Maine Quilts 2008 presented by   Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. a non-profit organization

July 25 - 27 Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine air-conditioned; convenient, free parking Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Lectures | Demonstrations | Quilt Appraisals | Schedule Daily Activities Booth Hop sponsored by New this year is a booth hop; 12 of the merchants will be selling kits for a 12" quilt block featuring "Cheep Housing" by Diane Knott. Pick up your “passport” in the main lobby, have it punched at all of the participating booths and be entered in a drawing for 300 fat quarters; no purchase necessary. At each booth, you’ll want to be sure and view their finished version of the special quilt. Each booth will sell finishing kits for their quilt as well as the $6 block kits. Demonstrations Chaired by Karen Keeler Several different demonstrations are offered free each day. Demonstrations last 30-45 minutes and are a great way to learn something new. Click here for a complete schedule.   Silent Auction Chaired by Pat Libby Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. and Maine Quilts 2008 are proud to support WomenHeart of Maine with the donation of all proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction. The mission of WomenHeart is “to improve the quality of life and healthcare for women living with heart disease, and to advocate for their benefit”. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women – early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment are important. WomenHeart provides information, support and advocacy along with lots of hugs and encouragement. To learn more, visit their web site: www.womenheart.org. Raffle Alley Chaired by Ruth Alexander In the main lobby, PTQG Chapters and members will be selling chances on their raffle quilts. PTQG Members’ Sales Table Chaired by Anne Baker and Cindy Heyse-David PTQG members sell their own quilt items at this table. In the past, items have included pin cushions, tote bags, pot holders, cloth books, small wall hangings and pins. Due to limited space, the items are no larger than 45” x 48”. Items are made of fabric by the PTQG members and quilt related.     Quilt Appraisals Appraisals of antique, vintage and contemporary quilts will be available during the show. Appraiser Bonnie Dwyer will schedule appointments, take walk-ins and appraise quilts hanging in the show. The fee for a written appraisal is $45.To schedule an appointment or if you’ve entered a quilt at Maine Quilts and would like to have it appraised while it hangs in the show, contact Bonnie. Bonnie Dwyer has been a “fabric fanatic” since age 9, when her mother taught her to sew on a treadle machine. She was bitten by the quilting bug in the ’80’s and the appraisal bug in the ’90’s. Bonnie belongs to Loose Threads Quilters, Art Quilts Maine and the American Quilt Study Group. She has been appraising quilts for nine years and is certified by the American Quilter’s Society. PTQG Home                              Return to the Maine Quilts 2008 home page Updated 1 August 08 by MQ Coordinator