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Maine Quilts 2008 presented by Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. a non-profit organization |
July 25 - 27
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Quilt ExhibitsMaine Quilts provides members of Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. and other quiltmakers the opportunity to share their work with those who appreciate this wonderful art form. Visit these pages of our site for information on entering quilts. Display Quilts | Judged Quilts | "Pines and Needles - Sew What" | Chapter Challenges | Chapter Banners In addition, there will be a number of special exhibits. Scroll down to learn more about these special exhibits at Maine Quilts 2008.
A special exhibit of vintage quilts, clothing, toys and household items made from printed feed and flour sacks (often referred to as “chicken linen”) from 1930 – 1950. When feed and flour manufacturers began packaging goods in beautiful printed cotton bags, housewives everywhere were delighted. What could be better at the height of the Depression than to have free fabric! We often hear stories of wives accompanying their husbands to the feed store to pick out “just the right piece” for their quilt or their new dress. We hope you will stop by the exhibit and share your own memories and stories of these happy colored fabrics. They are sure to make you smile!
Pilgrim / Roy Challenge Quilts 2009 Traveling Exhibition coordinated by
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Throughout history, a woman’s work has never been completely done. As a result, many quilting projects have been left in various stages of completion. What would happen if a set of blocks was divided among a number of quilt artists and each asked to create a quilt in her own unique style? In 2006, quilters of all backgrounds were invited to participate in just such a challenge. As a result, Mary Kerr has collected a group of 19 talented women who have committed themselves to this exciting project. The group includes art quilters, traditionalists, historians and relative newcomers to this quilting journey. Six sets of vintage blocks were distributed to these brave artists. The blocks were theirs to play with! They could add to it, cut it up, embellish it, recreate it, improve upon it and more. The only requirement was that each finished quilt measure 24” x 24” and that the original block be included in the final project. At Maine Quilts 2008, we are pleased to present the quilts from sets 3, 4 and 5. We look forward to exhibiting the rest of the collection in 2010. |
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Continuing a tradition started in 2003, we will again recognize a PTQG member in the “Meet the Quilter” exhibit. This person, selected by PTQG members, is from Area 6. This quilter will be revealed at the May Members’ Meeting and honored at the Champagne Reception and Show Preview on Thursday, July 24. This exhibit showcases some of this quilter’s current and past works. Be sure to view the collection on display.
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