The Virginia Quilt Museum is going on the road to see Quilt National ‘25 at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. This overnight bus trip will leave on Saturday, July 12 at noon and return on Sunday, July 13 at approxiametly 9:30 pm. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of Quilt National ‘25, plus plenty of time to view the exhibition on their own. Some meals, snacks, and fun activities for the bus will be included. Single and double occupancy rooms will be available.
Full Itinerary
Saturday, July 12, 2025
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Gather and depart from Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates at 2177 Green Valley Ln, Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (Cars may be left overnight at this location.)
12:30 - 3:30 pm - Bus to Tamarack Marketplace
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Time at Tamarack for shopping and dinner on your own
5:30 - 8:00 pm - Drive to Athens, Ohio
8:00 - 8:30 pm - Check into the Ohio University Inn
Sunday, July 13, 2025
9:30 - 11:30 am - Private brunch buffet and games at the Ohio University Inn
11:30 - 11:45 am - Checkout and board bus
11:45 am- 12:00 pm -Drive to Dairy Barn Arts Center
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Guided Tour of Quilt National '25
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Time on your own at the Dairy Barn
3:00 pm - Depart Dairy Barn and have box lunches on the bus
3:00 - 5:30 pm - Drive to Tamarack Marketplace
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Short stop at Tamarack for restrooms
6:30 - 9:30 pm - Drive back to Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
About Quilt National and the Dairy Barn Arts Center
For over four decades, Quilt National has showcased the best in contemporary quilt making, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating creativity, technical mastery, and artistic expression. This year, jurors Ellen Blalock, LUKE Haynes, and Martha Sielman selected 84 quilts that represent a bold and diverse array of styles and themes.
Featuring 27 first-time exhibitors alongside returning artists, Quilt National ’25 highlights fresh perspectives and new voices in the quilting world. From exploring social themes to experimenting with materials and textures, these works reflect the ever-evolving nature of this vibrant art form.
For more on the history of Quilt National, visit Quilt National Archive and History here.
Quilt National ‘25 includes works from 6 Virginia artists:
Cindy Grisdela - Reston, VA
Mindy Brown - Alexandria, VA
Holly Cole - Triangle, VA
Susan Lapham - Vienna, VA
Sandy Curran - Newport News, VA
Myania Moses - Arlington, VA
