Quilting 4-H Camp

Campers will get the chance to enter into the world of quilting by making their own quilt. This popular camp will cover the techniques and opportunities in quilting. From building blocks, adding borders, sandwiching a quilt, making a binding, label and sleeve all in one week. Each camper will then be able to enter their quilt into the "QuiltFest Show" held at the Prime Osborne Center (Jacksonville) September 19-21, 2024 . Top quilts will be chosen to enter in the Florida State Fair in February, 2025. Campers will need to bring a bag lunch and basic sewing supplies (those you got at Beginning Sewing Camp). Basic knowledge of sewing skills and use of sewing machine is a must. Beginning Sewing Camp is prefered and both camps can be taken in the same month. Advanced Quilter will be selected based on experience and will have the opportunity to cut their own blocks June 2-6.

This camp is for ages 10-18 (as of September 1, 2023)

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. USDA, UF/IFAS Extension, FAMU and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice the University of Florida St. Johns County Extension Office no later than 5 days prior to the meeting at 904-209-0430.