Quilt Show History
A World of Quilts Show was the impetus for the formation of the Northern Star Quilters’ Guild. What started as a small show to raffle a quilt and raise money to support the local American Field Service has grown into a large event that helps promote the art of quilting. A World of Quilts is now held the first weekend in May of each year. The show has several hundred quilts on display including about 200 registered quilts, a charity raffle quilt, and invitational displays by award winning quilters as well as displays by our special interest group(SIG) members and quilts made during the year as part of NSQG activities. Additionally, there are quilts for sale, numerous vendors, demonstrations, and lectures by a nationally known speaker.
A World of Quilts helps NSQG maintain its purpose of promoting interest in and encouraging participation in the art of quilting, while stimulating and coordinating the efforts and talents of individuals interested in quilting. Proceeds from the raffle quilt support a