Piecing together a Southern quilt show

The American Quilter’s Society, North America’s premier presenter of international quilt shows, has chosen Chattanooga, Tenn., to be the newest host city of the AQS QuiltWeek show to be held Sept. 10-13. The AQS will meet in Chattanooga for three consecutive years.

The AQS is the largest quilting membership organization in the world. For almost 30 years, AQS has been the leading voice in quilting inspiration and advice, through a broad suite of products—magazines, books, live events, contests, workshops, online networks, patterns, fabric, and catalogs. Known for recognizing the artistry of today’s quiltmakers with the largest cash prizes in quilting, the AQS showcases today’s textile artists’ masterpieces in its celebration of the art of quilt making. 

Chattanooga has earned a reputation as a year-round destination, which helped draw the AQS to town.

“We were impressed with their thriving and vibrant arts scene, museums, galleries, and all the other activities scattered throughout the city,” Executive Show Director, Bonnie Browning said. 

Online registration for tickets, classes and special events at this year’s show opened in early June. For more information, visit americanquilter.com or chattanoogafun.com.