The Sisters Oregon Quilt Show is one of those must see events for anyone who makes quilts or dreams of doing so. There are some Oregon events that are so big they demand a page of their own and this is one of them.
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Over 1200 quilts from all over the United States and the world will be on display in the biggest outdoor quilt show in the world. The main street is blocked off for traffic and the town's buildings, fences, and balconies are hung with the most amazing quilts of all styles, sizes, and colors.
The 2012 Sisters Quilt Show, always held on the second Saturday in July, will be held on July 14th from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. However, there are events taking place the entire week with displays of quilts and other fiber and textile arts in sponsoring businesses.
Events for the 2012 show are:
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Around the Block Quilt Walk - July 1st through July 31st.View over 100 quilts displayed in Sisters shops and stores.Quilts can also be viewed at The Old Mill District in Bend from July 6th to 23rd in more than 20 locations.
Wish Upon a Card July 6th through July 14th at Sisters Area Chamber of Commercve andJuly 9th through July 13th at Sisters High School.Fabric postcards are on display and cards are sold. There is a silent auction for a selection of framed cards made by Quilters Affairs Instructors. Proceeds go to Wendy's Wish to support the St. Charles Cancer Treatment Center.
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Quilters Affairs Classes - July 9th through July 13thQuilting classes and lectures taught by expert quilters from all over the United States. Advanced registration is required and in most cases materials, kits, or books need to be purchased in advance. If you are interested in taking these classes visit Quilters Affair.
Quilting Activity Area - July 9thLearn to make your own quilt block. This activity is held in Town Square behind Re/Max Realty. All ages are welcome. Instructors will be on hand to show you how to make a block. Sewing machines are provided by Viking and materials are donated by Westminister Fibers and others. Hours are from 10:30 to 2:30.
You can download a wonderful Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show brochure which gives you information about all the different activities, a map quide to all the exhibits around town, and traffic and parking information.
Lodging is available for out-of-town visitors in Sisters and nearby Black Butte Ranch or Bend.
