September 14 - 15, 2019
Bennington Quiltfest
Quilts, demonstrations, raffle, vendors, and special exhibit.
Sponsored by Quiet Valley Quilt Guild, at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, Vt.
Hours: Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4. www.benningtonQuiltfest.com
1863 Jane Stickle Quilt now on view at Bennington Museum
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Present your wristband from the Quiltfest upon arrival at Bennington Museum on Saturday or Sunday, (September 14 or 15). Receive 20% discount on admission and 15% off all Museum Store Purchases.
The 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt was brought to Bennington Museum over 80 years ago, and is only shown for a short time each year due to the fragility of the fabric. The quilt is comprised of 169 five-inch blocks, each in different patterns, containing a remarkable total of 5,602 pieces surrounded by a unique scalloped border.
Bennington Quiltfest
Quilts, demonstrations, raffle, vendors, and special exhibit.
Sponsored by Quiet Valley Quilt Guild, at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, Vt.
Hours: Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4. www.benningtonQuiltfest.com
1863 Jane Stickle Quilt now on view at Bennington Museum
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Present your wristband from the Quiltfest upon arrival at Bennington Museum on Saturday or Sunday, (September 14 or 15). Receive 20% discount on admission and 15% off all Museum Store Purchases.
The 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt was brought to Bennington Museum over 80 years ago, and is only shown for a short time each year due to the fragility of the fabric. The quilt is comprised of 169 five-inch blocks, each in different patterns, containing a remarkable total of 5,602 pieces surrounded by a unique scalloped border.
October 12 - 13, 2019
Dutchess Heritage Quilt Show XIX
Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
hours: 10 - 5 www.dhquiltshow.org/index.html
Quilts for inspiration, vendors to tempt, a fashion show for fun plus a speaker and workshop.
October 11, 2019 is the 135th anniversary of the birth of Eleanor Roosevelt. To mark this anniversary, the Dutchess Heritage Quilt Show Committee has received permission from the Roosevelt Foundation to use Eleanor’s work in our show.
Dutchess Heritage Quilt Show XIX
Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
hours: 10 - 5 www.dhquiltshow.org/index.html
Quilts for inspiration, vendors to tempt, a fashion show for fun plus a speaker and workshop.
October 11, 2019 is the 135th anniversary of the birth of Eleanor Roosevelt. To mark this anniversary, the Dutchess Heritage Quilt Show Committee has received permission from the Roosevelt Foundation to use Eleanor’s work in our show.
2019- 2020 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.
Have a project that needs some expert advice or tips to make the piecing/quilting easier?
Come before the meeting and Connie will answer your questions, show you how a process is done and give you helpful ideas for finishing your project. Have a question about paper piecing or applique? Contact Lois or Betsy (respectively) in advance and they will meet you prior to the start of the meeting to help you with your project.
Have a project that needs some expert advice or tips to make the piecing/quilting easier?
Come before the meeting and Connie will answer your questions, show you how a process is done and give you helpful ideas for finishing your project. Have a question about paper piecing or applique? Contact Lois or Betsy (respectively) in advance and they will meet you prior to the start of the meeting to help you with your project.
Guests are always welcome to attend our guild meetings. Guest fees are $3; $5 for outside presenters.
