June Greetings,
And welcome to the first day of Summer 2010! The weather has been just gorgeous, perhaps a touch too warm for June but we'll take it! Last year we were drowning with day after day of rain so this year has been oh so much nicer.
The Vermont Quilt Festival begins this Friday, June 25th! Check out the show's listing below, there may still be room in a few classes, but the show is a "must see" even if you're just visiting for a day.
A few other events are happening this week - they are marked with an asterisk (*) as well as other new items. Some events happening later on in the year and even into 2011 will appear in a future newsletter. If you have questions about a submitted event please contact me. Thank you for all your submissions!
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Quilt Fun Newsletter
June 2010
Items of Interest to Quilters Across New England
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* New England Quilt Museum Update
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA
Opening Reception for Contemporary
Broderie Perse: An Elegant Revival
July 17,
1pm
Join us for the opening reception for our
major summer exhibition, featuring modern-day interpretations of some of the
most detailed, finely-wrought quilts in the American tradition. Combining
collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse, also known as cut-out
chintz appliqué, presents a high point in the art of quilting and deserves the
admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. The technique
emerged in the late eighteenth century when chintz fabrics were very expensive
and only the very wealthy could afford whole cloth bed coverings made from large
pieces of chintz. By cutting motifs out of a small amount of fabric, the quilter
could rearrange them onto a large field of inexpensive plain cotton to imitate
the designs on larger fabrics. Plain cream or white fields filled by fine
quilting surround the trees, floral sprays, wreaths, urns, birds, and baskets
appliquéd with tiny whip, buttonhole, or reverse buttonhole stitches. The style,
which was very popular in the Middle Atlantic states and the South into the
1840s, largely disappeared after the 1850s. The exhibition presents 30
contemporary broderie perse quilts and several antique examples in order to
familiarize viewers with the style and its history. The reception features a
talk by guest curator Anita B. Loscalzo on the history of broderie perse
techniques. Support for this exhibition is provided in part by Marcus Textiles.
Exhibit: Women's Writes: Signature Quilts and Their StoriesMay 13 - July 11 The curators for the exhibit, NEQM Acting Curator Laura Lane and quilt historian Lorie Chase, have assembled an extensive group of signature quilts, drawn from both the museum's own permanent collection and borrowed from private collections, to showcase the wide range of actions women in the 19th and early 20th centuries were able to take by combining needle and thread with the power of the pen. Women's Writes will run from May 13 through July 11. Support for this exhibition is provided in part by Mancuso Show Management. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Are you on the NEQM email list? The Museum has a great newsletter of their own with all the details on their upcoming exhibits, workshops and Brown Bag events. Visit the museum's web site to sign up.
Contact the museum for more information on any of the above items or events:
Phone: 978 452-4207
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| Friends Fabric Art Upcoming Events
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Apr. 17 - July 25, 2010:
The latest cultural bulletin for Lowell included a notice about the next
special exhibition at the American Textile History Museum More
Than a Number. This is is a collaborative project involving
the American Textile History Museum and Light of Cambodian Children
(LCC), along with several other cultural organizations in Lowell. The
exhibit includes fiber arts from up and coming fiber artist Rachel
Faller. This looks like it should be another must see exhibit. For
images and information go to http://www.athm.org/future_exhibitions.htm
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| * The Act of Seeing - a two-person exhibit
June 4-27, 2010
Gallery hours: Fridays, 4-7pm, Saturdays, 12-6pm
Gallery 263, 263 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA
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Sandy Gregg, Cambridge fiber artist and Stephanie Costa, Cambridge photographer are currently having a two-person exhibit, The Act of Seeing.
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| * Crossroad Quilters Workshop - Dresden Plates
Tue., June 22, 2010, 9am-4pm
Church of the Nazarene, 556 Cabot St., Beverly, MA
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Dresden
Plates - the words evoke images of beautiful, elegant patterns on fine
china. By combining selective cutting of individual blades with
hand piecing and hand appliqué, yards of fabric can be transformed into stunning
Dresden Plate Quilts. The resulting plates will range from elegant
to whimsical depending on the fabric choices. Students will begin
a two-plate wallhanging in class. Helpful if student is
comfortable with needleturn appliqué, but basics will be demonstrated in
class. Book Dresden Plates of Distinction, published October
2001. Template fee. A more relaxed pace than the
half-day classes.
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* Quilting in the Hills
Aug. 20-22, 2010
Thetford, VT
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Come enjoy a weekend quilt retreat in Thetford, VT with instructor Deb Tucker. Price is $385 and includes: - Accomodations for two nights
- 5 meals plus snacks
- Deb's class or a fabric painting and bead embellishment class
- Games
- Bonfire
- And more!
For details or to reserve your place please contact: Nicole Laurencelle: 802-860-1497, email: nlaurencelle@pkc.com or Heather Way: 802-324-2652, email: hway@marathon-health.com
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* Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar, hosted by Bayberry Quilters of Cape Code
Sept. 2-4, 2010
Resort and Conference Center of Hyannis
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The resort will have special event pricing that they have extended to 3 days before and 3 days after the event. Registration forms may be downloaded at RickyTims.com.
For more information contact Paula Tuano: ptuano@comcast.net, 508-394-0596
or Carol Salerno: souwestcc@comcast.net
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| Vermont Quilt Festival
June 25-27, 2010
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT
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Have fun checking out the Festival's colorful new and improved website at www.vqf.org and in mid February get a sneak peak at the broad range of classes and lectures being offered this year by nationally renowned teachers. You will be able to download the class brochure and in March, you will have the option of using online registration for classes, lectures, and lodging. While you are on the site, be inspired by the photos of the beautiful contest winning quilts of 2009, and think about entering the contest this year. The rules and entry form are available for download as well.
Vermont Quilt Festival is proud to once again be named a Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten Summer Event. The Festival is featuring an extensive assortment of quilt exhibits: contest quilts created by adults and youth alike; antique quilts from the 18th through 20th centuries from the extensive Pilgrim/Roy collection; a retrospective of the work of contemporary quilter, Nancy Halpern; quilts from the World War II era from the Sue Reich collection; samples of the work of the Green Mountain Quilters Guild; and exhibits featuring the works of the prestigious VQF faculty. Shoppers won't be disappointed either as they browse the colorful array of wares offered by more than 80 vendors from across the continent! Quilt appraisals, free gallery talks and vendor demos add to the excitement. And not to be missed is the always festive Champagne and Chocolate Preview on Thursday evening, June 24.
All at the air-conditioned Champlain Valley Expo on Rt. 15 in Essex Junction, VT. To request a class brochure, send $5 to VQF, 11 Pearl St., Ste. 207, Essex Junction, VT 05452. For more information, visit www.vqf.org or email info@vqf.org.
| | Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild Vermont Quilt Festival Bus Trip
Sat., June 26, 2010
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The Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild in Townsend MA is sponsoring a bus trip to the Vermont Quilt Festival on Saturday June 26 2010. The bus leaves from Spaulding School on Route 119 in Townsend MA @ 6 AM on Saturday June 26,2010. The cost is $41.00 per person which includes the tip for the driver. For info or to reserve a seat contact Harriet Pindell: email @ hapray1@yahoo.com or phone: 978-348-1486.
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| "Threads of Friendship" Quilt Show
Sponsored by Cornerstone Quilters Guild
Sat., July 24, 2010, 10-5pm
Sun., July 25, 2010, 10-4pm
Tantasqua Sr. High School, Rt. 148, Sturbridge, MA
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Admission: $7/adult, children under 12 free with paid adult
The "Cornerstone Cafe" will offer quilt-themed sandwiches for lunch.
Is this your guild's show? Please contact me with any additional information you'd like to share!
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| Maine Quilts 33rd Annual Show & Conference
Presented by Pine Tree Quilters Guild
July 30-Aug. 1, 2010
Fri., 9am-6pm, Sat., 9am-5pm, Sun., 10am-4pm
August Civic Center, 76 Community Dr., Augusta, ME
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Workshops with:
Karen Kay Buckley, Sue Nickels, Carol Doak, Karen Eckmeier, Mary Kerr, Mary Ellen Kranz, Vikki Pignatelli, George & Virginia Siciliano and Mary Lou Weidman
Quilt Exhibits - Over 500 Quilts
Contemporary, Display, Judged
"I've Got the 19th Century Blues", Blueberry Fields Forever, "Vintage Revisited"
Merchants Mall, Demonstrations, Lectures, Quilt Appraisals
Special Events include:
Champagne Reception and Show Preview Thursday, July 29, 7-9 p.m.
Gala: "This Guy Must Be Nuts," dinner & trunk show with George Siciliano Friday, July 30, 6:30-9 p.m.
Silent Auction proceeds benefit Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Admission: $8 daily; $15 multi-day; children 12 & under free with paid adult; $7 groups (14 or more) with advance registration
For a registration brochure (available mid-January '10), send $2 US to:
Maine Quilts, PO Box 5405, Augusta, ME 04332-5405.
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Amoskeag Quilt Guild Bus Trip to Maine Quilts
July 31, 2010
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Amoskeag Quilt Guild is offering a bus trip to Maine Quilts/Marden's on
July 31. Tell all your friends about this trip and join us for a great
quilt show, some great shopping and fun along the way. There will be
over 500 quilts on display at Maine Quilts including antique, art,
entries and challenge quilts. We know quilters love to shop for fabric,
patterns, sewing machines and other tools to make quilting easier. At
Maine Quilts 2010, there will be merchants from Maine and across the USA
who will be selling a wide array of items a quilter might need or want.
Along with enjoying the quilts on display you'll want to be sure and
visit all the merchants. The American Bus Association (ABA) announced
that Maine Quilts 2010, has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events
in North America for 2010 by an elite tourism industry selection
committee so it is a not a show you want to miss. When we leave the show
we will make a stop at Marden's in Lewiston, Maine. For more than forty
years Marden's Surplus and Salvage has been a premier destination for
bargain hunting in the State of Maine. There is fabric, furniture,
clothing, electronics, shoes and whatever else you can think of at
Marden's. You need to go to Marden's at least once in your life. Payment
for trip is due when signing up and is non-refundable but it is
transferable. The cost of the trip includes luxury bus, quilt show
admission and driver gratuity - $37 for members and $42 for guests.
Departs from Macy's in Bedford, NH @6:30am. For more information send an
email to: aqg.retreats@amoskeagqg.org
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| Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod 29th Annual Quilt Show - "A Symphony of Quilts"
Thurs., Aug. 5, 2010, 9:30am-4pm
Fri., Aug. 6, 2010, 9:30am-4pm
Sat., Aug.7, 2010, 9:30am-3pm
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Exit 10 off the Mid-Cape Highway (Rt. 6), Harwich, MA
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Exhibit of Over 200 Contemporary and Traditional Quilts by Members
Special Exhibits by Featured Quilters Audrey Germer and Priscilla Smith
Antique and Vintage Quilt Exhibit
Merchant Mall with over 25 Vendors
Lectures and Demonstrations
Quilt Appraisals
Boutique of Handcrafted Items
Raffle of Quilt and Other Great Prizes
Basket Raffle
Large Parking Area and Lunch Available
Admission $6.00 per day or $10.00 multi-day pass
For more information please visit:
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Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show 2010 - Fall Harvest Festival
Sat., Aug. 7, 10am-4pm
Sun., Aug. 8, 10am-3pm
Hadley - Luzerne High School Gym, Rt. 9N Lake Luzerne, NY
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* Quilt Raffle * Boutique *
* Demonstrations *
* Vendors * Refreshments *
Admission $5.00 OR $4.50 and one canned good for the local food pantry
Quilt Appraisals - Kathy Greenwold
Saturday Only - Fee $30.00
Appointment Required
Phone 518.370.1667
Inquires: Holly Darfler196 N. Greenfield Rd Porter Corners, NY 12859 518.893.7205 Back to top
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Lowell Quilt Festival
August 12-14, 2010
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
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This year's Lowell Quilt Festival offers more excitement than ever before. IMAGES, the centerpiece of the Festival, has been moved to a new location, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, and offers so much to see and do, including:
* Award-winning quilts at IMAGES 2010
* Special Exhibits
* Special Events
* Live Auction of quilts with wine/cheese preview
* Exciting raffles
* Daily "Lunch & Learn" speakers with truck shows (limited space -- advance registration recommended)
* Vendor demonstrations
* Top - notch vendor mall for all things fabric and sewing-related
* All proceeds from IMAGES 2010 benefit the New England Quilt Museum
Museums and galleries around town are partnered with the New England Quilt Museum to offer additional exhibits featuring the very best in textile arts. From historic Lowell's cotton mills to the latest work from contemporary fiber artists, there's something on view for every interest.
To help visitors see all there is to see, the Festival will offer a FREE HOP-ON/HOP-OFF SHUTTLE connecting parking areas to all participating Festival sites, funded by the City of Lowell.
Visit the Festival website, www.lowellquiltfestival.org for the latest news. Then, come to Lowell this August. You'll be glad you did!
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Berkshire Quilts
2010 Schedule:
Sept. 24-26, 2010
Oct. 15-17, 2010
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Join us for a 3-day quilt retreat weekend in beautiful Canaan, NY, nestled in the Berkshires. The weekend includes all meals, lodging, quilt projects with instruction, Show & Tell, door prizes, side trips to local quilt shops and lots of quilting inspiration!
Choose to start a new project, finish your current project or participate in a project especially prepared for the weekend. Experienced teachers are on hand ready to assist you.
QuiltLily Designs by Karen Pratt and Kate Mitchell Quilts patterns now available online.
Phone: Karen 413-822-8763 or Kate 518-312-0762
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Belknap Mill "Harvest of Quilts" Show
Oct. 2 & 3, 2010, 10am-5pm
Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn, 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia, NH
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The Belknap Mill Quilters Guild is proud to host its 33rd Annual Harvest of Quilts Show October 2 and 3, 2010. Our Special Exhibit consists of a display of the works of our Founding Mothers. A lovely lunch with homemade food specialties is available. Quilt appraisals will be done on the premises. Appointments are recommended. Contact the Guild at belknapmillquilters@yahoo.com. In addition to many quilts on display, the guild will have demonstrations, a vendors mall, a Guild Table with handcrafted gift items, a penny sale, a raffle quilt and door prizes. Hope to see you!!
Admission $5.00 adult, $3.00 student
Free parking, air conditioned, bus tours welcome
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Candlelite Quilts Quilting Retreat
Nov. 20-23, 2010
The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy, NH
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Join us for Candlelite Quilts' first quilting retreat! We will have a lecture & a workshop or you can "sew" the whole weekend! This wonderful Inn overlooks Mt. Monadnock and has walking trails, fireplaces and most important, fabulous food. Your stay includes 3 nights, 9 meals plus, a cocktail party with appetizers. We are limited to 50 people so register as soon as you can. A $75.00 non-refundable deposit is required (Check or cash only). You can pay in full or take advantage of our payment plan. The total price for the weekend package is $525.00. We hope you can join us!!!
For more information contact Candlelite Quilts, 24 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA
978-256-0025
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* Snippets
Little bits 'n pieces of info, classifieds, etc.
Items are listed for 3 issues before being "retired". If you've submitted a classified ad and your item sells before the 3rd submission please let me know. Thank you!
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Quilt Racks for Rent:
Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild quilt racks consist of metal bases,
upright metal poles, (7',8',9',& 10'), and cross bars. Hooks for hanging
from the top of the poles and clamps to hold hooks for hanging from any place on
the upright poles. Our storage facility is conveniently located in Plainville,
MA on route 1, just off 495. We currently have 75 bases, and can be rented by
the number of bases needed. We do require that they be picked up and dropped off
in a vehicle(s) that is covered to protect from weather. Rental fees are for a 7
day period and pick up and drop off is to be within that time frame. For further
information, and to check our rental schedule you may contact Diana Annis @ institchesquilts@aol.com or
508-285-4986. (1) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ QUILT HANGING SYSTEM FOR SALE:
This easy, all-inclusive system is made of
wood and is comprised of bases, stanchions, and cross pieces. No step stool or
ladder needed to hang quilts. Depending on configuration, there are enough
racks to hang from approximately 200 to 275 quilts. For additional information,
pricing and possible delivery, contact MQX at 866-675-4355 or e-mail MQXShow@comcast.net(1) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Quilts of Valor
Barbara Chojnacki is the new Regional Coordinator for Region 10 (New York and New England) for the Quilts of Valor project. If you live in this region and are any of the following, or if you would like more info about making Quilts of Valor, please email her at reg10@qovf.org
- Quilt shops who are interested in becoming a drop-off location for QOV batting
- Longarm quilters who currently quilt Quilts of Valor, or are interested in doing so
- Currently make tops for Quilts of Valor, either by yourself or as a group
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Marie Nader, Coordinater for ConKerr Cancer is looking for "Shrek" fabric for a special project. If you can help, please contact her at conkerrcancerboston@mail.org or call: 978-448-2636.
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