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AQS QUILTWEEK™ - DES MOINES

The convention center will transform into a quilter’s paradise, filled with dozens of special events, hundreds of merchants, thousands of quilts, and tens of thousands of like-minded guests. You’re sure to catch quilting fever in America’s Heartland.

Make 2013 the year you head to Des Moines to experience a world of quilting like only AQS can offer. Since registration doesn’t open for several weeks, we can’t share all the details. But here are a few hints that will whet your whistle:

  • Quilters in this year’s contest will share more than $44,000 in cash prizes.
  • Enjoy four international exhibits, bringing the best of fiber art from around the world.
  • The famed Des Moines Area Quilter’s Guild presents a stellar display.
  • Some of the best in quilting instruction provide every quilter with valuable tips and techniques.
  • Two of the Tentmakers of Cairo will travel to showcase their unique skills for the entire event.

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