 Maine Quilts
July 30 - August 1
at the Augusta Civic Center
Great News! Maine DOT has postponed the lane closures on I-295 Northbound!!!
Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
873 quilts are on display. One of the quilts on display will be this antique Pine Tree Quilt, hand and machine pieced, hand quilted. The 12” pine tree blocks are set on point to add interest to the design. The setting triangles and corners are blocks cut to fit! From Maine, a good quilt for a Pine Tree Quilters Guild exhibit in the Pine Tree State!
There are still openings in some classes. Check the workshop schedule for links to complete workshop descriptions, supply lists and the registration form.
Enjoy one or more of the free demonstrations on Friday and Saturday; they are a great way to learn something new.
Special exhibits include Vintage Revisited sets 1, 2 & 6, I've Got the 19th Century Blues, State of Maine Shop Hop 2010 "Shop Challenge", and Meet the Quilter - Kathy Angel Lee.
 Visit the Maine Quilts section of our site for information about workshops, lectures, Merchants Mall, the daily schedule and more.
Contemporary Broderie Perse: An Elegant Revival
July 15 - October 17
Museum Guest Pass Expiration Dates
Do you have an old NEQM guest pass with no expiration date? We're phasing out those guest passes in favor of a system of coupons with expiration dates. As of July 31, 2010, Museum guest passes with no expiration date will not be honored, so if you have an undated pass, please know it will only be honored until July 31. Plan to come see us soon!
Call for Entries
 Thread Tails and Vapor Trails quilting contest to honor the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation. Create a Naval Aviation themed quilt for the chance to have your quilt displayed at over 100 air shows. Individual quilt makers are asked to create a 40” square quilt with a Naval Aviation theme, which could include airplanes, aircraft carriers, space, honoring an aviator, etc. No particular fabric is required. Group submissions (made by two or more people) can be 40” wide x 60” tall. The deadline for online quilt submissions is October 1st, 2010. Additional information, rules and requirements can be found at http://navyquilts.com.
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Friday, September 10, Auburn ~ Carnival or Amazing
Sunday, September 12, Bangor ~ Pagoda or Hot Shots
Next Members' Meeting - September 11
Special Quilt Exhibit at Center for Maine Craft
The work of three 2010 Meet the Quilter Nominees and a few Silent Auction donations are on display in the gallery at the Center for Maine Craft for the month of July. In addition to the quilt exhibit, Pine Tree Quilters Guild members will receive a 20% discount on all purchases from July 2nd through August 2nd. This discount cannot be combined with any other sale or special offer. You must show your membership card to receive the discount.
 The Center for Maine Craft is a Maine Crafts Association (MCA) project. MCA is a non-profit organization that encourages growth and increased awareness of the significant role craft artists play in Maine’s culture, economy and heritage. PTQG is a member of MCA and grateful for the chance to have this special exhibit. You’ll want to stop to see the exhibit and do some shopping!
The Center for Maine Craft is open daily from 9 am – 8 pm inside the new West Gardiner Travel Plaza, located on Route 126.
Upcoming Events - Maine and New England
Art Quilts Maine Show at Central Maine Artists Gallery in Skowhegan
July 11 - August 11
Hancock County Quilters, Ellsworth
August 13-14
Friends & Needles Quilt Show, Houlton August 20-22
Narrow Gauge Quilt Show, Phillips Friday, August 20
Lakeside Mini Quilters, Standish
Saturday, August 28
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