Click on the link below for information on the 2009 show.   2009 Quilt Show Overview	97759 (Sisters Weather Forecast, OR)
The inspiration for “Summer Bliss”, painted by Dan Rickards of Sisters, Oregon, comes from our hometown’s natural beauty and what Dan has come to love in quilts:  color, tradition and amazing artistry.  It’s crucial to the artist that his paintings tell a story and in some way keep our memories alive.  In this work, Dan merges the old and the new through the images of the girl and the quilt she carries.  The young girl is the spirit of a new generation of quilters, influencing our town and the quilting world.  The quilt and its pattern symbolize tradition.  The pieces floating from it combine to form the meadow of flowers and represent the creative and evolving nature of quilting today. Dan has been a professional artist for over 17 years and has won numerous awards for his work.  Most often he uses acrylics and paints with a fine, realistic style, and stunning detail in the area of focus.  Dan and his wife Julia own The Clearwater Gallery in Sisters.  They and their four children have lived in Central Oregon for 15 years – drawn to the area by the incredible people and the peaceful atmosphere. The Stitchin’ Post of Sisters, Oregon has exclusive rights to produce and sell official Quilt Show merchandise utilizing the artist's image. Please click here to browse the t-shirts, posters, mugs and other official memorabilia available for purchase.
Accommodations in the town of Sisters can fill up well in advance of the show.  Some people make reservations as much as a year in advance.  We recommend you contact the Chambers of Commerce in these Central Oregon towns to check for available lodging.  To order a Sisters Oregon Guide click here. Sisters Chamber of Commerce The Sisters Country Bend Chamber of Commerce Bend Visitors Bureau Redmond Chamber of Commerce Central Oregon Visitors Association The Quilt Show has also created the Quilt Show Lodging Network, a Yahoo Group website dedicated to connecting people seeking lodging with lodging providers in Central Oregon. Lodging providers may range from established hotels, motels and B&B's to private individuals who may have an apartment, vacation home or extra room in their home available. If you are a lodging provider please join the group and post a message describing your offer completely. Those seeking lodging should join the group and then check posted messages for lodging availability.  You can also post a message to publicize your lodging needs to potential providers.
Sisters is approximately: 160 miles from Portland 110 miles from Salem 100 miles from Eugene 20 miles from Bend or Redmond
Cascade Ave will be closed to east/west traffic on Quilt Show Day beginning around 6:00 am.  All the north/south cross streets will be open to traffic and parking.  Through traffic will be routed around town on Locust St. and Barclay Drive until 5 pm. For a map of the traffic route and more detailed traffic information click here.   RV’s and all vehicles are welcome to park for the day at Sisters High School at 1700 W. McKinney Butte.  We will provide a free shuttle to get you in and out of town. Parking is available on all city streets in the business district and residential areas in Sisters. Please be considerate of local residents and DO NOT block private driveways or alleyways.  We encourage angle parking to accommodate more cars.   Handicapped Parking is designated in the parking lot between City Hall and Sisters School District Administration building.  Access to the lot is from Cedar Street and will be for handicapped parking only.  For a map showing the route to use to get to the handicapped parking area click here.   Tour busses will drop off and pick up passengers on Main Street.  Busses will park on Larch Street, north of town behind Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Tour companies can contact Ann Richardson at ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org for more information. A number of tour bus companies offer trips to our show so you may want to consider contacting them directly for tour information.  For a map of the tour bus route click here. Advantage Travelwise Chico Parks & Recreation Country Heritage Tours Fabric Depot, Portland, OR Gathering Friends Quilt Tours, Vancouver, WA, 360-606-2477 Great Getaway Trips Heart to Hand Quilt Shop, Portland, OR Priceless Sunset Journeys Sew Great Tours
Click on the links below to enjoy press releases and news articles on the Quilt Show.   Quilt Show is Going Green Stroll Celebrates the Fiber Arts Quilt Show to Manage Traffic African Quilts are a Beacon of Hope Quilters Enjoy Perfect Day Quilt Show Program Helps Fight Cancer Quilt Show Celebrates Volunteers Sisters Oregon Guide 2008 A Quilting We Will Go   Top
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