Enjoy the 32nd annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, which showcases over 200 remarkable works of art. The Quilt Show also holds workshops for all skill levels, a merchants’ mall filled with sewing and quilting supplies, and many quilt-related exhibitions around town.
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show is held at the Monroe Convention Center.
The annual event will take place on March 6-8, 2025. The Quilt Show is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Thursday and Friday. Saturday’s hours are 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The event is open to the public. Admission is $10 per day or $20 for all three days. Tickets for children ages 7-12 are $2 and kids 6 and under are free. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.
The Quilts
The competition quilts on display are from around the country. There will be over 150 judged quilts on display.
Featured Artist
Sue Cortese
Sue is a textile artist who lives in Holland, Michigan. Her medium is the quilt form, but since her process starts with white fabric, she prefers the term textile artist. In her exploration of techniques, Sue has started working in paper and mixed media collage including dyeing, painting, and printing a variety of papers, as well as hand making paper. Her work has been displayed in quilt shows and art museums around the country. She teaches various dyeing and quilting techniques. Sue is also a Certified Quilt Judge through NACQJ and a Regional Representative for SAQA. Sue will have items for sale and will be available at her booth to share techniques and answer your questions.
Special Exhibit
Sacred Thread’s: Enjoying Life's Journeys
Committee members wanted to create a dignified exhibit of artwork that would touch all those who viewed it on both spiritual and personal levels. They wanted to share the experiences of quilters whose stories would be a source of healing and strength for others by allowing the artist to submit a statement which would be exhibited with the artwork that described the meaning or inspiration for the piece. The show does not emphasize any particular religion or theology but conveys the spirituality, healing and inspirational messages that transcend all people. For the exhibit, quilts are divided into categories based on theme. These are Expressions of Joy, Spirituality, Inspiration, Grief, Healing and Peace/Brotherhood. The artwork themes provide thought-provoking insights, encouragement, inspiration and healing responses to grief and human hardships. The exhibit is a positive influence on the human spirit, giving joy as well as addressing concerns of the soul and mind.
Parking
There is ample parking at the Monroe Convention Center lots, as well as, free street parking around the building. The 4th Street Parking Garage is located one block from the MCC and is $.50 per hour (Accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard)
Other Things to Do
Food and drink are available at the show, but the Monroe Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Bloomington and there are plenty of restaurant, shopping, and entertainment options within walking distance of the Quilt Show.
Make a trip out of this event and stay the night! Special rates can be found here for attendees of the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show.
For the most up-to-date information visit ihqs.org.
