Volunteers needed!
We need your help to make this the best festival ever! Work a two hour shift and get free admission. Times are available on Thursday (set-up and pinning), Friday or Saturday. Call or text Sarah at 509-240-6826 with your availability.
** Sponsors... so far
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We have 6 amazing sponsors so far! They are sending goodies we will be giving away during our demonstrations. All these sponsors have sent merchandise and goodies for us to give away during our demonstrations!
Thank you to:
http://www.rather-besquiltshop.com/
https://www.kristamoser.com/
https://www.shabbyfabrics.com/ https://www.fairfieldworld.com/ https://paperpieces.com/https://colonialneedle.com/
Click on the logo to go to their website!
** Ready, set, register those quilts!
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** Let's go over some details to help you register quickly and easily.
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* You may register TWO quilts plus the Americana challenge quilt and the block challenge. The 2 quilts may be any size.
* You will need to know the measurement of the perimeter of your quilt. The perimeter is the size of all 4 sides, or the diameter if it is a round work. Works under 180 inches are SMALL quilts. Works from 181-280 inches are MEDIUM quilts. Works over 280 inches are LARGE quilts.
* Quilts will be hung on WWVQF racks. Framed or other specially prepared quilts cannot be accepted. The committee reserves the right to display some quilts on smaller quilt racks.
* Quilts must be at least 3 layers: top, batting, backing; with something i.e. machine or hand quilting which holds the layers together. The exception is the block challenge.
* All works will need a cloth label on the back of the quilt with, at a minimum the maker's full name, city, state, and title of the entry. To place the label: When looking at the front of the quilt find the bottom right corner. Turn that corner over and put the label there. For the block challenge a piece of paper with this information pinned to the back of the block is acceptable.
To register online go to: https://wallawallaquiltfestival.org/registration/ (https://wallawallaquiltfestival.org/registration/) If you are entering multiple items, you will complete the form multiple times. One form submission for each item. Immediately after submitting the form you should receive an email to the email address you entered. Check Junk and Spam if you don't see it right away.
If you encounter challenges, contact Kay via info@wallawallaquiltfestival.org
If online registration is not your thing - there are paper options. Festival board members will have paper registration forms that you can fill out and hand deliver to a board member, or you can mail it in. Or download the paper form at: https://wallawallaquiltfestival.org/print-and-mail-registration-form/
All registrations, online or by mail, have to be received by Sept. 1, 2026 at midnight.
** Tip Talk- Labels
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** Except for the quilt block challenge entries, all submitted entries need to have a fabric label attached. Really every quilt you make should have a label, to provence your work. Provencing means you have established who made the quilt, for whom it was made, and where the quilt was made. More info can be included. For more about quilt labels, here is a resource: https://www.freshlypieced.com/blog/all-about-quilt-labels-5-options-for-labeling-your-quilts
For our quilt show we ask that as you look at the front of your quilt you grab the bottom right-hand corner, and put your label on the back side of that corner.
Have an idea for Tip Talk... Contact us with tips you would like to share at: info@wallawallaquiltfestival.org
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Important Dates to put on your calendar for the Quilt Festival:
* Sept. 1 Registration closes You can register on our website or by mail.
* Sept. 12-13 10-4 Quilt Drop-off is at the WW Fairgrounds Education Bldg
* Sept. 18-19 Friday/Saturday Festival at the WW Fairgrounds Community Bldg
* Sept. 19 6-7 PM Pick-up all items Fairgrounds Community Bldg
** Our Challenge Quilt Theme is
Americana
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Celebrate the colors, stories, and spirit of America—one stitch at a time
Create a quilt that reflects American history, culture, landscapes, or symbolism. Traditional, modern, abstract, or narrative designs are all welcome.
All quilts should capture the essence of Americana, drawing inspiration from the diverse tapestry of American experiences. Let your creativity shine by weaving together personal stories, regional influences, or iconic motifs that reflect what America means to you.
Must include at least ONE Americana element
* Cultural/historical imagery
* Stars, stripes
* Traditional American blocks
* Red‑white‑blue palette
Size - this is a small quilt i.e. think wall hanging size:
* Minimum 72” (all sides)
* Maximum 160” (all sides)
* Round 40” diameter maximum
Any technique(s) allowed:
* Piecing
* Applique
* Embroidery
* Mixed media
Quilt must include:
* Top, batting, backing and binding
* Quilted, machine or hand
A short artist statement of 20-50 words is required on the registration form that explains how your quilt illustrates “Americana”.
Join us in celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the stories that make America unique. Are you working on your idea yet for this challenge?
** Block Challenge
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Block challenge fabric featured below. From this fabric, create a 12.5 x 12.5 unfinished (size matters!) quilt block using the fabric in a substantial way. Winning block gets ALL the submitted blocks! WooHoo!
Fabric is Bloomology Primary by Monica Forsberg by Free Spirit Fabrics and is available from Sarah Bergman: $2 for a fat eighth. Contact her at: 509.240.6826
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