This year's commemorative Show Pin was designed by Laura Jacoby and is a "Mariners' Compass" color wheel. One pin will be included with each pre-registration. Pins will be sold for $6.00 each the day of The Gathering.

Guild Raffle Quilts may be displayed and tickets sold. Please contact Christine Tinkey at: blttogo@hoosierlink.net

Program Book advertisements are now being accepted. This is an excellent opportunity to promote any special event that your group is planning or just to let New Quilters know where and when your guild meets! For more info regarding ad sizes, click here.
Or call Nancy Jacoby at 260-563-3505.

Show & Tell is a segment in the program where everyone who brings a quilted item gets to have your work shown "On Stage" so that everyone attending may Oooh and Aaah and celebrate the love of Quilting! WE encourage all Quilters: beginners, novice and expert to share. We ask only that you limit your show and tell to two items. A show and tell of your Guild's "Challenge" would be welcomed! We will have a narrator, so plan to write a brief commentary. If you wish to prepare this ahead of time, Click here for a description form.

There will be a secured area to hold your quilts until after Show And Tell.

Viewers Choice Awards will be determined by you voting for the quilt on display that you like best! Make your 2cents Count! Voting forms will be a loose insert in the Program Book. The Winner will be announced during the "Show and Tell" session.

The Honeywell Center is located at 275 W Market Street, the west end of Historic Downtown Wabash, Indiana. The Center is handicap accessible, parking is Free! And there is plenty of room for buses. The Ford Theater offers comfortable seating for Joen's lecture; lots of display area in the lobby for quilts and vendors will set up shop in the gymatorium! The Center boasts of award winning Chef Harry who will be preparing our Deli Luncheon on site for The Gathering as is done for every event that is hosted at the Honeywell Center. For more info and driving directions to the Center, visit the web site @ www.honeywellcenter.org

Ugly Fabric Contest: Place one yard of UGLY fabric (100% cotton) in a brown paper bag labeled with your name and address. Swap your bag at the table designated for the swap. If you participated in the Ugly Fabric swap last year and have a completed Quilt item for the Ugly Fabric Contest, take your entry to the table as soon as you arrive. All entries must be received by 10:00 AM.

An Afternoon with Joen...
Creating Fascinating Quilts from Traditional Roots.
You will be tickled to see how easy it is to create dynamic new quilt designs by playing with blocks in intriguing ways…by rotating, staggering, floating, stretching, squeezing, blending, and merging them. Your mind will swim with new ideas!!!

This lecture is optional and the fee of $10 is in addition to the registration fee. You may pre-register or you may pay admission the day of.

The Holiday INN Express is located along US 24 on the north edge of Wabash. Event Rates are available at $75.60 (plus taxes) Be sure to mention "The Gathering" and ask to talk to Susie!
Phone: 260-569-1189.
Address: 1311 N Cass Street (ST RD 15)

The Honeywell House B/B is located in Historic Wabash. Rates are available at $70 for a single and $90 for a double room (plus taxes) Six rooms are available.
Phone: 260-563-2326.
Address: 720 N Wabash Street

The Fruitt Basket Inn B/B is located in North Manchester, north of Wabash 15 miles. Rates are available at $75.00 (plus taxes) Four available rooms for 2 people, 1 bed.
Phone: 260-982-2443
Address: 116 W Main Street (ST RD 114)
For more info about Wabash visit the CVB web site: www.wabashcountycvb.com
Or call: 1-800-563-1169

The Quilters' Hall Of Fame Museum is located just 20 miles south of Wabash in nearby Marion, IN and will offer extended hours for April 5th. Visit the web site: www.quiltershalloffame.org

Where will the next Gathering be held?
Host Guild for 2009 will be The Sisters of the Cloth, FT Wayne, IN...March 21st
Hosts are needed for future years. Please consider hosting the Gathering for 2010, or 2011. (wow! did I really type double digits 2000 dates??) Notebooks are available to help you plan your event, as well as the support of the Gatherings' Steering Committee. Let's continue the Fellowship! For more info about hosting The Gathering in future years, CLICK HERE.

The Fun-Filled Day starts with registration from 8-9 AM.  The morning program begins at 9 in the Ford Theater. After the Welcome and announcements our Guest Speaker, Joen Wolfrom, will focus on "The Magical World of Color" theme with her lecture...

Then it's off to eat and shop!                    

The link to a printable registration form may be found on The Gathering's 'home' page. The registration fee of $30 includes the morning program, the deli luncheon, a show pin, door prizes, quilt exhibit, vendor mall and the traditional bag of "treats"!

 Deli Buffet Luncheon Menu: Features shaved meats turkey breast and roast beef, assorted breads, fresh fruit, tossed salad with assorted dressings, pasta salad, gourmet cookies, assorted banquet sized cheesecakes and all appropriate condiments

Gift Basket Silent Auction... Look for this NEW event for The Gathering!

Roll Call Challenge! It's time to show off your best colors! ROLL CALL in 2008 will require all clubs/groups/guilds to step up to the plate! There will be prizes awarded for:

Charm Square Swap: Cut 6-inch squares from 10 different fabrics. Place them in a Ziploc with your name. Swap your bag for one from the designated table. You may swap more than one set, but you may only swap as many sets as you bring.

Block Exchange: In keeping with our theme, , We want your interpretation of "Magical Color". Quilt Blocks will be accepted as 6 ½" or 12 ½" unfinished squares. You may determine the block pattern. The only rule is that you must use at least five different fabrics. Sign an entry slip for the drawing at the "Block Exchange" table. You will receive one entry slip per block. Turn in as many as you like. The blocks will be divided equally among like sizes and winning names will be drawn from the entry slips!

Vendor Mall and Quilt Exhibit Hours:

Admission to mall and exhibit only:

Does your "Driver" need to be distracted while you "shop 'til you drop" at the vendor mall? We have a "guys outing" available for the sweethearts that support us as we indulge in our "Love of Quilting". They may visit the Dr James Ford Historical Home, The Wabash County Historical Museum or "The Charley Creek Gardens and Greenhouse". Weather permitting, Historical Architectural Tours and Golf are also possibilities! Visit the web sites:
www.wabashmuseum.org
www.jamesfordmuseum.org
www.honeywellgolf.com
Charley Creek

Wabash County Historical Museum is located just 2 blocks east of the Honeywell Center on Market Street. This newly opened state-of-the-arts facility is amazing even without quilts to look at. BE sure to save time for a visit.  Amish Quilts from the collection of the Indiana State Museum will be featured in the Changing Exhibit Gallery Hall. The Wabash Historical Museum is the benefactor chosen by the Quilt Guilds of Wabash County.

AFTER HOURS SHOP HOP!! Since you are already in the neighborhood, look us up after you finish at The Gathering! Nancy J's fabrics in Wabash will have hours from noon-7 PM. Creative Stitches in North Manchester will also have hours from noon-7PM Look for the "Shop Hop" passport in your program book. The hop includes the Wabash Historical Museum and other sponsoring shops in the area. Turn your passport in to the last shop visited and you'll be in the drawing for a Quilt!