Seminar 2008
When: October 2-6, 2008
Where: Columbus, Ohio
- Where Southern hospitality meets Northern sensibility. Where East Coast refinement meets West Coast casual. Where America meets in the middle in the heart of the Midwest.
- Located within 550 miles of more than half of the nation’s population.
- All seminar activities will take place at the Columbus Airport Marriot
- 2 miles from Columbus International Airport with a free shuttle to the hotel
- Convenient and close access to the interstate
What: The Influence of the Midwest on 20th Century Quilting
- Keynote Speaker: Virginia Gunn
- Special Presentation: Merikay Waldvogel
- Special Presentation: Anita Shackelford
- Six paper presentations
- Seminar quilt exhibits
- Red and green quilt collection of Anita Shackelford
- Red and green Study Quilts
- Opening Night bed turnings showcasing 20th century Midwest quilt designers
- 450-550- spaces for activities to augment seminar time
- 13 study centers
- 29 roundtable discussions
- 3 tours
Ohio’s location allows us to share with you:- the largest Amish community in the country
- a respected and flourishing number of art quilters
- “Quilts of the Midwest: Creations of Art and Utility” - 9 exhibits showcasing the heritage of the Midwest and its contribution to quilting history.
Who: All members are invited to celebrate. AQSG is 29 years old in '08 (How long has it been since you were able to say that?)
- Local co-chairs:
- Dee Dadik - deedadik@att.net
- Molly Butler - mbutler @insight.rr.com
- We are happy to receive email questions.
- Sponsoring organization: The Midwest Fabric Study Group
Where to Visit and What to See:
- www.ExperienceColumbus.com - information on Columbus with links
- www.ohioamishcountry.com - general information on nearby Amish country
- www.springfieldohioantiques.com - large antique malls
- www.waynesvilleshops.com - town full of antiques shops
- www.mckinley.lib.oh.us/museum/presidential_sites.htm - Ohio presidential landmark sites
- www.ohioshophop.com - quilt shops in Columbus area
- www.keltonhouse.com - UGRR site
- www.longaberger.com/visitUs.aspx - Longaberger Basket Company
- www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmham-columbus-airport-marriott - site of seminar
- midwestquilts.home.att.net - Site describing the 9 exhibits
- www.eastontowncenter.com - major upscale shopping mall, shuttle from hotel
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Watch this site for seminar updates and numerous links for you to use in planning your trip.
Last updated: April 25, 2008