* New England Quilt Museum Update
Current and Upcoming Exhibits and Events
New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA
Current Exhibit: Contemporary Broderie Perse: An Elegant RevivalJuly 15-Oct. 17, 2010 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Text & Textile Extravaganza
September 25, 2010, 9am-2pm
On Saturday, September 25, 9 am -2 pm, the New England Quilt Museum will hold the Text and Textile Extravaganza, a FUNdraiser featuring books and magazines, fabrics, and quilting notions. For a $35 donation, participants receive a shopping bag (16" x 12" x 6") to fill with books, magazines, fabrics etc of their choice. Additional shopping bags will be available for a $25 donation. Merchandise collected to-date includes more than 1,500 books and magazines as well as current and collectible fabrics ranging in size from samples to fat quarters to yardage for borders and backing. Fabric designs include batiks, florals, holiday and novelty prints, reproductions, and solids. The proceeds from the event help support the museum's Outreach and Educational programs and partnerships both in-house and in the community. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Museum Offers Publicity & Marketing Partnership with Guilds
As part of the Museum's effort to support the growth of quilting, and to show appreciation for the guilds that have provided the Museum with so much varied support over the years, the Museum offers two programs to help guilds' efforts to market themselves, at reduced or no cost:
The Ad Swap Program provides NEQM Supporting Guilds with a free series of ads in the Museum's email newsletter, in exchange for a full-page ad in the guild's next show program. To participate, guilds provide a digital image of their logo, a 75-word description of their show, including dates and special attractions, and their web address and preferred email contact address.
The Postcard Program provides professionally-designed postcards to distribute for publicity. Glossy, standard-sized postcards, 4" by 6", can feature a photo of the guild's raffle quilt, while the back can contain any text the guild chooses. An order of 1,000 cards is $125 plus shipping, and will be designed for your guild.Your guild does not need to be a supporting guild to participate in the Postcard Program.
To participate in either of these programs, or to find out more, contact PR & Marketing Manager Chrissy Inge at pubrel@nequiltmuseum.org or 978-452-4207, ext. 19.
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A Red, White and Blue Quilt from the permanent collection of the New England Quilt Museum is featured in a new book written by NEQM member Sue Reich. Sue is a quilter, quilt historian and author of previous books. She has spent five years researching her new book, World War II Quilts (2010, Schiffer Publishing). In 2005, Sue was guest curator of the exhibit World War II Quilts at the New England Quilt Museum.
NEQM's quilt, Flag Squares, 1991.24, was made in 1945 from a pattern published by Farm Journal Magazine. Sue's book features the Museum's quilt on page 183 and also on the back cover of her book. On page 181 she shows the pattern booklet for the quilt, which sold for 10 cents in 1945. NEQMs quilt was donated by the Binney family.
Look for Sue's book, World War II Quilts, in the New England Quilt Museum shop. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Ireland with Fellow NEQM Supporters
July 6-14, 2011
Bookings accepted now.
This April, NEQM sponsored a spectacular trip to England to see favorite quilting sites. Next Summer, join us for a tour of Ireland! Sew Many Places is partnering with NEQM to offer this tour of the Emerald Isle to our members and friends, including round-trip airfare from Boston, deluxe accommodations, and a guided motorcoach tour of Ireland especially for quilters. Travel with fellow quilt enthusiasts as we visit the Blarney and Avoca textile mills to see traditional Irish textiles made, and visit cultural heritage sights throughout Ireland with a fun group of quilters. Take private quilting lessons and combine quilt education with comfortable sightseeing in this wonderful tour that takes us to all the sights you've always wanted to see, from St. Patrick's Cathedral to ancient monasteries, the lakes of Killarney to the Book of Kells. For more information, contact Chrissy Inge at pubrel@nequiltmuseum.org
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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Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar, hosted by Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod
Sept. 2-4, 2010
Resort and Conference Center of Hyannis
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The event runs for 2-1/2 days and includes lectures and demonstrations by Ricky, Alex Anderson and Libby Lehman. During the seminar you will learn lessons suited for experienced quilters, novice quilters, traditional as well as contemporary quilters. You will learn simple, efficient techniques and explore the principles for successful original designs. The seminar is loaded with projects that will allow you to try the various techniques when you get back to your sewing studio. Prepare to have your head spinning with excitement! Also, a special treat - a piano recital Friday evening by Ricky Tims (for all registrants). Get a taste of this seminar by going to YouTube and searching for "Ricky Tims Quilt Seminar" as well as the links on the right of that page.
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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Pine Tree Quilters Guild Upcoming Workshops
Fri., Sept. 10, 2010, Fireside Inn, Auburn, ME
Sun., Sept. 12, 2010, Husson University, Bangor, ME
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Pine Tree Quilters Guild will be offering two workshops with quilter Debbie Bowles. Debbie is from Burnsville, MN and has published several books and also has a pattern company with over 40 patterns, in a quilting style she calls "controlled inventive". See her work at her web site: www.mapleislandquilts.com.
The Friday workshops are "Carnival" or "Amazing" and will be held at the Fireside Inn, exit 75 off I-95 in Auburn, ME.
The Sunday workshops are "Pagoda" or "Hot Shots" and will be held at Husson University, Bangor, ME, I-95, Broadway exit #185.
Non-member workshop fee is $65.
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* Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild Workshop - Rose Hughes
Sept. 16-17, 2010, 9am-4pm
All About Quilts, 958 Main St., Walpole, MA
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In this workshop, you will learn how to capture and translate your favorite landscape photographs into colorful designs and unique fabric art using Fast-Pieced Appliqué™ techniques and embellishments. This technique uses machine piecing and appliqué in combination to simplify complicated curves and circles. You will also explore layering as you work with a wide variety of unusual embellishments-- so you can capture the spirit of your photos in fabric form.
Level: Serious Beginner
Cost: $130
At the end of the two 6-hour sessions, you will take home a unique class project and a unique piece designed from your original landscape photo, as well as the skills and techniques to apply to future projects!
Rose Hughes is a nationally known fiber artist and author of two books, Dream Landscapes and Exploring Embellishments. She has appeared on Simply Quilts (episode 919) and on The Quilt Show and Quilt Out Loud webcasts. You can learn more about the artist and her work on her web site www.rosehughes.com.
For further information or to sign up for this event, contact Sarah Brewin at programs@rnqg.org or call (508)733-6377. A workshop supply list can be obtained from the September calendar page on the RNQG website: www.rnqg.org. |
| * Seabrook Recreation Center - Machine Quilting Class
Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 2010, 11am-2pm
Seabrook Recreation Center, Lafayette Rd., Rt. 1, Seabrook, NH
(603) 474-5746
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A 4-Week Class for Beginners, taught by Pat Knapp. Pat has been teaching quilting to beginners for 13 years. This is not a piecing class, but will concentrate on machine stippling, fancy quilting, plain quilting, patterns, use of stencils and more.
Cost: Residents - $20, Non-residents - $35
Minimum 10 students, maximum 14 students
For questions or more information including class materials list, please contact Pat Knapp: email pa.knapp2@juno.com or phone (603) 394-7031.
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Berkshire Quilts
2010 Schedule:
Sept. 24-26, 2010
Oct. 15-17, 2010
Oct. 22-24, 2010
2011 Schedule:
Apr. 1-3, 2011
Apr. 29-May 1, 2011
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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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| Seacoast Shop Hop
Fri.-Sun., Oct. 1-3, 2010
Fri. & Sat., 10am-7pm, Sun., 10am-5pm
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Think you're too busy to be "charmed"? Set aside some special time to experience the golden splendor of a New England indian summer on our seacoast "do in a day" quilt shop hop.
Participating shops:
Checkerberries Quilt Shop, Northwood, NH
Garrison Hill Quilt Shop, Dover, NH
Knight's Quilt Shop, Cape Neddick, ME
Little Lamb Quilt Shop, Barrington, NH
The Quilted Acorn, Newbury, MA
Purchase your passport map at any of the shops and get a stamp at each shop visit. Receive a pewter rotary cutter charm as your gift. See the latest in fabrics, patterns, books and notions as well as inspiring creative ideas.
Add a charm to your collection each time your map is stamped. At the end of the hop you'll receive a bracelet to complete your "charming" seacoast journey!
A completely stamped passport map entitles you to be entered into the grand prize drawings:
- Handcraftd painted cupboard made by James Nancarrow and decorated by folk artist Cynthia Erekson
- $250.00 gift certificate to be used at all the participating shops
- DIY lobster dinner fixin's for four
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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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| * Monadnock Quilters' Guild Biennial Quilt Show
"Fall Festival of Quilts"
Sat., Oct. 9, 2010, 10am-5pm
Sun., Oct. 10, 2010, 10am-4pm
South Meadow School, Rt. 202 N., Peterborough, NH
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The show will feature 200 beautiful quilts made by Guild members.
There will be demonstrations, a boutique with many items just in time for Christmas shopping, door prizes and a cafe for your coffee break or lunch. There will be activities to occupy your children while you browse the exhibits. Vendors will be on hand to help you fulfill your inspirations.
The Guild will be raffling 25 quilted wall hangings, the proceeds of which will go to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire, a program that provides support to NH children with cancer and their families.
Cost of the event is $5.00...... AND men are free!
Check out our website: www.monadnockquiltersguild.org or call Jan Hicks (603) 547-3365.
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Rising Star Quilters 23rd Annual Quilt Show and Sale
Sat., Oct. 16, 2010, 10am-5pm
Sun., Oct. 17, 2010, 11am-4pm
Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave., Lexington, MA
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Two exhibit halls, one on each floor. On the entry level you will find our wonderful Boutique, our Café, demonstrations by RSQ members, our Raffle Quilt and Mini-quilt Raffle, Raffle Baskets, and many member's quilts. On the lower level you will find vendors, many more member's quilts, and our Challenge Quilts: this year's challenge is "Going in Circles!"
Handicapped parking is available in the driveway in front of Cary Hall. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to REACH...beyond domestic violence. Admission $5.00.
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* Hammersmith Quilt Guild 2010 Show
"Stitches in Time 2010"
Oct. 16-17, 2010
Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St., Saugus, MA
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We will have a number of beautiful quilts on display and you will be able to vote for your favorites. Also we will be selling chances on a beautiful "Raffle Quilt" for which you will have an opportunity to win, penny sale (with many chances to win), door prizes and a boutique that provides people a place to browse and shop. New this year is a Yardage Sale. Please come and join us for our fabulous show.
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| * Cocheco Quilters Guild 29th Annual Show
"Quilts from the Heart"
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 16-17, 2010, 10am-4pm
Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH
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Admission - $6.00/day, $9.00/2 days
Children under 12 - free
$1.00 off advance tickets when ordering 5 or more.
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* Quilters by the Sea Biennial Quilt Show
"Welcome Home"
Sat., Oct. 16, 2010, 10am-6pm
Sun., Oct. 17, 2010, 10am-4pm
Portsmouth Middle School, Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI
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On display will be over 100 quilts of all sizes ranging from mini to bed size, all made by guild members. A 'Small Quilt' silent auction, to benefit the New England Quilt Museum, will be included, as well as a Vendors Mall, Raffle Baskets, Raffle Quilt and Boutique with items made and donated by guild members. Additionally, there will be food available and the site is Handicap Accessible.
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| * Strong House Inn Quilters' Retreats
94 W. Main Street Vergennes, Vermont
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2010-2011 Quilting Class Schedule:
October 22, 23, 24 - 2010 Holiday Log Cabins - Kay Bergquist
October 28, 29, 30, 31 - 2010 Quilting Retreat Open - No Teacher (Champlain Valley Quilt Show)
November 5, 6, 7 - 2010 Quilting Retreat Open - No Teacher
January 13, 14, 15, 16 - 2011 Quilting Retreat Sold Out
January 21, 22, 23 - 2011 Quilting Retreat Sold Out
January 30, 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 - 2011 Quilting Retreat Sold Out
February 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - 2011 Five Glorious Days to Finish it up Quilting Retreat Open - No Teacher
February 25, 26, 27 - 2011 Let's Play with Chenille - Glenda LaPage
March 4, 5, 6 - 2011 Eleanor Roosevelt's Lady in the White House - Karen Dever
March 18, 19, 20 - 2011 Crazy Quilting and Embellishing - Jane Masenas
March 25, 26, 27 - 2011 Journal Quilting and Bring out the artist in you - Barbara Smith
April 1, 2, 3 - 2011 Appliqué Landscapes and Underwater Magic - Jo Diggs
April 15, 16, 17 - 2011 Hop to it with Bon Appliqué - Leslie Cook
June 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 - 2011 Royal Radiance - Carol Doak
Costs and packages vary. For much more information please contact Strong House Inn:
(802) 877-3337
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| * Concord Piecemakers Yard Sale
Sat., Oct. 23, 2010, 9am-2pm; Rain Date Oct. 30
St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 435 Central St., Acton, MA
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Fabric, Sewing Notions, Quilting and Craft Books/Magazines,Yarn and Knitting accessories, Patterns, Craft Materials for sale. BYOBag for 50 cent discount. Cash only.
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* Nimble Thimbles Quilt Show
Sat., Oct. 23, 2010; doors open at 9am
First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Gorham, ME
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Quilts, raffles, silent auction, vendors. Lunch & dessert items available.
Nimble Thimbles is a chapter of the Pine Tree Quilters Guild.
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Burlington Quilters' Guild Annual Quilt Show and Boutique
Sat., Oct. 23, 2010, 10am-5pm
Sun., Oct. 24, 2010, 10am-4pm
Middlesex Community College Campus Center, Bedford, MA
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On display will be beautiful quilts, handmade jackets and landscapes. The Boutique will offer handmade items such as quilts for sale, pocketbooks and totes, tablerunners, baby items, hoilday items and much, much more. There will be raffle baskets and a queen size batik raffle quilt. There will be vendors from local area quilt shops and teachers. Refreshments will be available. Lots of free parking, buses welcome, handicap accessible. Admission - $5.00 Directions: From 128 South: Take Rt 3N to Exit 27 (Bedford/Concord, Billerica) turn left. Follow to first flashing light, take left into Nortel Networks Technology Park. Follow to end and turn right (Orchard St). Entrance to MCC on left. From 128 North: Take Exit 31B (Rts 4/225) into Bedford. Follow Great Road until you pass Bedford Shopping Center on right (Marshalls/Whole Foods). Take first right past shopping center onto Hillside Avenue (becomes Springs Rd). Pass through VA Hospital grounds for about a mile. MCC on right. Back to top |
Milk and Honey Quilters' Guild Biennial Quilt Show,
"Quilting in the Land of Milk and Honey"
Sat., Oct. 23, 2010, 10am-5pm
Sun., Oct. 24, 2010, 10am-3pm
Middlebury Union High School, 73 Charles Ave., Middlebury, VT
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100 quilts by local quilters; featured quilter is Judith Reilly. The 2010 Hoffman Challenge tour collection will be on display; vendors; raffle quilt - a blue and white Hunter's Star design; quilts for sale; food. Admission - $5.00
For more information: www.milkandhoneyquilters.com
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Champlain Valley Quilt Guild 28th Annual Quilt Show
Sat., Oct. 30, 2010, 10am-5pm
Sun., Oct. 31, 2010, 10am-4pm
Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, Harbor Rd. (off Rt. 7), Shelburne, VT
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Please join us for a spectacular display of quilts, merchants mall, silent auction, quilt raffle, handmade crafts, special exhibits and demonstrations. Lunch and refreshments available on site.
Special Quilt Challenge: The show will include a special Theme Quilt Competition. All entries will be exhibited at the show. For information on how to enter the challenge, please see our website.
Admission: $6
Children under 12 free
Ample Free Parking
For more information: www.cvqgvt.org
or contact Sue Rivers at (802) 863-5042 harleysue98@myfairpoint.net
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A Quilters' Gathering
Presented by Eastcoast Quilters Alliance 3, LLC
Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 4-7, 2010
The Radisson Hotel, Spitbrook Rd., Nashua, NH
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Over 70 workshops, exhibits, Vendors Mall, special events - open to the public - Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-3pm.
Daily admission - $10.00, Multi-Day Pass - $15.00
2010 Invitational Exhibit: Amish Quilts - Amish Culture, from the collection of Dorothy Bossleman.
2010 Quilt Contest Theme: "Plain & Fancy" - Amish Designs in Modern Times and an exhibition and contest of wearables in "The Art of Fine Fashion" - entry deadlines are September 15, 2010.
For much more information: www.aquiltersgathering.com
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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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Sponsored by RoseMary Koch
A Quilter's Fabric and Craft Shopping Paradise
March 16-19, 2011
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Please join us in the Second AQS - American Quilter's Society Quilt Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Features of this bus trip include: We will stop for purchase of quilts at Amish Farmhouse - meet the amish people, People's Place, Country Store, Kitchen Kettle Village, Sauders, Zooks Dry Goods and the AQS quilt show which will take place again at the New Lancaster Convention Center. We cannot list all the shops and stops, but be assured this is one trip you do not want to miss. This trip is a fast paced, exciting and enjoyable -- come and meet some new quilters and enjoy yourself.
The 2011 trip will include the following:
* Roundtrip DeLuxe Motorcoach (including drivers' gratuity) for the entire trip.
* Accommodations for 3 nights at Willow Valley Conference Center (single, double, triple or quad)
* Meals: 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts at Willow Valley - all meals are buffets - all you can eat
* Admission to the AQS Quit Show at the Convention Center.
* Fun filled trip - many laughs, lots of shopping - warmth and friendship with wonderful quilters - and we can shop until we drop, or take a break.
* Meet & Greet Evening; Embroidered personalized name tags; Water provided daily & Group Picture
* Also included are all tips, taxes and gratuities.
There are several pick-up points scheduled for this trip along the Mass Pike and one other pick up in Connecticut. If there is a group at one location and it is convenient to our route, we will try to accommodate you with an additional pick-up point.
Send a Long SASE to RoseMary Koch at 100 Brand Street, Arlington, MA 02474 and/or your deposit for $150 to reserve your space on this trip. Questions? Call RoseMary evenings: 781-646-1293 or email: rmkoch@rcn.com
We would love to have you join us in 2011. Bring a friend or two.
RoseMary Koch
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| * 2011 Amish Bus Tour to Lancaster, PA
Apr. 13-17, 2011
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Join us for the 23rd annual chartered motorcoach tour to Lancaster County. Our quilt & fabric tour will make stops at several quilt shops as well as Amish homes to view extraordinary quilts, crafts and more! Lodging will be in picturesque Intercourse, PA within a short walk to shops and the opportunity to mingle with the Amish folks. Traveler's Rest Motel is owned and operated by Mennonites, noted for their warmth and hospitality. The 2011 Amish Bus Tour includes: - Round trip transportation with luxury bus - 4 nights accomodations - 4 continental breakfasts, 4 dinners including 2 dinners prepared in a private Amish home - Dinner Theatre and Buffet - Admissions to events & activities - Registration packet, bus snacks, group photo - All taxes and gratuities $100 deposit due at sign-up with balance due by February 17, 2011. Don't miss out on this event! Please contact Sheryl Kottmann for more information and pricing: 32 Madison Way, Hubbardston, MA 01452 978-632-0232
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| * Adventures in Italy, Journeys of Discovery with Sue Spargo
May 22-28, 2011
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Explore contemporary folk-design using a combination of hand-dyed wool and textural fabrics as you create a one of a kind 'Fabric Journal Quilt' to document your fascinating week in Orvieto, Italy.
Sue's quilts are inspired by many life experiences drawn from the countries in which she has lived or been privileged to visit. Having traveled through Africa, England, the United States, Italy, Vietnam and Australia Sue's imagery of flora, fauna and cultures of those places has influenced her quilts. Orvieto will serve as your inspiration in creating your Fabric Journal Quilt.
Cost - $2875. Fee includes six nights double occupancy lodging, six breakfasts, one dinner, all cultural events, course kit and instruction. Single occupancy available for an additional cost. Because Italian cuisine is such fun, meals are not prearranged allowing you the freedom to choose where and what to eat. We do give lots of advice and no one eats alone! Travel costs are not included.
This trip is sponsored by:
Kristi and Bill Steiner
Adventures in Italy
1 Nob Hill, Columbia, SC 29210
1-803-233-3164
For more information on this exciting trip visit:
http://www.adventuresinitaly.net/s11spargo.html
See more of Sue Spargo's work on her web site:
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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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The Great Northeastern Quilt-a-Thon
Barbara Chojnacki, Regional Coordinator, Region 10 for Quilt of Valor, invites quilters, quilt guilds and quilt shops all over the Northeast (and anywhere else, for that matter) to make a difference. Help celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Make a Difference Day by making at least 1,000 Quilts of Valor between now and October 23, 2010.
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Kansas City Star Quilts Call for Submissions
Kansas City Star Quilts is preparing for their 4th installment of the My Stars series and are requesting pictures of quilts for certain patterns they will demonstrate in the book. For a list of the needed patterns, go to:
If you have a quilt that matches one of the patterns, send a picture via email to info@pickledish.com. If they pick your quilt you will be published in the book!
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Quilt Artist Ethel Shulam to be featured in magazine
Quilt artist Ethel Shulam is included as one of the featured artists in the August Cloth, Paper, Scissors Studio publication from Interweave Press (the publishers of Quilting Arts magazine). You will get a peek into Ethel's studio and learn some of her helpful hints. Ethel is currently a volunteer at NEQM and has taught quilting in the north shore area for over 25 years. She has quilts in three books as well as several well-known magazines. She is also one of the founding members of the New England Quilt Guild. You may have seen her quilts in various shows over the years. Ethel is very excited about this great magazine piece so if you can find this publication in your area, do check it out! Borders and the New England Quilt Museum carry this and it can be purchased online at Interweave Press's web site as well.
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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. (3) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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(3)
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