For the past 35 years, the Prairie Queen Quilt Club has held a weekend designated to showcase the art and enjoyment of quilting.

The quilt show got its beginnings with Betty Robertson and Mailyn Nelson who both owned and operated a quilt shop in Bishop Hill in the mid 80’s. With their husband’s support and helping hands they set up the type of show that continues today.

The Bishop Art Council helped sponsor the event until 1990 when the club went solo. Those attending the show enjoy all sizes of quilts, demonstrations and treasures from the corner store.

On Friday the attendees will select the winners in five categories. Each year the quilt club members select a charity to support by providing homemade quilts and part of the proceeds from the show. This year the show will support GROW Ministries that provides shelter for women who are homeless or abused.

The quilt show event is in the Bishop Hill Colony School on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16-18. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5.