Stitched - See the Paducah Premier of the Movie About Quilters

During the 2010 AQS Quilt Show, Houston-based Picturesmith Productions taped part of the movie, Stitched, in Paducah. This year the movie is finished and ready for viewing!

Stitched follows three art quilters, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Hollis Chatelain and Randall Cook, for one year as they compete for some of the quilting world’s top prizes and attend the biggest quilt shows. Along the way, these artists juggle busy careers and challenges as they race to finish their quilts to enter in the these shows.

Watch a trailer about the movie.

Purchase your tickets online or call 270-898-7903 and ask for the Registration Desk.
Tickets are $12 and the movie will be shown in the Eisenhower Room at the Carroll Convention Center.
The movie will be show four times during the show. The movie runs 72 minutes so it will go slightly beyond the times listed.
#2851 Tues., 4–5pm
#2852 Wed., 6–7pm
#2853 Fri., 6–7pm
#2854 Sat., 4–5pm

Lancaster Show in Just 42 Days

Wow, do you know that the doors will open for the AQS Quilt Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in just 42 days? The show is March 16 - 19. We don't want you to miss a thing -- so here are some upcoming deadlines related to the Lancaster show:

* February 2: Last day to register to receive your name badge in the mail. Watch your mail for the envelope containing your name badge -- it will have a letter confirming all of the events for which you have paid and the badge will be a 3" x 4" piece of paper with your name and item numbers on it. This will be your admission to these events so put the name badge in a safe place and bring it to the show.

* February 23: Last day to process name badges for the show - if you register between February 3 and February 23, your registration will be processed for payment and your name badge will be printed and held for pickup at the Workshop Desk at the show.

* February 24 - March 4: You can still call the AQS office (270-898-7903, ask for Quilt Show Registration) for tickets to workshops, lectures, and special events and they will be held at the show for pickup and payment.

* February 25: All quilts in the Lancaster Quilt Contest must be received at the AQS office today. Contact Terry Guill (terryguill@AQSquilt.com or 270-898-7903, ext. 152) if you have any questions about shipping your quilt.

* After March 4: Registration is closed so we can load the truck, and you will need to check at the Workshop Desk at the show for ticket availability.

* Tuesday, March 15, 12 - 6 p.m.: Workshop Desk is open in the lobby outside Freedom Hall at the Lancaster County Convention Center.

* March 16 - 19: Show Days -- show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Workshop Desk opens at 8 a.m. each day of the show.

You can avoid standing in lines at the show if you purchase your admission, workshops, lectures, and special events in advance. Register now!

Click here to book your lodging or call 1-800-723-8824 to receive the special reduced hotel rates for quilters attending the show. Call for assistance with stays in Amish B&B's.

We will see you soon in the heart of Amish country - Lancaster, Pennsylvania!

LAST CHANCE! Des Moines Registration Closes on Monday

This is it - the very last weekend to pre-register for the AQS Quilt Show and Contest in Des Moines! The last day to register for advance admission and classes will be Monday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. central time. There are still some spots available, but they are filling up fast. Click here to register online, or call Laura Davis at 270-898-7903 ext. 132 to register by phone.

After Monday, you will need to check at the Workshop Desk in Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center for ticket availability. Admission can be purchased at the door.

We are looking forward to an exciting show in Des Moines, October 6 - 9, and we can't wait to see you there!

Register today!

Des Moines Registration will be closing Monday, September 20

Believe it or not, September is half over! That means that the October AQS Show and Contest in Des Moines is right around the corner!

The last day to register for advance admission and classes will be Monday, September 20 at 10:00 am central time. There are still some spots available, but they are filling up fast. Click here to register online, or call Laura Davis at 270-898-7903 ext. 132 to register by phone.

We are looking forward to an exciting show in Des Moines, and we can't wait to see you there!
Register today!

Still need to book a hotel room? This link takes you to a listing of the hotels that have provided special rates for the AQS attendees. Rates are listed and you should call the hotel directly to book your room.