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Upcoming Quilt Show -
March 18-19, 2011
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For information about our 2011 Show, email us at our mailbox: tcquilters@gmail.com Features of our 28th Annual Show: National
Featured
Artist: Quilts of Jackie
Robinson
Member Featured Artist: not yet selected Hundreds of quilts and quilted items made by members and local quilters Merchant mall with 30-40 vendors Demonstrations and door prizes Quilt Appraisals? We hope so Special Exhibit - Aprons (old and new; some antique) Huge silent auction of quilting and sewing related items WOW exhibit - quilts made from Jackie Robinson patterns Quilts from our Guild's 2011 Challenge Hand Quilting Demonstrations - perhaps Music - possibly |
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You be the Judge!
Once again, we will have Member-Sponsored Awards. Here is how it works:
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raffle quilt is almost finished. Details and photos coming soon. The 2011 raffle quilt was pieced by the small quilting group named The Bee which meets at White Bluffs. They include: Laurel Sutton, Judy Bacon, Carol Capelle, Marti Cummings, Judy Gelhaus, June Hansen, Nadeen Irvine, Phyllis Maynard, Patty Morehouse and Cyndy Underwood. The raffle quilt was quilted by: Jenny Treadway Raffle quilt tickets are $1 each (also available in books of 10) Contact Cyndy Underwood for tickets. 509/628-3611 or email: quilterathart@yahoo.com The mission of Tri-City Quilters’ Guild is to promote the art of quilting. To this end we provide educational meetings, classes and workshops. The Guild also provides community service quilts to many local charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery, LaClinica, local nursing homes and the Tri-City Cancer Center. Proceeds from this quilt will be used to fulfill our mission. |
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What
is a Guild Challenge? Guild members create entries based on
the
r
ules of a specific Challenge.
Entries are submitted in late
Winter, judged by the Membership at the March meetings, and
displayed with ribbons at the March Quilt show. It's a great
way
to try something new and give yourself a 'challenge'. 2011
Challenge - Trip to the Orient
Challenge Project Registration
Form (pdf
file) will be available here in early 2011
Challenge fabric is Twelve Art Treasures Trea 10, from Kona Bay Fabric Company. This oriental style fabric with black background is available in limited amounts at Quiltmania in Richland. Don't delay - get your fabric and start your challenge entry soon. Prize Categories:
Rules:
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Aprons will be the special feature this year, so let’s see how many
cute ones we can have, adults as well as children’s aprons. Old and new alike. |
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Anyone may enter this non-juried, 'People's Choice' Show. People's choice ribbons will be awarded in each of the following categories.
Click here for INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING
TEMPORARY SLEEVE
for quilts larger than 70" long
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hands are needed. Sign up sheets for tasks will be available
at meetings. Or, if you can't come to the meeting but want to
help, email us at tcquilters@gmail.com or call Kathy Petty at 547-9914. |
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Three Rivers Convention Center is located just east of Columbia Center Mall in Kennewick, near many lodging and food establishments. From Highway 240, take the Columbia Center Blvd exit and go south on Columbia Center Blvd, turn left at W Quinault Ave, then left at W Grandridge Blvd. Google map location Some hotels you might like are listed below. You will be responsible to contact the hotels to make your reservations. Hilton Garden Inn 701 North Young Street Kennewick, WA 99336 509-735-4600 Comfort Inn 7801 West Quinault Kennewick, WA 99336 509-783-8396 Guesthouse International 6516 West Clearwater Kennewick, WA 99336 509-735-2242 800-424-1145 (direct to Kennewick facility) For more information: Three Rivers Convention Center Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau |
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Advertisers are
welcome.
Application to Advertise in Quilt Show
Program - will be available here later in 2010.You do not need to be a Merchant Mall vendor to advertise in our program. Programs are given to each Quilt Show attendee (typically >2000). |
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| Applications for our 2011
Merchant Mall are now being accepted. For
more information, review the Vendor Information page below. If
interested, print and mail the application (below); mailing
instructions on are the form. Vendor Information document (pdf file) Vendor Application (pdf file) |