Garden of Quilts

We’re not sure if there is a prettier combination than quilts and flowers. Put the two together, and it’s just like paradise! We had the opportunity to enjoy both in abundance at the first-ever, Garden of Quilts at Ashton Gardens in Thanksgiving Point, Utah this Sept. 12-14. (And yes, we’re still pinching ourselves that such a magical event really did happen!) 

Jenny, Misty, Natalie and the Missouri Star On the Road crew were all on hand to take part in the festivities!

Natalie, Jenny and Misty near the entrance to the Secret Garden.

Jenny taught two fabulous quilt classes (Half Square Triangles and Totally Tulips), and presented one of her amazing trunk shows in front of 700 attendees in a stunning outdoor amphitheater. 

Top: The class experimented with HSTs, learning from Jenny about all of the possibilities of this versatile block!
Bottom: Jenny taught a Totally Tulips class, too! You can find the kit to make the Totally Tulips quilt on the left HERE!
It was a picture-perfect night to be hosting an outdoor trunk show!

The most awe-inspiring part of this event was the more than 700 quilts on display throughout Ashton Gardens. Dozens of our Missouri Star quilts were in the Garden, including all of these on display in the stately Italian Garden.

Look at those shadows!
Studio Star Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co
The Studio Star quilt is STUNNING with the sunlight streaming through it!
The Ingrid’s Garden quilt was made for this event!
We’re pretty sure this is what quilter’s paradise looks like!

The Garden of Quilts was jointly hosted by Riley Blake Designs as part of their 10th anniversary celebration, and if you are looking for a special way to celebrate their milestone birthday, be sure to join founder, Cindy Cloward for her special retreat this Nov 12-15 at Missouri Star. She’ll be teaching the commemorative Celebrate Sewing quilt, and all the supplies needed to make this beauty are included in the cost of the retreat

The Celebrate Sewing quilt, commemorating Riley Blake Design’s 10th anniversary.

On our last day in the Garden of Quilts, Jenny and Misty took us on a tour of our Missouri Star quilts, plus a little sneak peek of the Secret Garden. Enjoy the tour below!

What is your favorite flower? 🌼 Let us know in the comments!