Albuquerque, NM – The American Quilter's Society will debut its popular QuiltWeek event in Albuquerque January 14-17, 2015 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Over 15,000 are expected to attend. Renowned artists, instructors, and quilters will converge in Albuquerque to make this a memorable and educational event.

Over 500 quilts will be on display with more than $50,000 in prizes to be awarded for quilting excellence at the event. In addition, there will be a series of workshops featuring some of the top talent in the quilt industry and an extensive Merchant Mall comprised of both local and national vendors.

Admission to AQS QuiltWeek includes access to all special exhibits and the Merchant Mall with hundreds of quilting items for sale. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, January 14–16, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17.

Tickets and additional information can be found at www.quiltweek.com/albuquerque  or by calling 1-270-898-7903. For discounted hotel rates, visit www.quiltweek.com . The event is open to the public.

About the American Quilter's Society
The American Quilter's Society is the largest quilting membership organization in the world. For thirty years, AQS has been the leading voice in quilting through a broad suite of products­—magazines, books, live events, contests, workshops, online networks, patterns, fabrics, and catalogs. At AQS, we believe that with inspiration and advice, creatively minded individuals can take their quilting projects beyond what even they have imagined. The leading authors in quilting choose to publish with AQS, the best in quilt artistry select AQS events to display their work, the newest quilters learn from the knowledge and vision of AQS members. For more information on the American Quilter's Society, please visit www.americanquilter.com or call 1-270-898-7903.