The Circle Game quilt, by Peggy Hardy, will be on display at the Moab Museum as part of the Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild’s 23rd annual themed quilt challenge.
The Moab Museum is pleased to showcase the annual Delicate Stitchers Quilt Show beginning Saturday, July 6th. This year is the Quilt Guild’s twenty-third Annual Themed Challenge Show and the twenty-third year at the Moab Museum. This year’s theme, Seasons, gives quilters the interpretive challenge of either calendar seasons or personal seasons. A variety of techniques and styles have been incorporated this year, including machine and hand-quilting as well as hand-embroidery, painting, and appliqué which display the artistic personalities of each of the participants.
This year, the Quilt Guild’s Challenge Show presents 29 individual pieces from 12 different artists, including 5 “encore” quilts, which have been shown in previous years but fit into this year’s theme.
Art Walk: Friday, August 2nd
Viewers are invited to vote for their favorite quilts and visit with quilters themselves during the Moab Arts “Art Walk” on Friday, August 2nd from 5-8 p.m., the FREE opening of the Quilt Show. August’s Art Walk also provides an opportunity for visitors to share their own “seasonal” stories with Annie Dalton, the current Community Artist in the Parks at the National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group. Dalton is gathering stories related to native plants, their uses, and any seasonal traditions community members engage in as part of her creative work within the parks. If you have any stories to share, pull up a chair and join Dalton at the Museum during Art Walk to record a story.
The Quilt Show will be on display through Saturday, August 17th, just prior to the Moab Museum’s exhibition installation closure during the last two weeks of August. To find the Quilt Guild’s work following the show, quilters will again present their work in 2026 at the biannual Quilting in the Red Rocks Show.
Art for the Parks: Linocutting with Local Artist Riley Lubich
Also this month: A Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (FOACP) linocutting workshop with local artist Riley Lubich takes place at the Moab Museum on July 2nd, 16th, and 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Immerse yourself in the art of linocutting under the guidance of renowned local artist Riley Lubich. This hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate process of linocutting, from design to printing. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. All materials will be provided, and Lubich will be there to assist you every step of the way. Register for the event and learn more at FOACP.org
Pioneer Day: Wednesday, July 24th
Pioneer Day, Wednesday, July 24th from 7-9 p.m. also presents a wonderful summer evening to view the quilt show, snag some free ice cream, and enjoy lawn games, local music, and time with your neighbors and community at the Moab Museum. Join the staff and trustees for our Annual Ice Cream Social!
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