EIHQ QUILT SHOW 2025
Cheers to 45 Years: A Sapphire Celebration
May 16-17, 2025
Friday, May 16: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, May 17: 9am - 5pm
Kohawk Arena at Coe College
427 - 500 Coe Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (map)
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3.9.2025 Concession Committee A new committee opportunity has opened up on the quilt show board. There will be a small concession area at the quilt show with drinks and snacks. We are looking for someone to coordinate this. Please contact Kerri or Megan with any questions. Quilt Show T-Shirts: We will print t-shirts for the show with our Quilt Show logo on them. We will take pre-orders only. Please purchase one and wear it at the Quilt Show to support our guild. Cost for the T-shirt is $15. Last chance to order will be at the March guild meeting and they will be ready to pick up at the April meeting. Please contact Karen Bullard with any questions. 2.24.2025 Quilt Entry is now open until March 31st, 2025 Click here to go to the Quilt Entry Link Page 2.12.2025: Volunteer Instructions: We will once again be using SignUpGeniusfor volunteer signup for our 2025 quilt show. Please follow these steps to volunteer: 1. Click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0544ABA928AAFB6-54602793-2025/78976386#/ (You do not need to create an account to open the link). The 2025 "Cheers to 45 Years: A Sapphire Celebration" EIHQ Quilt Show signup should come up on your computer or smart phone. Because we are using a free version, there will be ads to ignore and scroll past. 2. Next Sign up on the signup page. Scroll through the signup list to see the various dates, time slots and volunteer jobs. Click the “Sign Up” button next to the slot(s) for which you want to sign up. Once it is clicked, it will change to "Selected" with a checkmark in front of it. (If you decide to cancel a particular signup, you can click on "Selected" and it will change back to "Sign Up".) 3. Repeat the above instructions for each volunteer spot you want. After you have clicked on the slot(s) for which you want to volunteer (each one will show as "Selected"). 4. Click the “Save & Continue” button (You will only see this button after you click on one or more slots) The "Save & Continue" button is at the bottom of the screen. You may have to scroll down to see it. If you clicked on one or more slots and don't see "Save & Continue" at the bottom, it could be that an ad is covering the button. Click the "x" in the ad box to remove it. You should then be able to see the button. 5. The "Sign Me Up” page will appear next. You may enter an optional comment here. You do not need to change the “Quantity”, which will default to "1". Please enter your first and last name, email and phone number. 6. Click on the "Sign Up Now" button. If you decide to make changes, you can click on "Cancel" and your signup(s) will be removed and you will be taken back to the signup page. NOTES: After you click on "Sign Up Now", you will receive an email from SignUpGenius confirming your signup(s). At any time after signing up, you can click on the link in the email to change your signup(s). SignUpGenius will also automatically send you an email to remind you of your volunteer slot(s) about two days before you are scheduled to volunteer. At that time you may also click on the link in the email to change or cancel any of your signup(s). For “job descriptions” of each volunteer position click on the following link: https://www.eihqguild.com/volunteer-info.html If you have any issues using the tool, please send an email to Gail Williams at paulgailw@gmail, or 319-651-6996 or Anita Gillett at [email protected]. We will have a hardcopy signup sheet at the guild meetings for those that aren’t able to use the online tool. Quilt Show co-chairs Megan Bracy and Kerri Grimes, and the members of the committee appreciate all your help in making this a great show! Volunteer Co-chairs: Gail Williams & Anita Gillet Quilt Show Publicity Save the Date cards—we need your help distributing these cards out to quilt shops outside the local Cedar Rapids and Marion area. If you are making a trip to a shop please consider taking some of our cards with you. Contact Nan Fowler at [email protected] to get some cards. Yard Signs—We plan to place yard signs in the city again for promoting the quilt show. If you live on a busier street and would be willing to place a sign in your yard, please contact Nan Fowler at [email protected] to get your name on the list for a sign. Concession Committee A new committee opportunity has opened up on the quilt show board. There will be a small concession area at the quilt show with drinks and snacks. We are looking for someone to coordinate this. Please contact Kerri or Megan with any questions, [email protected] --------------- 1.12.2025: Quilt Show – Advance Tickets: Advance tickets for the quilt show will be available for sale at the January meeting. Grab a few and invite your friends and family to see the show. Advance tickets are $8 for one day and $12 for a two-day ticket. The door price is $10 for one day or $15 for both days. Please contact Karen Bullard at 319-929-4211 with any questions. --------------- Quilt Show T-Shirts: We plan to print t-shirts for the show with our Quilt Show logo on them. We will take pre-orders only. Additional details will be available at the January meeting. Please plan to purchase one and wear it at the Quilt Show to support our guild. Last chance to order will be March. Please contact Karen Bullard at 319-929-4211 with any questions. --------------- Volunteer Opportunities: We will need volunteers to help with tasks such as setup, checking quilts in, judging, decorating, hanging quilts, working at the quilt show, and tear down/quilt checkout. We will use SignupGenius for members to sign up for the various volunteer jobs. We will email the SignupGenius link to you prior to the January guild meetings on January 27. Thank you for all you do for EIHQ, and for your time and talent to make our Sapphire Celebration quilt show a great event! Volunteer Coordinator Co-chairs: Gail Williams & Anita Gillett --------------- Categories and Entries: We will be adding the full set of rules for entries and categories to the website in January. Please be on the lookout for this information. Megan and Brenda will do a presentation about categories and how to enter a quilt in the show during our February meeting. --------------- RAFFLE TICKETS Raffle Tickets are available and ready to sell. Please pick up your tickets as soon as you can. We are asking every member to sell $20.00. They are 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. I can mail them to you if you request it. Debbie Wordehoff, Raffle Ticket Chair [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.12.2024: RULES & CATEGORIES: We have finalized the 2025 Quilt Show Rules and Categories We will be doing a presentation at the February meeting to talk about rules, category definitions, and answer any questions you may have. Please read through everything carefully and bring your questions to the February meeting. Click here to go to the page. 10.7.2024: RAFFLE TICKETS will be available to pick up at the October Guild Meeting. We are asking every member or household to sell two packets of 6 for a total of 12 tickets. $1.00 each or 6 for $5 9.8.2024 EIHQ Gift Baskets Committee: Please consider donating any of the following items to help us create beautiful baskets: Fabric from scraps to backing sizes, quilting notions, rulers, mats, rotary cutters, and scissors (new or used in good condition), batting of all sizes, patterns or pattern books, kits with patterns, & baskets. All items can be placed on the Gift Baskets table at each monthly meeting. So, start going through your stash of fabric, supplies, notions, etc., and help us create beautiful baskets! Michelle Morris– Gift Basket Chair, [email protected] EIHQ Quilts for Sale: Many Quilters have more quilts than they can use! Consider thinning out your stash of quilts and donate them to our Quilts for Sale project for the 2025 Quilt Show. We will accept quilts in good condition, any size—from baby quilts to king size quilts! Please bring your donations to our EIHQ meetings beginning September 23rd! Mary Vandevender-Quilts for Sale Chair, [email protected] 8.14.2024 WE ARE HUMBLY ASKING FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS! The EIHQ Boutique Committee is looking for handmade items of a quilted nature to sell: Unique potholders, zippered bags, collegiate themed items, pincushions, Christmas ornaments, handmade wooden notions like binding holders and ruler holders. When you are selecting patterns and fabrics, please keep in mind that our Boutique opens 2 months earlier this season, our buyers may be looking for bright summer colors, Americana themed items & possibly June wedding gifts! CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE... Lori Barron -Boutique Chair, [email protected] 8.1.2024 All show chair positions are filled, but please be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities. Let me know if you have any questions, or think of anything I missed that I need to address. ~Megan Bracy & Kerri Grimes |
Quilt Entry: Click here to go to the Quilt Entry Link Page. Entry is open until March 31, 2025 President's Challenge: Your challenge for the quilt show is to create a 20” square quilt that represents YOU. Click here for more Show Chairs Challenge: We challenge you to make a blue and white quilt to hang in our special anniversary exhibition. The quilt may be any size and any style. Please no apparel or bags only quilts! Volunteer Opportunities: We will need volunteers to help with tasks such as setup, checking quilts in, judging, decorating, hanging quilts, working at the quilt show, and tear down/quilt checkout. We will use SignupGenius for members to sign up for the various volunteer jobs. We will email the SignupGenius link to you prior to the January guild meeting on January 27. RAFFLE TICKETS: Raffle Tickets are available and ready to sell. Please pick up your tickets as soon as you can. We are asking every member to sell $20.00. They are 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. I can mail them to you if you request it. Debbie Wordehoff, Raffle Ticket Chair [email protected] Rules & Categories (link) The next Quilt Show Committee meeting is February 5th, 6 PM @ Community of Christ Church, 1500 Blairs Ferry Road, Hiawatha. 
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Co-Chairs:
Megan Bracy - 319-981-0726 [email protected] Kerri Grimes - 714-309-8622 eihqprograms@gmail.com Admissions: Karen Bullard - 319-929-4211 Baskets: Michele Morris - 630-688-3349 Boutique: Lori Barron - 563-920-3709 Decorating: Joanne O'Reilly - 641-751-0038 [email protected] Featured Quilter: Sheila Williams - 319-365-4126 Judging Co-Chair: Megan Bracy - 319-981-0726 [email protected] Brenda Mortenson - 319-269-7738 [email protected] Physical Arrangements: Kristie Mattson - 408-307-6437 [email protected] Publicity: Nan Fowler - 319-651-1188 [email protected] QoV: Don Dixson - 319-653-6035 Quilt Entries / Check-in/out: Nicole Brathwaite - 319-431-5477 [email protected] |
Quilt for Sale Co-Chairs:
Mary Vandevender - 319-361-7620 Jayne Kremer - 319-310-8901 Raffle Quilt Co-Chairs: Suzy Fitch - 319-550-8246 Leah Fitch - 319-550-8247 Raffle Ticket Sales: Debbie Wordehoff - 319-389-5550 [email protected] Ribbons: Diane Pitlick - 319-560-3218 Secretary: Cathy Wobbe - 319-361-7869 Signs: Lee Berryhill - 319-530-6944 SOS: Suzanne Mullins - 319-360-9682 Sponsors: Jan Felthous - 920-988-1339 Treasurer: Kerri Grimes - 714-309-8622 [email protected] Vendors: Cindy Unruh - 859-630-4121 [email protected] Volunteer Workers Co-Chair: Gail Williams - 319-651-6996 Anita Gillett- 319-551-0443 |
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