Quilt Show
Claresholm Arts Society Quilt Show 2025
Claresholm Community Centre
690 59th Ave W, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, Canada
Admission $5 for Weekend
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Quilt Display & Vendors Open 10 AM - 7 PM
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Quilt Display & Vendors Open 9 AM - 4 PM
CLASSES
Friday, 9 AM - 12 Noon
Cost: $35
APQS Longarm Basic Maintenance
Teacher – Thornton Root www.finelyquilted.ca
Class Limit - 15 \Supply List - None Required
This demonstration style class will give you the opportunity to go over the basics of maintaining your Longarm and to trouble shoot for solutions to some of our more common situations.
T-Shirt Quilts – Memory Quilts or Pillows
Create Cherished Keepsakes
Friday, 1PM - 4PM
Cost: $55 \ Handouts $10 (paid directly to instructor)
Teacher - Lynn Brasnett – Dragons Heart Quilt Shop https://www.dragonsheartquiltshop.com/about-us
Class Size – 15
If you have ever thought about making a T-shirt Quilt and wondered “What’s the Secret?” You will learn the art of making T-shirt quilts, (without stabilizer) transforming treasured items into beautiful, functional keepsakes. Whether you’re preserving shirts, commemorating a loved one, or repurposing old clothing, this class will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. You will learn how to cut your blocks, plan your layout, stitch a few blocks together, so that you will confidently be able to complete a one-of-a-kind heirloom quilt top.
Things to Bring:
T-shirts (Please prepare them - cut up each side and up through the arm pit and sleeve so they will lay flat – do not cut blocks) If you are unsure, please send me an email (for this class please do not bring mesh shirts – we will talk about these during the class and the need for stabilizer).
Rotary cutter and mat
Fabric scissors
Quilting ruler
Sewing Machine and supplies (pins, clips, thread etc.)
I will have custom rulers to use to cut out your blocks during the class.
Friday, 7PM - 9PM
Cost: $15
Trunk Show Wine & Cheese
Quiltworx CI Michele Rondot
https://www.quiltworx.com/instructors/michele-rondot
Join Michele Rondot, Quilt Worx CI, for a bed turning! A fun social gathering for all!
What is a bed turning you ask? Listen to Michele tell you all about her quilts, their story, the fabric use the processes all while you enjoy treats and company of fellow quilters.
Meet APQS Ellie on the Halo Table
Saturday, 9AM - 10AM
Cost: $5
Teacher – Jenny Root
Class Limit - 10 \ Location - APQS Booth
Ellie is our newest machine. Ellie has all the strength and quality that APQS is known for and comes with our lifetime warranty. Ellie is on a 5’ Halo style table. Dreaming of owning your own Longarm come check her out.
No supplies, other than your questions
Putting Colors Together in your Quilt
Saturday, 10AM - 11AM
Cost: $10
Teacher - Martha Penner of Prairie Mountain Quilting
Class limit – 30 people
Leftover to Quilt
Join Martha Penner for an hour and learn how she sorts through 100 random 2.5” strips from her leftovers to make a couple sets of 50 strips. One lucky participant will win a Fractured Paintbox quilt kit valued at $260!
Martha was a certified Quiltworx instructor (CI) for 7 years. She has taught many quilters from Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan Judy Niemeyer foundation paper piecing method using quiltworx patterns.
This is definety a class you don’t want to miss, Martha is a fabulous teacher, artist and color coordinator.
Teacher - Jenny Root of Finely Quilted
www.finelyquilted.ca
Tired of having to buy double the width and having an awkward left over piece of backing? Don’t want to buy a wide back? This class is for you. Work sheet and hand out provided.
Learn how to diagonally piece backing material to make backs bigger and save money!
Saturday, 11 Am - 12 Noon
Cost: $5
Demo - Diagonal Backing Piecing
Pincushion Party - Sewing with Ten Sisters Easy Piecing Grid
Saturday, 12 Noon - 3 PM
Cost: $45
Teacher - Kacey Brasnett https://www.happyhippiequilting.com/about-us
Class limit - 15
Join Kacey Brasnett of Happy Hippie Quilting for this fun workshop dedicated to mastering the Ten Sisters Easy Piecing Grid. This class is designed to help you unlock the potential of this innovative quilting technique, learning how to create stunning quilt designs and blocks with ease and precision. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting your sewing journey, this workshop will provide you with valuable skills and insights.
What You Will Learn:
An overview of the Ten Sisters Easy Piecing Grid system.
You will create a Pincushion with 1" Grid and will have enough grid leftover to create 5 more Pincushions (you won't be able to make just one!)
Step-by-step guidance on cutting and preparing fabric pieces for optimal results.
How to efficiently use the Easy Piecing Grid to achieve perfect alignment and accurate seams.
Ideas for different quilt patterns that can be created using the grid system.
Materials Needed:
A selection of fabric (Bring a small bag of scraps - We will have some available)
Basic sewing tools (sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, mat, ruler, etc.)
Includes - Easy Piecing Grid (enough to make 6 Pincushions), walnut shells or rice (in case you have an allergy), backing, lining & stuffing to complete 1 Pincushion.
Bring your enthusiasm and leave with new found skills and a beautiful Pincushion! We can’t wait to see what you create!
VENDORS
Finely Quilted – APQS Alberta
403-557-0333 info@FinelyQuilted.ca
Dragons Heart Quilt Shop
Lynn Brasnett 403-940-4040 dragonsheartquiltshop@gmail.com
Quilters Pallet
Jane Morgan 403-680-8683 jane.morgan@outlook.com
Quiltworx
CI Michele Rondot 403-660-2191 papers.thread@gmail.com
Quilts of Valour
Linda Killoran 403-328-7600 linda.killoran@shaw.ca
The Threaded Needle
Deb Orr 403-486-3009
Displaying Local Talent
We have proudly ran our Fibre Arts Show for 6 years and always aim to provide a space for local makers and artisans to share their hard work with our community. We feature over 25+ creators from Claresholm & surrounding communities.
Sharing a Passion
Hours upon hours of work go into these beautiful projects through various Fibre mediums, from quilting to weaving and all those in-between. We’re always looking for new vendors & makers to join us in late May for our show.
