Annual Quilt Festival at Merrill Area Enrichment Center
This quilt is a blue ribbon winner.
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The 2026 Festival of Quilts was held at the Merrill Enrichment Center on Oct. 2, 2026.
Ashley Ford photo.
In addition to large quilts, small quilted projects were also on display.
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This quilt included both traditional quilting squares and photographs.
Ashley Ford photo.
The 2026 Festival of Quilts was held at the Merrill Enrichment Center on Oct. 2, 2026.
Ashley Ford photo.
Quilts on display were sewn using a variety of techniques including pieced work and applique.
Ashley Ford photo.
The 2026 Festival of Quilts was held at the Merrill Enrichment Center on Oct. 2, 2026.
Ashley Ford photo.
Each quilt included a name given to the piece, the name of the quilt maker and the quilter, information on the quilting method used, the size, and other comments shared by the quilt maker, along with a number so attendees could vote for their favorites.
Ashley Ford photo.
This quilt looks like a beautiful landscape as scene, as seen from a window.
Ashley Ford photo.
While many quilts focus on straight lines and sharp corners, this quilt incorporates lots of curves.
Ashley Ford photo.
Sharp neat points are integral to the completion of this design.
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This patchwork quilt features a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors.
Ashley Ford photo.
Combining sharp points and curved elements makes this quilt by Jackie Firkhus especially challenging, but earned her a Viewers' Choice Blue Ribbon.
Ashley Ford photo.
Attendees admire a quilt at the 2026 Festival of Quilts.
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