Champagne Preview
Thursday, July 28
7 – 9 p.m.
Be among the first to attend Maine Quilts 2011, view the quilt exhibits and shop in Merchants Mall – all the vendors will be open for business – without the crowds of opening day! Enjoy a glass of champagne, wine or soda in celebration of Maine Quilts’ thirty-fourth quilt show.
A ticket to this event is included as part of the registration fee. Champagne Reception & Show Preview tickets ($10) can also be purchased separately, in advance using the Workshop & Event Registration Form  or at the door on Thursday evening.
Lectures
A different lecture every day!
Jo Morton, Flavin Glover and Bonnie McCaffery are this year's presenters. Learn more.
Sew What Night
Saturday, July 30
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Gather with other quilters to do a charity project, create a make and take, work on your own project, or just socialize. There will be Show and Tell of projects from Maine Quilts workshops. Optional block exchange: bring a 14” (14½” unfinished) bear paw block in greens, browns, and/or creams. Coffee, tea and light dessert will be served.
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Gala with Karen Boutté
The Delightful Diva's Whimsical Wearables
Friday, July 29
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Chaired by Carolee Withee
 Join us for an evening of inspiration and creativity with Karen Boutté, Quilt Diva. The fashion/trunk show will feature numerous garments, a few special quilts and even several garments with matching quilts! She will discuss her adventures as a traveling quilt teacher and designer and discuss where she finds inspiration. Save some time on your busy schedule for an evening of inspiration, fun, and fashion while you get the inside scoop on becoming a Quilt Diva.
Before the fashion/trunk show, dinner will be served buffet style; tickets are $28. Tickets to attend just the fashion/trunk show, 7:45 – 9 p.m., are $10.
Advance tickets are required for the Gala. They can be purchased using the Workshop & Event Registration Form .
There are a number of on-going activities each day at Maine Quilts. Go to the Daily Events page for information about the Silent Auction, Quilt Appraisals, Demonstrations and more.
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