SAQA Celebrates Katie Pasquini Masopust’s Induction into The Quilters Hall of Fame
The Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana held their latest celebration July 18-20, 2024, featuring the induction of their newest honoree, Katie Pasquini Masopust.
Since Katie first began quilting in 1978, her creativity and sense of design and color have been a moving force in the contemporary field of quilt making.
Katie joined the SAQA Board in 1999, was SAQA’s 2nd President, and served for 7 years from 2000-2007.
Katie led the Board through a challenging period of growth by expanding our membership (she still holds the record for signing up 77 new members during a 4 day period at the Houston International Quilt Festival.)
Katie was instrumental in finding new donors, recruiting new sponsors, starting an annual conference, and creating a new website.
Katie was part of the Board that hired our current Executive Director, Martha Sielman. Martha states, “Katie was one of my quilting heroes, so getting to work with her was a dream come true.”
One of Katie’s greatest strengths is her outgoing nature. For more than 45 years, Katie has traveled the world as a quilt ambassador and an incredibly popular and sold-out teacher for thousands quilters both in person and on-line.
She is dedicated to her craft, inspiring, delightfully exuberant and so entertaining!
Highlights of Katie’s achievements and contributions to the world of quilting:
- President of SAQA for 7 years
- Board Member National Quilt Museum (4 years)
- Organizer of the long-running prestigious Alegre Retreat 29 Years
- Author of 10 major quilt books
- Instructor in 5 DVDs published by I quilt, Craftsy and C and T Publishing
- Frequent guest on a variety of shows, including The Carol Duran Show, Quilting Arts TV and TheQuiltShow.com
- Creator of fabric lines for Marcus Brothers and now Free Spirit Fabrics
- Best of Show Award at IQF-Houston 1982 and 1986
- Penny Nil Award for Excellence at Quilt Visions 1991
- People’s Choice Award at Quilt National 1991
- Best of Show Award at the Pacific International Quilt Show 1994
- 1st and 2nd place winner at AQS 1995
- Her work, “Rio Hondo,” was chosen as one of the Best Quilts of the 20th Century 2000
- Silver Star Award Winner at IQF-Houston 2005
- Visions Award 2006
- Juror at Quilt National 2009
- Quilt National Quilts Japan Prize award 2011
- Quilt Legend of the Year—The Quilt Show 2017
- Best of Show and Honorable Mention at the Redwood Empire Annual Art Show 2021
- Best of Show at Redwood Art Association Focus On Fiber 2021 and 2023
- International Quilt Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska adds and continues to add pieces of her work to its collection
- Quilters Hall of Fame induction 2024
Katie Pasquini Masopust Leads Gallery Walk of her work at the Marion, Indiana Public Library
Luncheon Honoring Katie Pasquini Masopust
During a luncheon at the Lyric Event Center, Katie provided a lecture presentation that was intimate, engaging, and memorable. It was a delight to see Katie and her family and friends celebrate together with our SAQA and quilting community.
Induction Ceremony for Katie Pasquini Masopust into Quilters Hall of Fame
At the induction ceremony on Saturday evening, Katie received her medal and awards, expressed her gratitude, and delighted the audience with her comments.
Several members from the audience spoke and shared special memories. This included Quilters Hall of Fame representatives, SAQA Board member, former and current students, friends, and even family.
Katie had a large group of family and friends who traveled with her to celebrate this honor. She is loved by all. It was so rewarding to hear how she has been such a positive force in so many lives. As her brother said, “You all know what a wonderful quilter Katie is. I’m here to say she’s an even better person than she is a quilter!”
On behalf of our entire SAQA Board and community we celebrate the incredibly talented artist, Katie Pasquini Masopust. We are so proud of Katie!
Susie Goodman
SAQA Board
