United in Stitches
Friday, October 11th - Sunday, October 20th
10am - 5pm Daily
Admission: $10 regular admission, $8 groups of 10 or more, Members are free! Multi-day pass $12:50.
The Aurora Colony Historical Society is pleased to present United in Stitches, our 54th annual quilt show! This year we’ve taken our inspiration from the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the community created through this craft.
This year’s event features:
Display of quilts
Historic quilts
Featured Quilter: Millie Lim
Raffle quilt: You may be the lucky winner of the United in Stitches quilt created from the winning blocks in the 2025 Block Contest. Each block features Palace Bloom fabric, inspired by a 1750-1790 curtain panel in the collections of Colonial Williamsburg. Stop by the museum and see the quilt in process.
Quilt shop with great deals on quilt supplies, fabric, quilt frames, machines, notions, and more!
Prizes for Best in Show and Runner Up Best in Show.
Classes: Check back for more information
Block contest for next year’s raffle quilt, Down by the Bay.
Down by the Bay
2026 Quilt Block Contest
Block Fabric: Please stop by the Aurora Colony Museum to pick up a piece of fabric or call to have one mailed to you.
Bock Contest Inspiration
Down by the Bay invites you to explore your creativity while celebrating an important part of Aurora Colony history. Before founding Aurora in the Willamette Valley, the scout group selected a site near Willapa Bay in Washington Territory. Although the location ultimately proved unsuitable, it marked s significant step in the colony's journey to Aurora.
Let the water, shoreline, wildlife, boats, or the spirit of new beginnings inspire your quilt block. Use fabric, color, and pattern to tell your own story of Down by the Bay and honor the history, beauty, and imagination that connect the bay to the Aurora Colony.
Judging
Twenty winning squares will be pieced, and hand quilted by the Old Aurora Colony Hand Quilters, then raffled as a fundraiser for the museum during the 2024 Old Aurora Colony Museum Quilt Show. Winners receive a thank you gift.
Quilt Blocks are due at the Museum no later than 5pm on Sunday, October 20th for judging. Winners will be announced following the show.
Entering a Quilt
Please fill out an Entry Form here
Quilts can be brought to the Old Aurora Colony Museum on the following days/times starting September 1st:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM
Please contact the museum for weekend or alternate arrangements. Phone 503-678-5754 or email info@auroracolony.org
Quilters entering a quilt in the show will receive a 1-day ticket to the Quilt Show.
Quilt Sleeves
For instructions on how to attach a sleeve to your quilt, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF81VRK4ilw
Raffle Quilt
Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the show. You do not need to be present to win.
Support the Quilt Show as a Sponsor or Volunteer
Sponsorships
Email info@auroracolony.org or call 503-678-5754 to learn more about the benefits of being a Sponsor.
Volunteer at the Show
Help make the show a success and volunteer for a shift during the show or help with pre-show preparations and post-show wrap-up. Volunteer activities include handing out programs and assisting guests, quilt shop and raffle sales, and providing a watchful eye over the quilts on display.
All volunteers during the show receive one free admission to the show.
If you are new to volunteering with the Aurora Colony Museum at 503-678-5754 or info@auroracolony.org.
Museum Store & Cabin Quilt Shop
Visit our Museum Store with unique artisan items, local products, quilt items, and new and vintage quilts. There is something for everyone!
During the show explore unique finds and deals in the Cabin Quilt Shop. Fat quarters, fabric, and so much more!
If you are cleaning out your quilting stash, the Museum takes donations of fabric, quilting notions, and related material. The Museum is a 501(c)3 and your donation may be tax deductible.