Welcome!

Quiltapalooza, an exciting new benefit for the International Quilt Association (IQA), will take place on Thursday, November 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the George R. Brown Convention Center during International Quilt Festival/Houston

With laughter and entertainment, enjoy an evening of fun with some of the biggest names in quilting—including IQA VP of Education Pokey Bolton (who will emcee the evening). Join us for events including the Celebrity UFO Quilt Auction with Ami Simms, a Wacky Pincushion Challenge presented by Libby Lehman and IQA VP of Membership Bobbie Aug, and Cuttin’ Up with Ricky Tims.

Bring your best handmade nametag for a social competition, win door prizes, and enjoy light refreshments. There will also be a cash bar available.

Note: This event immediately follows IQA’s annual meeting, The Lone Star Quilt Conference. IQA members who attend the meeting can attend Quiltapalooza for free. Otherwise—or if you are not an IQA member—tickets are $20. If you are pre-enrolling for classes, see event #485/#486 in the Festival class catalogue.

Here's the gorgeous 2010 IQA Raffle Quilt, Stars Over Texas (80" x 80") by Scott Murkin! You can purchase raffle tickets at any edition of International Quilt Market and International Quilt Festival, on your Festival enrollment form, or in the upcoming summer edition of the IQA Journal. Tickets are $1 each, and the winner will be drawn on the final day of the Houston Festival, Nov. 7. Winner need not be present to win!