Enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the show —whether one-time events or ongoing activities. Don’t miss a thing, and make the most of these four days.
Awards Ceremony
Habitat International Contest
Friday, September 18
2:30 to 3:45 PM
Ceremony open to the public, attended by the judges and sponsors.
Live streamed on Instagram @carrefour_patchwork
- #2 Pavillon Osmont
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Young Quilters Meetup
Saturday, September 19
2 to 5 PM
Awards ceremony (open to the public), followed by workshops for young quilters (ages 5–25) led by the judges of the 5-25 Challenge, Katell Renon and Eva Gustems.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- #15 Salle Polyvalente
- Lièpvre
Embroidery Demo – Star Loom
with Marithé & Didier Malfériol
Every day 9 AM – 6PM
No reservation required; free admission
Demonstration of a wool embroidery technique that was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, using a period metal stencil.
- #12 Salle des Fêtes
- Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines
Amish History at the IQM
While out on the street, take a look at these archival photos from the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, alongside the “Amish Reimagined” exhibition on display at the Théâtre.
- Rue Osmont
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Commented stroll: Amish footsteps in the city center
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (10 AM to 12 PM)
A walking tour with our excellent local guide to delve into the valley’s history: the origins of the Amish movement and a look at the traces of their presence in town.
Organized by the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire du Val d’Argent.
No reservation required; in French
- Starts #4 Église des Chaînes
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Écrivez une carte postale textile
En continu 9h-18h
Pour les 30 ans du Carrefour, venez laisser un mot, une idée, une citation, ou passer un message
- Espace commercial
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
AVEC LA COLLABORATION DE :
1995-2025 Mur du temps
En continu 9h-18h
Visiteurs, exposants et fidèles de l’événement partagent leurs meilleurs souvenirs des 30 années passées au Carrefour.
- Espace commercial - VE2
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Couvertures au grand coeur
En continu 9h-18h
Le Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) invite les visiteurs à contribuer à leur projet humanitaire en se joignant à leur table pour un instant couture. Ces couvertures bénéficieront à des populations déplacées. Une initiative menée par Maria Friesen, Renée Braun et Ruth Lüthi.
- Église des Chaînes
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Participez à la tombola,
c’est gratuit !
En continu 9h-18h
Chaque jour tentez de gagner des lots offerts par les sponsors
- Espace commercial
- Point info, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Au cœur de l’Amérique Amish :
un regard intime
Découvrez une exposition de photos consacrée à la communauté Amish réalisée par Étienne Athéa, photographe à Rennes.
- Espace commercial
- Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Make & Take broderie
avec Ulla Hoppe
Tous les jours à 14h
Sans réservation, max. 5 personnes
En allemand
Gratuit
- Espace Raymond Hestin
- Rombach-le-Franc
Activities
The list of activities, including artist talks, will be published as the show date approaches.
Artist talks are offered by the artists themselves, at set times.
These talks are:
- free of charge
- no reservation needed
- they take place every day
- directly at the venues
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