The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show started in 1975 with a few quilts outside Jean Wells' shop and has now evolved into a prominent event, attracting 10,000 to 12,000 visitors each year. Celebrated every July, it features over 1,000 quilts displayed throughout the town of Sisters, transforming it into a vibrant gallery. The event emphasizes creativity and community spirit, with no judging or admission fee. Wells, still involved in quilting, encourages creative exploration without knowing the final outcome, emphasizing problem-solving in the artistic process.
"If I had known what it would become, I would've been too intimidated to start. It grew so organically. If I had said I wanted more than a thousand quilts one day, that would've been overwhelming."
"Today, 10,000 to 12,000 visitors flood Sisters each July - always the second Saturday - to experience the dazzling transformation. The entire town becomes a gallery, where artistry, community, and spontaneity collide."
"I don't want to know at the beginning what it's going to look like. I like solving problems and letting ideas present themselves."
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