Quilting by the Lake (QBL) began in 1981 as a four-day quilting conference in Cazenovia, NY, and has grown into a two-week, internationally recognized quilting event attracting over 150 participants from around the country. From the beginning, QBL recruited some of the most innovative and legendary quilters to teach, and that tradition continues today. Classes are offered in design, techniques, and surface design, and appeal to a wide range of quilters, including traditional, art, and modern.

Many of our participants have been attending QBL for 10, 15 and over 20 years. One of the longest running quilt conferences in the country, QBL continues to be a special community treasured for its creative environment and camaraderie. In addition to classes, the sessions include lectures, trunk shows and other activities. A highlight of each session is the final Class Show & Tell program during Friday evening’s Closing Banquet. The evening is always punctuated with humor and includes raffle drawings and a faculty apron auction to benefit the QBL Scholarship Fund.

The atmosphere at QBL is friendly and casual, and participants enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY.  Housing is in single rooms dormitory room. Meals are served in the campus cafeteria.