QOVF 20th Anniversary National Conference

Opening Reception

National Quilt Museum
9/13/23 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM CST
215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001

• Quilt Museum Reception - attending member. Included in the registration fee. 

• Quilt Museum Reception - guest - $25 per guest. (Make sure to choose this registration option when choosing your ticket price on the following pages.)

Lunch Choices

Thursday Plated Lunch: 

• Choice between Herbed Crusted Cod, Crispy Balsamic Chicken or Herbed Quinoa and Vegetable Plate (vegetarian) plate. (You will choose one on the next screen.)

Friday Box Lunch: 

• Turkey, Ham, or Vegetable and Hummus Wrap. (Choose at event)

Breakout Sessions

On the next screen you will choose 6 sessions and will be assigned 5 of them.  The sessions are listed below that you will see on the next screen.

Social Media Tips and Tricks

Learn about how to leverage and market your QOVF group on social media with Stephanie Tinnirello, QOVF Marketing Director. We’ll cover types of social media, how to best use them, and what pitfalls to avoid. 

LongArmy™Forum

Network with other LongArmy™ members to discuss best practices, tips, tricks, and more. Maggie Klenke, QOVF LongArmy™ member, former QOVF Board Secretary and QOVF group member will lead the discussion. Not a part of the LongArmy™ but want to learn more? Please join us! 

Managing QOVF Group Finances

Learn the nuts and bolts of managing QOVF group finances. We’ll cover group finance requirements, reports, and tips and tricks to best manage your group’s finances. Feel free to come with your questions and tips to share. Michelle Nelson, QOVF Finance Director and Ann Rehbein, QOVF Treasurer and former QOVF Executive Director will host this informative session. 

Quilt Rescue 101

Join Mary Kerr, QOVF Board Member, as she covers the basics of restoration and repair. Together we can address those quilt mishaps that occur when we least expect it. How can we use our skills to save the day AND our quilts.

All Star Quilts of Valor Book Review: Tricks of the Trade

25 well known designers donated their time and talent to create our latest QOV book and exhibit. Join Mary Kerr as she shares some of the tricks and fast piecing techniques from our fabulous team. Books will be available in class and at the QOV store during the conference.

Quilting on the Homefront

Record of our nation’s military can be traced back to the Revolutionary War. This presentation features quilts and their makers in support of our nation’s Army, Navy, Army Air Corp, Marines and Coast Guard. As quilters for Quilts of Valor, you too, are making American quilt history as you comfort those who served. Hosted by Sue Reich, QOVF Board Chair, quilt appraiser and historian.

Fun Fundraising

Learn tips and tricks to make fundraising profitable and fun for your QOVF group. Christine Hurley, QOVF Indiana State Coordinator, shares her best tips and tricks to give you a fresh look and inspire you to raise more for your QOVF group.

Scrap Planning and Cutting 1– Using Strips and rectangular scraps with Lisa Sutherland

Want to make more QOVs? Got scraps?  Make more QOV quilts with a plan. Don’t know what to cut or what to do next?  Some ideas and quilts to use your fabric scraps and plan for more quilts.  Will provide a pattern to attendees along with a scrap cutting handout.  My goal is always the same – make more QOVS to award more QOVs.

Scrap Planning and Cutting 2 – Using squares with Lisa Sutherland

Want to make more QOVs? Got scraps?  Make more QOV quilts with a plan. Don’t know what to cut or what to do next?  Some ideas and quilts to use your fabric scraps and plan for more quilts.  Will provide a pattern to attendees along with a scrap cutting handout.  My goal is always the same – make more QOVs to award more QOVs.

Group Leader Forum

Join QOVF Group Leaders from across the country to network, share ideas, and learn from each other. Bring your ideas and questions and enjoy meeting other leaders face to face. 

State & District Coordinator Forum

We’ll network, share best practices, celebrate, and more in the State & District Coordinator Forum. Join in to meet other State and District Coordinators face to face. 

Other Events 

Quilters Alliance

Amy Milne with Quilters Alliance will be on hand to record QOVF quilters’ stories and memories. The Quilters Alliance was established in 1993 with a mission to document, preserve, and share our American quilt heritage by collecting stories from quilters across the U.S. We invite all attendees to share their quilt stories with Amy. 

Vendor Booths

Be sure to visit our conference vendors during our event. Look for more info coming soon!

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