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Maine Quilts 2008 presented by Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. a non-profit organization |
July 25 - 27
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Quilt Exhibits Maine Quilts provides members of Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Inc. and other quiltmakers Display Quilts | Judged Quilts | "Pines and Needles - Sew What" | Chapter Challenges | Chapter Banners In addition, there will be a number of special exhibits - "Made from Scratch", Vintage Revisited, Pilgrim / Roy Challenge Quilts 2009 Traveling Exhibition coordinated by
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“Made from Scratch”
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A special exhibit of vintage quilts, clothing, toys and household items made from printed feed and flour sacks (often referred to as “chicken linen”) from 1930 – 1950. When feed and flour manufacturers began packaging goods in beautiful printed cotton bags, housewives everywhere were delighted. What could be better at the height of the Depression than to have free fabric! We often hear stories of wives accompanying their husbands to the feed store to pick out “just the right piece” for their quilt or their new dress. We hope you will stop by the exhibit and share your own memories and stories of these happy colored fabrics. They are sure to make you smile!
Vintage Revisitedcurated by Mary KerrThroughout history, a woman’s work has never been completely done. As a result, many quilting projects have been left in various stages of completion. What would happen if a set of blocks was divided among a number of quilt artists and each asked to create a quilt in her own unique style? In 2006, quilters of all backgrounds were invited to participate in just such a challenge. As a result, Mary Kerr has collected a group of 19 talented women who have committed themselves to this exciting project. The group includes art quilters, traditionalists, historians and relative newcomers to this quilting journey. Six sets of vintage blocks were distributed to these brave artists. The blocks were theirs to play with! They could add to it, cut it up, embellish it, recreate it, improve upon it and more. The only requirement was that each finished quilt measure 24” x 24” and that the original block be included in the final project. At Maine Quilts 2008, we are pleased to present the quilts from sets 3, 4 and 5. We look forward to exhibiting the rest of the collection in 2010. |
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Continuing a tradition started in 2003, we again recognize a PTQG member in the “Meet the Quilter” exhibit. This year's honoree is Lorraine Sweet, a member of Schoolhouse Quilters in Area 6. Lorraine started quilting on her own about 16 years ago, making quilts for her very large family. When she realized how much she enjoyed it, she took a nighttime quilting class as she was still working full time. Lorraine retired from work at the age of 60 and began taking day quilt classes through the MSAD #67 Adult Education Program. When that teacher stepped down, it was recommended that Lorraine become the new teacher. She is still teaching that quilt class today. She has lost count of how many quilts she has made.
Among her students is Lorraine's husband of seven years. Searle had always wanted to make a quilt, and what a fast learner. In the last four years he has made 44 quilts for his children and grandchildren. Searle has his own embroidery machine and uses it to make all the labels for their quilts as well as on quilts themselves. He also has his own quilt project of making patriotic lap quilts for all veterans from Maine who have been injured in the Iraq War, and for two families from the town of Lee who have lost their sons. Together they own their own Gammill long arm quilting machine and both do their own quilting.
Lorraine's exhibit showcases some of her current and past works. Be sure to view the collection on display.
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