LANCASTER, Pa. — The Spooky Nook Sports Conference Center in Lancaster hosted the American Quilter's Society (AQS) QuiltWeek where quilters around the world gathered to bring all things related to quilts.
Quilts featured at the event are all handcrafted and feature original designs. Many of the quilts are inspired by Ukrainian culture including Ukranian folk songs and folklore, particularly from the region of Podillia.
The event consisted of quilt workshops and lectures where attendees could participate in hands-on workshops and learn from renowned quilting experts.
“If you’ve never quilted before and you just kind of want to test the waters and see what it’s all about, you can come and sit down," said Tamara Hanes, National Account Manager of the American Quilter Society. "There is machines for every level, and for every budget. So you don’t have to break the bank to get started.”
A vendors mall also let guests discover quilting supplies, tools and fabrics for people with different levels of experience in quilting.
An AQS quilt contest let quilters admire award-winning quilts and celebrate the achievements of the quilting community.