August 19-21, 2021
Irving Convention Center
Theme: Sing your Song in Fabric
- NTQF Show Calendar Event Dates – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 19, 20, & 21, 2021
- Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
- Check-In/Drop Off – Sunday, August 15, 2021, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Irving Convention Center. Park for free on Sunday in the Convention Center garage and drop off quilts in the main lobby.
- Quilt Pick Up – Saturday, August 21, 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm (Entry to the Expo is free after 4:00 pm Saturday)
- NTQF tickets are available for purchase for $10 at the guild meetings and at Quilt Among Friend in Arlington, Swan Haven in Duncanville, and Corner Square Quilts in Cedar Hill.
- Volunteer opportunities:
- MANY Volunteers are needed all week Aug. 15-Aug 21. Please volunteer sooner rather than later. There are plenty of “sit down” volunteer positions. Click HERE to sign up to volunteer at the Quilt Festival.
- Become an Expo Ambassador. Go to www.sewingexpo.com and click on volunteer at the top of website. There are lots of ways to volunteer and enjoy free admission, earn free classes and more.
- Sign up with Lea Bailey to work at the guild booth.
- Register for Expo classes. Go to sewingexpo.com then select event then Dallas/Irving to do this. There is a lot of good info on www.sewingexpo.com.
Miniature Quilt Auction Requirements
The former Nancy’s Pink Challenge is being updated to Nancy’s Cancer Challenge to allow broader expression of honoring many cancers. (See chart below for color associated with different cancers.) Miniatures entered may be either Challenge category or Non-Challenge. Either category of miniature can be designated by the maker for the proceeds from auction or sale to go to QGOA or Cancer Care Services when submitted online. There is no entry fee for miniatures. All entries must be show quality and have a two-inch sleeve attached. (Sleeves only, no tabs.)
General Rules for All Miniatures
- Must be no larger than 24″ on any side.
- Must have a two-inch sleeve attached (sleeves only, no tabs).
- May not be made with a panel (will not qualify).
- Must have a label with name of maker and credit given to pattern maker, if pattern is used.
- Must contain at least nine blocks, each block no larger than four inches finished.
- Some miniatures will be auctioned and others will be sold in the Guild booth.
Nancy’s Cancer Challenge Miniatures
- Must follow the above General Rules.
- Must be no larger than 24″ on any side.
- Must be constructed with 75% of the color associated with the type of cancer represented.
- Label must include the type of cancer represented.
Non-Challenge Miniatures
- May be modern, traditional, art, whole cloth, or medallion (pieced or appliqued), conforming to the General Rules above.
Register miniature quilts here.
Cancer Color Chart
Congratulations to all of the 2019 NTQF Winners!
2018 Winners
2017 Winners
2016 Winners
2015 Winners
Getting Ready for a Quilt Show