The Quilters' Guild of North Dakota proudly presents their 30th Annual Indian Summer Quilt Show and Conference in 2009. National and regional quilting instructors will instruct a variety of classes to expand your quilting skills. ISQSC draws quilters from all around the region for three days of sharing, shopping, and beautiful quilt viewing oohs and aahs.

This page contains answers to common questions about the Guild's annual Indian Summer Quilt Show and Conference (ISQSC).

When is the quilt show and conference?

In 2009, the Quilt Show and Conference dates are Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th. Conference class times are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Quilt Show and vendor booths are open on Friday from 8 a.m until 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Where is the quilt show and conference?

Indian Summer Quilt Show and Conference is held at the Fargo Holiday Inn, located at I-29 & 13th Avenue S. A block of rooms has been reserved for "Quilters' Conference" at a special rate until August 18. To reserve a room, call 701-282-2700 or 1-877-282-2700.

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How do I sign up for a class?

The list of classes has been finalized. If you have Adobe Reader you will be able to print a copy of the conference catalog.

Click here to download class catalog and registration form

Use the registration form from your conference packet, selecting your first, second, and third choices. Enclose your check or money order for full payment. If none of your choices are available, your money will be refunded in your registration packet.

For Quilters Guild members, registration begins June 20th at the June guild meeting or mail on/after this date. For non-members, registration mail date is July 1. Registrations will be processed by postmark, not by date received. IT IS NOT ADVANTAGEOUS TO MAIL PRIOR TO THIS DATE. Make checks payable to ISQSC in US funds. Sorry, we cannot accept charge cards.

ISQSC
P.O. Box 2662
Fargo, ND 58108

Mail your registration early to be sure that it will be received by the deadline.

2009 Closed Classes: #201 Suns and Moons-Sassaman

#203 Finishing School- Zimmerman

#205 Positively Pineapple- Olson

#305 Fabric Printing Without Limits - Senstad

Some other classes are filling fast.

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Who are the nationally known teachers?

The teachers for 2009 are:

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How do I enter a quilt in the show?

Entering Your Quilts

2009 Quilt Show guidelines and entry form are included in the Conference Catalog link above. See the Quilt Show section in the Conference Catalog to download the two-page form. Entry forms may be photocopied.

Separate entry forms need to be submitted for each quilt entry. The entry fee is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members.

There are various categories for quilt entries in both Professional and Amateur divisions. Please read through the categories carefully and enter your quilt accordingly. The quilt show committee reserves the right to move quilts to more appropriate categories for judging.

Entry forms can be printed on your printer by downloading them from the 2009 catalog. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to download these forms. If you do not have this software, it is a free download: or send an email to request a catalog or entry forms be sent to you.

E-Mail:
ISQSC@ndquilts.com

Pick up & Delivery

Quilts entered in the show may be either hand delivered or shipped by UPS.

Hand delivered items must be brought to the Prairie Room at the Holiday Inn, Fargo on Tuesday, between noon and 6 p.m. You may bring them yourself or have a representative do it for you.

Canadian residents, contact U.S. Customs at 701-825-6201 or 701-825-6551 several weeks prior to shipping to obtain a temporary importation permit.

Quilt Return

Quilts must be picked up between 5 and 6 p.m. on Sunday in the Great Hall of the Holiday Inn. You or a representative must present your entry receipt to pick up your quilt.

If your quilt is to be shipped back to you, you must include a UPS prepaid return shipping label.

Display

Due to space limitations in the exhibit hall, the Indian Summer Quilt Show Committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries which are displayed. All entries will be judged unless quilter selects Non-Judged box after Category number on the entry form. Every effort will be made to display at least one entry per quilter.

Security

During show hours, guild members patrol the display area. After show hours, the exhibit hall is locked and Holiday Inn security personnel patrol the building.

The Quilters' Guild of North Dakota and the Holiday Inn will not be responsible for any damage, loss or theft. Check your homeowner's or renter's insurance for coverage. Keep a photo and description of your entries to substantiate any possible claim.

Judging

The show committee reserves the right to reassign entries to a more applicable category or to consolidate categories if there are insufficient entries. The judge may decide whether duplicate ribbons will be awarded in any category. Judged entries will receive a written evaluation.

The Quilters' Guild of North Dakota reserves the right not to award ribbons or prizes if specific criteria are not met.

Entries exhibited in previous Indian Summer Quilt Shows will not be accepted.

Soiled and framed entries will not be accepted.

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What if I want to view the quilt show?

The show is open to the public with daily admission of $4 (children under 12 free). Hours for the Indian Summer Quilt Show are Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

With the all the texture and color provided by the quilts, the temptation is to touch them. Oils from hands can soil the quilts so we ask that you VIEW the quilts and admire them as we do.

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How do I volunteer to help with the Show and Conference?

Many people working together make this show and conference successful. Please volunteer to help at the registration table, bazaar booth, quilt show, or in the classroom.

Click here to download the Volunteer Registration form

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What Else Can I Do At The Conference?

Just think -- classes all day and then a sparkling special event every evening to spark your creativity and raise your energy for the next day. We have special dinners, lectures, and the thrill of quietly stitching in our project room.

Each year we hold silent auction of small quilts donated by registrants so get your bidding fingers ready. Proceeds from 2009 Auction items will go to support quilting education for area youth.

Click here to download the Silent Auction Form.

And then there's the ultimate quilter's rummage sale. At the Bodacious Bazaar Booth, you may consign your quilt-related items, tools, used books and magazines, quilts, quilt tops, antique fabrics, buttons, wearable art, craft items, etc. Quilters' Guild of North Dakota will retain 20% of the retail price. This is a Guild fundraiser and donations to the booth are also welcome. Items will be accepted on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Holiday Inn. This consignment agreement and entry form needs to accompany your items.

Click here to download the Bodacious Bazaar Guidelines

Quilt Block Drawing: Make one or a dozen!

Click here to download the Quilt Block Instructions. The block(s) can be brought to the registration desk at the conference. The groups of blocks are given at the Saturday night Extravaganza.

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Who are sponsors of the Show and Conference?

2008 Donors

Thank you for contributing to the success of our quilt show and conference!

Cotton Club

Kim Stenehjem

Hand Works

Aunt Annie's Quilts and Silks

Piecemakers

Blow's Sew-N-Vac

J & R Sewing Center of Fargo

American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine

Frank A. Edmunds & Co., Inc.

Rose's Stitch-N-Sew

Stitch It Quilts

Textile Center

Nichole's Fine Pastry

Bay Window Quilt Shop

Nancy's Notions

Birch Creek Quilts & Embellishments

The Quilted Ladybug

Mill End Textiles, Fargo

June Taylor

P & B Textiles

Faye's Henhouse Quilts

Designer Fabrics

Prairie Rose Quilt Shop

Stitchin Post

Willow Wood Market