Quilt Fest
September 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Garden Spot Village invites quilting enthusiasts and art lovers to join a day of immersive quilting activities. This unique event offers an opportunity to view stunning quilts and learn their stories, watch live quilting demonstrations, and shop for beautiful handmade items. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of dining options available on-site.
Event Highlights:
Quilt Viewing and Sales: Attendees can explore an impressive array of quilts, each accompanied by its unique story, and purchase their favorites to take home. The quilt show will be held in The Chapel; the Sales will be held in the Village Park.
Quilting Demonstrations: Watch skilled quilters in action and learn about different quilting techniques and traditions. The demonstrations will occur in the Village Park.
Shopping and Dining: Browse Linden, Share & Care and the Artisans Corner and discover a unique selection of gifts, gently used household items and handmade gifts, art and collectibles or enjoy a delicious meal at Garden Spot Village’s Refresh Coffee Bar or The Harvest Table.
Feature Presentation by Local Art Historian Gloria Mast
We are thrilled to feature two insightful presentations by renowned local art historian Gloria Mast in the Theater:
10am – The Esprit Quilt Collection: Discover how Lancaster County Amish quilts influenced international fashion design by Esprit. Gloria will delve into the fascinating story of these quilts and their global impact.
1pm – The Quilts of Susie Riehl. Learn about the life and work of Amish watercolor artist Susie Riehl (1948-2023), whose art was deeply inspired by Lancaster County. This session will include a display of items from a private Susie Riehl collection, offering a rare glimpse into her artistic legacy.
Join Garden Spot Village for all or part of the day! View quilts with their stories, watch quilting demonstrations, learn, shop and dine at Garden Spot Village. Quilts will be available for purchase.