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Quilting and Patchwork

October 7th, 2007

[Alzheimer’s] “Quilt to Remember” National Tour in Progress

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Quilt to Remember,” creating awareness of Alzheimer’s disease is on national tour.  A very informative story about the quilt and it’s origin can be found at Alzheimer’s Weekly, “A Quilt to Remember” - National Tour, written by Peter Berger.
“The exhibit is made of large panels crafted by individuals, including some […]

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November 5th, 2006

Begin Planning Your 2007 Quilt Show Visits

It’s not too early to jot down 2007 quilt and fiber arts shows on your calendar.  See if they fit in with your travels or days off from work.  My daughter has at least two she likes to visit each year, so tries to find their dates a year ahead…or at least by the time […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

September 12th, 2006

Organizing a Fiber Art & Quilting Exhibit

Fiber art and quilting exhibits need not be large events coordinated by regional, statewide, or national organizations.  Quilting groups of any size can display their work and share their art with friends and neighbors in their locality.
My daughter’s group, Fiber Explorers, consisting of six friends who work in diverse styles, will exhibit their work throughout […]

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August 1st, 2006

Quilt Show Listings

Does anyone have a favorite web site for finding current quilt show listings around the country…and the world?  Also, what’s your favorite magazine with listings?  It’s fun, when traveling, to plan your schedule so you have time to visit a quilt show.
One problem I discovered, when browsing for quilt shows online…many of the listings were out […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments