How to Pack a Quilt For Shipping to a Show

Lisa Calle 1703

The cost of shipping quilts to a show is getting to be quite a topic. Janet-Lee Santeusanio is one of the founders of the MQX Festivals. She is also the vendor, sponsor, and quilt show manager. So, when she recently posted how to pack a quilt for a show, we took notice. We also noticed it was packed by award-winning quilter and TQS guest, Lisa Calle.

Star Members can watch Lisa in Show 1703: Quilting the Bones & Beyond.

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MQX Quilt Festival - New England 2018
Classes begin Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 14th
Public Quilt Show April 12-14th

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#7 Janet-Lee Santeusani 2018-04-08 11:44

Thank you for the MQX mention! I would like to add that sometimes fold lines are unavoidable. There is no quilt show that can move quilts around a convention center without having them folded at SOME points. I know that all shows try to not create fold lines in quilt...... please understand that moving around 300 or so quilts around requires some folding.

#6 CWiseman 2018-04-02 15:16

This is awesome and makes so much sense! I cringe when I see photos of quilts with fold marks. I've read that folding up the fabrics damages the fibers.

#5 Jo Niemann 2018-04-02 14:09

There would be fewer wrinkles if the first roll were right side out.

#4 Lisa 2018-04-02 14:08

Katie, I would not use this method to store quilts because of all the folding and compression involved. I would consider this a short term packing solution only. :roll:

#3 MaryTeschner 2018-04-02 12:32

I would never have thought of that! Thanks for sharing.

#2 KatieMcG 2018-04-02 09:33

Can this method be used for storing quilts also?

#1 MSHendel 2018-04-02 05:51

Organizers Janet Lee and Mary are THE BEST! MQX is a fantastic experience. This will be year 4 for me. Many of the teachers are former guests at The Quilt Show- so much fun to see, learn and work with them in person. The exhibition of quilts and vendors are A1. Attend if you can!

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