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The NCQSI is a non-profit corporation that promotes and perpetuates the art of quilting through regularly sponsored symposia within the state of North Carolina and by sponsoring other projects designed to preserve, continue, and advance this art form.

The NCQSI is not a member organization. Its work is performed on a volunteer basis by a board of 21 directors, elected from across the state. NCQSI was originally organized to ensure that a quilt symposium would be held annually; since then, NCQSI activities have expanded to include a variety of projects to encourage quilting in North Carolina.

2010 North Carolina Quilt Symposium - "Nothing Could Be Finer"

The 31st Annual NC Quilt Symposium, "Nothing Could be Finer than to be in Carolina" was held on June 3-6, 2010 at Johnson and Wales University in uptown Charlotte, sponsored by NCQSI and the Charlotte Quilters' Guild. The Vendor Mall and Quilt Show were at the adjacent Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church. The Thursday Evening program included the Opening Ceremony, Teachers' Show-and-Tell, a welcome reception and teacher book signing. Friday evening there was a Quilters Pajama Party and Fuzzy Slipper Fashion Show. The Saturday evening program was the first Iron Quilter competition. Contestants Robbi Jo Eklow, Karen Stone and their assistants were allowed 45 minutes to "cook up" a fabric appetizer, main dish and dessert. Attendees received an official chef hat and were treated to several surprises. There were:

• 252 full-time boarding students
• 54 full-time, non-boarding students
• 86 part time students
• 30 Day of Fun Students
• 130 judged quilt entries
• 3 Wearable garment entries
• There were 22 teachers and 17 vendors

Symposium lecturers and instructors for 2010 included Charlotte Angotti, Cynthia Corbin, Melody Crust, Patti Medaris Culea, Kim Diehl, Karen Eckmeier, Ellen Ann Eddy, Robbi Joy Eklow, Flavin Glover, Bonnie Hunter, Janet Lasher, Velda Newman, Susan Purney Mark, Jenny Raymond, Paula Scaffidi, Pat Sloan, Karen Stone, Carol Taylor, David Taylor, Laura Wasilowski, Elin Waterston, and Terry White.

Judges for the quilt show were Scott Murkin and Joanne Arntsen. Click here to see our latest newsletter for award winners (PDF).