By Anna Hergert

Quilt Canada 2012
Halifax, Nova Scotia,

May 29 - June 2,
Classes and Events begin May 29
Merchant Mall & Quilt Shows begin May 30

Below are links to information about Quilt Canada 2012

NOTE #1: There is lots of information about Quilt Canada 2012. You can either access the whole handbook (37 pages, 3MB) or you can access specific, smaller sections of the handbook by using the links below. NOTE #2: If you downloaded information from the handbook prior to Sept. 14, 2011 there have been several small corrections since then. These corrections are reflected in the handbook and are summarized in the following half-page document. Please check to see if the corrections affect your plans in any way.

IMPORTANT NOTE :
The online registration system closes midnight Eastern time on Thursday, May 10.
After this date, registrations will be taken at the Quilt Canada onsite registration area, 2nd floor, Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue, starting on Monday May 28.

Once registration opens Monday May 28, it is too late to add numbers to Tuesday Supper, Wednesday Lunch, Wednesday Kitchen party, Thursday Lunch and Thursday Show and Share

Tuesday May 29:  Registration closes by Noon for Friday Lunch and Friday Supper

Wednesday May 30:  Registration closes by Noon for Saturday Lunch and Saturday Banquet

Thursday May 31 – Saturday June 2:  Registration is open for lectures (Friday) and workshops only.

If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Philpott at administration@canadianquilter.com

WELCOME:
Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia 2012.

• Read about getting there, general conference information and fees, university accommodation, quilting events, special events and tours and a map of Dalhousie University.
• See the Quilt Canada schedule at a glance.
• Note: May 29 is the Annual General Meeting, classes to establish your professional presence and the National Juried Show(NJS) Awards Presentation. Workshops and the NJS begin May 30, 2012.
• If you would like to be involved at Quilt Canada as a volunteer please send an email to: volunteerqc2012@hotmail.com

CURRENT NEWS BLOG:  http://quiltcanada2012.ca

WORKSHOPS:

• See the workshop schedule at a glance. Note: Check workshop availability. Some are now full and are highlighted in green in the workshop schedule. Sewing machines will be provided however some sharing may be required.
• See details about instructors and their workshops.
• See Workshop Supply Lists sorted by Teacher or by Class Name.
• See classroom and sewing machine information (click here to view).
• Show and Share Entry Form (due April 1, 2012)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• On Tuesday May 29 join Kathy Tidswell’s Professional Development discussion on preparing work for juried exhibitions.

REGISTER FOR QUILT CANADA

• See the information at the top of this page regarding onsite registration information.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Participants may register for campus accommodation by filling in the Accommodation Reservation Request Form in the summer accommodations section at www.dal.ca/confserv
• Phone reservations can be made by calling (902) 494-8840 or Toll Free 1- 888-271-9222
• Accommodation on campus is limited and based on availability at the time we receive and process requests for accommodation.

SIDE TRIPS:

• See Halifax and Nova Scotia by signing up for one or more side trips.

2012 NATIONAL JURIED SHOW

• Call for Entry Form
• May 30, 2012 is the first day the NJS is open all day for viewing

TREND-TEX CHALLENGE – At Home In My Garden By the Sea

• Kit Order Form
• 2012 CQA/ACC Trend-Tex Entry Form
• Trend-Tex Fabrics Inc. www.trendtexfabrics.com

GETTING AROUND

• Here is a Map of Dalhousie that will guide you to all of the “must-do” and “must-see” events and exhibitions at Quilt Canada.
• Plan on visiting all the quilt shows during your stay in Halifax.

• Shuttle to and from the Airport:
  Go to http://www.airporter-rlm.com/ for the Shuttle schedule.
  You can ask the Airporter Shuttle to drop you off/pickup at Dalhousie University, Howe Hall.
  The times on the schedule for the Atlantica Inn can be used to estimate for Dalhousie drop off and pickup.
  The shuttle costs $19.50 one way, $36 return, whereas a taxi will be easily $65 one way.
  You must book ahead your return pick up.

CHECK THESE LINKS:

• Do you have a question about the conference? Email Karen Henry from the local organizing committee at karenqc2012@hotmail.com or Gayle Szmurlo, President of CQA/ACC at president@canadianquilter.com
• Do you have a question about registration? Email Jackie Philpott at: administration@canadianquilter.com

• BLOG: at http://quiltcanada2012.ca

• Tourism Halifax: https://www.novascotia.com/en/home/planyourtrip/travel_guides/default.aspx
• 
  Participate in a cross-country project and test your creativity at the same time by making a Catch of the Day bag to be given as a gift to a delegate at Quilt Canada. Go to http://quiltcanada2012.ca/pattern-catch-of-the-day-bag/  for full details about this "Maritime" creation

 

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