‘Little Bits of Whimsy’ quilt show to showcase regional talent

The North Suburban Quilters Guild will be hosting its biannual quilt show, “Little Bits of Whimsy,” on May 17-18 at Judson University in Elgin.

It will feature more than 200 quilts from talented artists across the region, highlighting a diverse range of styles and techniques from traditional to contemporary.

Attendees will experience a visual feast of intricate designs, vibrant colors, and innovative uses of fabric. In addition to the quilt displays, discover special treasures and win prizes at the event featuring a marketplace of quilt supplies and fabrics, a boutique of handcrafted items, raffle baskets, door prizes, scraps and used book sale. There’s also a chance to win a handcrafted quilt in the raffle drawing on Sunday, May 18.

The quilt show will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in the Lindner Fitness Center at Judson University, 1151 N. State St. in Elgin. Admission is $8 or free for children under age 12. There is free parking; buses welcome.

Learn more at www.nsqg.club.

The Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild members, primarily from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, share a passion and appreciation for the art of quilting. Its mission is to foster the art of quilting and to encourage a high standard of design and technique in all of quiliting’s various forms. They do this through their monthly meeting programs, educational workshops, various communication avenues (newsletters, websites, social media), and special events such as their winter picnic, retreats, and biannual quilt show.