Guild Quilt Show 2008

The 19^th Annual Quilts and Threads Show sponsored by the Sierra Quilt Guild, Sierra Needleartists, and the Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners will be held September 20 & 21, 2008. Our show features over 300 exhibits of quilting, embroidery, weaving and spinning. No Pets allowed except "Service Animals.

What: 19^th Annual Quilts and Threads Show

When: September 20 & 21, 2008 – Hours 10 to 5 on Saturday, 10 to 4 on Sunday

Where: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, CA 95370

Contact: Cheryl Jordan, Show Chair e-mail: cjhome@mlode.com

Admission Charge: $6.00 (Advance purchase tickets are available)

In past years, our unique show featured displays and demonstrations of spinning, weaving, embroidery, and lace making, and long arm machine quilting. We have had nearly 300 quilts on display, a showcase boutique, quilt appraisal, door prizes, and vendors. We will have a drawing for the opportunity quilt made by guild members.

Joice Swadell is Our Featured Artist for 2008

Joice began sewing when she was nine but quilting did not become part of her life until six years ago. She began her sewing life by making clothes for herself. That eventually extended to her children and her daughter was voted "Best Dressed" in high school due to Joice’s skill in making her clothes.

After retirement she became involved with crafting and for several years she designed kits and patterns for Carousel Crafts of Houston, Texas. Once the quilting bug hit her, all other types of sewing disappeared and she became thoroughly addicted to creating all things quilted. She prefers traditional quilts and her favorite is appliqué combined with patchwork. She will have a display which not only includes her favorites but branches out into more contemporary styles.

2008 Opportunity Quilt

Our Quilt Show Appraiser

AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, Becky Rogers will be available at our quilt show to appraise quilts. Written appraisals are $40 per quilt and verbal evaluations or consultations are $20 per quilt. You can sign-up for an appointment at the appraisal table during the show, or you may make an appointment ahead of time with Becky by calling her at 805-234-1876. Appointments are scheduled every half an hour during the show.

Why Should I Have My Quilt Appraised?

Many people do not realize that their quilts have a value. Whether they’re old or new, they have a value. The value is arrived at through many different ways, but first and foremost, is the condition of the quilt. If the quilt is an antique, but still in excellent condition, it can have a high value to replace it, should anything happen to it. Insurance companies will look at the certified appraisal to see the replacement value. While the value is most often based on an “Insurance Replacement Value”, there are also “Fair Market” appraisals available if you want to sell the quilt. Newly made quilts are generally appraised based on time and materials. An appraiser will look into how much you would have to pay someone to reproduce your quilt if something were to happen to it.

Apraisial Form.pdf

Show Quilt Entry Instructions and Entry Form

Use the following form for each quilt you want to display at our Quilt Show.

Entry Form 2008.pdf

Quilt Show Boutique Forms

Use the following forms for the items you want to sell in our Quilt Show Boutique.

Boutique Forms.pdf

Quilt Show Quilts – Where do They Come From?

Typically there are around 300 quilts displayed at our annual quilt show. Where do we get these quilts? Members of our guild surrender their much beloved creations for all to view. That’s why we vote on our favorites. Our quilt show is not a judged quilt show; it is a show where viewers vote for their favorite quilt in different categories.

The 2008 categories are: Small Wallhangings, Wallhangings, Crib/Lap Size Quilt, Bed Size Quilt, First Quilt, Wearable Art; and Junior Quilt (ages 14 and under).

Here are the categories and the winners for last year.

Viewers Choice Winners - 2007

A – Miniatures

1^st Sue Baldwin Floral Tile

2^nd Donna Barth Little Veggies

3^rd Leslie Carabas Rondeau

B – Wall Art

1^st Sara Henry Star of the Sea

2^nd Diane Mitchell Memories of Sisters with Terri

3^rd Petra Keller A VictorianValentine’s Treat

C- Contemporary Wall Art

1^st Chris Russell Women Connecting, I II &III

2^nd Robin Hudson Monet’s Garden

3^rd Colleen Hickman Sailing

D – Baby Quilt

1^st Wina Helm Crazy Hearts

2^nd Marion Veldhuizen Spin for Twins

3^rd Becky Hubel Wesley’s Baby Bear Quilt

E – Lap Quilt

1^st Helena Mayhan Hibiscus Midnight Rhapsody

2^nd Petra Keller Ring Around the Rosies

3^rd Wina Helm Cranberry Stars

F – Traditional Quilt

1^st Wina Helm 12 Months of Pumpkins

2^nd Ann Carr Bears and Birds

3^rd Tisha Cabral Winding Ways

G – Appliqué Quilt

1^st Sue Halstead A gift for Ted & Laura

2^nd Wina Helm Happy Snowmen

3^rd Barbara Spencer Budding Beauty

H – Baltimore Album Quilt

1^st Barbara Spencer Pieced Baltimore Album

I – First Quilt Ever Made

1^st Suzi Murphy Prozac

2^nd Dee Dee Pusley Oo LaLa-Paris

3^rd Barbara Betschart French Chefs

K – Wearable Art

1^st Donna Barth Down Under Jacket

2^nd Barbara Hardwick Uptown Girl Purse

3^rd Laurella Kerr Park Avenue Jacket

Best Hand Piecing

1^st Petra Keller Ring Around the Rosies

2^nd Penny Mihaly From Grandma Moote with Love

3^rd Donna Barth New Olde Quilt

3^rd Nan Hobbs Spider Web

Best Machine Appliqué

1^st Barbara Spencer Egg Money Samples

2^nd Helen Ylimaki Mini Mountain Scene

3^rd Helena Mayhan Hibiscus Midnight Rhapsody

Best Hand Quilting

1^st Sue Halstead A Gift for Ted & Laura

2^nd Ann Carr Bears and Birds

3^rd Leslie Carabas Glendora House:

Sampler Quilt

Best Machine Quilting

1^st Ann Carr Rachel’s Quilt

2^nd Dee Small Batik Jewel Treasure

3^rd Chris Russell Asian Stars

Quilted by Dee Small

Best Original Design

1^st Robin Hudson My Alaskan Bear

2^nd Linda Kahl Golden Memories

3^rd Robin Hudson Monet’s Garden