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The Quilts of River Country 2011 back to Directory

photo of lap quilts Friday & Saturday in September 2011, dates will be announced when they are approved.

2009 info is below for reference only...

Friday, September18, 2009 - Noon to 4 pm
& Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 10 am to 4 pm
Admission $2

NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW
Saturday, September 19 - 7 pm "The Treasures in Your Closet"
Join us in the Colonial Courthouse as Ann Shibut talks about antique quilts! $5 fee, payable at door.

Great Opportunity, Quilters' Get away Weekend package
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You are cordially invited to submit your quilt(s) or quilted apparel...old or new...for exhibition at the Gloucester quilt show in the fall of 2009. This will be our third show and we are planning for an even bigger, more exciting show. Quilts, quilted apparel and accessories will be exhibited in the unique setting of the historic Gloucester Court Circle buildings.

Demonstrations:
Friday: 1 pm Yo-Yo's Circles, Hearts, Flowers
2 pm Fabric Post Cards
3 pm Hand Quilting

Saturday: 11 am English Paper Piecing
Noon Wool Appliqué
1 pm Hand Appliqué
2 pm Quilt Binding
3:00 Dimensional Bowtie Quilt Block

photo of one block of a full sized quilt Show Headquarters, Gloucester Visitor Center
Historic Courthouse Green, 6509 Main Street

Brought to you by River Country Quilt Guild and Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism. This show is held every other year, dates for the 2011 show will be posted once they have been set.
For more information, call 804-693-0014 or please email us!

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Last Update by D. Carter July 27, 2010