
REACH FOR THE STARS
Palo Verde Patchers’ 2026 Judged Quilt Show
Co-Sponsored by the Recreation Centers of Sun City West
Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both Days
Judged by Nationally Certified Judges
Cindy Seitz Krug
And
Terri Miller
The Show Includes
Over 200 Quilts
Representing
15 Categories of Styles
Judged and Non-Judged Quilts
A Hallway Display
of the
2024 Top Winning Quilts
and
Star Block Quilts
The Show Includes
Over 200 Quilts
Representing
15 Categories of Styles
Judged and Non-Judged Quilts
A Hallway Display
of the
2024 Top Winning Quilts
and
Star Block Quilts

2026 Featured Quilter
In 2005, Pat Luhmann arrived in Sun City West and joined Palo Verde Patchers. During her twenty years as a club member, she has served as Vice President, Secretary and President, as well as co-chairing 3 quilt shows. Pat has grown to love needle turn applique, particularly the combination of piecing with applique. Most recently, English paper piecing caught her interest.
2024 Quilt Show Winners
The Best of Show Quilt “Guarire con Fiori” (Healing with Flowers) is a scrappy hand-applique quilt created by Nancy Kemp — using fabrics from her stash — based on the ‘Garden Party Down Under’ pattern designed by Irene Blanck. The quilt top was a twelve-month healing journey, completed in 2022 following Nancy’s cancer treatments.


The Best of Show Quilt “Quarire con Fiori” (Healing with Flowers) is a scrappy hand-applique quilt created by Nancy Kemp — using fabrics from her stash — based on the ‘Garden Party Down Under’ pattern designed by Irene Blanck. The quilt top was a twelve-month healing journey, completed in 2022 following Nancy’s cancer treatments.

The Managers Award winning quilt “Color My World” was machine pieced, and quilted by Judith Griffin using fabrics from her stash; based on the pattern designed by Wendy Williams. Some home town elements were included. Judith states that it was a fun project,

The Managers Award winning quilt “Color My World” was machine pieced, and quilted by Judith Griffin using fabrics from her stash; based on the pattern designed by Wendy Williams. Some home town elements were included. Judith states that it was a fun project,
The 2026 Raffle Quilt
Mariner’s Compass
A Judy Niemeyer Paper Pieced Pattern
Pieced, professionally quilted, and donated
by Kelly Grant of Cactus Quilting
Sun City West, AZ
Tickets
$1 each or 6 for $5
Available at the Door
OR
From a Club Member
*drawing 3 p.m. Sunday
Need not be present to win


The 2026 Raffle Quilt
Mariner’s Compass
A Judy Niemeyer Paper Pieced Pattern
Made and professionally quilted by Kelly Grant
Donated by Cactus Quilting
Sun City West, AZ
Tickets
$1 each or 6 for $5
Available at the Door
OR
From a Club Member
*drawing 3 p.m. Sunday
Need not be present to win

Three Raffle Baskets
Valued at Over $500 Each
$1 Per Ticket or 6 for $5
Available in the Boutique
A Quilt Show Boutique Featuring
Pre-Made, Themed Baskets
Including
Fabric Type, Holidays, and Notions
Individually Priced from $10 to Over $90
And Containing a Range of Items
Including
Yardage, Books, Patterns, Sewing Tools
Notions and More
AND
Items Made by Members
Including
Quilts, Table Runners, Placemats,
Wall Hanging, Etc.
**Boutique Accepts Cash or Credit Cards
A Boutique Featuring
Pre-Made, Themed Baskets
Including
Fabric Type, Holidays, and Notions
Individually Priced from $10 to Over $90
And Containing a Range of Items
Including
Yardage, Books, Patterns, Sewing Tools
Notions and More
AND
Items Made by Members
Including
Quilts, Table Runners, Placemats,
Wall Hanging, Etc.
**Boutique Accepts Cash or Credit Cards

Lunch on the Patio
Available Both Days
A selection of food and refreshments will be available.
More Information To Follow
Cash and credit cards accepted
Admission Tickets and Location
Admission: $5 daily
Tickets Available at the Door
OR
From Club Members Starting Fall 2025
Show Location:
Palm Ridge Recreation Center
13800 W. Deer Valley Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Click HERE for a map


Admission Tickets and Location
Admission: $5 daily
Tickets Available at the Door
OR
From Club Members Starting Fall 2025
Show Location:
Palm Ridge Recreation Center
13800 W. Deer Valley Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Click HERE for a map
Palo Verde Patchers is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Mission of Palo Verde Patchers (PVP) is to serve the community through quilt related charitable activities, to educate members about the art and craft of quilting, and to provide social activities for members. Click HERE for information.