Pre-Show
Annually, the Payson Quilt Show offers a Youth Quilting Class aimed at individuals aged 11-18 who are keen to learn about quilting. This year we'll have two classes, one for beginners (age 8 and up) and one for experienced sewers. Additionally we are inviting any adults to join these classes if they would like to learn any of these skills. Parents or grandparents are also welcome to come help their youth.
Want to learn more about quilting? In this class, for 11–18-year-olds, we will make a Barn Star. Bring your own fabric or buy a kit when signing up. Those attending class should have experience sewing and know the basic workings of their machine.
Beginner Sewing Class June 22-26 2025
Youth 8 and up with a desire to learn to sew. We will teach you some basic sewing skills and terms and introduce you to your sewing machine. There will be practice exercises and a small project to complete.
Quilt Show Events
September 22-27, 2025
Saturday September 27th 9 am-2 pm
Discover a treasure trove of quilting finds, gently used and awaiting your creative touch!
Fun Classes & Trunk Shows
Friday & Saturday
Friday @ 5 PM
Join us for an evening with the exceptionally talented Suzanne Jackman of Splendid Speck. She has created yet another amazing pattern to share with you, but guess what, it's a MYSTERY! The price includes both dinner and the pattern. Select your preferred fabrics and prepare for a delightful night sewing with your quilty friends!
Trunk show
FREE ENTRY
Saturday @ 11 AM
Discover the inspiring creations
Saturday @ 1 PM
If creating a Christmas Tree Skirt is on your wish list, now is the perfect opportunity! Come and join the talented Beth Dunkelberger and ensure you have it ready in time for the festive season!
Friday Open Sew with FREE Make & Takes
Grab a friend or come make new ones! Spend the day sewing whatever your heart desires and participate in the make and takes. Register online and pre-order lunch and check out the supply list for your favorite make and takes. All of these Make and Takes are free with Open Sew registration! GO TO OPEN SEW FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO AND A SUPPLY LIST.
Iron Tote
9 am
Ideal for retreats, sewing classes, or as a gift for your quilting friends, this heat-proof tote for your iron unfolds into an ironing pad measuring 15” x 20”. This charming tote reduces trips to the ironing board, allowing you to iron right up until the last minute of class and then safely store the hot iron inside. It's designed to be fat quarter friendly for the main fabric and is sized for a travel iron, not a mini-iron. SEE OPEN SEW REGISTRATION FOR MORE DETAILS.
TV Tray
11 am
Ever wished for something convenient and nearby to iron on, so you wouldn't have to pause and walk to the ironing board? These ironing boards crafted from TV trays are amazing, incredibly quick, and simple to create! The class will guide you through crafting a removable and washable slipcover for your TV tray. And when it wears out, you can easily remove it and fashion a new one. SEE OPEN SEW REGISTRATION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Pin cushions
12:30 pm
You won’t want to miss this “make and take” class with Patsy Nelson. Patsy has been so generous to make kits already cut out for these darling pin cushions. Must preregister for open sew for this item. SEE OPEN SEW REGISTRATION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Scrappy Stockings
12:30 pm
Also at 12:30, Patsy will be teaching how to make scrappy Christmas stockings. Like the name says, these are made from scraps. Patsy has some fun tips that you may have never heard of before. She is the queen of resourceful sewing! Must pre register for open sew for this item. SEE OPEN SEW REGISTRATION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Have you ever wondered how some quilts have perfectly lined up corners and everything about them looks beautiful and exact? A technique called paper piecing allows you to produce this beautiful appearance. Come join us in learning how to do a simple paper/foundation pieced tulip block. It is super fun and beware….can be addictive! You will love how your points will pop! SEE OPEN SEW REGISTRATION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Saturday's Demos
Come for the Quilter's Yard Sale, stay for the demos! Only on Saturday from 10-11 am.
Chenille-ing, Faux Chenille, Slashing or fraying … are just a few of the names it is known by. Stack it, sew it, slash it and the result is an original piece of work. Once you learn the basics the sky's the limit. “Chenilled” fabric can be turned into something soft and cuddly like a toy, something practical like potholders, burp clothes, or even a rug. For the ambitious, baby blankets or lap quilts are possibilities. Sorry, I’m not that ambitious.
Organize your electrical cords with these adorable, functional, and simple-to-make cord wraps. They're a fantastic method to utilize that last scrap of your cherished fabric you're reluctant to throw away. This project is perfect for beginning sewers. Cord wraps are wonderful for gifts and stocking stuffers!