BMQG Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey
THANK YOU!! for making our annual quilt show
such a wonderful success. We can't wait to see you on
September 19 & 20, 2026Quilt Show Registration is now closed, thank you for your entries.
- 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.
NON-VOTING Categories for the 2025 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 2024. (No registration fee is required.)
Mysterious Quilt Journey - See you in 2026!
Attic Corner
Thank you our visiting our show.Quilted Treasures
See everyone in 2026!- 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).
- 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
2025 Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey Board
Harvest of Quilts Show & Mysterious Quilt Journey Committees: This list will be updated shortly.
Harvest of Quilts Show & Journey Co-Chairs Ila Mattila and Katie Haddock
Admissions – Chair, Cheryl Goldenberg & Jean Vaillancourt
Attic Corner – Co-Chairs Joanne Wilhelm and Kathy Allen
Fire Marshalls – Jody Saulnier, Cathy Bowler, Kim Gregoire, Donna Tondreau & Pam Horvath
Golden Scissors – Chair, Eileen Lovett
Hanging Quilt Show Logistics - Chair, Jean Durfee
Location Hanging Chairs – 1. Lg. & Sm. Bed Quilts – June Pease, Donna Tondreau & Pam Horvath; 2. Lg. & Med. Wall Hangings & Original Design – Kim Gregoire; 3. Sm. Wall, Home Dec., Wearables & Accessories, Machine Embroidery – Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin, & Jody Saulnier; 4. My Very First Quilt – Michelle Plourde & her team
Photographer for Event – Deb Derrick (Sonja & Jennie MQJ)
Program Booklet – Chair, Sonja Philbrick
Program Booklet Ad Sales – Chair, Kris McLavey, Pam MacRae, & and Jody Saulnier
Props – Chair, Lena Nirk,
Publicity – Chair, Kris McLave, Pam MacRae, & and Jody Saulnier
Quilted Treasures – Chair Chair, Monica Hanlon, Lorraine Barrows, Heidi Lee, & Hope Kokas
Quilt Registrations – Kim Amicangioli, Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin
Quilt Check-In/Quilt Pick-Up – Kim Amicangioli, Michelle Plourde, Sue Goodwin
Quilt Proofing for Program – Kim Amicangioli, Sue Goodwin, Katie Haddock, & Mary Jo Vick
Raffle Quilt 2025 – Lynn Poulin & Maureen Bird
Raffle Quilt 2026 – Sue Goodwin
Raffle Quilt Ticket Sales – Administrative Co-Chairs Pam Horvath
Raffle Quilt Ticket Sales—Outside Sales – Annie Johnston
Signs: Outside Directions – Heidi Lee, Joni Belser & Hope Kokas
Signs: Internal –Jody Saulnier
Square Credit Cards – Chair, Lori Gardiner
Take Down/Breakdown – Chair, Jean Durfee
Vendors – Chair, Jennifer Rowan, Co-Chair Cathy Bowler
Volunteer Coordinator – Lori Gardiner
White Gloves – Dawn Dupak & Rebeka MorseVOTING Categories for the 2025 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.
NON-VOTING Categories for the 2025 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 2024. (No registration fee is required.)
- BMQG 2024 Challenge - "Inspired By A Song" – The 2024 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.
- 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).
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.