Sacred Threads

Opens July 10, 2013

Location: Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Park Road, Herndon, VA 20171 (near Dulles Airport).

Exhibit Dates: July 10-28, 2013

Show Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Meet the Artists Reception: July 13, 2013, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Vikki Pignatelli will have a book signing at 3:00 on July 13th.

Not Fade Away, Oral History Conference.

This event is directed to anybody who makes, collects, or appreciates quilts, both modern and vintage. The Alliance offers resources to help every quilt owner and maker document her or his own collection, so the quilts continue to carry their stories into the future.

July 20, 2013 (8:00 am - 6:00 pm). Register Here.

Special Guest Dominique Ehrmann Check out this video from Bonnie McCaffrey: VidCast74 Thanks to sponsor Dee Brehm, Dominique will be able to be with us for the duration of the exhibit. We are pleased to have Canadian Dominique Ehrmann and her acclaimed quilt "Come and Follow Me" join us for the 2013 exhibit. Dominique will conduct workshops during the two weeks of Sacred Threads. Workshop Information & Signup Here.     Supply Lists: 3D Tiny House SupplyList 3DA-Frame House/Birdhouse Prep Intro to 3D Quilting Supply and Prep List From Technique to Magic SupplyList Dominique will present a free lecture on each Friday at 2:00. A ticket is required as space is limited to 35 people. Sign up here.

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Our founder's new book is available for sale. Vikki donates 20% to Sacred Threads to support our 2013 exhibit. Vikki will be at the exhibition on July 13th at 3:00 to sign books.

Nurture Your Creative Spirit: Wisdom and Insight Learned Through the Art of Quilting
Vikki Pignatelli
ISBN 978-0-615-61794-7
8" x 10", perfect-bound softcover, 152 pages in full color
Printed in the USA
$29.95 + shipping

In this video, from Sacred Threads 2011, Vikki shares the story behind the inspiration of starting Sacred Threads.

Sacred Threads is an exhibition of quilts exploring themes of spirituality, joy, inspiration, peace/brotherhood, grief and healing. This biennial exhibition was established to provide a safe venue for quilters  who see their work as a connection to the sacred and/or as an expression of their spiritual journey.

The objective is to create a dignified exhibition of artwork that touches on both spiritual and personal levels all those who view it. We want to share with others the experiences of quilters whose stories may be a source of healing and strength.

Entries to Sacred Thread Exhibitions are juried in by images for purposes of space and suitability of theme only. Works are not judged.

Sacred Threads is made possible by our sponsors. We are pleased that eQuilter.com will once again help to bring the 2013 exhibit. Please support our sponsor by shopping on their website.

Our CDs of the 2011 show are now half price. The CD includes an overall and detail image of each quilt plus the artist statements. The CD makes a perfect gift or momento of the exhibit. $5.00 plus a flat rate of $2.95

Sacred Threads is a 501(c)3 and appreciates the support of our donors. To make a tax deductible donation online, use your credit card or PayPal account.