cake pack for this if you want your background to be “Scrappy”

Fabric for Circles       1/2 yd

•   Please Cut Fabric into 16  6” squares.  This fabric should have a clear contrast to the Background Fabric.  If you choose a Layer Cake for your background, you may want to keep the same fabric for all the Circle pieces.

• Wonder Tape
• Creative Grids, Non-Slip Circle Savvy Ruler      (I will bring a couple for sale)
• Thread for Piecing
• ¼” Foot for sewing
• Cutting Mat, 28mm Rotary Cutter, ruler
• Small scissors, and any other general supplies you like for quilting
• Sewing Machine in good working order, clean, oiled, new needle.

Alice’s biography:

I learned how to sew and embroider by hand when I was in second grade, taught by my grandmother and my great aunt.  I got my first sewing machine when I was in 5^th grade and have been sewing ever since. I have been quilting on and off for over 35 years.  Quilting “obsessively” (as my husband says) for the last 15+ years.   I have been a Traveling Quilt Teacher and Speaker for about ten years.

Just about all quilting styles appeal to me.  Handwork and machine, traditional to art quilts. I love to try new techniques and ‘tweak’ old ones to make them new and fresh! I have a small rigid heddle loom to weave my own fabric to incorporate into some of my art quilts. I love playing with the different textures that you can get from different fibers!  I also crochet and knit, and am learning how to tat lace.  Never a dull moment!

I am married to a career Army man ( just retired after 35 yrs Active Duty !!)  and have traveled all over the world.  We have lived on 3 continents….I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve packed and moved ! 3 children –  2 daughters and 1 son.   The girls are in Indiana, my son is in the Army and his location changes as often as ours has over the last 35 years! 4 grandchildren  – 2 girls and 2 boys, all of them in Indiana.  A big Fat Grey cat, crazy and stupid, but lovable anyway.

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 1:00-2:00, Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B with Chris Moline.

Explore the history of What’s Underneath with Chris Moline. Victorian Undergarments; What’s changed and why! See the unseen frills and extravagance of all that lace. Understand the ranks of class based on what women wore- mostly hidden from view. What didn’t get used for underwear ended up in the next quilt!

Register today to hold your seat!

Explore the History of What’s Underneath will be presented by Chris Moline. Chris says: “I love appliqué! And I love hand piecing, quilting, embroidery. I love my featherweight, my Singer 201, 301, 319, serger, Pfaff 7570, Brother mid-arm and Tin Lizzie in a table! Okay, I just love everything there is about making quilts of all kinds from art to garments to bed quilts to wall hangings and minis. And I love all styles, including Art, Modern, Traditional, Reproduction; you name it!”

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church with Vivian Lemmon.

Join us for an informative workshop all about caring for and maintaining your beloved Singer Featherweight sewing machine! Often referred to as the “Perfect Portable” for its lightweight design and ease of use, the Featherweight model revolutionized home sewing when it was introduced in the 1930s. Today, quilters love this machine for its portability and ease of use. This three-hour workshop will provide hands-on instruction for keeping your Featherweight running smoothly for years to come. You’ll leave the workshop confident in your abilities to care for this cherished sewing machine.

Space is limited, so register today!

Topics covered will include:

• Basic cleaning and oiling techniques
• Identifying and resolving common issues like tension problems, skipped stitches, motor problems
• Adjusting pressure feet, needle plates, bobbin cases
• Safety best practices

Bring your Featherweight machine and the following supplies:

• Screwdriver that came with your machine
• Sewing machine oil
• Sewing machine grease, if you have it
• An old bath towel to cushion your machine
• Two colors of thread that are the same weight and from the same manufacturer
• Scrap fabric
• Scissors
• Ear swabs
• Toothpicks
• Apron (optional)
• Rubber gloves (optional)
• Any other tools you use on your machine

This workshop will be taught by Vivian Lemmon. Vivian’s Featherweight journey started in 2015 when she saw one and thought it would be fun to have one to take to retreats. That led to learning how to maintain them. In 2018 she flew to Idaho to take two classes from The Featherweight Shop. She has since serviced a number of machines as well as gained more skill and a greater love for the precision of these little machines. If you have questions for Vivian, her email is [email protected].

Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church with Theresa Doyle.

In this class you will learn how to make a delicious-looking, calorie-free cupcake pin cushion using felt, fiberfill, and embroidery floss. You will be able to add beads, leaves, flowers, cream puffs or even a cherry on top to embellish your cupcake. Yumm!

Along with registration fee, there will also be a kit fee of $10 payable to Theresa in class. Your kit includes felt, beads, embroidery floss, fiber fill, a beading needle and pattern to use in class and a pattern to take home with instructions.

Supplies you will need to bring to the workshop: Scissors, embroidery needle, 5 or 6 small straight pins, and a thimble, if you use one. Everything else will be provided in a kit.

Space is limited so register today!

About Theresa:

My first sewing experience was in 7th grade Home Economics class. I still remember making a pillow case and an apron!! I loved sewing and continued to make clothes for me and for my kids through their toddler years. I also made a lot of things for our home.

A friend invited me to a quilt guild meeting in the early 1990’s and eventually to a National Quilting Day workshop the next year. After seeing all of the beautiful quilts I was hooked. I’ve made many quilts and especially like making applique quilts, both by machine and hand!! Besides quilting I enjoy all manner of crafts. I have been a member of The Quilters Hall of Fame and the Marie Webster Quilt Guild for over 20 years.

You are cordially invited to join us for our highly anticipated Celebration 2024 event! This year’s quilt show and vendor mall promises to be one of the most spectacular yet.

Quilt Show: Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, July 20 9:00am – 3:00pm. Come be dazzled by the stunning array of quilts made by members of the Marie Webster Quilt Guild, the Evening Star Quilt Guild of Anderson, and Quilters Guild of Indianapolis. From intricate hand-stitched heirlooms to modern art quilts, the show will feature hundreds of breathtaking pieces created by talented quilters from central Indiana. Receive inspiration from quilts of all sizes, styles and techniques!

Vendor Mall: Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, July 20 9:00am – 3:00pm. Explore our vendor mall filled with every quilter’s dream! You’ll discover an unbelievable selection of fabrics, notions, patterns, quilting tools and supplies from top vendors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, you’re sure to find treasures galore.

Admissions: Three day admission to all venues: $15; One day admission to all venues: $8; One day admission to one venue: $5; Children 12 and under free with paid adult

Location: First United Methodist Church, 624 S Adams St. Marion, Indiana

Don’t miss this incredible event celebrating the beloved art of quilting! Come be inspired, shop until you drop, and share your passion with your quilting community.

For more information and updates, visit www.quiltershalloffame.net or call 765-664-9333.

We look forward to welcoming you to Celebration 2024!

Friday July 19, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B with Xenia Cord.

TQHF 2018 Honoree, Xenia Cord will share with us her study of Vessel, Vine and Floral Quilt Borders. While this presentation focuses on Ohio quilts with a single distinctive border style, Marie Webster and her book lie at the heart of the research.  She singled out the “Indiana Wreath” quilt as an American masterpiece, calling it “a most beautiful example of the American quilt at its best; its pleasing design, harmonious colours, and exquisite workmanship reveal to us the quilter’s art in its greatest perfection.”  Made public by Webster, the “Indiana Wreath” quilt is one among many sharing the border design shown here.

Don’t miss this interesting study of Ohio quilts. Register today.

Distinguished scholar, caring and generous mentor, prolific author and pioneering quilt historian are just a few of the accolades attributed to Xenia Cord. Born in Norway, raised in Ohio and adopted by Indiana, Xenia is devoted to sharing her love of quilt history and to educating the next generation of quilt historians. For more information on Xenia, see her biography on The Quilters Hall of Fame website: https://quiltershalloffame.net/xenia-cord/

Friday, July 19, 2024, 12:00 noon at Lyric Event Center, 116 W. 4th Street, Marion, Indiana.

Nourish your body and mind with this satisfying midday meal and discourse. Join us for a delightful luncheon featuring a fresh salad bar, assorted light sandwiches, refreshing beverages, and ice cream sandwiches for dessert.

After dining, we are honored to have acclaimed quilt artist Katie Pasquini Masopust share her inspiring journey in the world of contemporary art quilts. Katie will discuss how her love of painting evolved into her passion for creating stunning textile artwork. She’ll also touch on her experiences teaching aspiring quilters and promoting the contemporary quilting movement through Studio Art Quilt Associates.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Katie’s first-hand perspective and stories from her acclaimed career as a beloved artist, instructor, and ambassador of art quilting. You’ll gain insights into Katie’s creative vision as well as the innovative contemporary quilt art scene. Seating is limited for this highly anticipated event, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Immerse yourself in an afternoon of culinary delights, visual artistry, and an intimate look into the life of a true quilting visionary.

Photographic Quilts

Friday, July 19, 2024, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B with Barbara Triscari

Barb, an avid photographer, began quilting when she learned she could use her own photographs on fabric to make memory quilts.  She soon saw the potential of quilting as an art medium and began to explore how the block format of both photos and quilting could be blurred.  She will share her enthusiasm and knowledge of using photographs on quilts. She also explores what other substrates besides quilting cotton can be printed; such as lace, metal, and leather. She will talk about her journey, printing at home on her own printer and sending out her own images to print on demand services.

Please join Barb and be inspired to use your photography in your own quilting!

Barbara Triscari is a self-taught quilt artist who settled in central Indiana after her military family moved around the world experiencing many cultures.  Photography is a lifelong passion that spurred her interest in quilting using her photos printed on fabric.  She has developed techniques such as textural quilting and controlled rust.  She prints directly on unconventional materials such as crochet and leather and pushes the boundaries of quilting.

Since the passing of her father, she began exploring abstracts and the theme of life’s paths and how external factors change those paths in unexpected ways.  The pandemic has changed all of our paths in ways most of us hadn’t imagined.  Military life presented many opportunities to interact with people and witness how a kindness or slight can be life changing for the recipient, yet often not but a passing moment for the giver who may never know how it altered a path.

Barbara exhibits throughout the Midwest and nationally.  Most notably, she had pieces exhibited at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and The Quilters Hall of Fame.  She has had her works published in books and magazines and she speaks and teaches regionally.

Barbara is the Chair of Sacred Threads, SAQA Indiana Regional Representative, and affiliates with fiber art and quilt associations such as:  Studio Art Quilt Associates, INfiber, Indy Fiber artists, and quilt organizations and guilds.  Barbara Triscari can be found on social media and www.beadanddyehappy.com and reached at [email protected]

More information can be found on Barbara’s website www.beadanddyehappy.com or her old blog www.triscartsi.com.  She is active on Instagram and on Facebook. If you fly through the Indy airport, you can see a mural of her work in the connector between the two terminals during 2023-2024.

The Celebration 2024 program book will be distributed to every attendee. A business card ad is merely $50 and a full page ad is $100. See that your information will be taken home by all visitors to Celebration by buying an ad today!

Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30 – 10:30am with Dale Drake, Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B

Mary Schafer (1912-2004) was an American quilter known for her intricate pieced and appliquéd quilts. Schafer began quilting in the 1950s and created over 250 quilts during her lifetime. Her quilts often featured elaborate patterns, precision workmanship, and vibrant colors. Many of her quilts were based on traditional quilt designs like Log Cabin and Lone Star, but Schafer put her own creative spin on these classic patterns. Mary’s quilts have inspired countless quilters with their creativity and technical mastery. Though she worked in obscurity for much of her life, Schafer’s quilts have cemented her legacy as one of the great American quilters of the 20th century. Mary’s family recently donated a portion of her quilts to the permanent collection at The Quilters Hall of Fame. Dale Drake will present some of these quilts as a bed turning for your viewing enjoyment as she shares the history and stories behind the quilts.

Friday July 19, 2024 9:00am – 11:30 am, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, with Carol E. Marlin

This workshop is an overview of the basics for sewing beads onto quilts and having them stay there. It is for those who want to add some bling, texture, and/or an additional design element to their quilts. Also for those who have tried to add beads and have not been pleased with the results for any number of reasons. It will provide you with an understanding of the materials involved and will give you a short time to work on a sample during the workshop.

$20 kit fee payable to Carol in class. Kit will include beading needles, thread samples, beads, a small bead pad and a small quilt sandwich to work on in class.

Sign up today!

Carol’s biography:

I have lived in seven states, two of them twice, and Germany. I have a BS in Educations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. My current home is in Indianapolis with my husband and ginger cat. I have had some sort of needle and thread in my hands since I can remember.

I am a process person, so the mechanics of producing the work are very important to me. The dying, stitching, knotting and cutting are the parts I love. The finished work is the reward. I strive to be the best crafts person I can be. My art gives me wonderful and irreplaceable friendships. It gives me joy. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. I hope others enjoy looking at my work, using it and wearing it as much as I enjoy making it.

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00pm Marion Public Library, Meeting Room B

Challenges, round robins, contests, auctions, charity fundraisers and more have used the 40” square format for quilt entries. This size is convenient for hanging, shipping, displaying, and for designs. For several years Chris has collected items made for fundraising auctions, sales, many made by famous makers, or just guild friends. Chris will present in a bed turning the great variety of styles, themes, techniques and designs.

The Quilters Hall of Fame Celebration 2024
Featuring the induction ceremony of Katie Pasquini Masopust
July 18 – 20, 2024

Location: First United Methodist Church, 624 S Adams St., Marion, IN.

Mall hours: Thursday and Friday, July 18 & 19, 9am-5pm. Saturday, July 20, 9am-3pm. Vendors must be ready at opening each day and must stay until closing each day. Set up is available on Wednesday, July 17, 9am-5pm. All vendors must vacate the premises by 6pm Saturday leaving booth in original condition.

Booth sizes: minimum 9’ deep by 9’ wide. Larger sizes are available by purchasing multiple booths.

Booth fees: $100 for 3 days.

TQHF will provide: one table and two chairs per booth, electricity (vendor must bring heavy duty extension cords) and Wi-Fi password.

Vendors are responsible: for the collection of all applicable taxes as required by law. Indiana Sales and Use tax rate is 7%.

Vendors are responsible: for security in their booth space during show hours.

TQHF is not responsible: for personal injury, loss of money, personal property or inventory.

Smoking is not permitted on the property.

The decision of the show management must be accepted as final in any dispute.

Thank you for your consideration!

If you are unable to attend this year, please consider purchasing an ad in our program book which will be distributed to every attendee.