March 23, 2019
Materials Swap
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street, Lenox, MA
Fabrics, Notions, Yarn, Needles, Patterns, Arts & Crafts. Clear out the clutter - a great way to repurpose and recycle. Bring a friend and spread the word.
Got items you don't want any more? Drop off items early Friday, March 22 4 PM to 6 PM.
Time: Noon to ??
Cost: Free to All
You do not have to donate to take home a great find.
Questions: contact Jen Picard at 413-637-1154 or email: jenjane1724@gmail.com
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Materials Swap
Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street, Lenox, MA
Fabrics, Notions, Yarn, Needles, Patterns, Arts & Crafts. Clear out the clutter - a great way to repurpose and recycle. Bring a friend and spread the word.
Got items you don't want any more? Drop off items early Friday, March 22 4 PM to 6 PM.
Time: Noon to ??
Cost: Free to All
You do not have to donate to take home a great find.
Questions: contact Jen Picard at 413-637-1154 or email: jenjane1724@gmail.com
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March 31, 2019
THREAD THERAPY WITH DR. BOB presented by Granville Quilt and Needlework Guild
Eliminate your frustrations with Thread - Needles - Tension. Dr. Bob from Superior Threads will provide an educational session regarding all the questions you have ever had about thread; polyester versus cotton, thickness, variegated threads and thread breakage among many of the topics. This event features a DVD presentation followed by audience discussion. Light refreshments will be available.
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Southwick Town Hall Auditorium, 454 College Highway
Cost: FREE!
Questions? Contact Pat McMahon at southwickpat@comcast.net or call 413-569-6531
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THREAD THERAPY WITH DR. BOB presented by Granville Quilt and Needlework Guild
Eliminate your frustrations with Thread - Needles - Tension. Dr. Bob from Superior Threads will provide an educational session regarding all the questions you have ever had about thread; polyester versus cotton, thickness, variegated threads and thread breakage among many of the topics. This event features a DVD presentation followed by audience discussion. Light refreshments will be available.
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Southwick Town Hall Auditorium, 454 College Highway
Cost: FREE!
Questions? Contact Pat McMahon at southwickpat@comcast.net or call 413-569-6531
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April 6 - 7, 2019
Hands All Around 17th Quilt Show
UMass Amherst Lincoln Campus Center
One Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA
Raffle Quilt – This quilt, “Black and White and Leaves All Over,” was made by the guild’s members. Tickets are $1.00 per ticket or a booklet of 6 for $5.00.
Raffle Baskets – There will be themed baskets full of goodies raffled off to support charitable causes.
Vendors – We will have a dozen vendors displaying their wares.
Mini-Quilt sale – A variety of small and mini-quilts featuring traditional and contemporary designs will be available for purchase along with a few related items.
Viewer’s Choice Quilt Challenge – “For the Love of the Book.” Design ideas taken from page 18 of one of quilters’ favorite books.
Demonstrations – HAVQG members and show vendors will offer live quilt demonstrations throughout both days of the show at no additional charge. Learn a new technique, see the latest products, and find an answer to the question, “How did they do that?”
Special Exhibit – Our special exhibit this year features, “A Century of American Quilts from the Jane Pratt Fitzpatrick Collection.” The Fitzpatrick family donated the quilt collection to the Hancock Shaker Village to protect and preserve for the future. We have chosen 16 quilts to display made from 1840-1940.
Hours: Each day 10AM to 4PM
Admission: Adults- $10, 12 and under FREE (when accompanied by paid attendee)
Students and Military- $5.00 (must show ID)
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Hands All Around 17th Quilt Show
UMass Amherst Lincoln Campus Center
One Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA
Raffle Quilt – This quilt, “Black and White and Leaves All Over,” was made by the guild’s members. Tickets are $1.00 per ticket or a booklet of 6 for $5.00.
Raffle Baskets – There will be themed baskets full of goodies raffled off to support charitable causes.
Vendors – We will have a dozen vendors displaying their wares.
Mini-Quilt sale – A variety of small and mini-quilts featuring traditional and contemporary designs will be available for purchase along with a few related items.
Viewer’s Choice Quilt Challenge – “For the Love of the Book.” Design ideas taken from page 18 of one of quilters’ favorite books.
Demonstrations – HAVQG members and show vendors will offer live quilt demonstrations throughout both days of the show at no additional charge. Learn a new technique, see the latest products, and find an answer to the question, “How did they do that?”
Special Exhibit – Our special exhibit this year features, “A Century of American Quilts from the Jane Pratt Fitzpatrick Collection.” The Fitzpatrick family donated the quilt collection to the Hancock Shaker Village to protect and preserve for the future. We have chosen 16 quilts to display made from 1840-1940.
Hours: Each day 10AM to 4PM
Admission: Adults- $10, 12 and under FREE (when accompanied by paid attendee)
Students and Military- $5.00 (must show ID)
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April 6 - 7, 2019
Quilters United in Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T. Inc.)
Celestial Threads
Hilton Garden Inn-Troy
235 Hoosick St.
Troy, New York
Gift Gallery, Vendors, Two Raffle Quilts (Guild quilt and Antique quilt), Demonstrations,Over 200 quilts on display.
Hours: Saturday, April 6, 2019 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, April 7, 2019 10 am - 4 pmAdmission: $8/1-day; $12/2-day
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Quilters United in Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T. Inc.)
Celestial Threads
Hilton Garden Inn-Troy
235 Hoosick St.
Troy, New York
Gift Gallery, Vendors, Two Raffle Quilts (Guild quilt and Antique quilt), Demonstrations,Over 200 quilts on display.
Hours: Saturday, April 6, 2019 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, April 7, 2019 10 am - 4 pmAdmission: $8/1-day; $12/2-day
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May 4 - 5
Northern Star Quilt Guild of Danbury, Connecticut, presents a World of Quilts quilt show.
O'Neill Ctr, WestConn University
43 Lake Ave., Ext
Danbury, CT
Over 250 Quilts will be displayed, vendors, demonstrations and raffle quilt. Featured speaker is Paula Nadelstern who is now for her Kaleidoscope quilts. An invitational exhibit will be presented by Karen Eckmeier who has authored many books including Happy Villages and Accidental Landscapes.
Hours: Saturday, May 4, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, May 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
Admission: $10
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Northern Star Quilt Guild of Danbury, Connecticut, presents a World of Quilts quilt show.
O'Neill Ctr, WestConn University
43 Lake Ave., Ext
Danbury, CT
Over 250 Quilts will be displayed, vendors, demonstrations and raffle quilt. Featured speaker is Paula Nadelstern who is now for her Kaleidoscope quilts. An invitational exhibit will be presented by Karen Eckmeier who has authored many books including Happy Villages and Accidental Landscapes.
Hours: Saturday, May 4, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, May 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
Admission: $10
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June 8-9, 2019
Our Journey In Color
Greater Hartford Quilt Guild's 2019 Quilt Show
Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford CT
The show theme, "Our Journey In Color", is sure to inspire some colorful and inventive quilts from our members; and each of the eleven GHQG chapters has chosen a Journey-related theme to illustrate in the Chapter Challenge quilts. Vendors, raffle baskets provided by the chapters, and special exhibits will round out this special show.
Hours: Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4.
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Our Journey In Color
Greater Hartford Quilt Guild's 2019 Quilt Show
Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford CT
The show theme, "Our Journey In Color", is sure to inspire some colorful and inventive quilts from our members; and each of the eleven GHQG chapters has chosen a Journey-related theme to illustrate in the Chapter Challenge quilts. Vendors, raffle baskets provided by the chapters, and special exhibits will round out this special show.
Hours: Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4.
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August 8 - 10, 2019
Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod
Resort and Conference Center At Hyannis
35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis
Show Features
Hours: Thursday & Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30AM to 3PM
Admission: $10.00 - Covers all Three Days, Children Under 12 - Free
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Resort and Conference Center At Hyannis
35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis
Show Features
- Exhibit of over 250+ Quilts made by Members
- By the Sea Show Theme
- Special Exhibits by Featured Quilters
- Merchant Mall with over 25 Vendors
- Lectures and Demonstrations
- Professional Quilt Appraisals
- Boutique of Handcrafted Items
- Raffle of Quilts and Other Great Prizes
- Fun Activities for Children
- By the Sea Challenge
Hours: Thursday & Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30AM to 3PM
Admission: $10.00 - Covers all Three Days, Children Under 12 - Free
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2018- 2019 GUILD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Berkshire Quilters' Guild meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7 pm at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. (Meetings start at 6:30 PM January, February and March.
Have a project that needs some expert advice or tips to make the piecing/quilting easier?
Come before the meeting and let Connie and her team of experts help you find an easier or more precise way to keep your project going to the finish line.
Have a project that needs some expert advice or tips to make the piecing/quilting easier?
Come before the meeting and let Connie and her team of experts help you find an easier or more precise way to keep your project going to the finish line.
Guests are always welcome to attend our guild meetings. Guest fees are $3.
