We've extended the deadline and still want your entries!  Please use the instructions at the bottom of the entry form to mail or ship your entry to us by April 30!  This exhibit has been postponed to May.  Thank you!

The Secret Garden
2020 La Conner in Bloom Challenge

“It was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one could imagine. The high walls which shut it in were covered with the leafless stems of climbing roses which were so thick they were matted together.”

“Don’t let us make it tidy,” said Mary seriously. “It wouldn’t seem like a secret garden if it was tidy.”

“At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done--then it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries ago.”

                                 Excerpts, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Be inspired by the timeless story “The Secret Garden” to create a quilt or fiber art piece for this annual April exhibit. Get creative and experiment with a variety of fabrics, fibers, and textiles! All entries will be displayed – and voted on for favorite! – in the Landmarks Gallery during the month of April. The work may be donated to the Museum to help us raise funds or returned to you after April 26, 2020. Exhibit Dates: April 1 – 26, 2020.

Click on button below to download form with entry details and guidelines.

Download Entry Form

The Fine Print

Cancellation Policy:Refunds minus a 10% processing fee will be given up to two (2) weeks before workshop. Requested refunds less than two (2) weeks before workshop will only be issued if the vacancy is filled or registrant may use towards another workshop within same calendar year. In the unlikely event that a Workshop must be cancelled by the Museum, a full refund will be issued. 

Equipment Liability: Any equipment owned and utilized by participants/students during workshop(s) for any reason is done so at the participants own risk. The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, any of its board members, staff, or volunteers will not be held liable for any damage, loss or thief due to any reason. It is the participant’s sole responsibility to insure the proper use, handling, storage, and security for any equipment that the participant provides for their own use.

COME PLAY

Let's play... Come in for some fun, education, hanging out with like-minded artists... And more

Fiber Friday

Every Friday, 9am-Noon
Free & open to all!

Bring any type of fiber arts project -- quilting, knitting, embellishing, spinning, etc. -- to work on while visiting with other fiber artists. This weekly event provides a lot of inspiration, introductions to other mediums and techniques, occasionally assistance, and overall just a really fun time. Demonstrations will be scheduled, as possible, and announced here.

Applique Group

Third Thursday of the Month, 10am-Noon
Free and open to all!

If you are a Sue Spargo fan or really enjoy doing crazy quilts, this is the group for you! Although is is called an "Applique" group, participants engage in handwork of any kind.  There is a wealth of experience found in the group regulars.  And they really have a enjoyable few hours at the Museum!