Garden of Quilts 2024
Classes and Tickets on-sale April 15!
In 2019 we planted a seed and guests from across the nation and beyond joined Thanksgiving Point and partner Riley Blake Designs for the Garden of Quilts–a celebration of quilting and fabric arts unlike any other. Set within the 50-acre Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah, the festival includes classes from an international roster of favorite teachers, vendors, trunk shows, demonstrations, and a stunning outdoor exhibit of hundreds of beautiful quilts displayed among the flowers and trees on the 13th and 14th.
Classes:
September 11-14, 2024
Quilt Exhibit:
September 13-14, 2024
Presented By:
2024 Admission and Event Tickets
WEEKEND PASS
2-Day Quilt Exhibition and Festival
Includes entrance to the 50-acre Ashton Gardens, the Quilt exhibitions, trunk shows, lectures, and demos for both Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14.
Thanksgiving Point members: $18
General Admission (Ages 3 and up): $60
ONE DAY PASS
Friday OR Saturday Quilt Exhibition and Festival
Includes entrance to the 50-acre Ashton Gardens, the Quilt exhibitions, trunk shows, lectures, and demos for Friday, September 13 OR Saturday, September 14.
Thanksgiving Point members: $10
General Admission (Ages 3 and up): $35
QUILTER’S WEEKEND ESCAPE
$499 – Valued at over $900!
Enjoy two days of inspiration with the Quilter’s Weekend Escape package! Spend time exploring the Ashton Gardens, attending classes and events, and making new quilting friends. Enjoy two nights in our partner hotel, perfect for new and experienced quilters hoping to get a taste of Garden of Quilts.
- Two classes of your choice including kits* (valued up to $400) (*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Room at partner hotel for two nights (valued $320)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- Reservation for Afternoon Tea Party (valued at $35)
- Choice of one ticketed evening event (valued at $56)
- Garden of Quilts T-shirt (valued at $25)
- Event transportation pass (valued at $10)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
ULTIMATE QUILTER’S GETAWAY
$999 – valued at over $1300!
Explore Garden of Quilts and beyond with the Ultimate Quilter’s Getaway! This three-night package includes the “Everything Else” pass – meaning you can explore the other Thanksgiving Point venues at no extra cost. Plus, spend time admiring the quilts, trying your hand at three classes, and participating in special events. Save $300 and have a few days catered to you with this incredible package.
- Room at partner hotel for three nights (valued $540)
- Three classes of your choice including kits* (valued up to $600) (*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Reservation for afternoon tea party (valued at $35)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- Garden of Quilts T-shirt (valued at $25)
- Two Open Sew nights (valued at $20)
- 4-day “Everything Else” pass (valued at $50)
- Choice of one ticketed evening event (valued up to $56)
- Event transportation pass (valued at $10)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
Everything, Everywhere, All the Time VIP Pass
$2499 – Priceless Value!
You want it? You got it! Snatch up one of these very exclusive VIP All-Access badges and enjoy all that Garden of Quilts has to offer. This includes classes, evening events, Afternoon Tea, access to our award-winning venues, potential face time with your favorite SEW-lebrities, and more. This is an unparalleled way to experience the Garden of Quilts.
- One room at partner hotel for five nights (valued $800)
- Up to SIX classes of your choice including kits (valued up to $1200)(*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Two seats for Afternoon Tea with Cindy Cloward, President of Riley Blake Designs, and her guests. (valued at $400)
- Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $60)
- 4-day “Everything Else” pass (valued at $50)
- Sewing Machine rental (valued at $40)
- A $100 Thanksgiving Point Gift Card valid for use at Trellis Café, the Tower Deli, the Ice Cream Shop, and Harvest Restaurant–not to mention all venues, gift shops, and more. (value $100)
- Two Open Sew nights (valued at $20)
- Swag Bag filled with goodies from Thanksgiving Point and Riley Blake Designs (value $150)
- Ticket to Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert (value $50)
- Ticket to Let’s Make a Quilt (value $56)
- Ticket to Maker BBQ (valued at $56)
- VIP Transportation. Don’t wait in line for the campus shuttle. Instead, you’ll receive expedited travel with our ongoing VIP shuttle! (Value $300)(Some destination exclusions may apply)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
Better with a bestie
$3800 – Priceless Value!
Nothing beats the Garden of Quilts VIP experience—except maybe sharing it with a friend! This package is essentially the Everything, Everywhere, All the Time Pass but for two. That means twice the adventure, twice the fun, twice the memories, and twice the fabric. It is the ultimate vacation experience that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your lives.
- One double room at partner hotel for five nights (valued $875)
- Two seats in FOUR classes of your choice including kits (valued up to $1600)(*All-day classes count as two classes, optional kits sold by teachers not included, exclusions may apply. Class selection dependent on available seats.)
- Two seats for Afternoon Tea with Cindy Cloward, President of Riley Blake Designs, and her guests. (valued at $400)
- Two Garden of Quilts Festival Weekend Pass (valued at $120)
- Two 4-day “Everything Else” passes (valued at $100)
- Two sewing machine rentals (valued at $80)
- Two $50 Thanksgiving Point Gift Cards valid for use at Trellis Café, the Tower Deli, the Ice Cream Shop and Harvest Restaurant–not to mention all venues, gift shops, and more. (value $100)
- Two Open Sew nights for two (valued at $40)
- Two swag bags filled with goodies from Thanksgiving Point and Riley Blake Designs (value $150)
- Two tickets to Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert (value $100)
- Two tickets to Let’s Make a Quilt (value $112)
- Two tickets to Maker BBQ (valued at $112)
- VIP Transportation. Don’t wait in line for the campus shuttle. Instead, you’ll receive expedited travel with our ongoing VIP shuttle! (Value $500)(Some destination exclusions may apply.)
Online purchasers will be contacted within two business days by a Guest Services Specialist to help with class registrations and itinerary planning.
‘Everything Else’ Pass
General Admission – $50
Ashton Gardens and the Garden of Quilts exhibit is surely on your list – now here is your chance to visit everything else Thanksgiving Point has to offer! The “Everything Else” pass allows you FOUR days to visit Thanksgiving Point’s other discovery centers for just $50. That’s more than a 50 percent savings over the price of individual venue admissions.
With this pass, you can visit the Museum of Natural Curiosity – one of the most interactive and fun museums in the state; Farm Country – a real working farm nestled quietly in its urban surrounds; the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life – home to one of the world’s largest collections of mounted dinosaurs; and the Butterfly Biosphere – Utah’s only insectarium and butterfly conservatory where over a thousand live butterflies float through the air in a tropical, glass house. If you are interested in everything else Thanksgiving Point has to offer, this is your chance to see it all.
Sewing Machine Rental
Rental – $40
(One time fee, per person)
Traveling to the Garden of Quilts and don’t want to lug your machine? Machine rentals are one of our most asked-about amenities. New this year, you can reserve a sewing machine for less than the cost of a checked bag on most airlines. For one price, you can use a rental machine during the entire duration of your Garden of Quilts classes. We will make sure that there is a machine set up in each of your classes—ready and waiting just for you!
Afternoon Tea
Friday & Saturday | Seatings at 12 PM, 12:30 PM and 1 PM
Gather your friends and experience an afternoon of decadence during the Afternoon Tea Party. This Garden of Quilts crowd favorite offers delectable delights in the beautiful Loggia Garden, a dreamy covered setting surrounded by flowers on the Water Tower Campus.
Enjoy English-style scones with jam and clotted cream, canapes, finger sandwiches, tea pastries, trifles, and a selection of assorted teas and other beverages. This is a special event you will not want to miss. Space is limited and sells out quickly every year.
Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Doors Open: 5:30 PM, Show: 6:30 PM
$45 per person – Early Bird
$50 per person – After May 15
(10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Join us for an enchanting Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert! Delve into Melissa’s extraordinary life journey, reminisce about the timeless magic of the Little House on the Prairie series as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, and hear from Melissa as she shares what’s new with Modern Prairie. Plus, she’ll share a bit about her passion for quilting, and how her (re)discovery of this incredible art form has significant meaning to her. Don’t miss an evening of nostalgia, inspiration, and delightful surprises!
Let’s make a quilt
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Doors Open: 5:30 PM, Show: 6:30 PM
$53 per person (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Join your favorite designers Amanda Niederhauser and Bev McCullough for a delicious, luau-themed buffet dinner and some high-energy, quilty fun! This game show-style evening will inspire you to get on your feet and make new friends. If you’re lucky, you might even go home with a prize! Luau-themed attire is encouraged!
Maker Bbq
Friday, September 13, 2024 | Dinner 5 PM – 6:30 PM | Meet the Maker: 6:30 PM
$59 per person – Includes BBQ buffet and Meet the Maker Admission (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
Interested in attending Meet the Maker but looking for something even more exclusive? The Maker BBQ is the perfect event for you! Come early and chat with designers and fellow guests before Meet the Maker at this delicious picnic dinner. We will be firing up the grill and serving BBQ favorites like hamburgers, chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, and more. After dinner, Meet the Maker kicks off – bringing even more fun, shopping, games, and door prizes. For one price, enjoy two all-star events, only at Garden of Quilts.
MEET THE MAKER
Friday, September 13, 2024 | Doors Open: 6:30 PM
$29 per person (10% discount for Thanksgiving Point members)
The Meet the Maker event is a guest favorite! Get up close and personal with all your favorite designers and sew-lebrities. Mingle and shop at the display tables of your favorite designers, discover new favorites, and enter to win one of several door prizes throughout the evening. You won’t want to miss it!
Quilt Block Challenge: My heritage
Show us your roots!
Behind each bloom is a complex root system that helps each bud become what it is meant to be. This year’s Quilt Block Challenge will have you going back to your roots, showing us what makes you, you! The “My Heritage” challenge shows a person’s unique, inherited sense of identity. This theme highlights family, culture, traditions, and more to showcase your individuality and growth, providing gratitude for the people and moments in your life that are important to you. So, if you are an avid quilter looking for a fun challenge or a new quilter in search of a creative project, we invite you to give our 2024 Garden of Quilts Block Challenge a go!
Participation is easy. Register using the form below. Within a few days we will ship out a pack of six Riley Blake Designs fat quarters for you to utilize as a springboard in your design. From there you can embellish with other fabrics, applique, embroidery, beadwork, etcetera, all to create a 20’” x 20” finished quilt block playing off the theme, “My Heritage”. Once your block is complete, email us a picture and we will then send you a release form and further information on submitting your quilts to us.
Important Dates:
Application/Registration Available: April 15, 2024
Fabric Kits sent out weekly
Submit photos by: August 1, 2024
Quilt receiving: August 7-31, 2024
Display September 13-14 at Thanksgiving Point
Quilt Return: September 30, 2024
Registration: $60 (Includes fat-quarter fabric pack and return shipping.)
RULES:
Quilt blocks must:
- Relate to the theme: “My Heritage”
- Measure 20”x20” square
- Consist of a top, middle, and back fabric with hand or machine stitching through all layers.
- Have a maximum thickness of no more than 1”.
- Utilize a recognizable amount of the fabrics provided to you. Additional Fabrics are allowed.
- Feature label on the back of quilt that includes quilter’s name and quilt title.
- Avoid profanity or political statements.
Prizes:
1st place $250
2nd place: $100 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
3rd place: $50 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
People’s Choice: $100 and gift basket from Riley Blake Designs
Judging Criteria:
- Design
- Composition
- Use of color
- Overall workmanship
- Interpretation of theme
- Originality
Information & Downloads
Free VENDOR MARKETPLACE
We are thrilled for the return of the Vendor Marketplace in the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn! Entrance is included with Garden of Quilts admission and everyone is welcome! Drop by, shop vendors, see quilts, and hear demos!
Stitching Hearts
Stitching Hearts provides meaningful humanitarian service by connecting individuals and communities through loving acts of handmade service. Over eight years 10,481 quilts and other handmade items have been donated to victims all over the world. Stitching Hearts returns to the Garden of Quilts for a fifth year where you can pick up a volunteer kit or buy a quilt for sale!
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MELISSA GILBERT
Join us for an enchanting Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert! Delve into Melissa’s extraordinary life journey, reminisce about the timeless magic of the Little House on the Prairie series as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, and hear from Melissa as she shares what’s new with Modern Prairie.
2024 CLASS, LECTURE AND DEMO SCHEDULE
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Suncatcher – Beginner Piecing – Josephine Keasler
Coastal Summer Medallion – Intermediate Piecing – Sherri McConnell
9 AM – 12 NOON
Exploding Stars – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Hello Pumpkin – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Strawberry Basket Quilt – Intermediate Piecing – Jennifer Long
Tying the Knot – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Little Village – Beginner Piecing, Color & Design – Carmen Geddes
Sunflower Garden – Intermediate Peicing – Amanda Niederhauser
Tangled Daisies – Intermediate Piecing, Applique – Jill Finley
Orange Pekoe Quilt – Intermediate Piecing, Applique – Bev McCullough
Granny Square Crochet – Beginner Crochet – Lori Holt
2 PM – 5 PM
Orange You Glad – Intermediate Piecing – Fran Gulick
Mini Trip Around the World – Beginner Piecing, Color & Design – Carmen Geddes
Double Dutch – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Allover Project Bag – Intermediate Binding, Zippers, Bag Assembly, Handles – Minki Kim
Pineapple Block Paper Piecing – Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing – Amber Johnson
Baby Basket Quilt – Intermediate Piecing – Allison Jensen
Pasty’s Perfect Blooms – Intermediate Curved Piecing – Dodi Poulsen
Rescued & New Quilt Jackets – Beginner Clothing Construction, Binding – Paula McKinlay
7 PM – 11 PM
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
Sweet Maria – Intermediate Piecing – Raija Salomaa
9 AM – 12 NOON
Shop Owner Track class: Heidi Kaisand of Creative Retailer – “Strategic Clarity: Positioning Your Business for Long-Term Success”
Vintage 2 – Beginner Piecing – Sherri McConnell
Ring of Fire – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Brecklyn’s Blocks – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Stacked Squares – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Crazy Cat Lady Table Runner – Intermediate Piecing – Amanda Niederhauser
North Pole Advent Calendar Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Jennifer Long
Sun Tracker – Intermediate Piecing – Jill Finley
Skis – Intermediate Piecing – Corinne Wells
Punch Needle Project – Beginner Punch Needle – Lori Holt
1 pm – 4 pm
Shop Owner Track class: Presented by Riley Blake Designs (Topics presented: How to Run a Successful Block of the Month, Social Media Bootcamp, How to Run a Successful Online Business, How to Move Your Inventory)
2 PM – 5 PM
Starly – Beginner Piecing – Fran Gulick
Happy Go Lucky 2 – Beginner Piecing – Sherri McConnell
Blowing in the Wind – Intermediate Applique, Circle Cutting, Color Theory – Laura Lindsay Strickland
Butterfly Whirl – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Bloomberry Panel Pouches – Beginner Zipper Attachment, Pouch Making – Minki Kim
Scrappy Trip Party – Intermediate Piecing – Allison Jensen
Starstruck – Beginner Piecing – Dodi Lee Poulsen
12 Days of Christmas Panel Quilt – Intermediate Piecing, Panels – Shannon Arnstein
Fam Jam Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Jen Belnap
7 PM – 11 PM
LECTURES, TRUNK SHOWS, AND DEMOS
(Included with Garden of Quilts Admission)
Check back soon for Lecture Schedule!
CLASSES
9 AM – 4 PM
A Stitch in Time Quilted Clock – Advanced Applique, Foundcation Paper Piecing – Laura Lindsay Strickland
9 AM – 12 NOON
Shop Owner Track class: Presented by Riley Blake Designs (Topics presented: How to Run a Successful Block of the Month, Social Media Bootcamp, How to Run a Successful Online Business, How to Move Your Inventory)
Galactic Stars – Beginner Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Fabric Pumpkins – Beginner 3D Assembly, Hand Stitching – Minki Kim
Scattered Squares – Beginner Piecing – The Doan Girls
Corkscrew – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Woodland Christmas – Intermediate Piecing – Amanda Niederhauser
Cherish Quilt – Beginner Piecing, Applique – Amber Johnson
Machine Embroidered Doll – Beginner Doll Making, Machine Embroidery – Jennifer Long
Songsparrow Quilt – Intermediate Piecing – Bev McCullough
2 PM – 5 PM
Skylight – Intermediate Piecing – Fran Gulick
Breeze on the Bayou – Intermediate Piecing – Shannon Arnstein
Layer Cake Sampler – Beginner Piecing – Amanda Castor
Square Dance – Beginner Piecing – Melissa Corry
Quilter’s Big Tote – Beginner Binding, Making Handles, Bag Assembly – Minki Kim
Crochet Scallop Trim Pillow – Intermediate Crochet Scallops Stitch – Allison Jensen
Hedvig’s Charm – Intermediate Piecing – Raija Salomaa
I Like Big Blooms – Intermediate Piecing, Applique, Templates – Charisma Horton
Quilt of Many Colors – Beginner Piecing – Jen Belnap
7 PM – 11 PM
LECTURES, TRUNK SHOWS, AND DEMOS
(Included with Garden of Quilts Admission)
Check back soon for Lecture Schedule!
CLASSES
9 AM – 12 NOON
Raking Leaves – Intermediate Piecing – LaVonne Jackson
Flower Circle Table Topper – Beginner Piecing – Amy Chappell
Bowtie Table Topper – Beginner Piecing, Color & Design – Carmen Geddes
Carousel – Beginner Piecing – Charisma Horton
Andromeda – Intermediate Piecing – Melissa Corry
Starchain Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Amanda Castor
Scrappy & Embellished Snow Village – Beginner Piecing, Raw-edge Applique, Embellishing – Amber Johnson
Keys to My Heart – Beginner Piecing – Paula McKinlay
Bindings & Alternate Endings – Beginner Binding – Deonn Stott
Beginning Drawing – Beginner Drawing – Corinne Wells
2 PM – 5 PM
Plant & Grow – Beginner Piecing – Charimsa Horton
Pumpkin Spice Table Runner – Beginner Machine Applique – Dodi Lee Poulsen
Jolly Holiday Wreath – Beginner Piecing – Amanda Castor
Project of the Month – Beginner Piecing Color & Design – Carmen Geddes
Wandering Star – Intermediate Piecing – Melissa Corry
Halloween Village – Beginner Raw Edge Applique – Amy Chappell
Welcome Wreath Quilt – Intermediate Piecing – Amber Johnson
Zircon Crystals – Beginner Piecing – Deonn Stott
Starwberries & Cream – Intermediate Piecing – Shannon Arnstein
New England Quilt – Beginner Piecing – Jen Belnap
Garden of Quilts 2024 Shop Owner Track
Are you a passionate quilt shop owner or online retailer looking to improve your efficiency, increase your revenue, or build your social channels? Look no further! Join us for an exclusive Shop Owner Education Track during the 2024 Garden of Quilts event, specially designed to empower you! This track is also appropriate to those with a dream of turning your love for quilting into a successful business venture.
What’s included:
- Three shop owner focused compelling classes from experienced presenters PLUS lunches on class days
- Room at a partner hotel for three nights
- VIP seating at the Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert
- A ticket to the crowd-favorite Meet the Maker BBQ event
- A Saturday admission ticket to the 2024 Garden of Quilts
Shop Owner Track: $650 per person
Shop Owner Track Schedule:
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Hotel check-in
- Option to register for classes outside the shop owner track (additional cost)
- Fireside Chat with Melissa Gilbert evening event with VIP seating
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- 9 am – First Shop Owner Track class – presented by Heidi Kaisand of Creative Retailer – “Strategic Clarity: Positioning Your Business for Long-Term Success”
- 12 pm – Lunch
- 1 pm – Second Shop Owner Track class – presented by Riley Blake Designs (Topics presented: How to Run a Successful Block of the Month, Social Media Bootcamp, How to Run a Successful Online Business, How to Move Your Inventory)
- Option to register for the Let’s Make a Quilt event (additional cost)
Friday, September 13, 2024
- 9 am – Third Shop Owner Track class – presented by Riley Blake Designs (Topics presented: How to Run a Successful Block of the Month, Social Media Bootcamp, How to Run a Successful Online Business, How to Move Your Inventory)
- 12 pm – Lunch
- Shop the Vendor Marketplace
- 5 pm – Meet the Maker BBQ
Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Roam the Garden of Quilts exhibition at the Ashton Gardens between 9 am-6 pm
- Shop the Vendor Marketplace
- Option to register for classes outside the shop owner track (additional cost)
- Hotel check-out
When and where is the show held?
The Garden of Quilts show will be held at the Ashton Gardens. The Gardens are one of five venues located on the Thanksgiving Point campus in Lehi, Utah. Lehi is located right off the I-15 corridor in between the Salt Lake and Provo metropolitan centers.
The Vendor Marketplace is located at the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn at 2476 W Sycamore Lane, Lehi UT 84043.
What are the show hours?
Garden of Quilts is open Friday, September 13 from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 14 from 9 am – 6 pm.
The Vendor Marketplace is open Friday, September 13 from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 14 from 9 am – 6 pm.
Classes will run Wednesday September 13 to Saturday September 16.
What does it cost to come to the show?
There are various ticket types and prices depending on days and duration of your intended visit. View 2023 ticket options here.
What does admission include?
Your Garden of Quilts admission includes entry to the Ashton Gardens for the day(s) specified. Friday and Saturday admission includes access to the vendor marketplace as well as all the additional public presentations, activities, and trunk shows. General admission does not include individual classes.
What is “Meet the Maker”?
This event provides guests an opportunity to meet and interact to presenters and designers as they share their stories, quilts, products, and other projects during this fun evening.
How do I find a quilt at the show?
You are in luck! There will be so many quilts it will be impossible to not find one—or a hundred. Broadly, quilts will be displayed according to specific themes, features, or techniques all throughout the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. All guests will be provided a program and map to help them navigate and ensure their experience is meaningful. Additionally, our volunteers and staff throughout the Gardens will have additional information and can provide you assistance in locating a specific quilt or artist you might be looking for.
What if I am having difficulty buying tickets/registering for classes online?
We apologize for the difficulty. We want to make sure your questions are answered, and needs are met. Please call our main Thanksgiving Point information line at 801-768-2300 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you with your registration over the phone.
Are outside vendors allowed to participate?
Yes, we will have numerous food and retail vendors participate in the event. A list will be available this summer as they have are confirmed.
Learn more about applying to be a Vendor HERE.
Will there be merchandise available to purchase?
Yes! The ability to shop from beautiful and unique products is half the fun. Whether you are looking for fabric for your next project or just a fun treat, the Garden of Quilts show will feature a marketplace of thoughtfully curated shops and vendors that is sure to provide something to delight you.
Will golf carts be available to rent?
Due to the volume of guests and the layout of the event golf carts will not be available to rent to individual guests. There will however be an extensive complementary shuttle system running continual loops throughout the entire Gardens allowing guests the opportunity to hop on and off at numerous locations. We have designed this service to meet our guest’s needs for mobility as well as allow everyone to enjoy a relaxing experience in the Gardens.
Are wheelchairs allowed/available to rent?
Yes, we have a limited number of manual wheelchairs available for rent. They are $20 reserved in advance and $15 day-of per day, if available. There are additional discounts for members for Thanksgiving Point Members.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes, we have many designated parking stalls for those with accessibility concerns and the proper handicap parking credentials.
Will there be a shuttle service?
There will be numerous shuttle options available. Within the Gardens there will be a golf cart shuttle option to assist guests in navigating the gardens. Depending on parking lot volume we will make a parking lot shuttle available once we meet a certain threshold. Our local hotel partners will also be offering their shuttles to guests of their hotels that will have drop-offs at the Ashton Gardens as well as other nearby places of interest (dependent on individual hotel policy).
I am coming from out of town. What else is there to do in the area?
Thanksgiving Point is a unique complex that—in addition to our Gardens–includes two world-class museums: the Museum of Natural Curiosity and the Museum of Ancient Life, a working farm, and our newest experience the Butterfly Biosphere where guests can experience all the creepy-crawlies and a stunning conservatory that is home to over a thousand glittering butterflies.
In addition to on campus options we are within a short drive of countless natural and cultural destinations such as the Timpanogos Caves, Sundance Resort, Olympic Park, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple Square, Family Search, Hogle Zoo, Living Planet Aquarium, art museums, multiple theaters, and so much more.
Is this a suitable event for children?
Facilitation and activities for this event are much more geared towards adults and older teens. We love families and want guests of all ages to feel welcome. Due to the nature of the exhibit we ask that parents and caregivers keep their children with them and help them respect the quilts by not touching.
What kind of quilts will be in the show?
We expect all kinds of quilt designs and all levels from beginner to expert. All submissions are welcome!
If you are a quilter and would like to include your work in the show we would love to have you join in on the fun. Click HERE for more information regarding submitting a quilt—or five.
What options are there for lodging near the venue?
Ashton Gardens is ideally situated near several hotel properties. Check back for our preferred hotel information soon!
Where is the nearest airport?
The Salt Lake International Airport is located 30 miles to the North of the Ashton Gardens. In ideal traffic, it is a 40-60 minute commute. The Provo Regional Airport is situated 22 miles to the South of us and is approximately a 30 drive in ideal traffic.
How do I submit my quilt for exhibition?
Learn about submitting a quilt HERE.
Where and when do I deliver my quilt?
It is important that quilts not be dropped off or delivered until requested. Those requests will be accompanied with detailed information regarding the delivery and return of your quilt.
Can anyone apply to enter a quilt in the show?
Yes! We are looking for all kinds of quilt designs and all levels from beginner to expert! As long as it is submitted by the creator(s) of the quilt, we’re interested!
What does it cost to enter a quilt to the show?
It doesn’t cost anything to apply to submit a quilt. For those whose quilts are accepted we charge a $25 entry fee. This fee covers up to five quilts and is required to help offset the cost of return shipping.
When will notification letters go out?
Final decisions will be made by our jury in late July and notification letters will be mailed to those who applied on or before August 6, 2024.
What is the deadline for accepting quilts?
Quilt applications can be submitted through July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.
Can I personally deliver/pick-up my quilt rather than shipping it?
Absolutely! For those of you that live locally we will have arrangements for both drop-off and pick-up. There will be more details provided with acceptance letters when they are sent out.
Do I need to bring my sewing machine?
Machine rentals are one of our most asked about amenities. Reserve a machine for the duration of the festival and we will make sure that there is a machine set-up in your classes with your name on it—ready and waiting just for you! Sewing Machine Rentals are available HERE.
What does a class registration include?
The class fee covers the teachers fee and tuition for the class only.
What is a kit fee?
A kit fee includes all of the consumable materials needed to complete the project being covered in the class. For instance, the fabric and notions to create the quilt.
What are supplies?
Supplies are typically additional tools you will need to complete your project during class. These typically include things like scissors, pins, marking pencils, etc. Fabric may also be listed in a supplies list if the class does not include a kit. Larger equipment not on the list, such as irons, will be provided for each class.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
We invite anyone aged 18 or older that has a few hours to give to apply to be a volunteer. Check back soon for more information on how to volunteer at the 2024 Garden of Quilts!
What does volunteering look like at the Garden of Quilts?
The Garden of Quilts is sizable production. We will utilize the generous service of well over 100 volunteers. While each task may be a little different, the average shift lasts four hours. This year, we are in need of volunteers to assist in keeping the displayed quilts safe and to provide a friendly face for our visitors throughout the garden. At Thanksgiving Point we love our volunteers and count on them as partners to help make our experiences great.
What is the time commitment involved with being a volunteer?
If you want to volunteer, we want to have you participate! There are so many different ways to help out we will find a position that meets your needs and limitations. From two hours to two-hundred, we will gladly consider you for part of the team.
Garden of Quilts is Supported By:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Adobe
Blake & Sandy Modersitzki
Gardner Company
JKS Legacy Foundation
Lehi City PARC
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