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Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric
Quilts Ahoy! — the name of this year’s Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show — set sail in Swift Water Elementary’s gymnasium, with more than 150 colorful quilts on display over the weekend.
The many quilters in the event showcased different techniques in their work, ranging from traditional patterns to more daring modern moves. Several artists participated in the quilting challenge, which this year was floral-themed. Quilter Judy Clark was this year’s featured artist, and was on-hand to speak with attendees about her work.
Proceeds from the show will go towards the organization’s many charitable causes, including making blankets for newborns and people undergoing cancer treatment.
Click on any image below to see the photos in a gallery format.
- Candee Allen Jarvits takes pictures of quilts to send to a fellow quilt-loving friend in Massachusetts, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Laura Tawney and Shell Rummel and Natalie Crabtree’s “With the Tides” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Karen Davies’ and Robin Butler’s “Windswept” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Shann Wheaton’s “Longwood” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Paula Beck’s “Wonderful” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Lynn White’s “Gig Harbor Quilters” banner hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Arlene Havlark and Cole Whitaker’s “Voyage of Thread” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- A quilt by Yvonne Jones hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- People look at quilts on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Susan Hondros’ “Flowers in my Garden,” left, and Mary Hoagland-Scher’s “Pikake and Tuberose” hang on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- A quilt by Yvonne Jones hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Linda Edell and Sally Inouye’s “Beautiful Day” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Yvonne Jones and Yvonne Mills’ “Whig Rose” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Yvonne Jones and Yvonne Mills’ “Whig Rose” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Arlene Havlark and Nancy Lee Chong’s “Owl Family” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Quilts hang on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Marlis Mijal looks at Scott Gillies’ “Practice, Practice, Practice,” during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Quilts hang on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Quilts hang on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Two people look at quilts, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Lynn White’s “Leaves” hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Arlene Havlark and Cole Whitaker’s “Lavender Flight,” left, and Lynn White’s “Leaves” hang on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Kelley Bright looks at a quilt, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Kelley Bright, left, and Sarah Hill, right, look at a quilt, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- A “one block wonder” quilt hangs on display, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Carol Wood looks at quilts, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick
- Ann Helm, left, and Becky Helm, right discuss quilts, during the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual quilt show on March 22, 2026. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick