BMQG Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey
Quilt Show Registration is
NOW Open!
Click here to register your quilt(s) today!
QUILT SHOW DISPLAY SPACE IS LIMITED! At this time, we will be accepting ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER CATEGORY!"The Mysterious Quilt Journey" in Downtown Laconia
September 11th - 20th, 2026
"The Harvest of Quilts Show"
at the Lakes Region Community College September 19th & 20th, 2026Attic Corner
Thank you for visiting our show.Quilted Treasures
See everyone in 2026!VOTING Categories for the 2026 BMQG Harvest of Quilts Show
Small Bed Quilts – A quilt intended as a lap quilt, baby quilt, or bed runner with a total outside perimeter not to exceed 240”
(3 layers).
Large Bed Quilts – A quilt that is made to go on a bed with a total outside perimeter of 241” or more (3 layers).
Small Wall Hangings – A quilt that is made to hang on a wall with a total outside perimeter not to exceed 90” (3 layers).
Medium Wall Hangings – A quilt that is made to hang on a wall with a total outside perimeter between 91” - 175” (3 layers).
Large Wall Hangings – A quilt that is made to hang on a wall with a total outside perimeter of 176” or more (3 layers).
Machine Embroidery – Entries in this category include items made by using computer programmed design/stitching.
Wearables & Accessories – Entries in this category include items that may be worn (jackets, vests, and other articles of clothing) as well as purses, totes, briefcases, planner covers, etc. which would be considered accessories to wearables/clothing.
Home Décor – Entries in this category include items used in household decoration (table toppers/runners, kitchen or sewing room accessories, pillows, rugs, holiday décor, wool runners, penny rugs, etc.) Quilts and/or wall hangings do not qualify for this category.
Original Design – Entries in this category include quilts that are designed by the entrant. While these items may be inspired by other work, they should not be made using a published pattern. Traditional blocks used in innovative ways may qualify. No size or technique limitations, but all entries must have 3 layers and contain some quilting. Both design and workmanship must be by the entering quilter/artist.
2026 Block of the Month Special Exhibit – The 2026 Block of the Month quilts will be displayed as part of a voting special exhibit. We are excited to display these quilts all together and demonstrate how instructions for the same blocks can develop into such diverse creations!
NON-VOTING Categories for the 2026 BMQG Harvest of Quilts Show
Non-Voting – Vintage quilts, quilt tops, etc. Displayed, but not for popular vote.
Junior (Non-Voting) – A quilt made by someone 17 years of age or younger. BMQG Junior Members may choose to enter their quilts in the appropriate voting categories. (No registration fee is required.)
My Very First Quilt – A quilt made during the Beginner Quilting Workshop series, Jan-Mar 2026. (No registration fee is required.)
Beyond the Basics – A quilt project made during the Beyond the Basics Workshop series, Jan-Mar 2026. (No registration fee is required.)
BMQG 2026 Challenge - "Celebrate the United States" – The 2026 Challenge Quilts will be displayed as part of a non-voting special exhibit. Quilters may enter their challenge quilt in the Original Design (voting) category if they so choose, and the entry will be identified as having been created as part of the challenge.Based on the above guidelines, the quilt show Registration Committee will make all final determinations regarding choice of category for all entries.
QUILT SHOW DISPLAY SPACE IS LIMITED! At this time, we will be accepting ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER CATEGORY!
PLEASE NOTE
Based on the above guidelines, the quilt show Registration Committee will make all final determinations regarding choice of category for all entries.
QUILT SHOW DISPLAY SPACE IS LIMITED! At this time, we will be accepting ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER CATEGORY!
When writing up the description of your entry, please be sure to include:
The technique(s) used - i.e:
● Hand or machine pieced
● Hand or machine quilted
● Paper pieced
● Appliquéd
● Trapunto
● Painted
● Etc...
The creator of the quilt design, as appropriate, i.e.:
● Quilt pattern
● Kit by _______
● Made using tutorial by _______
● Technique used in a class by _______
● Inspired by a photo found on _______
● Etc...
Give credit as best you can to the originating designer to recognize their intellectual property
and creativity!2026 Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey Board
Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey Committees
For September 19-20, 2026 Show- Harvest of Quilts Show & Journey Co-Chairs Ila Mattila and Katie Haddock
- Admissions – Chair, Cheryl Goldenberg, and Kristina Benoit
- Attic Corner – Co-Chairs Joanne Wilhelm and Kathy Allen, Team members Maureen Bird, Tammy Marquis, and Freda Weinbrecht
- Fire Marshals – Jody Saulnier- Rm 221; Cathy Bowler-lobby/atrium; Donna Tondreau, Pam Horvath - Rms 215 & 216.
- Golden Scissors – Team, Eileen Lovett and Sue Ochs
- Hanging – Quilt Show Logistics Chair, Jean Durfee
- Hanging/Design Chairs by location – Lg. Bed Quilts – June Pease, Donna Tondreau &Pam Horvath;
Lg. and Med. Wall Hangings, Sm. Bed Quilts,
Block of the Month, and - Original Design – Lynn Poulin & Joyce Pracuta; Sm. Wall Hangings, Home Dec., Wearables and Accessories, and Machine Embroidery – Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin, and Jody Saulnier; My Very First Quilt – Michelle Plourde and her team.
- Photographer(s) – Deb Derrick, Sonja Philbrick, and Jennie Haskamp
- Program Booklet & Program Booklet Ad Sales – Chair, Sonja Philbrick
- Program Booklet Proofreading – Chair, Kim Amicangioli, Sue Goodwin, Katie Haddock, and Mary Jo Vick
- Props – Lena Nirk, Chair
- Publicity – Team members, Eileen Coombes, Kipp Freeman, and Joan Kadaras
- Quilted Treasures – Chair, Monica Hanlon, Lorraine Barrows, Hope Kokas, and Heidi Lee
- Quilt Registration – Chair, Kim Amicangioli, Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin
- Quilt Check-In/Quilt Pick-Up – Chair, Kim Amicangioli, Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin
- Raffle Quilt 2026 – Sue Goodwin
- Raffle Quilt 2027 - Kim Gregoire
- Raffle Quilt Ticket Sales, Administrative - Chair Pam Horvath
- Raffle Quilt Outside Ticket Sales—Co-Chairs, Kristina Benoit and Rosemary Breininger, Team Members Annie Johnston, Cindy Westhoff
- Signs – Outside Directions – Joni Belser, Heidi Lee, and Hope Kokas
- Signs—Internal –Jody Saulnier
- Square/Credit Cards – Chair, Mary Jo Vick, Co-Chair Sherry Kimball
- Take Down/Breakdown – Chair, Jean Durfee
- Vendors – Chair, Jennifer Rowan, Co-Chair Cathy Bowler
- Volunteer Coordinator – Lisa Rivers
- White Gloves – Chair, Dawn Dupak and Rebeka Morse
- Green = new to sub-committee
Hanging Sleeve for Quilt Show Display
1. The hanging sleeve for your quilt does not need to be a permanent hanging sleeve. If however, you put a temporary sleeve over a permanent sleeve (for instance, if the show sleeve needs to be wider than the permanent sleeve), be sure that permanent sleeve is completely covered.
2. Cut a 11.5” strip of washed muslin or cotton fabric, making it 1” shorter than the top edge of the quilt. Turn under 1/4” twice at each end and stitch in place.
3. With wrong sides together, stitch long edges together 1/2” from raw edges. Baste the long folded edge loosely, 1/2” from edge.
4. Roll the seam to the middle of one side and place this side against the quilt backing. Press open or to one side; either way is fine. The basted seam should be away from the quilt, opposite to the stitched seam.
5. Slipstitch the top edge of the tube to the quilt backing about 1” below the inner edge of the binding and the lower edge of the sleeve flat to the quilt backing, catching the lower layer of the sleeve. Remove the basting so the front of the hanging sleeve is a little larger than the side which has been slip stitches to the backing. This excess will be taken up by the pole, allowing your quilt to hang smoothly without a ripple at the top.- Quilt Show Ribbon Winners: 2025
Room 221
Large Wall Hangings
1st Place: Fresh Cut by June Pease quilted by Michelle Plourde
2nd Place: Safe Haven by Diane Orlowski
3rd Place: Seasonal Silhouettes by Margaret O’Brien
Medium Wall Hangings
1st Place: Fall Kayaking on White Oak Pond by Diane Beaman
2nd Place: Tradewinds with a Twist by Cheryl Goldenberg quilted by
Michelle Plourde
3rd Place: 2024 Fuchsia Dreams by Kim Gregoire
Small Wall Hangings
1st Place: Touch of Scarlet in Reflection by Diane Beaman
2nd Place: Mini Farm by Susan Goodwin
3rd Place: Tiny Dreams by Kim Gregoire
Wearables and Accessories
1st Place: Autumn in New England by Michelle Plourde
2nd Place: Maine Print Quilted Jacket by Elizabeth Thayer
3rd Place: Charley Harper Big Shirt by Pam Horvath
Home Decor
1st Place: Canadian Rockies by Joyce Pracuta
2nd Place: Royal Star by Kim Gregoire
3rd Place: My Cold Spell Tuffet by Kathy Rice
Machine Embroidery
1st Place: Happy 4th of July by Carole St. Onge
2nd Place: Multicolor Rose of Sharon by Freda Weinbrecht
3rd Place: Nutcrackers by Deb Wyman
Room 216
Large Bed Quilt
1st Place: Bullseye by Maureen Bird
2nd Place: Eldorado Canyon by Lynn Poulin
3rd Place: Empress Ohashi by Cheryl Goldenberg quilted by Lynn Poulin
Room 215
Block of the Month
1st Place: On Point by Lynn Poulin
2nd Place: Mirrored Color Inversion by Joni Belser
2nd Place: Blue in Reverse by Jennifer Rowan quilted by Michelle Plourde
3rd Place: Muted Experiment by Susan Goodwin
Small Bed Quilt
1st Place: Canvas Lines by Lynn Poulin
2nd Place: Scrappy Windows Stacey Lillios
3rd Place: Animals for Asher by Rosemary Breininger
Original Design
1st Place: Lake Wicwas by Diane Beaman
2nd Place: Coast of Maine by Diane Beaman
3rd Place: Scrappy Churn Dash by Maureen Bird