Special Exhibits
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Special Events at MQX 2009

MQX 2009 will offer two special exhibits:  

    Ronda Kae Beyer - Featured Quilt Artist.  Ronda Kae Beyer of Tualatin, Oregon has a quilting style all her own.  With several Best of Show Awards and multiple national and regional awards under her belt, MQX is honored to showcase her work.  These 20 pieces of stellar machine quilting highlights Ronda's unique creative process.   MQX would like to express sincere appreciation to Ronda and her customers for allowing us to display these beautiful pieces of art.

"Real Men Can Quilt" - A celebration of machine quilting men.  Let's face it, the men that adventure into this female dominated industry are in a serious minority.  Sometimes their machine quilting journey is unique, some fell into it by necessity and some simply like being the "Prince" amongst the ladies.  This exhibit is a sampling of quilts from men from all over the country.  Their approach to machine quilting is sometimes different from the gals but their work is unequivocally spectacular.  Thank you to all the gentlemen that will take part in this exhibit.... we owe you a debt of gratitude.  Bravo!  Bravo!

Are you a gentleman that machine quilts or know of one?  Please download the Real Men Can Quilt Special Exhibit Information and Entry Form for yourself or send it along to someone that might be interested in participating.  MQX is still accepting submissions.

Questions about either exhibit should be directed to Janet-Lee Santeusanio at MQXShow@comcast.net or toll free 866-675-4355. 

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MQX is pleased to offer several special events for your enjoyment.

Ice Cream Social / Show & Tell event on Tuesday evening is the kick off event for 2009.  Thank you to Vicki Anderson of Meander Publishing for sponsoring this event.  Vicki has been a longtime sponsor of MQX and she jumped on the chance to become a MQX Corporate Sponsor.  Thank you Vicki!

Wednesday is our Sneak Peek Preview.  We love this event since there is always such a buzz of excitement.  Shop the vendor mall and view the quilts before the show is open to the public

Thursday is the Awards Breakfast.  Many thanks to Gold Corporate Sponsor, Gammill Quilting Systems for sponsoring this event.  No quilt competition ribbons are awarded prior to announcements at this Thursday morning celebration. 

Thursday evening is the fun, fabulous, Fashion Extravaganza.  Once again Leslie Tallaksen and Gayle Wallace will put on this elegant evening.  Do not misunderstand, it starts out elegant but often ends up with hollers of laughter with some of the model's antics.  Summerset Banks is the Featured Garment Artist for 2009.  This award winning garment designer will showcase many of her garments styled after vintage patterns and crafted to the finest detail on the fashion show runway.  Thank you to Corporate Sponsor Hobbs Bonded Fibers for their continued support of this evening's activities.

Friday evening is the annual banquet.  DO NOT miss out on this evening.  After a pleasant dinner, Mark Lipinski will entertain us with is irreverant, self-depreciating humor that will have us roaring with laughter.  Thank you to Willow Leaf Studio for sponsoring Mark's appearance.  To culminate the evening, Viewer's Choice and the 2008 Machine Quilting Teacher-of-the-Year awards will be presented.  This event is a sure sell out........ make your reservations early!

Saturday has two NEW lectures. 

Breakfast with Mark Lipinski.  Mark will return to discuss marketing your business and yourself better in this economy.  Breakfast will be included.

Luncheon with Summerset Banks.  This Award winning garment designer and creator will give you the inside scoop on how she creates her garments.  Lunch is included.

Click here to see the 2009 Catalog pages of special events: MQX 09 Events

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