New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell,
MA
Current Exhibit:
Contemporary Broderie
Perse: An Elegant Revival
July 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.
Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar, hosted by Bayberry Quilters of Cape
Cod
Sept. 2-4, 2010
Resort and Conference Center of Hyannis
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.
Sun., Sept. 12, 2010, Husson University, Bangor, ME
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.
Please go to
www.mainequilts.org for a registration form and
to see project pictures.
Non-member workshop fee is $65.
For more information contact Callie Lavoie at:
rlcl@maine.rr.com or 207-646-8773.
* Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild Workshop - Rose Hughes
Sept. 16-17, 2010, 9am-4pm
All About Quilts, 958 Main St., Walpole, MA
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
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.
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.
Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn, 62 Doris Ray Court,
Laconia, NH
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
* 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
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.
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
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.
For more information visit http://www.risingstarquilters.org
* Hammersmith Quilt Guild 2010 Show
"Stitches in Time 2010"
Oct. 16-17, 2010
Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St., Saugus, MA
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.
* 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
Admission - $6.00/day, $9.00/2 days
Children under 12 - free
$1.00 off advance tickets when ordering 5 or more.
* 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
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.
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:
Nimble Thimbles is a chapter of the Pine
Tree Quilters Guild.
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
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.
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
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
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
A Quilters' Gathering
Presented by Eastcoast Quilters Alliance 3, LLC
Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 4-7, 2010
The Radisson Hotel, Spitbrook Rd., Nashua, NH
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
Candlelite Quilts Quilting Retreat
Nov. 20-23, 2010
The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy, NH
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
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:
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