Free Celebrity Events

Exhibitor Show and Tell
Fun, fun and more fun is what we plan for this unique and very creative fashion show hosted by Martha Pullen! Come meet the exhibitors and designers as they model or carry their fabulous products down the runway! We never know what surprises they have in store for us! See new fashions as well as new products that are used in a very interesting way!
Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm

Gloria McKinnon
Glorious Embellishing with Gloria McKinnon
Gloria’s wonderful presentation will show the techniques and embellishing she uses to create stunning quilts that will live forever. See how to use silk threads, silk ribbon embroidery and hand dyed laces to their very best advantage. Plus, you will learn how easy it is to do-it-yourself by dying your own ribbons and threads using Australia’s “Maddie’s Craft Dyes.” You will also have the opportunity to see an array of beautiful, embellished quilts that show how all these techniques have been used.
Friday, 6:30-7:30pm

Mary Fons
The Future of Quilting is Bright: A 30-Something Quilter Gets Real.
Mary Fons is the newly appointed co-host of PBS's "Love of Quilting" where she joins her mom, Marianne Fons; She is also the creator, producer, and host of the online show "Quilty." In this popular presentation, Mary speaks frankly about the future of the quilting industry as she sees it and offers ways to keep the quilt lanterns lit for generations. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll love the images in this fresh talk.
Saturday, 9:00-10:00am