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Minnesota Quilters Show Comes to Saint Paul June 14-16, 2007
Saint Paul, MN (May 31, 2007) Saint Paul RiverCentre will host the 2007 Minnesota Quilt Show and Conference from Thursday through Saturday, June 14-16. Themed "Land of 10,000 Quilts" the event showcases hundreds of quilts and offers over 60 workshops and classes on quilt design and techniques, fabulous quilt exhibits and a merchant mall, featuring quilts and related products. The show is open to the public each day from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20 for a multi-day pass or $10 per day for adults, $2.50 per day for children ages 3-10 and free for children under three. Due to safety concerns, strollers are not allowed, however walkers, wheelchairs and motorized carts are permitted. The Minnesota Quilt Show is one of the larger conventions coming to Saint Paul this year, and is expected to draw 11,000 attendees and guests, filling 2,000 room nights, which will result in an economic impact of approximately $1.2 million dollars. In addition to the activities at Saint Paul RiverCentre, the 2007 show will feature special sessions at the Minnesota History Center, allowing a rare "behind-the-scenes" look at historical quilts from the museum's collection. Presenters for the History Center sessions include Linda McShannock, the History Center curator and Pat Cox and Gail Bakkom of the Minnesota Quilt Project. Related News: Minnesota Quilter of the Year: Sharon Hultgren will be named the Minnesota Quilter of the Year. Hultgren has created a series of quilting accessories, making projects much easier and enjoyable. She has owned her own quilting store, taught quilting classes and has authored several books on the subject. The Home of the Brave Quilt Project is an effort to make and deliver a quilt to every family that has lost a soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Minnesota chapter was started in 2004 with the Dakota Star Quilt Guild, under the leadership of Jean Loken. She is now the state coordinator and is trying to enlist as many quilters in the effort as she can. The Quilter's Hall of Fame: Helen Kelley, one of the founders of Minnesota Quilters, will be inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame (QHF) in 2008. The QHF is dedicated to honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the world of quilting, and is housed in Marion, Indiana in the colonial revival home of famed quilter Marie Webster. For more information on the Minnesota Quilt Show, visit www.mnquilt.org. For Saint Paul lodging assistance or for information on area activities and events call 651-265-4900, 800-627-5101 or visit www.visitsaintpaul.com. Media Contact: Jean Freidl, 651-493-3029 [email protected]