It is a fact that Quilt shows are expensive to manage. And many shows are dependant on getting volunteers, which are often in short supply. Thus, the reality of of quilt shows is that they are all at risk of closing, if they are not supported by the quilting community (e.g. quilters and quilt businesses).
We may have our favorite quilt shows, but I think most of us enjoy having a variety of quilt shows throughout the year. Quilt shows offer us the ability to admire quilts, shop with a larger selection of vendors, take workshops, and have a good time. They also offer quilters the ability to enter their quilts to be able to give back, and to open the door for contructive feedback to help them improve their skills. Thus, I do want to encourage everyone to embrace the importance of big quilt shows and community quilt shows, as well as supporting all quilt shows, if we want to continue to have shows that add value and inspire quilters of a variety of levels and interests.
Kimberley Graf has been the President of the SDQS for many years,off an on, while holding a variety of board positions, where she has continually been active with show for all of its' 30 years. She has decided to retire from her involvement with the SDQS, and the board for this show will be looking for a new President. To clarify, the SDQS will continue and definitely has plans in place for the 2012 show at the San Diego Convention Center.
I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Kimberley for all her contributions in helping with the SDQS over the years. SewCalGal wishes Kimberley the very best in her future endeavors, where hopefully she'll continue to make her beautiful quilts and enter them in the San Diego Quilt Show, and other shows too!
Like many quilt shows, the SDQS is a community based quilt show that needs support of the entire community. Volunteers are needed to join the board to help plan and organize the annual show. Volunteers are also needed to help with various activities and to accomplish this, local Quilt Guilds and Quilt businesses need to show their support by asking their members and customers to volunteer, as well as encourage everyone to enter beautiful quilts.
Elections for the SDQS board are in January, and the slate of nominations for the Board of Directors, according to the SDQS By-Laws, needs to be announced at their October meeting. This group meets the 4th Wednesday of the month in the classroom at Rosie's Calico Cupboard, 7151 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115. These meetings start at 6:30pm.
If you are passionate about helping with the SDQS and making it better and better, each year, please consider becoming a member of the SDQS committee. You can make a difference. Call 619-443-2706, or email sdqs2002@hotmail.com for more information.
http://www.sandiegoquiltshow.com
If you haven't already, I hope when you have the opportunity, you'll volunteer to help with a local quilt show. And, if you live in Southern California, I hope you'll consider volunteering to help with the San Diego Quilt Show. They have a 30 year track record of holding wonderful quilt shows, where participants have gone on to win awards at National Quilt Shows, as well as teach world-wide.
Lastly, if you attended the 2011 SDQS I hope you will take a few minutes to complete this survey. All information provided is confidential, and will be shared with the SDQS Committee for consideration to help plan future shows. Thank you!
Click here to go directly to the survey OR fill out the form below:
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Remember, Quilt Shows won't happen without your support!
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I am not a member of a guild, but one year my BFF and I volunteered at Paducah to be white glove ladies. We really were not needed as they had tons of help, but it was a fun experience all in all.
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