Celebrating Nature’s Beauty in Stitches: a Quilt Show

Saturday, February 5, 2011 through Sunday February 27, 2011

Opening reception for the exhibiting quilters on Friday evening, February 4th

Celebrate the many moods, colors and expressions of nature through quilting. Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens is hosting a quilt show to showcase the richness of our local quilting talents.

The mission of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is to preserve natural, tranquil woodlands for community enjoyment, to show case native plants and a world class collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, and to promote environmental horticulture through learning, research and conservation.

Go to the website jenkinsarboretum.org for show details, rules and application form.

Application Deadline November 1, 2010 4 pm

The American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of quilts and quiltmaking, is turning 30! We invite you to join the celebration by participating in a nationwide block challenge called “30s for 30” (see details below). For every 30 blocks received, one person’s name will be drawn to win those blocks. To learn more about AQSG and our annual Seminar, please visit our website at www.americanquiltstudygroup.org. Happy quilting!

30s for 30 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE

• Blocks must be 12-1/2” square (to finish to a 12-inch block) and made of either 1930s reproduction fabrics or vintage 1930s fabrics. Fabrics must be 100% cotton. Please prewash/preshrink all fabrics.
• Blocks may be any design and any color combination, in keeping with the 1930s fabrics.
• Send your blocks to the address below, along with a donation of $3 for the first block, and $1 for each block thereafter sent at the same time. Block donations from groups are welcome. Any funds collected in excess of those needed to complete the project will be donated to the AQSG Endowment fund.
• The blocks will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the AQSG website, along with the maker’s name and state (or country).
• Blocks will be compiled into sets of thirty. At Seminar 2010 in Minneapolis (Oct. 14-17), we will have a drawing for the various sets.  For each block that you send, your name will be entered once into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
• Deadline for submitting blocks is Oct. 1, 2010.

Send your blocks and payment (checks made payable to AQSG) to: AQSG ’30s for 30 c/o Paula Pahl, 9204 Sugarstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.  Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.

Questions? Contact Paula at the address above or email: paulapahl@q.com; phone: 303-204-2821.