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
KATHY ROGERS
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 Chairs
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Core Committee Suzanne Sterrett, Kim Peterson, Kathy Rogers, Jodi Bowser
Admissions Chris Stobb
Boutique Debbie Gross
Decorations The Arleesians
Demonstrations ------- ---
Featured Quilter Hospitality Emily Dix
Floor Layout Peggy Floyd and Pam Schultz
Food Trucks Sherri Leischner
Judging Marcene Coburn, LisaKay Prideaux
Publicity, Printing Signage Jodi Bowser, Shannon Fradette, Katya Hall
Quilt Hanging (set up /tear dwn) Kathy Marks, Pam Schultz
Quilt Wrangler Kathy Rogers, Kathy Marks
Quilt Racks (set up / teardown) Peggy Floyd
Raffles Jackie Reimers
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.
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Theme Quilts: “Spread Your Wings”
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Art/Mixed Technique Quilts (A creative textile artwork, distinct from traditional quilts, that emphasizes artistic expression and design over functionality)
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Appliqué (Hand)
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Appliqué (Machine)
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Groups/Exchanges/Classes (Quilts to be hung in applicable groupings)
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Hand-Pieced
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Hand-Quilted
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Holiday (All holidays)
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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)
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Medallion (A medallion quilt features a central design (the “medallion”) surrounded by at least one border, creating a focal point)
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Miniatures (Small-scale versions of full-sized quilts, as a rule measuring no more than 24 inches on a side)
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Modern (A contemporary take on a traditional quilt; bold colors, design, minimalist aesthetics, expansive negative space)
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Novice quilters (1st quilt or quilt show entry)
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Paper or foundation pieced (Judy Neimeyer, English paper piecing, other foundation designs)
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Panels (A primary fabric which is the focus of quilt)
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Patriotic (Sesquicentennial, Quilts of Valor)
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Period Quilts (Civil War, Aunt Gracie’s, Victorian, Depression Era, etc.)
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Combination block designs (Curved and straight seam construction)
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Recycle, Re-use, Re-purpose (Includes scrap quilts)
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Traditional block categories
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Straight seam construction (Including 4-patch, 9-patch, Log Cabin, string/strips, triangles, stars, flying geese, and others)
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Curve piecing (Circles, Drunkards Path, New York Beauty, Wedding Ring, and other curved patterns)
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Wools (Primarily wool composition)
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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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