Quilt Appraisals
Appraisals of contemporary, antique and vintage quilts will be available during show hours. AQS certified appraiser Bonnie Dwyer will schedule appointments, take walk-ins and appraise quilts hanging in the show. The fee for a written appraisal is $50.
For quilts being hand carried to the show for appraisal, appointments may be scheduled by contacting Bonnie at bonniedwyer@roadrunner.com. Or, you may bring quilts to the show for appraisal without an appointment. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows. Payment is due at the time of the appointment.
Appraisals of quilts hanging in the show may also be arranged. Indicate your wish to have an appraisal on the QUILT ENTRY FORM and include payment with your entry.
Bonnie has been a “fabric fanatic” since age 9, when her mother taught her to sew on a treadle machine. She was bitten by the quilting bug in the ’80’s and the appraisal bug in the ’90’s. Bonnie belongs to Backroad Quilters, Art Quilts Maine and the American Quilt Study Group. She has been appraising quilts for ten years and is certified by the American Quilter’s Society.
Demonstrations
Chaired by Sondra Taylor
Several different demonstrations are offered free on Friday and Saturday. Demonstrations last 30-45 minutes and are a great way to learn something new.
The demonstration schedule will be posted in June.
Raffle Alley
Chaired by Ruth Alexander
In the main lobby, PTQG Chapters and members will be selling chances on their raffle quilts. |
Silent Auction
Chaired by Bette Prince & Carol Reed
Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. and Maine Quilts 2011 are proud to support the Maine Cancer Foundation, Women’s Cancer Fund with the donation of all proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction.
Maine Cancer Foundation is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of Maine people by funding cancer research, education and patient support programs. 100% of the funds raised remain in Maine, supporting start up funds for scientists as well as a variety of programs such as skin cancer awareness, colorectal screening and patient transportation services. The Women’s Cancer Fund was established within the Foundation in 2002 to ensure that resources would always be available for breast and other cancers that affect women. For more information: www.mainecancer.org or 207-773-2533.
We can’t raise money for this important cause without items to bid on. So, please make a table runner, wall hanging, tote bag, purse or other quilted item. Items can be any design, done by an individual or a group. The only restriction is size; the maximum is a perimeter of 144”. Please include a label with the maker’s name and town; wall hangings should include a way to hang. If you use a pattern or someone else’s design, you must provide the designer / publisher’s permission for the item to be donated to the silent auction.
All donations should be sent by July 1st to Carol Reed. |
