World Quilt Show – Florida VI
Returns to West Palm Beach!
Thursday – Friday – Saturday ~ January 8-10, 2015
WEST PALM BEACH, FL- The Palm Beach County Convention Center will once again be the venue for the World Quilt Show – Florida, January 8-10, 2015. Mancuso Show Management is excited to return to West Palm Beach in Florida’s High Season! Show days will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day.
A great three-day weekend can be spent at the World Quilt Show viewing a spectacular international collection of quilts and textile arts in the event’s competition and special exhibits. There is also an opportunity to explore new techniques and quilt and sewing secrets in workshops. And, plenty of shopping in the Merchants Mall. Come be inspired!
Want to see quilts from across the globe? No need to spend days traveling by plane, train and automobile – the quilts are traveling to you! The show’s highlight, quilts from all over the globe entered in the World Quilt Competition XVIII: On Tour, presents a mix of culture, diversity and creative talent. In 2015, the show will again include the Florida Quilt Competition, open only to residents of Florida. This, along with many other special exhibitions, are sure to create a spark of excitement with enough “Eye Candy” to satisfy all the quilt loving enthusiasts who will be attending the event.
If you are a beginner who wants to discover new skills or a veteran wishing to build on your own expertise, the workshop line-up will satisfy all of your quilting needs! In 2015, the well-known faculty will include Eti David from Israel, Robbi Joy Eklow, Linda Schmidt and several others. In addition, the World Quilt Show – Florida will feature the always popular Meet & Greet event, hosted by the “Goddess of the Last Minute” Robbi Joy Eklow on Saturday afternoon. Friday evening’s “most fun you will have at a quilt show” event, Quilt-O with host Pat Yamin is always a crowd pleaser. In addition, you won’t want to miss Saturday’s Luncheon/Lecture “The Beauty of Japanese Textiles,” hosted by Carol Lane-Saber.
In 2015, Mancuso Show Management will continue to offer the very popular all-inclusive show and hotel package that is available to quilt show registrants. Visit quiltfest.com for details.
Finally, if you need to cap-off your unfinished holiday project or jump-start something fresh, the show’s Merchants Mall will offer everything you may possibly need!
Pre-registration and other information is available on the show’s website, www.worldquilt.com. View or print the event brochure from the website, or to receive a brochure in the mail please write to: World Quilt Show – Florida, Dept. P, P.O. Box 667, New Hope, PA 18938.
Sponsors Brother, ABM Innova, Coats, Handi Quilter and Sew Batik generously support the World Quilt Show – Florida VI.
When you go …
What: World Quilt Show – Florida VI
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Where: January 8-10, 2015
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
How Much: Admission $12, includes re-admission
Accompanied children under 16 free.