National Quilting Day at the Folk Art Center

March 16    National Quilting Day at the Folk Art Center   Celebrate National Quilting Day at the Folk Art Center with Connie Brown and Robin Brooks, who are members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and the Southern Highland Craft Guild, demonstrating their craft from 10 AM to 4 PM in the center’s lobby.  

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Visitors are also invited to bring a quilt – a family heirloom, an antique purchase, or a vintage quilt with a unique design, for questions and analysis by Connie. Helpful information about how to care for quilts and how to learn more about the process will also be provided. 

During the event, Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary quilts made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

The first National Quilting Day was held in 1991 and local quilting groups across the country have since used the event as a way to raise awareness of the traditional craft.

The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 on The Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville NC

30th Annual Quilt Show in Asheville

September 28 - 30   30th Annual Asheville Quilt Show  Over 200 quilts will be on display vying for $7,000 in prize money. 20+ vendors, a Guild Gift Shop and quilts are for sale. There will be daily demonstrations of different quilting skills. Free parking and lunch purchase available. 

This year's Show is held at The WNC Agriculture Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher NC (Just off I-26, across from the Asheville airport)