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2026  QUILT SHOW

Friday -      4/24/26 • 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday - 4/25/26 • 10 am - 4 pm

WESTERN MONTANA FAIRGROUNDS

QUILT SHOW CHAIRS :
               SUZANNE STERRETT
           KIM PETERSON
           

The spiritual meaning of the butterfly encompasses transformation, rebirth, and personal growth.
It represents the journey of self-discovery and the ability to change and evolve. Butterflies symbolize freedom, lightness, and joy, reminding us to let go of burdens  and embrace a sense of liberation.

                 2026 Quilt Show Committee Co-Chairs
                       Suzanne Sterrett and Kim Peterson

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             Core Committee Suzanne Sterrett, Kim Peterson, Kathy Rogers, Jodi Bowser

 

Admissions                                            Chris Stobb

Boutique                                                Debbie Gross

Breakfast                                              Meredith Hoistad

Decorations                                          The Arleesians

Demonstrations                                    TBD                     

Featured Quilter Hospitality                Emily Dix

Floor Layout                                         Peggy Floyd

Food Trucks                                          Sherri Leischner

Judging                                                 Marcene Coburn,

                                                               LisaKay Prideaux                         

Publicity, Printing Signage                   Jodi Bowser,

                                                               Shannon Fradette,

                                                               Katya Hall,

                                                               Kathy Klinge

Quilt Hanging (set up /tear dwn)        Kathy Marks,

                                                               Pam Schultz

Quilt Wrangler Crew Bosses                Kathy Rogers,

                                                               Kathy Marks

Quilt Racks (set up /teardown)           Peggy Floyd, crew boss 

Raffles                                                   Jackie Reimers,

                                                               Suzanne Sterrett,

                                                               Kim Rogers,

                                                               Stephanie Minnick

Registration                                           Meredith Hoistad,

                                                                Carolyn Dewey

Silent Auction                                         Kathy Klinge,

                                                                Heidi Bakula

Ribbons, Charms, Pins                           Sue Appelt,

                                                                LisaKay Prideaux

Vendors                                                  Sherri Leischner

Vote Counting                                        Marcene Coburn

2026 Featured Quilter ~ Joyce Auer

2026 Quilt Show Categories

It is the quilter’s choice to assign their quilt to a category for display in the show. Quilters will indicate their top 3 choices for categories applicable for each quilt and the final decision will be determined by the quilt show committee based on the abundance of quilts in those categories. There is not a “right” or “wrong” category to assign to quilts, but rather a way for viewers to see quilts in groups that is not overwhelming.

 

  • Theme Quilts:   “Spread Your Wings”

  • Art/Mixed Technique Quilts: (A creative textile artwork, distinct from traditional quilts, that emphasizes artistic expression and design over functionality)

  • Appliqué (Hand)

  • Appliqué (Machine)

  • Groups/Exchanges/Classes (Quilts to be hung in applicable groupings)

  • Hand-Pieced

  • Hand-Quilted

  • Holiday (All holidays)

  • Machine Quilters’ Challenge: (at least 40” X 40”) The quilting is the primary focus of the quilt using domestic machine, hand-guided or computerized long arm technology)

  • Medallion: (A medallion quilt features a central design (the “medallion”) surrounded by at least one border, creating a focal point)

  • Miniatures: (Small-scale versions of full-sized quilts, as a rule measuring no more than 24 inches on a side)

  • Modern:   (A contemporary take on a traditional quilt; bold colors, design, minimalist aesthetics, expansive negative space)

  • Novice quilters: (1st quilt or quilt show entry)

  • Paper or foundation-pieced: (Judy Neimeyer, English paper piecing, other foundation designs)

  • Panels:  (A primary fabric which is the focus of quilt)

  • Patriotic: (Sesquicentennial, Quilts of Valor)

  • Period Quilts: (Civil War, Aunt Gracie’s, Victorian, Depression Era, etc.)

  • Combination block designs: (Curved and straight seam construction)

  • Recycle, Re-use, Re-purpose: (Includes scrap quilts)

  • Traditional block categories

    •  Straight seam construction (Including 4-patch, 9-patch, Log Cabin, string/strips, triangles, stars, flying geese, and others)

    • Curve piecing (Circles, Drunkards Path, New York Beauty, Wedding Ring, and other curved patterns)

    • Wools (Primarily wool composition)

    • Youth (Made by quilter under 18 years old). These quilts will not be judged.  (Young quilters may also enter quilts in any other category that will be judged by viewers)​

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​Missoula Quilters' Guild is dedicated to promote the appreciation of the art of quilting; to encourage friendship and fellowship among people interested in all aspects of quilt making; and to contribute to the growth of expertise in and knowledge of quilting.

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