About Quilting by the Lake

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Quilt Programs
Mission Statement

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center promotes wider appreciation of quilts as an art form and encourages individual development of quilters through exhibits, classes and programs in design and techniques emphasizing creativity, originality and design excellence.

History of Quilting by the Lake

Quilting by the Lake (QBL) began in 1981 as a four-day quilting conference in Cazenovia, NY, and has grown into a two-week, nationally and internationally recognized quilting event, nicknamed QBL. Located on the SUNY campus in Morrisville, NY since 1990, QBL made the move to its current location, Onondaga Community College, in Syracuse, NY in 2009.  QBL offers classes, lectures, a quilt show, and merchant mall to a wide array of students with diverse interests and multiple skill levels. QBL is owned and operated by the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, a not-for-profit, multi-arts center in Auburn, NY.

The atmosphere at QBL is friendly and casual, and students enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a college campus. Classes are held in two-, three-, and five-day formats, with two days off between sessions. Conference fees include classes, lectures, quilt show, merchant mall, and receptions. Commuter students are welcome to take part in all evening programs. Join other quilters for 2-10 days of quilting, creativity and camaraderie. Register NOW for 2010.

"As a first year 'newbie,' I was very impressed by the conference. The lectures were inspiring, the food was wonderful, time spent with other quilters was invaluable."

Quilting by the Lake
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
p: 315-255-1553, f: 315-255-0871
e: qbl@schweinfurthartcenter.org
www.myartcenter.org • www.quiltingbythelake.com

QBL Staff
Donna Lamb, Executive Director

Karin Steigerwald, QBL Program Coordinator