The Conner Hotel and Spirit Tree bar in Jerome. Nov 13, 2009
Gallery 527 features quilts and handmade paper by artist and longtime AIDS activist Mary Fisher. There also are works by Michael Craig Carrier, who creates "ecological assemblages" from such discarded materials as spent shotgun shells, computer motherboards and scraps of tire tread. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Main Stope holiday show' opens Sunday Nov 13, 2009
In addition to gallery members, invited artists are the 4M's (mosaic housewares); Meghan Hanson Powers, watercolors; Keiko Nabb, origami; Noriko Mizoguchi, origami earrings; Clay Schulz, oils; Elaine Locati, oils; Wade Nelson, acrylics; Candyce Hoskins, watercolors; Madelyn LaFave, quilts; Vonnie Nuthak, acrylic; Steve Wellman, mixed media; and Sharon McLane, watercolor. Gallery members exhibiting are Lauretta Bonfiglio, Jeanette Barnes, Sallie Bowen, Ray Campeau, Don Cooney, Patti Henry, Karen... (Montana Standard, MT)
Thirty-eight quilt blocks planned for sidewalks Nov 12, 2009
The quilt block designs were selected by a committee of experts on quilts: Brenda Herington of Kalona Antique and co-sponsor of the annual Kalona Quilt Show; Katie Karnes of Woodin Wheel Quilts ues and co-chair of the Kalona Quilt Show; quilt supply retailers Grace Schumann of Stitch 'N Sew and Juanita Troyer of Willow Creek Quilting and Gifts; and Marilyn Woodin, quilt historian and curator of the Kalona Historical Society Quilt Museums. Herington is also a partner in Woodin Wheel, which is a... (Kalona News, IA)
Crazy quilts on display at Kalona Village Textile Museum Nov 12, 2009
The Kalona Village Textile Museum recently changed it's display in the English quilt room to that of "Crazy Quilts" or as some who are truly in love with this unique and beautiful art "Crazies". Crazy Quilts are most likely the most recognized form of quilt patterns to quilters all over the world ... Cotton, silk, velvet, and wool are all combined in crazy quilts and many hold memories along with the stitches. (Kalona News, IA)
Church celebrates a century Nov 12, 2009
Sutton, for example, is active with a ministry that makes quilts for people who are ill or otherwise housebound. Sutton is also involved with the church's clothes closet ministry, which distributes free clothing and food every Monday. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
VICKERS/A great mistake Nov 12, 2009
The children of those picking played under the pecan trees and looked after a baby or two who slept on quilts in the shade. From this place I caught the school bus each morning to ride the four miles to the high school where I graduated. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Kickstarter pairs creative projects with donors Nov 11, 2009
Ten backers contributed $885 to Mena Trott, who purchased sewing supplies to made quilts for needy children. Kickstarter has hosted the pitches of more than 1,000 creative projects across the country, from that of a group of artists looking to create a roving biofuel bus/garden to that of an independent record label trying to stay afloat. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thornton W. Burgess Society Green Briar Nature Center Nov 11, 2009
Two beautiful handmade crib quilts are up for raffle at the Green Briar Nature Center to benefit the environmental education programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society. Made by one of the society s volunteer crafters, one quilt features animal babies and the other a baby boy s favorite things. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Barrons observe 60th anniversary (5) Nov 10, 2009
Barrons observe 60th anniversary - Somerset - Daily American. Mr. Barron was born in Kantner, son of the late Ira W. and Elsie M. Barron. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Buttons, especially vintage, offer special touch Nov 9, 2009
Some suggestions: in a bridal bouquet, mixed with new buttons, as the toggle on a purse, added to dishtowels or quilts, or sewn into a shadow box for displaying. Filian also suggests clipping boring buttons off a new sweater and sewing on vintage ones. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
Founded in 1892, it s the nation s oldest continually operating farmer s market with over 80 merchants selling flowers, produce, cookbooks, quilts, and ethnic foods, ranging from warm Amish pretzels to the infamous Bassetts Ice Cream, established in 1861. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning the market offers Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours, a 75-minute peek into the history of the market, and favorite Philly foods, like cheese steaks. (Boston Globe)
Art a healing place Nov 8, 2009
The few hours she could stay awake she spent knitting, crocheting or piecing together quilts ... A loom draped with striped weavings was tucked in one corner; afghans and quilts hung on chairs nearby. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
RUBY JAUNITA (WICKS) PEARSON Nov 8, 2009
She also made many beautiful quilts and crochet pieces. As their family continued to grow during these years, there were many happy visits to Mammie and Grandaddy s by friends and family. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Emerson Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 85th year Nov 7, 2009
To that end, the group showcases local artists in the hospital s main hallway, collects quilts from local quilting guilds to give to cancer patients at Bethke, cheers up pediatric patients with Teddy Bears made by volunteers, passes out colorful pillowcases to children who stay at the hospital and gives anti-ouch pouch pillows to the Bethke s breast cancer patients. Seeing children receive their coping kits, or hearing from patients who have benefited from the Auxiliary s hard work is a major... (Concord Journal, MA)
New Smyrna group gives quilts to kids Nov 7, 2009
Local foster children will be given quilts made by a group from New Smyrna Beach. The Pelican Piecemakers Quilt Guild will present the local Guardian ad Litem program with 25 quilts on Nov. 10 ... The quilts will be given to children who are removed from their homes and placed in foster care. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
‘Holiday Shoppe For Our Babies’ set Nov 7, 2009
From Pampered Chef to Rag Patch Quilts to jewelry and homestyle furnishings, everyone will be able to find something to take home with them. . (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Hawaiian music award luau Saturday Nov 7, 2009
There will be a silent auction featuring two handmade quilts, local art, gift baskets and an 80-pound dressed pig. Tickets are $25. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Myrtrice Dilland Nov 6, 2009
Along with members of Trinitys quilting group, she helped create hundreds of quilts for missions. She also took time to make treasured gifts of quilts for her family. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
• First Friday November Nov 5, 2009
This month, the Ruby Room will feature art quilts by Carol Suring. Suring s wall hangings feature various techniques including appliqu;, hand dyed fabrics, thread and ink drawing and traditional piecing. (Juneau Empire)
Bernice M. Smith, 89, and Larry F. Smith, 63 Nov 5, 2009
She also expressed her faith by making hundreds of rosaries and quilts for the missions through the Mother Cabrini Mission Circle and as a member of the Christian Mothers. She was instrumental in starting the Doran Champs 4-H club and was a member of the Brandrup Homemakers and did volunteer work at the old St. Francis Hospital and Nursing Home in Breckenridge for many years. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Best Holiday Quilt Patterns for Chr... Nov 5, 2009
Seasonal quilts can be difficult for quilters sometimes because as exciting as the project is to make, and however lovely it is to display in the appropriate seasons, quilters don't want to invest too much money in paying for a pattern ... Joy be With You Quilt on TheQuiltShow. (Suite101.com)
Arts: the week ahead Nov 5, 2009
978-921-4242, x3, SANFORD BIGGERS: STRANGER FRUIT In this installation, Biggers taps local history and uses imagery such as patterns embedded in quilts and the constellations of stars that directed slaves along the Underground Railroad to freedom. Nov. 6 through Dec. 2. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Nov 5, 2009
"Some of the new items being sold this year include ostrich egg lamps, goat and alpaca soaps and hand-made purses. We also have vendors selling wood products, furniture, quilts, jewelry and lots of other crafts. There will be something for everyone," stated Rude. "This is the perfect place to do a lot of your Christmas shopping," added Butterworth. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Ranch celebrates 30 years Nov 5, 2009
The Vulture Peak Patchers and Presbyterian Women of Wickenburg shared their colorful quilts, and the Sonoran Seranade swing trio provided toe-tapping tunes. Click ads for more information. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
• Marie Cron Wallace Nov 5, 2009
Mrs. Wallace was an avid seamstress and quilter, and designed and completed more than 200 quilts, including annual entries in the Hoffman Challenge from its beginnings until 2006. She was member of the McLean chapter of Quilters Unlimited, and Novum Quilters in Madison. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Veterans Day parade will be held Saturday Nov 4, 2009
Members will display a variety of quilts, wall hangings, wearable arts, and other fine stitchery. Raffle tickets will be available for Texas Glory, a full size quilt constructed by CCQG members and hand quilted by Phyliss McClendon. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
More relief supplies sent to quake-hit Yunnan Nov 4, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Civil Affairs on Tuesday sent 30,000 cotton-padded quilts and 30,000 cotton-padded clothes to quake-affected people in southwest Yunnan Province ... The provincial civil affairs bureau and the local authorities in affected areas delivered a total of 2,500 tents, 5,000 cotton-padded quilts and five tonnes of rice to quake victims. (Xinhuanet, China)
Auxiliary highlights accomplishments at annual meeting Nov 4, 2009
Some of their contributions include anti-ouch pouch pillows (pillows that are hand-made and can be worn under the arm to minimize the discomfort of cancer therapy or surgery) and quilts, which were sewn and donated for cancer patients, and more than 800 teddy bears and 169 pillowcases, which were given to the pediatric intervention team. During the meeting, Christine Schuster, president and CEO of Emerson Hospital, thanked the Auxiliary for the year-end gift and expressed her appreciation for... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Show stitches together talent, quilts Nov 2, 2009
Each year hundreds of hopeful contemporary quilters from around the world submit their creations to be displayed in the annual Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center's Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit ... The exhibit, which features 89 quilts by 67 artists, will run through Jan. 10. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Commercial property transactions Nov 1, 2009
- Suzie Q's Quilts leased 3,200 square feet at Weaver's Corner Shopping Center in North Fort Myers. Dan Miller of Re/Max represented the tenant and Cheryl Maymon of CAM Realty represented the landlord, Blava Inc.. (The News-Press -- Business)
Faith calendar Nov 1, 2009
HARRIS BAZAAR, with Spam sushi, baked goods, arts and crafts, used books, white elephant items, silent auction, toys and games, country store, quilts, plants, Kiddies' Korner, Kau Kau Korner; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Harris United Methodist Church; cash only; information, 536-9602. ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND CHRISTMAS SALE, with holiday gift items, Christmas decor, collectibles, art, sports equipment, jewelry, clothing, Hawaiiana, bake and food sale (including Kristy's Portuguese Bean Soup), and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Variety: Happenings around North Iowa Nov 1, 2009
Hundreds of quilts on display in St. Ansgar. ST. ANSGAR Hundreds of quilts will be on display at the second annual Quilt Extravaganza, set for Saturday, Oct. 31, and sponsored by the St. Ansgar Community Chamber ... Quilts old and new will be displayed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church and First Lutheran Church, the Rescue Shed meeting room and in the Elementary gym. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Around the Valley Oct 31, 2009
There will be handmade quilts, jewelry, bath salts, knitted and crocheted items, baked goods and much more. Volunteers needed. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Christmas parade Dec. 5 Oct 31, 2009
Other events in the planning stage are the First Annual Thorndale Car Show and Airing of the Quilts on March 27, 2010. This event will be held in conjunction with the Annual Louis Run motorcycle event sponsored by Rodenbeck Farm and Ranch. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Folk art festival in Marlborough this weekend Oct 29, 2009
Visitors will enjoy the wares from some of America s most talented and decorated artisans including handcrafted furniture, quilts, artwork, jewelry as well as handmade soaps, candles and more. For the second year, The Folk Art Festival of New England will give back to the community by hosting a special raffle one of a kind pieces donated by the exhibitors to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Framingham and The Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Mary Harriet Berghaus Oct 28, 2009
In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, making quilts and sewing, as well as knitting and making dried arrangements and wreaths. She also liked volunteering at Presbyterian Manor where she held bible studies and devotionals. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tech talk forges human bonds across generations Oct 27, 2009
An ardent quilter, Fowler s first laptop lesson focused on organizing downloaded files that contained photos of quilts. During her computer training Fowler methodically chronicles instructions. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Dimon bio is a fun read that's flattering, but not gushy Oct 26, 2009
Last Man Standing: The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase (Simon & Schuster, $28, 352 pages), the meticulously researched new book by Duff McDonald, quilts together Dimon anecdotes from more than four dozen first-person sources. The result is a business bio that's flattering but not fawning. (USA Today -- Money)
A ‘hug from home’ Oct 25, 2009
The guild regularly donates custom quilts to soldiers overseas, but a few members had voiced concerns that they could only guess who exactly was receiving them. Members of the guild are planning to put together a personal quilt for Plybon to use while he is in the hospital, and will attempt to expedite the process by using an electric quilting machine, which is not normal practice for the group. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Destination New Baltimore Oct 25, 2009
There were handmade jewelry, chalk placemats, soaps, photographs, mittens, quilts, herbal eye masks and more ... Lyn Gubnitsky exhibited exquisitely detailed quilts and Erica Portrzeba set up a collection of photographs from her goatherd and handed out samples of homemade cheese. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Elizabeth Benson Conant Oct 24, 2009
All of the clothes, sweaters and quilts she made for each of us are filled with her love, faith and devotion. Her keen sense of humor, love of nature, family and friends will be kept alive in our hearts and memories forever. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Boxborough seminar offers energy saving options Oct 24, 2009
Use honeycomb blinds for sunny rooms and window quilts for cold weather. Look for the Energy Star label. (Acton Beacon, MA)
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He also said his organization is part of the Pencils for Peace, program, which sends school supplies to children overseas and Operation Quilt, a program that provides quilts for the troops. Individuals and groups in the community make them, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
The Telepathic Tabernacle - Week Eight Oct 23, 2009
The rest of this week's quivering quilts of queerness. STRAIGHT UP. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
First year feels like a “stitch in time” for Creative Quilts and More Oct 22, 2009
First year feels like a stitch in time for Creative Quilts and More ... With one year under her belt, Kay Schlichting, owner of Creative Quilts and More, has come to see her business as a platform for numerous opportunities and service, rather than solely a strategic career move ... Oct. 6 marked the first anniversary for Britt's Creative Quilts and More. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009. Jim Yoder raises bean dust Monday as he harvests some of the best soybeans hes seen. (Kalona News, IA)
Fresno fair strategy brings rise in attendance Oct 21, 2009
The Big Fresno Fair by the numbers60 lambs born 63 animals adopted at SPCA booth 100 gallons of soap used at hand-wash stations 128 chicks hatched 155 homemade quilts displayed 500 children tried Mutton Bustin 558 animals sold at auction 1,000 pounds of sugar used for cotton candy 18,000 pounds of corn dogs consumed. Fresno Fair Pulls Up Stakes. (Fresno Bee)
Masterpieces of the Universe Oct 21, 2009
Goldman Sachs-VP-turned-author Lisa Endlich that s (GS) art collection is unusual," including enormous weathervanes, daguerreotypes and a wide variety of patchwork quilts. Another book that pieces by Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and Mel Bochner dot the halls. A former art consultant a work by Jenny Holzer, placed near the cafeteria, that read buckets of blood/corporate greed, and was taken down (but not sold) after two weeks. Credit: originalprints.com 6 of 7 Lehman Brothers:... (Slate)
Lila Wollmann Oct 21, 2009
Lila and Molly spent many hours working together on projects, which included 12 quilts. Lila was proud to be the adopted grandma for Julia and Jordan. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Saint Vincent gives out sleep sacks to newborns Oct 19, 2009
-Keep pillows, quilts, comforters and stuffed toys out of the crib. They can cover your baby's face, even if the infant is lying on his or her back. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Omarion Mayo, 6, of Lake City holds on tight to his steed during Triple J Pony Rides. He rode a pony and more at the Southside Recreation Center Homecoming Friday. ANTONIA ROBINSON/ Lake City Reporter Oct 18, 2009
More than 160 quilts from all over the area are on display and for sale. There are 12 different categories featured, from large pieced quilts to childrens ... People can be reminded of the types of quilts their grandmother made, and they can purchase them, he said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Violet Rose Stevenson Oct 17, 2009
She was known for her beautiful quilts, was a talented oil painter and was always up for a good game of cards. She is survived by her husband, Gale Stevenson; daughters, Connie and Chuck Brook of Medford, Linda and Tom Malmay of LaPine and Jane and Oku Shigeo of Coquille; stepson, Gary Stevenson; her brothers and sisters, William Bud Loshbaugh, Betty Lunan and John Loshbaugh; six grandchildren, Andrea, Krystal, Lee, Christopher, Marshelle and Kim; one great-grandchild, Haley; and many nieces and... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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Discussion : Quilts, marching bands, piano, mayhem ... Quilts, marching bands, piano, mayhem. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Three Cheers: Quilt guild indebted to contributors Oct 17, 2009
To Katie McCollum, featured quilter, thank you for displaying your many quilts. Your efforts were vital to the success of our show. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Quilts, marching bands, piano, mayhem Oct 17, 2009
More than 50 quilts in every size, pattern and color imaginable are on display today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piece by Piece Quilt Club's annual show ... Once inside, there are more than 50 quilts to appreciate, from pink elephants and florals to pumpkin patchwork and a lone star log cabin ... This year, the group made three large quilts for the new Hospice Home, as well as the "Sunbonnet Sue" quilt bordered in yellow that is this year's show raffle prize. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mary F. Shely Oct 16, 2009
Mary was very well known for her quilting and won awards for her homemade quilts. She was very family oriented and was a wonderful mother and wife. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rainy Saturday a boon for LCC bazaar Oct 16, 2009
Oyadomori said he doesn t know how long the church has been hosting the event that offers for sale local style crafts, baked goods, sushi, nishime, fresh produce, plate lunches, shave ice, quilts and an assortment of rummage from the community. The quilts are the featured items here, said Pam Madacey, the co-chair of the bazaar for the past four years ... We have lots of quilts that are given by the Friends of Julie Yukimura. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Church roundup Oct 16, 2009
Local artist exhibits, pottery, jewelry, needlework design, quilts, flower arrangements, face painting, an oompah band and German food. Admission price is one can of food for the Athens Area Food Bank. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fall bazaar benefits fire department, senior lock-in Oct 16, 2009
Items for purchase include wood crafts, hand-made soaps, quilts, woven rugs, silk floral, pillows, country crafts, hand painted milk cans and saws, jewelry, books by local authors (on hand to sign them, too. and hundreds of holiday items. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Antiques Inc. carries furniture, art and china, but many people visit for its selection of quilts. Westwood Antiques on Whittaker Drive is a sprawling building, with more than 6,000 square feet dedicated to china, silver, art and furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Sew Piece-ful quilt show on Nov. 7 Oct 16, 2009
It donates homemade quilts, aprons, placemats and other needed items to the House of Hope and displays its works at the Douglas High School Library and in the Children s Room of the Douglas Public Library ... There is free admission and the quilts will be on display until November 21. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Mountain vistas Oct 16, 2009
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Guild donates quilts to shelter Oct 15, 2009
"Normally we donate around 30 lap-robes to the VA and 30 quilts to Camp BeginAgain," Stabler said ... "I was so happy when we got enough blocks back to make three quilts," Stabler said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Art students leave dog bone where hotel once stood Oct 15, 2009
Where a resort hotel and later a veterans hospital once stood, there's now a giant dog bone. It's part of an installation of site-specific outdoor sculptures created by Augusta State University students on grounds owned by the Morris Museum of Art. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Annual quilt exhibit at Depot Oct 15, 2009
This year s display consists of quilts and needlecraft items from the Depot Museum collection, owned by the Historic Lake Wales Society, as well as those on loan from other generous citizens in the area ... A Stitch in Time will exhibit quilts from the 18th century to the modern day ... There are several beautiful wall hangings, and quilts with embroidery and appliqu. (Lake Wales News, FL)
