WASHINGTON

LA CONNER
Thru Mar. 25,  Three fascinating exhibits at the La Conner Quilt Museum.  The first, “Variations on a Theme: Wearables & Quilts,” features the work of Susanne Staton.  “Ten Years of Beaded Quilts,” features the embellished art quilts of Thom Atkins, an artist who has worked in mediums including painting, stained glass, clay and bronze sculpture, fabric and more.  Lastly, “Embroidered Beauties: Old and New” displays embroidered quilts from the past 200 years.  Wednesday through Sunday 11-5pm.  Closed on major holidays.  $5 admission, children under 12 are free.  703 South 2nd Street.  For more information please call 360-466-4288 or see the museum’s website at www.laconnerquilts.com.

CASTLE ROCK
Feb. 1-29,  The Castle Rock Exhibit Hall presents its annual month-long Quilt Show. Enjoy new and old quilts on display throughout three museum galleries. View exhibits on local history, logging, and Mt. St. Helens while you experience dozens of beautiful quilts. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted! Hours are 10am to 2pm, Wednesday through Saturday (closed Sun-Tues). Castle Rock Exhibit Hall is located at 147 Front Avenue NW (turn west from I-5 Exit 49). If you have a quilt you would like displayed at the show, please call 360-274-6603 for more information or see the ad on page 9.

VANCOUVER
Feb. 4,  Wooley Baltimore Block of the Month project with Katrina Hamer at Art & Sew’l.  Discover how fun working with wool can be!  Meets at 10:30.   Next session will be held Mar. 3.  Located at 2727 E. Evergreen Blvd.  For details call
360-904-7157 or see www.artandsewl.com.

VANCOUVER
Feb. 16,  Third Thursday Technique of the Month class hosted by the Third Thursday Quilters.  Head out to the Grange Hall at 9400 NE 72nd Ave. to learn a new technique and enjoy the company of other quilters.  Class is free, but donations are accepted to defray costs.  Class is held every third Thursday of the month from 10am to 2pm.  For more information please call Jenny at 360-574-1988.

BREMERTON
Feb. 17-18,  Kitsap Quilters 26th Annual Quilt Show, “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”  Enjoy over 200 quilts on display; vendors from Washington and Oregon; special featured artist exhibit; demonstrations, and the members’ boutique.  A café will also be available so that you can make a full day of your visit.  Held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in the President’s Hall.  Be sure to stop by the Carraige Country Quilts booth in the vendor mall!  Show hours are Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.  A $5 admission donation is requested at the door.  For further information please see kitsapquilters.com.

OLYMPIA
Feb. 17-18,  “A Symphony of Stitches,” the 2012 Quiltmakers of Olympia Quilt Show.  Show will feature the works of over 50 quilters, as well as demos, a bed turning and more.  Held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1601 North Street SE.  Hours are 10-5:30 Friday and 10-4:30 Saturday.  Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free.  For more information please see olympiaquiltmakers.com.

VANCOUVER
Feb. 18,  Art & Sew’l offers three fabulous block of the month projects.  “Cinco de Mayo” lets your inner child out to play with patterns, color and texture!  10-10:45am.  “Farmer’s Wife Gets a Makeover” puts a new spin on the classic Farmer’s Wife block designs, combining traditional piecing with modern fabrics to make stunning 6” blocks!  11:15-noon.  “Cat Acatemy” is a wonderful cat themed appliqué project.  12:30-1:30.  Next session for all three projects will be February 18.  Art & Sew’l is located at 2727 E. Evergreen Blvd.  For costs and other program information please call 360-696-9215 or see www.artandsewl.com.

ELMA
Feb. 18-19,  6th Annual “Around the Block” Quilt Show at the Fairgrounds, in Elma.  This non-judged show will include an award for “People’s Choice Quilt” as well as several vendors from throughout the region.  Hours are Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm.  Held at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center.  Admission is $4.  To display quilts please bring them to the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds on Wednesday or Thursday, February 15-16 between the hours of 2-6pm.  All quilters entering a quilt will receive a free show pass.  There is no charge to display a quilt.  For more information please call 360-482-2651 or see www.ghcfairgrounds.com or see ad on page 9.

PUYALLUP
Mar. 1-4,  Sewing and Stitchery Expo at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center.  Enjoy lectures, exhibitions and demonstrations, vendors, seminars and more.  Shopping hours are Thursday-Saturday 8:30-6pm, Sunday 9-4pm.  For more information, including admission and seminar prices please see sewexpo.com.

PASCO
Mar. 9-10,  South Eastern Washington Quilters’ 2012 Quilt Auction.  Over 40 quilts have been made and donated for this 15th annual event.  25% of auction proceeds will be donated to Hospice.  Held at the TRAC event center.  For more  information and a gallery of quilts see www.sewq.org.

MONROE
Mar. 16-18,  “Alive with Color!” the Quilter’s Anonymous 31st Annual Quilt Show.  The show will be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds.  Features include an extensive merchant mall, stunning raffle quilt and 500+ wonderful member made quilts.  Show hours are Friday and Saturday 10-5pm, and Sunday 10-4pm.  For additional information please see quiltersanonymous.org.

OREGON

WILLAMETTE VALLEY
February 1-11,  11th Annual Winter Winds Shop Hop.  Fifteen wonderful shops, including Speckled Hen Quilts in Wilsonville and Canby Quilt and Fabric in Canby, join together for this fun event.  Have your passport stamped along the way and turn it in at the last shop to be eligible to win the grand prize, or one of many other great prizes.  Collect the patterns to make the featured quilt, and discover new fabrics and inspirations all along the way!  For a complete list of participating shops and hours please see the ad on page 8.

HOOD RIVER
Feb. 11,  2nd Saturday $5.00 Quilt Class “Blast Your Stash” at ETC in Hood River.  Learn a new block pattern, see techniques and demonstrations with the latest notions and more.  Use your own fabric so you can “blast your stash.” Class times are 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, Noon and 3pm.  Stop in or call 541-386-5044 to sign up.  ETC is located at 1204 Nix Drive #101.

AURORA
Feb. 11,  Schoolhouse Sampler Block of the Month at Speckled Hen Quilts.  Join any month.  Learn to do set in seams, use templates, make your own templates, paper piece and more.  Your choice of fabric (from selections) and size (Queen or King).  Cost is $19.95 per month.  Class meets from 10-2pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month.  Speckled Hen Quilts is located at 25455 NE Boones Ferry Rd.  For more information call the shop at 503-678-3368 or see
www.speckledhenquilts.net.

CANBY
Feb. 28,  Last Tuesday Quilt Group at Canby Quilt and Fabric.  Quilters of every skill level are welcome.  Help with a charity project, share your latest project, be inspired and encouraged!  5:30-8pm.  Canby Quilt and Fabric is located at 248 NW 1st Ave.  For more information please call the shop at 503-263-3563 or see www.canbyquilts.com.

AURORA
Mar. 3,  The Farmer’s Wife Pony Club Block of the Month at Speckled Hen Quilts.  Join any month.  This is the first session of this fantastic, skill building class which will be held on the first Saturday each month.  Cost is $12.95 per month plus the cost of the book which is yours to keep.  Class meets from 10-2pm.  Speckled Hen Quilts is located at 25455 NE Boones Ferry Rd.  For more information call the shop at 503-678-3368 or see www.speckledhenquilts.net.

MILWAUKIE
March 23-24,  18th Annual Airing of the Quilts at Milwaukie Center, a community show.  Enjoy quilts from the local community and many special exhibits.  Lunch will be available on-site.  This year’s featured quilter is the talented artist Michele Byrum.  A vendor mall will also be on site.  Show hours are Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 9-4pm.  Admission is free Friday (donations are accepted) or $3 on Saturday.  The Milwaukie Center is located at 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Road.  For further information please see milwaukiecenterquiltshow.org.