Seminar 

What is Seminar?

AQSG's feature event is our annual Seminar. Held in a new location every year, Seminar brings quilt enthusiasts and scholars together for a weekend engaged in quilt study. In addition to the presentation of research papers chosen for publication in Uncoverings and a renowned keynote speaker, Seminar offers pre-conference tours, roundtable discussions, study centers, and a poster session, all directed toward the interests of quilt lovers. Other events include a book signing featuring famous authors of quilt history; a live and silent auction of quilt treasures; show-and-tell of remarkable quilts, textiles and related items; an on-site quilt exhibition; and the sale of vintage quilts, textiles and sewing tools from member dealers all over the country.

Seminar presents the opportunity to view quilts from new perspectives, discuss aspects of women's and cultural history, learn the latest in documentation and research, as well as the chance to mingle with authors, quilters, teachers, and quilt community leaders. AQSG's Seminar guarantees a unique learning experience for everyone with a connection to quilts.

Seminar 2012

Networking, a wealth of information to learn and share, exciting items to see, friends, and a weekend of experiences and memories are just a few words that describe AQSG Seminar every year. Seminar 2012 is sure to live up to all the above. You won’t want to miss our opening welcome reception Thursday evening at the stunning International Quilt Study Center & Museum hosted by AccuQuilt and the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. Come join us in Lincoln, Nebraska October 3-7, 2012.

There will be a great line-up of tours and study centers to choose from and enjoy. Saturday afternoon the special events include an old-fashioned bed turning of three private quilt collections and an historic portrayal of quilter Rose Kretsinger. The silent auction room, vendor room, and book sale will all be available for us to discover the next item for our collections.

Our paper presenters this year have worked hard on key research topics. Come support their hard work and hear the jewels of information they have unearthed. Save the date on your calendars - we look forward to seeing everyone in October!

Both full and partial registration are now open. A PDF of the Seminar Brochure is available.

We will be staying at the Embassy Suites Lincoln, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, Phone: 1-800-362-2779. You can make your reservations by calling and saying that you are with the American Quilt Study Group to get the room rate or by making your reservations online.

You can fly into either Lincoln or Omaha. If you fly into Lincoln, Embassy Suites has a shuttle service that will pick you up from the airport. If you fly into Omaha you can either use Omalink, www.omalink.com or rent a car to get to Lincoln.

AQSG proudly recognizes these generous Sponsors and contributors for the 2012 Seminar. Thank you for your support!

Thank You to the 2012 Seminar Committee

Seminar Co-Chairs: Linda Pumphrey, Kathy Moore
Welcome Event: AccuQuilt and The International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Auctions: Mary Persyn
Study Centers: Lisa Erlandson, Amy Korn
Roundtable Discussions: Lenna DeMarco, Mary Worrall
Vendor Sale: Anita Loscalzo, Judy Schwender, Marybeth Stalp
Book Sale: Flavin Glover
Registration Desk: Beverly Birkmire
Tours: Linda Pumphrey
Show and Tell: Sandy Schweitzer, Jayne Steffens
Study Quilt Exhibit: Greta Van Den Berg-Nestle
Pot-of-Flowers Exhibit: Connie Nordstrom
Special Events: Lisa Erlandson, Deborah Roberts
Audio-Visual: Marybeth Stalp

Save the Date

Seminar 2013 September 18-22 in Charleston, South Carolina.

For highlights from Seminar 2011, please click here.
For highlights from Seminar 2010, please click here.
For highlights from Seminar 2009, please click here.
For highlights from Seminar 2008, please click here.