A MOUNTAIN QUILTFEST

The 18th Annual Mountain Quiltfest Quilt Show March 14 - 17, 2012   Each year Quiltfest welcomes over 20,000 visitors from around the country to the Pigeon Forge area each spring. Quilting enthusiasts bring their work to Pigeon Forge and compete in a world-renown, multi-category quilt show.   A Mountain Quiltfest offers the unique opportunity to see not only creative quilts by highly talented quilters, but also to attend classes and lectures taught by some of the nation's most recognizable names: Cindy Blackberg of Maryville, TN Debbie Caffrey of Albuquerque, NM Lenore Crawford of Midland, MI Kaye England of Indianapolis, IN Bonnie Goolsby of Gatlinburg, TN Klaudeen Hansen of Sun Prairie, WI Brenda Henning of Anchorage, AK Nancy Mahoney of Palm Coast, FL Suzanne Marshall of Clayton, MO Annie Smith of San Jose, CA Organizers have made special arrangements for Quiltfest students to participate in a FREE shuttle service sponsored by FUN TIME TROLLEY which will continuously operate between all official Quiltfest sites and classrooms beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. Quiltfest is produced by the City of Pigeon Forge and co-hosted by Piecemakers and the Sevier Valley Quilters Guild. For all other questions or concerns regarding Quiltfest, please call the Pigeon Forge Special Events Office at 865-429-7350. Or you may visit the official site of Mountain Quiltfest. Official Registration is Required: Click here to officially Register for Mountain Quiltfest 2012 Classes. Below is a comprehensive listing of classes for 2012 to be held at Smoky Mountain Convention Center (SMCC):   Class Class Title Day, Date Time Location Instructor Fee 1 Strip Therapy 2 (Misdirection) 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Balsam Henning $65 2 Power Cutting and Power Cutting Too 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $65 3 Simple Hearts and Little Embellisments 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Webb Smith $65 4 Buxom Bird 3/13/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $65 5 Betsy Ross Sampler 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Collins England $65 6 Ribbon Stars Quilts 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $65 7 Thirty-Nine and Holding 3/13/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $65 8 Two-Day Class: Fusing/Fabric Painting Workshop 3/13/2012 3/14/2012   8:30- 4:00 SMCC: English Crawford $130 9 Hand Quilting Without A Frame 3/14/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $65 10 Civil War Quilts 3/14/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Collins England $65 11 Feathered Stars Wallhanging 3/14/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $65 12 Batik Scrappy Stars 3/14/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $65 13 Let’s Tote Together 3/14/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Balsam Goolsby $40 14 Churn Dash Sampler 3/14/2012   8:30-11:30 SMCC: Cove Blackberg $40 15 Tool Time 3/14/2012  8:30- 11:30 SMCC: Webb Smith $40 16 Quilt As you Go Table Runner 3/14/2012   1:00-8:30 SMCC: Balsam Henning $65 17 Diamond In The Rough 3/14/2012  1:00-04:00 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $40 18 Tools and Tricks of Our Trade 3/14/2012  1:00-4:00 SMCC: Webb Smith $40 19 Black and White and Stars Allover 3/14/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $40 20 Four Patch Cathedral Window 3/14/2012  5:30-8:30 SMCC: Chapman Goolsby $40 21 Hand Pieced Stamp Basket 3/14/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Collins Blackberg $40 22 Lover's Knot 3/14/2012  5:30-8:30 SMCC: Chilhowee Brobst $40 23 2 Pretty 2 Cut 3/14/2012  5:30-8:30 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $40 24 Dinner: Understanding the Value of Color 3/14/2012   6:00- 8:00 Pottery House Cafe Grill Smith $40 25 Impressionist Stained Glass 3/15/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Balsam Henning $65 26 Summer Heat 3/15/2012   8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $65 27 Mini Blended Fabric Art Collages 3/15/2012    8:30-4:00 SMCC: English Crawford $65 28 Don’t Bug Me 3/15/2012   8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $65 29 Lightning Quick 3/15/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $40 30 Seven Sisters 3/15/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Webb Blackberg $40 31 Quilted Memories 3/15/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Collins Goolsby $40 32 High Speed Rail 3/15/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $40 33 Scraps To You, Too 3/15/2012  1:00 - 4:00 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $40 34 Stash Busters 3/15/2012  1:00 - 4:00 SMCC: Webb Smith $40 35 Plates, Wedges and More 3/15/2012  1:00 - 4:00 SMCC: Collins England $40 36 Patriotic Pinwheels 3/15/2012  1:00 - 4:00 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $40 37 Is That Quilt Block Falling 3/15/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Balsam Goolsby $40 38 Embroidery Sampler 3/15/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Cove Blackberg $40 39 Greetings From The Smokies 3/15/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Chilhowee Brobst $40 40 Make Mine Amish Style 3/15/2012   5:30-8:30 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $40 41 Dinner: Memoirs of a Quilter 3/15/2012   6:00-8:00 SMCC: Pottery House Cafe Grill England $40 42 Chugach Pines 3/16/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Balsam Henning $65 43 It's Hip to be Square 3/16/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $65 44 RMS Titanic 3/16/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Collins England $65 45 Dancing with the Stars 3/16/2012  8:30-4:00 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $65 46 Create a Quilt From a Circle 3/16/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: English Goolsby $40 47 Wacky Bird 3/16/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $40 48 Bloomin Propellers 3/16/2012  8:30-11:30 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $40 49 BRUNCH: Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Your Own Fabric Art 3/16/2012   9:00-11:00 Pottery House Cafe Grille Crawford $40 50 Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art 3/16/2012  1:00-4:00 SMCC: English Crawford $40 51 Embroidered Applique 3/16/2012  1:00-4:00 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $40 52 Pineapple Salsa 3/16/2012  1:00-4:00 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $40 53 Exploring Fabric Choices 101 & Exploring Fabric Choices 201 3/16/2012  and 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Webb Smith $130 54 Basic Mariner's Compass 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Bluff Henning $65 55 Mystery Quilt Workshop 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Cove Caffrey $65 56 Create Your Flower from a Photo 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: English Crawford $65 57 Rhapsody in Bloom 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chapman Marshall $65 58 Voices of the Past 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Collins England $65 59 Dancing Dots 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Chilhowee Mahoney $65 60 Mysterious Illusion Squared 3/17/2012 8:30-4:00 SMCC: Bluff Hansen $65 61 BRUNCH: Sneaky Tips and Tricks of the Pros 3/12/2011 9:00-11:00 SMCC: Pottery House Cafe Grille Blackberg $40

 

QUILTFEST | No matter what your quilt making level is, there is something for everyone at Mountain Quiltfest. More than 75 quilting classes are offered and online registration has begun.

IMPORTANT | Registration is required for those who wish to fully participate in every aspect of the Mountain Quiltfest event. Web users interested in registering must do so on the official site for Mountain Quiltfest.

Registered participants will see an expanded vendor mall and a quilt show featuring more than 300 quilted items.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR | A Mountain Quiltfest, with annual attendance of more than 20,000 visitors, celebrates its 18th year, March 14-17, 2012 


Instructors, vendors and sponsors will attend the event and answer your questions.  Enjoy a special showing of quilts, and shop for unique items prior to the official public opening.

QUILT SHOW | Pigeon Forge’s own "A Mountain Quiltfest" is the official name of a quilt show.

"A Mountain Quiltfest" is a beautiful display of quilts from all over the country. Come and admire all of the hard work and creativity put in to these incredible quilts. The Professional and Challenge Quilts will be displayed at Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Quilters compete in more than 10 categories for over $20,000 in prizes. All other quilt categories will be on display at Music Road Convention Center.

ROD RUNS | Pigeon Forge comes alive with car shows, rod runs, and cruise-in events. The Spring Grand Rod Run is the main kick-off event in Pigeon Forge.

Pigeon Forge, TN is a popular place to host large and small events. Advertise your upcoming event on PigeonForge.com.

MOUNTAIN MUSIC | No matter where you go in Pigeon Forge, mountain music fills the air...from performers on stage to breakout jam sessions where everyone gets into the act. You will also find several concert and theatre listings on our calendar of events. Don't forget to plan a special evening at one of Pigeon Forge's great restaurants.