American Quilter's Society Quilts Galore show starts Wednesday

October 27, 7:44 AMQuilting ExaminerKelly Smith

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The American Quilter's Society Quilts Galore show starts Wednesday, October 28 in Des Moines, Iowa and runs until Halloween. The show features more than a hundred vendors and quilts from around the world. You can get general information, and a list of vendors on the AQS website.

The show will feature several special events including:

• Des Moines Botanical and Environmental Center – Quilt-themed Gardens, Quilt Display & Garden Photography
• Historic East Village in downtown Des Moines will feature quilt and fabric art exhibits at several shops and galleries
• Historic Valley Junction Quilt Walk and Quilter’s Open House, Valley Junction, West Des Moines

Daily admission is only $9 for AQS members and $11 for non-members. AQS certified quilt appraisers will be available to provide written appraisals of your new or vintage quilt. You may bring your quilts on Saturday, October 31, 2009, from  9:30 am – 5:00 pm in the Whitfield Room. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also schedule an appointment by contacting Bobbie Aug at 719-632-3767.

Where:

Iowa Events Center
730 Third Street
Des Moines, Iowa