Display Gallery
The latest exhibits from textile artists around the country are on display. Let your mind wander as your feet take you past art and traditional quilts, art-to-wear, whimsical dolls and more.

Textile Center: A National Center for Fiber Art
The Textile Center is a not for profit art center that works to honor textile traditions and promote excellence and innovation in fiber art. Located in Minneapolis, the Textile Center facility features a gallery, retail shop, library, dye lab, and 300-seat auditorium/classroom space. Textile Center exhibitions showcase exceptional fiber art by regional and national artists. Its education program provides hands-on instruction in a wide range of fiber art techniques, from beginning to advanced levels. The Textile Center is also preparing the next generation of fiber artists through the Textile Mobile, it arts education program that serves thousands of children from across the region.

This year’s exhibit focuses the spotlight on Art Cloth. Art Cloth has been evolving as an art form since 1996. It is created by applying multiple surface design techniques to a base fabric, giving the fabric dimension and complexity. Artists use both ancient dye techniques and contemporary technology to create breathtaking work. Art Cloth stands on its own as an art form and it can be taken one step further and be used to form other decorative and wearable art.

For more information on the Textile Center and their symposium focusing on Shibori dyeing techniques in July 2008, visit www.textilecentermn.org

New England Quilt Museum Founders’ Exhibit
The New England Quilt Museum – in Lowell, Massachusetts – preserves, interprets and celebrates American quilting past and present. The museum presents five exhibitions every year complemented by lectures from guest artists, workshops and gallery tours. In addition, the museum offers a variety of educational and outreach programs for members and visitors as well as school groups, guilds and other community groups.

This year, the museum celebrated its 20th Anniversary and launched IMAGES and the Lowell Quilt Festival as annual events. The quilts featured in this exhibit are the creative efforts of the volunteers who unselfishly give their time and talent to assure the mission of the New England Quilt Museum is carried out. www.nequiltmuseum.org

From Knock-Out to Knock-Off: Gorgeous Gowns from the Silver Screen
Slip into fantasy as you view gowns inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Rosemary Clooney, Audrey Hepurn and others. Made by knock-off and re-creation master Jim Suzio.

American Quilter’s Society Faculty Exhibit
One of the most dynamic member organizations in the country is the American Quilter's Society, which is dedicated to promoting the interests of today’s quilter. This year, AQS brings some of the most respected names in quilting to the faculty at Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, and their quilts to the Expo Gallery. The exhibit showcases the latest and most popular work from these esteemed quiltmakers and authors, bringing their artistry and expertise directly to you.

2007 Hoffman Challenge Dolls & Clothing
Every year, a team from Hoffman Fabrics chooses an upcoming fabric design, and then issues a challenge to quilt, clothing, accessory, and doll makers to create original items using the fabric. This year's choice: D610 #145 Spring. Original Sewing & Quilt Expo showcases the doll and clothing categories of this favorite annual challenge and the entries will inspire the artist in all of us. www.hoffmanchallenge.com

Robert Kaufman Quilt Quest 2007
This annual challenge again asked quiltmakers to think outside the block; think beyond the fabric and let their imagination go. Contests offer a unique opportunity to take a favorite traditional quilt block or blocks and give them an exciting new look using color, texture, and fabric to create an original and innovative quilt design. The 2007 challenge fabric comes from the Tuscan Wildflower collection by Peggy Toole, which is an exquisite collection of classic European inspired scrolling designs consisting of ornate flowers, leaves, and butterflies, and has a light spring floral feel to it. The group is extremely elegant, and with metallic gold print accents throughout, the fabrics literally sparkle. Quilts, handbags and miniatures are on display in this fascinating exhibit. www.robertkaufman.com/quiltquest/

Done In One Challenge
The publishers of Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and QNNtv.com put their creative resources together to come up with a challenge like no other. The rules were very simple – what can you assemble in a weekend or less? Pieces fall into one of three categories: quilt, wearable or bag.

Jenny Haskins: A World of Quilting and Machine Embroidery
Jenny Haskins is the Editor of Creative Expressions – a machine embroidery and quilting magazine published in Australia and distributed world wide. The quilts, wallhangings and garments on display are a testimony to Jenny’s skills as an artist and editor. They will give you ideas to not just stitch out a single design, but design combinations, techniques and effects for elegant embroidery. This display will inspire, educate and motivate, so that we can all grow creatively.

Felt Forward Knitting Display
See hats, purses, bags and home décor items on display from the book Felt Forward by Maggie Pace.

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo Faculty Exhibit
This exhibit showcases the latest and most popular work from the faculty at Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.

North Coast Needlers (Cleveland only)

High on Dolls (Cleveland only)

Button Box Quilt Shop (Worcester only)