RSQ Quilt Events Page

  • New England Quilt Museum Lowell, MA
    Event:
    Contemporary Broderie Perse: An Elegant Revival
    Date:
    July 15-Oct. 17, 2010
    Description:
    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.
    Handicap
    accessible:
    Yes.
    Admission:
    $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and students.
    Address:
    18 Shattuck Street Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
    Contact:
    978-452-4207 Ext.15
  • West End Branch Boston Public Library Boston, MA
    Event:
    Quilting Through My Eyes
    Date:
    July 1 - August 27, 2010
    Description:
    Quilts by RSQ's own Carolyn McShane are on display. Talks on August 12th 1 to 3 pm examining restoration of old quilt and August 26th 2-4 moving on with restoration.
    Admission:
    Free
    Address:
    West End Branch
    Boston Public Library
    151 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
    Contact:
    617-523-3957
  • Cornerstone Quilters Guild Sturbridge, MA
    Event:
    "Threads of Friendship" Quilt Show
    Date:
    July 24-25, 2010, Saturday: 10-5pm, Sunday: 10-4pm
    Description:
    The "Cornerstone Cafe" will offer quilt-themed sandwiches for lunch.
    Admission:
    $7/adult, children under 12 free with paid adult
    Address:
    Tantasqua Sr. High School, Rt. 148, Sturbridge, MA
  • Pine Tree Quilters Guild
    Event:
    Maine Quilts 33rd Annual Show & Conference
    Date:
    July 30-Aug. 1, 2010
    Description:
    Workshops with:
    • Karen Kay Buckley
    • Sue Nickels
    • Carol Doak
    • Karen Eckmeier
    • Mary Kerr
    • Mary Ellen Kranz
    • Vikki Pignatelli
    • George & Virginia Siciliano
    • 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

    For a registration brochure (available mid-January '10), send $2 US to: Maine Quilts, PO Box 5405, Augusta, ME 04332-5405.
    Admission:
    $8 daily; $15 multi-day; children 12 & under free with paid adult; $7 groups (14 or more) with advance registration
    Contact:
    info@mainequilts.org
  • Best Little Quilt Show in Vermont Jamaica, VT
    Event:
    Best Little Quilt Show in Vermont
    Date:
    Sat., July 31, 2010, 11:30am-4pm
    Description:
    As part of the Jamaica Old Home Day event, an exhibition of the work of award-winning quilters will be held at the newly restored 1850 Jamaica Town Hall. Quilts by Ruth McDowell, Rebekah Clark, Rhoda Cohen, Sylvia Einstein, Beatriz Grayson and Nancy Halpern will be on display.
    Admission:
    $2 which includes a raffle ticket
    Address:
    Jamaica Town Hall, Jamaica, VT
    Contact:
    jbobsto9@aol.com
  • Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod Harwich, MA
    Event:
    29th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW "A Symphony of Quilts"
    Date:
    August 5, 6, 7, 2010 Thursday and Friday 9:30-4:00 Saturday 9:30-3:00
    Description:
    • Exhibit of over 200 Quilts made by Members
    • Special Exhibits by Featured Quilters
    • 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
    Admission:
    Daily Admission $6.00, $10.00 multi-day pass
    Address:
    Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Harwich, Massachusetts (Exit 10 off Route 6, north on Route 124)
  • Hudson River Piecemakers Lake Luzerne, NY
    Event:
    Quilt Show 2010 - Fall Harvest Festival
    Date:
    Aug. 7 - 2010, Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 10am-3pm
    Description:
    * Quilt Raffle * Boutique * Demonstrations * Vendors * Refreshments *

    Quilt Appraisals - Kathy Greenwold
    Saturday Only - Fee $30.00
    Appointment Required
    Phone 518.370.1667
    Admission:
    $5.00 OR $4.50 and one canned good for the local food pantry
    Address:
    Hadley - Luzerne High School Gym, Rt. 9N Lake Luzerne, NY
    Contact:
    Holly Darfler 518.893.7205
  • Lowell Quilt Festival Lowell, MA
    Event:
    Images
    Date:
    August 12-14, 2010
    Description:
    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.
    Address:
    Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
    Contact:
    Info@LowellQuiltFestival.org
  • Quilting in the Hills Thetford, Vermont
    Event:
    Quilting in the Hills
    Date:
    August 20-22, 2010
    Description:
    A quilt retreat in Thetford Vermont. Come enjoy a weekend with instructor Deb Tucker! Price is $385 and includes:
    • Accommodations for two nights
    • 5 meals plus snacks
    • Deb's class or a fabric painting and bead embellishment class
    • Games
    • Bonfire
    • and more!!
    Contact:
    nlaurencelle@pkc.com or hway@marathon-health.com
  • Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod Cape Cod, MA
    Event:
    Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar
    Date:
    September 2-4, 2010
    Description:
    The seminar includes sessions presented by Ricky Tims, Alex Anderson, and Libby Lehman. Lessons are presented in a big-screen format enabling each participant to easily see what is being presented, as they follow along in their workbook. This event is designed for quilters of all levels of expertise - traditional and contemporary quilters alike.

    An exhibition of Ricky's, Alex's and Libby's award-winning quilts will be on display and the Ricky Tims' Store will provide an opportunity for quilters to purchase some of Ricky's unique hand-dyed fabrics and seminar-related items. In addition to his other talents, Ricky Tims is a concert pianist. To that end, on Friday evening Ricky will entertain us with a piano concert.
    Address:
    Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA
  • Berkshire Quilts Canaan, NY
    Event:
    Berkshire Quilts Retreats
    Date:
    Sep 24-26, 2010
    Oct 15-17, 2010
    Description:
    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.
  • Belknap Mill Quilters Guild Laconia, NH
    Event:
    "Harvest of Quilts" Show
    Date:
    October 2 - 3, 2010, 10am-5pm
    Description:
    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
    Address:
    Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn, 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia, NH
    Parking:
    Free. Bus tours welcome
    Contact:
    belknapmillquilters@yahoo.com
  • Rising Star Quilters Guild Lexington, MA
    Event:
    Our show! 2010 Rising Star Quilt Show
    Date:
    October 16-17, 2010 Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday: 11am - 4pm
    Description:
    • 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
      • Scavenger hunts for kids and adults!
      • And of course, many, many quilts!
    • On the lower level you will find:
      • Vendors
      • And even more quilts including our challenge quilts: this year's challenge is Going in Circles!
    Handicap
    accessible:
    Yes
    Admission:
    $5
    Address:
    Cary Memorial Hall
    1605 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington Center, MA
    Parking:
    Free Parking at the rear of the building
    Contact:
    quiltshow@risingstarquilters.org
  • Burlington Quilters' Guild Bedford, MA
    Event:
    Annual Quilt Show and Boutique
    Date:
    Oct. 23-24, 2010 Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm
    Description:
    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, holiday 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.
    Handicap
    accessible:
    Yes
    Admission:
    $5.00
    Address:
    Middlesex Community College Campus Center, Bedford, MA
    Parking:
    Free parking, buses welcome
  • Milk and Honey Quilters' Guild Middlebury, VT
    Event:
    Biennial Quilt Show, "Quilting in the Land of Milk and Honey"
    Date:
    Oct. 23-24, 2010, Sat., 10am-5pm Sun., 10am-3pm
    Description:
    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
    Address:
    Middlebury Union High School, 73 Charles Ave., Middlebury, VT
  • Champlain Valley Quilt Guild Shelburne, VT
    Event:
    28th Annual Quilt Show
    Date:
    Oct. 30-31, 2010, Sat., 10am-5pm Sun., 10am-4pm
    Description:
    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
    Address:
    Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, Harbor Rd. (off Rt. 7), Shelburne, VT
    Parking:
    Ample Free Parking
  • Eastcoast Quilters Alliance Nashua, NH
    Event:
    A Quilters' Gathering
    Date:
    Nov. 4-7, 2010 Show open to public: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-3pm.
    Description:
    Over 70 workshops, exhibits, Vendors Mall, special events
    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.
    Admission:
    Daily admission - $10.00, Multi-Day Pass - $15.00
    Address:
    The Radisson Hotel, Spitbrook Rd., Nashua, NH
  • Candlelite Quilts Quilting Retreat Troy, NH
    Event:
    Candlelite Quilts Quilting Retreat
    Date:
    Nov. 20-23, 2010
    Description:
    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!!!
    Address:
    The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy, NH
    Contact:
    Candlelite Quilts, 24 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA 978-256-0025 cathy@candlelitequilts.com

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