Thursday, September 19, 2019

AND THE SHOW OPENS

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!


The quilts are amazing, delightful, beautiful works of art!  Wait until you see them!

The vendors have a wonderful and inspiring array of wares--I can't wait to take some of those treasures off their hands.

Lots of creative talent went into this year's great selection of items in our Boutique.

When you come in the lobby and pay your admission, there's a handout list of places to eat in Cottage Grove.  

When you go up the steps at the front corner of the building, you'll enter the lobby.  If steps are difficult for you, there's a gently inclined ramp on the right side of the building.

The lobby is also where you can see all 30 of our exquisite raffle blocks, and purchase your tickets.  They are simply beautiful!  What a great quilt they'll make.  


Parking!  On-street parking is 2- and 3-hour, but on some blocks there's no limit.  The funeral home across the street has said our guests can park in their lot, leaving the designated spots available for staff on Thursday and Friday.  On Saturday, the whole lot is available.  

There are also city parking lots nearby that are 3-hour parking.

We hope you enjoy our 2019 show!

Sunday, September 15, 2019

COUNTDOWN TO SHOW TIME!

IT'S THIS WEEK!


We are SO excited about our 2019 Unbroken Thread Quilt Show.  The Cottage Grove Armory (628 E. Washington Avenue, Cottage Grove) is such a spacious, light-filled and appealing historic building--we can't wait to see it festooned in quilts.  



Image result for cottage grove armory


And there will be so much going on . . . 

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING:


Tuesday, September 17.  If you've had one or more quilts accepted for the show, this is the day to bring them to the Armory, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.  Be sure you have a 4" sleeve on the top back of your quilt, and have sewn the paper Show ID label to the bottom left corner on the back. Don't forget to bring your Entry and Loan Form along with your quilt.



Sleeve along the top edge
Label in bottom left corner

Wednesday, September 18.  This is a day the Pioneer Quilter elves do their magic behind the scenes--hanging the show, setting up displays, readying the boutique, putting a fresh quilt in the frame, and our vendors set up their booths.


Thursday, September 19.  The Pioneer Quilters' Unbroken Thread Quilt Show is open 10 am to 4 pm 


10:30--noon   Speaker  

     Sheila Sinclair Snyder:  Barn Quilts, Past and Present

2:00--3:30   Demonstration

     Barbara Trunnel:  Single Square Beginner Quilt


Friday, September 20.  The Pioneer Quilters' Unbroken Thread Quilt Show is open 10 am to 4 pm


10:30--noon  Demonstration

    ChrisAnn Mead and Beth Weldy:  Appliqué Prep Techniques

1:00--2:00 pm   Speaker  

     Marsha McCloskey:  A Patchwork Life
     Marsha will have many of her books (1984--2014) available for purchase after her presentation.
  
2:00--3:30  Demonstration
     Caren Ross:  Having Fun With Fabric Crumbs



Saturday, September 21.  The Pioneer Quilters' Unbroken Thread Quilt Show is open 10 am to 4 pm

10:00--4:00   Class
     Mindy Reeves:  Farmhouse Table Runner
     There are still a few spots available for this class.  
           Scroll back to June 1 post for photo and information.
          If interested, email weaverlady@q.com

10:30--noon   Demonstration

     Barbara Fox:  Self-binding Baby Quilt

1:00--2:00   Speakers

     Ann Pfrender and Susie George:  Vintage Quilts from Pioneer Quilters' Collections
     
2:00--3:30  Demonstration
     Linda Steller and Lisa Ponder:  Quilt Labels

3:30  Raffle of appliquéd quilt blocks


4:00  Quilt Show closes


5:00--6:00  Pick up your quilts.  Be sure to bring your receipt form!



AND EVERY SHOW DAY,  ALL DAY:


On-going demonstration by Pioneer Quilters of  hand quilting in a frame


A stellar group of vendors to inspire you


Our popular boutique, with hundreds of items handmade by Pioneer Quilters


Block Raffle Tickets available to purchase!  Will you be the one to win these 30 amazing appliqué blocks?  Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00.  We'll draw the winner's name at 3:30 on Saturday.



Photo shows half of the lovely blocks.  All unique!

SHOW PASSES


If you plan to be at the show more than one day, I urge you to buy a show pass on your first day, rather than 2 or 3 individual day passes.  Daily passes are $7.00 and show passes (any/all days) are $12.00.  Admission for students is $3.50 a day, and under-fives are free.



LOCAL EATERIES


I know many of you will want to browse the shops and eat while you're in Cottage Grove for our quilt show.  COMING SOON--A list of some restaurants.