How often have you heard-or used-the expression, "Well, variety is the spice of life!"? Fifty APNQ members from all over the region were invited to create, in fabric, their interpretation of this often-used expression for what gives meaning, joy or excitement to life. Their creations have become APNQ's sixth invitational traveling exhibit, which made its debut at Quiltfest 2006.

APNQ's traveling exhibits serve as both fundraisers for the organization and a realization of our mission-to promote the art of quiltmaking in our region and beyond. Since their inception in 1996, these inspired collections have traveled the country and, through the generosity of the quiltmakers who donated their works, have earned more than $105,000 at auction.

Curator for the Spice collection is Sharyn Cole, who also is arranging the itinerary for the exhibit as it travels the country, appearing at major shows and museums. Spice will return to Seattle for Quiltfest 2008, where it will be auctioned to benefit APNQ. Absentee bid forms are available here (pdf), from our office in advance, or at the APNQ office at the Quiltfest.

For information about booking this exhibit, contact info@apnq.org or "Spice Exhibit," APNQ, PO Box 924, Bellevue WA 98009-0924.

Now showing at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum

Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. 2nd Street, La Conner, WA 98257
Dates: May 14 - July 13
Artist Reception - Saturday, May 24, 11am-3pm: Please join us for a reception with the artists
Museum Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00am—4:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm—4:00pm
Admission: $5.00, members and children under 12 free.
Internet: www.laconnerquilts.com

Slideshow

"Spice of Life" quilts may viewed as part of a scripted slide show. For more information about renting the slideshow of this exhibit for your group, please contact the Slideshow Coordinator at info@apnq.org

Current traveling schedule for this exhibit.

Click on any image below to see a larger image and the artist's statement.

Dianne Chipman	Eleanora Laffin	Donna DeShazo	Virginia O'Donnell	Janet Larson
Val Smith	Joyce Brown	Virginia Sparkman	Sandy Bosley	Marty Kutz
Karlyn Lohrenz	Maureen Goldsmith	Ionne McCauley	Pat Rosenthal	Marilyn Hollenback
Pamela Mostek	Joan Colvin	Melisse Laing	Cathie Hoover	Reynola Pakusich
Cinda Langjahr	Colleen Wise	Lisa Jenni	Valerie Groening	Georgia French
Carol Beadle	Ruth Vincent	Elizabeth Spannring	Melody Crust	Margaret Miller
Sandra Leichner	Emilie Belak	Lorraine Torrence	Janet Steadman	Joyce Becker
Bonny Brewer	Carolyn McKee	DuAnn Wright	Tina Witherell	Martha Morris
Sharon Rowley	Gabrielle McIntosh	Karen Schreuder	Tamara Williams	Valerie Martinson
Nancy Dudley	Janine Holzman	Cheryl Cramer	Jacquelin Carley	Denise Crawford