Bulletin Board Oct 20, 2009
Exhibitors with original, high quality, handmade and boutique items such as personal accessories, skin care, jewelry, embroidery, quilting, pottery, toys, home decor and gifts. All proceeds Benefit Sacred Heart School. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Seniors stay busy at center Oct 19, 2009
Executive director of B.E.E.S. Senior Citizens Inc. Carltha Crockett explained the center keeps monthly schedules filled with activities ranging from games, line dancing, water aerobics, book clubs, quilting classes and more ... Each day has a special activitiy such as scrapbooking, quilting, sports and classes. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Virginia Neefus (561) Oct 14, 2009
Her hobbies were swimming, sewing (quilting) and entertaining at her home. Surviving her are three sons and daughters in law, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Austerlitz celebrates an old-fashioned autumn Oct 12, 2009
I was sick and couldn t do anything else, so I started quilting and really liked it ... Margy works both from her home in Austerlitz and part-time at the Foofsique Quilting Emporium in Chatham, and went on to say that she was thrilled to be helping out the Historical Society with an event like this, and was glad to have the chance to show her quilts. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival combine at Strawbery Banke Oct 11, 2009
" His mother, Beth, voted for the Wentworth.A group of six friends had decided on their favorite chili after five bowls."Cap'n Simeon's," said Austin Spencer of Middleton."That seems to be the consensus," said Leah Spencer.They enjoyed the big chunks of tender meat in the chili, they said. But they weren't finished testing the other booths.Jessica McPheters of Rochester said their strategy was to eat the previous booth's chili while in line for the next one, to save time.Her son, Calvin, 11,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Creative stitchery: Area quilters add art to their craft Oct 10, 2009
But thats what sets the traditional quilt apart from some of the quilts that will be in the Pins es: Creative Quilting exhibition at the Kings Art Center from Oct. 10Saturday to Nov. 28 ... He said quilters often enjoy examining the technical aspects of the quilt (stitching and design), while those who arent as familiar with quilting have a different reaction ... Hanford quilter Anna Koelewyn has only been making art quilts for two years, but says she now enjoys it more than... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lillian Edna Friedly Oct 10, 2009
She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, doll making and flowers. She is survived by her four daughters: Nancy (Donald) Scharnhorst of Nashua, Linda (Joe) Flerlage of Hardy, Ark, Carla Greenlee of Bristow and Kiana (Bill) Byrnes of Granbury, Texas; 15 grandchildren: Rebecca (Louis) Fuhringer, Lorinda (David) Groe, Robin (Dean) Meinders and Jolene (Dan) Fehr; Douglas (Nancy) Reuscher, Denice (Robert) Harrington, Steven (Janell) Reuscher, Scott (Coleicia) Reuscher and David (Tara) Reuscher; Tamara... (Charles City Press, IO)
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Membership is approximately 80 people who participate in a variety of programs, demonstrations, and classes to increase their knowledge of the art of quilting. The group also hosts a biennial Quilt Show. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
ALICE MAY KIPP Oct 8, 2009
Her hobbies included paper cutting, collecting brooches, crocheting, quilting, cross-stitching, bead work, and reading. Survivors include three sons, Marvin L. Kipp of San Antonio, Texas, Melvin R. Kipp, and Michael G. Kipp both of Ames; two nieces; and three nephews. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Chronicle of Gaylord history Oct 7, 2009
The quilt was donated to the museum for the raffle by the Heart of the Pines Quilting Guild of Gaylord. Cost of raffle tickets are 1 or six for 5. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Art calendar Oct 5, 2009
Hawaiian quilting workshops, experienced and novice quilters welcome; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $35 for first workshop, then $6 per class; 531-0481, ext. 714. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fabric of faith Oct 5, 2009
The store incorporated quilting five years ago, and that has helped business ... A quilting meeting happens monthly at the store. (The Augusta Chronicle)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Oct 4, 2009
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Queen Emma Summer Palace's special day Oct 4, 2009
Demonstrations include ku'i kalo, kapa making, quilting and feather lei making. There will also be a keiki craft corner and an opportunity to explore the grounds. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fall brings fairs, festivals Oct 4, 2009
COLONIAL TIMES: A DAY TO REMEMBER: Oct. 17-18, Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta; featuring pottery, tomahawk throw, quilting, candle making, silversmithing, gunsmithing, blacksmithing; free; (803) 279-7560. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR: Oct. 14-25; 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia; featuring TobyMac, Steven Curtis Chapman, David Cook, Montgomery Gentry; $8 at the gate, $2 for children ages 2 to 5, 2 and younger admitted free; Concert tickets must be purchased separately and... (The Augusta Chronicle)
California fair is homemade harvest tradition Oct 2, 2009
This year, Thelma Hickson, 93, won the blue ribbon for quilting. Charlene Cox's crispy bread and butter pickles, vinegary sweet and with a hint of turmeric, earned the special green ribbon for extreme tastiness, and she settled for blue for her plum and nectarine jams. (Anchorage Daily News)
CHA Craft SuperShow Consumer Event Comes to Anaheim in 2010 Oct 2, 2009
The objective is to provide cross-promotional opportunities for crafters where knitters can get hooked on scrapbooking, scrapbookers can try quilting, quilters can experiment with beading, and so on. The formula works as demonstrated through Orlando SuperShow attendees who reported 63 percent tried a new craft at the SuperShow and 85 percent were planning a purchase relative to trying a new craft. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obits: Osness, & Palm Oct 1, 2009
Orie enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and was a member of the Hobby Club. She also enjoyed being around people and visiting with them. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
A stitch in time Sep 30, 2009
When she enrolled in her first quilting class in 2006 and began creating a T-shirt quilt for her husband, she never expected it to take her nearly three years to complete ... " Quilters work on sewing machines during the 'Show and Tell' quilting show and contest at Quilter's Quarters. (Apolinar Fonseca/The Sentinel) The store's owner, Linda Carter, has hosted the event for five years to honor her fellow quilters and encourage them to finish their projects."All of them deserve the opportunity to... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
People Profile--Basketball: Bredthauer’s ‘lifetime’ sport of choice (440) Sep 30, 2009
Greatly enjoying the Mary Martha Sewing Circle, a group of active older women in Burton who actually do some beautiful quilting work the results of which can be seen at the Cotton Gin Festival and other area locations. Her great love of flowers and gardening (Bettie and Gene s photo is taken at the entrance of her gated-garden) flourishes with frequent sessions joined up with her granddaughter, Bek Payne, a Texas Aiculture graduate who is happily employed with the Green Leaf Nursery in El Campo. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Relax to the max in a hammock Sep 26, 2009
"Some of them are a single layer of fabric and some of them are quilted fabric, where there are actually two layers of fabric with the quilting in between them," she said. Keep in mind that fabric hammocks might be better for cooler months, as they aren't as breathable as rope hammocks. (Florida Today)
Inside a diva's closet Sep 26, 2009
She adopted her signature look when she was teaching Hawaiian quilting in Waikiki hotels, at YWCAs and in public libraries. "I thought, 'I have to dress like a tutu now,' " she said with a laugh. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Blanketed in security: Project Linus (SLIDESHOW) Sep 25, 2009
Little Lily Reid busily colored the quilting square under the loving eyes of her mother, Stephanie Reid, of Frisco. The 4-year-old ignored the noise and ruckus of the older women around her as all worked to bring a little happiness into the lives of hurting children. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Web comments Sep 25, 2009
Also people travel to pursue their hobbies from quilting to dog shows to horse training. Also there is a lot of travel for work-related seminars and conventions. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Autographed quilt Sep 25, 2009
The age-old tradition of quilting, recalling a quaint circle of ladies sharing gossip while silently sewing fabric patches, doesn't exactly mesh with rock and roll, The Doobie Brothers, and the BR Cohn Fall Music Festival ... The "Doobie Brothers Quilt" is Dabney's 71st quilt, and it encompasses every skill she's acquired in a dozen years of quilting. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Annual Polyarts fair set for Saturday Sep 23, 2009
Jewelry, honey, chocolate, hand-painted bells, knitting, fine art watercolors and oils, handbags, caricatures, pottery, leather, paper quilting, wood working, handmade toys, photography, dolls, doll clothing,, soaps, stained glass, pillows and stuffed animals, are some of the things to be found as visitors walk around the Common enjoying the perennial favorite treat-- apple crisp, provided by volunteers and served up by the Friends of the Library. Polyarts is and remains a lovely annual New... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Greenridge show set for this weekend Sep 22, 2009
Live demonstrations include saw mills in operation, stationary gas engines, wood sawing, blacksmithing, broom making, rope making, a shingle mill, a rock crusher, cooking sorghum, free barrel train ride for children, apple cider making, grist flour mill in operation, crafts, quilting and tread mill demonstrations. On display will be horse-drawn equipment, scale size equipment, gas engines, 1/2 Scale Rumley Steam Engine, 1915-50 horsepower Steam Case Engine and a 1916-65 horsepower Traction Case... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Let the festivities begin Sep 19, 2009
Events range from a car audio competition and a quilting show to a softball tournament, a demolition derby and area school sporting events. Plenty of homemade crafts and goodies will be available, too. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Kalona Fall Festival September 25-26 Sep 17, 2009
Handmade arts at the festival will include rug weaving, pottery, quilting, woodworking, crocheted blankets, hats and scarves, and jewelry making demonstration of fusing glass using iridescent dichro glass. Entertainment for Friday will include: * Noon to 1 p.m. -Pathway Christian School music * 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. - Mid-Prairie Bands and Choirs * 5 to 5:30 p.m. - the Ockenfels Family * 6 to 7 p.m. the Smid Family * 7 to 9 p.m. the Bontrager Family Saturday: * 10 to 11 a.m.- the Harmony Dulcimer... (Kalona News, IA)
What should the promotional focus be on for Klamath Basin tourism? Sep 17, 2009
Kate wrote on Sep 16, 2009 9:31 PM:" Lots of families travel for their children's sports events. Also, people travel to pursue their hobbies -- from quilting to dog shows to horse training. Also, there's a lot of travel for work-related seminars and conventions. I notice that Discover KIamath is now calling itself a Visitors and Convention Bureau -- that's a good first step. Now we need to back it up with a first-rate, large-scale facility. ". Submit a Comment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Something for everyone at Carstens Sep 15, 2009
Visitors will enjoy watching most of the restored tractors as they go through the parade each day at 2 p.m. A colorful display of quilts, wall hangings, wearable art and other types of quilting projects will be featured in the new event building at the farm. Many talented quilters from around the area will allow their works of art to be displayed for all to enjoy. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Quilting hobby turns into a passion Sep 14, 2009
Jane Tracy has always loved needlework since she was a young girl, but after her retirement in 1988, she began quilting and has been hooked since ... It wasn't until after I retired that I began quilting ... Tracy, who is the current historian for the Town of Onondaga and past president of the Towpath Quilting Guild, has won several awards for her quilts at the New York State Fair. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
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The World Link : Quilting for veterans. Quilting for veterans ... Bucker began the quilting project two years ago, after seeing a newspaper ad soliciting bedding donations for veterans sparked the idea. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What's Happening (367) Sep 12, 2009
Visit the art and quilting gallery next door and enjoy their new yarn consignment area. Contact the museum at 586-3070 or the gallery at 586-9313. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Spring is Skirted By BCBG Max Azria Sep 11, 2009
A gray jersey dress with handkerchief hem, for example, had subtle quilting on the straps, and a patch of printed fabric on a light taupe asymmetrical dress was reminiscent of python skin. The designers were aiming for a "carefree spirit that embodies a modern piece of art," they said. (CBS News)
NY Fashion Week kicks off heavy on star power Sep 11, 2009
A gray jersey dress with handkerchief hem, for example, had subtle quilting on the straps, and a patch of printed fabric on a light taupe asymmetrical dress was reminiscent of python skin. All the dresses were paired with teetering, leather wrap-up sandals that were toned down and made more sophisticated than the gladiator style popular last summer. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Event plans ready Sep 10, 2009
Throughout the day there will be hand building pottery demonstrations and quilting demonstrations. A rain date is set for September 19. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Reading senior center happenings and events Sep 7, 2009
Quilting Wednesday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1-3 p.m., Arts and Crafts Rm. New folks are welcome. (Reading Advocate, MA)
You can own a 'Wild Salmon on Parade' piece Sep 6, 2009
"My quilting was self taught and I always did things the wrong way the first time," she said. But obviously she's improved, winning the blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair in 1996. (Anchorage Daily News)
Weekend schedule and results Sep 5, 2009
Noon-10 p.m.: Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, sewing hand/needlework demos ... 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, sewing hand/needlework demos ... 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, sewing hand/needlework demos. (Anchorage Daily News)
Iraqi Bundles of Love could use your leftover sewing fabric Sep 5, 2009
So while he's in Iraq and can get mail through the U.S. postal system, he is inviting people to donate bundles of sewing and quilting supplies. He'll see to it that everything is distributed by U.S. soldiers and their counterparts in the Iraqi security forces. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ruth Parker - Former Teacher, Traveler, Painter Sep 3, 2009
She also is in charge of many of the church's quilting activities ... Parker has a long list of hobbies including reading, sewing, quilting, crocheting and painting. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Alaska State Fair schedule and results Sep 2, 2009
Noon-10 p.m. -- Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, sewing hand/needlework demos. FLOWER EXHIBITS. (Anchorage Daily News)
Babcock-Smith delves into HERstory Sep 1, 2009
People can discover what type of quilt patterns local quilt-makers chose and how the local textile industry influenced the fabrics they used, says Madison, and can hear how the finished quilt designs and quilting patterns differed from the rest of Connecticut and Rhode Island. It s an exhibit that anyone interested in local history will find fascinating, says Janice Berchielli Tunney. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Coats of many colors Aug 28, 2009
"There are specialized museums such as quilting, embroidering or costuming.". Florida Tech has run the Funk Textiles Gallery in a small room in the university's Crawford Building since 2006. (Florida Today)
Weekend Events Aug 28, 2009
An arts and crafts show taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Harborcreek Fire Department Social Hall, 7275 Buffalo Road, will include food, refreshments, kids' activities and quilting demonstrations. Cost: Free admission. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cape Carancahua VFD open house is Saturday Aug 27, 2009
The Calhoun County Quilting Guild will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Bauer Exhibit Building. The program will be Autumn Leaf Table Runner taught by Ann Sikes. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Community Notes Aug 20, 2009
I Be Quilting Bag; will be presented by Robyn Welsh. Krager reunion. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Announcements 8/20 Aug 19, 2009
RSVP Quilt RSVP in Camden is selling quilting squares for a quilt to be auctioned off at next years Relay For Life. Squares may be customized with a special message or just a name. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Volunteers make fair happen (608) Aug 18, 2009
Lund, who also has a day job as sales and distribution manager at Accomplish Quilting in Stevensville, has been the crafts superintendent for 10 years. The St. Joseph resident said she will likely spend about 12 hours at the fair each day this week. (The Herald-Palladium)
Kathy Hoelscher, left, and two of her granddaughters, Stephanie Wooldridge, center, and Emily Hoelscher, show off quilts that they have made. (Wave photo by Jacque Campbell) Aug 16, 2009
Quilting seams generations together ... Hoelscher soon became a seamstress of sorts, constructing shapely clothes, tailoring many bridesmaid dresses, and even a few wedding dresses, and that is when her sister suggested that she try her hand at quilting ... Mrs. Vaughn had been quilting for quite some time and, spying her sister s talent with a needle and thread, remarked, You can make a quilter out of a seamstress, but you can t make a seamstress out of a quilter. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Heritage Festival set for Saturday Aug 15, 2009
Among the exhibits will be ones on quilting, antique cars, cane making and antique tractors. The festival will also offer storytelling and book signings. (Altivista Journal, VA)
6 common shopping traps -- how to avoid them Aug 14, 2009
" 4. A bad mood can cost you That's what new research suggests. Jennifer Lerner, Ph.D, director of the Emotion and Decision Making Group at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, had participants view either a sad video (a clip from "The Champ," in which a boy cries at the side of his dying father) or an emotionally neutral one (about the Great Barrier Reef). Afterward, she asked how much they'd be willing to spend on a sporty water bottle. Those who watched the poignant film offered... (CNN)
I did: Couple personalizes their wedding dcor and saves a bundle Aug 14, 2009
Each purse was made of a different fabric purchased at a quilting shop in Berkley, Mich. She estimates the total cost of each bag at $10. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
People Profile--Family, church, ag high on Oberhoff’s interest list Aug 11, 2009
Linda Oberhoff wife, mother, grandmother, cattlewoman, community and church volunteer as well as a solid specialist in her area of the insurance business also admits to several other hobbies and interests; one of the more unlikely ones being the enjoyment of quilting. But it s something I do mostly when the weather is bad in the wintertime, Linda said, admitting she probably will not be finishing a quilt for Thresia and Keith s latest family addition second son, Mitchell, now six-months-old... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Kirby playing homespun stage Aug 8, 2009
On Saturday local crafts people will be conducting quilting and wood-carving demonstrations to complement the music. Sundays program at the homespun stage includes Tomahawk-based country/gospel steel guitar player Mark Wayne followed by the bluegrass music of Joe Cronicks Handpicked band. (Forest Republican, WI)
Guild quilts for a cause Aug 8, 2009
It amazes us how the conversation moves along, said one of nine Community League of Marshfield quilting guild members gathered July 29 around a long makeshift craft table ... But we never gossip, said Jane Hardy, who has been dubbed quilting mother by the others ... While the mingling, catching up and conversing is a part of these women s quilting experience, it is not the main reason they gather. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Small business growth in down economy Aug 7, 2009
Like many other small business owners, she too knows success isn't easy, as she said she tells people that running the business isn't just about quilting all of the time, and there is plenty of hard work involved. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009
Other features include rail handcar and motorcar display and ride, ladies bazaar, antique household items and shop tools, quilting, rug weaving, sheep shearing, woodworking, crafts, bluegrass festival and continuous jamming Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A $5 button for ages 12 and over is good for all three days. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Quilting is pastime for retired teacher Barb Hoff Aug 5, 2009
The theme of this year's show is "Quilting Through the Seasons." ... At the trunk show, Hoff will address other quilters from around the region, telling how she got started in quilting and how quilting has changed for her over the years ... She started quilting in 1992. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Art is Ageless displays local seniors' talent Jul 31, 2009
"This is our 29th year of doing this; we have some residents who work all year long, quilting and creating art to submit to this and also people from the community who submit to this," Presbyterian Manor Marketing Director Nola Dodge said. "Some of these entries take months to make; not all of the residents here submit but most all of them stroll through to look at the exhibit and benefit from it that way.". (Fulton Sun, MO)
Celebrate Laurel Jul 30, 2009
The Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle tickets for a quilt donated by Sue Hanson of Trackside Quilting. See next week's issue of the Outlook for a complete list of Laurel merchants selling the tickets. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
A Lost Art: EEA members bring history to life with trapunto, quilling Jul 28, 2009
The word trapunto means to embroider in Italian and indicates a technique often used in quilting where a certain area is raised by first stitching around the area, and then inserting stuffing on the underside of the fabric. It s very ancient, Meloneck said. (Sealy News, TX)
Art calendar Jul 27, 2009
Hawaiian quilting workshops, experienced and novice quilters welcome; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $35 for first workshop, then $6 per class; 531-0481, ext. 714. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Little shop of tools: Area man fills store with rare and unusual vintage tools Jul 27, 2009
Gayhart and Pat live above the store, and Pat has her own quilting space in the back of the shop. This is just mine, Pat said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
