June 18 - 20, 2010, workshops start June 17 Exhibit of the:
"Peace by Piece Quilt"
This quilt has a size of 17 Feet square!
click here for more information and images The Peace by Piece Quilt is an art project sponsored by the Conflict Resolution Center to increase the community's awareness of and interest in peace, tolerance, and a spirit of collaboration. The CRC has brought together over 500 children from a variety of neighborhoods, communities, and organizations so that each child could create a quilt square and storyrepresenting what peace means to each participant.
Featured Artist:
"Paula Golden - The Artistry of Quilts"
Paula Golden was selected as "2001 Teacher of the Year" by The Professional Quilter Magazine a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Quilt Museum, and co-author of The Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899. She has taught locally, regionally and nationally in addition to being on the staff of Jinny Beyer's Hilton Head Seminar since 1995. Find more information at Featured Artist
10 am - 6 hr class: # 2 Linda Fiedler: "Advanced Machine Quilting" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 5 Paula Golden: "Bargello Boogie" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 6 Didi Salvatierra: "New Oxford Rose"
Friday, June 18, 2010:
10 am - 6 hr class: # 1 Susan Brittingham: "Embellished Landscapes" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 3 Ellen Guerrant: "Gimme Shelter" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 7 Didi Salvatierra:"Quilting By Hand - Getting the Basics all Together"
Saturday, June 19, 2010:
10 am - 6 hr class: # 4 Ellen Guerrant: "Wacky Nines" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 8 Didi Salvatierra: "Piping to the Finish" 10 am - 6 hr class: # 10 Kathy Sevebeck: "Quilted Sweatshirt Jacket"
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11 am - 4 hr class: # 9 Didi Salvatierra: "Mats and Bowls and Coils, Oh My!"
New this year on Sunday only: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm: # 11 (no instructor) "Sit and Stitch" Quilting and UFO work day - we provide the room and tables, you bring your supplies and sewing project. Our large classroom tables are wonderful if you plan on basting a quilt.
Lecture: Saturday 6.15 pm
Paula Golden "Body Smart Quilting"
How do we keep our passion for quilting going for many years?Ergonomic work spaces (computer, sewing, ironingand quilting) and proper body mechanics are the keys to quilting longevity.
Emerge from your studio / sewing room more refreshed by following then easy tips to make your workspace healthy and efficient.
A slide presentation and a hands-on exercise will energize your body and mind.
Registration is open
For brochure and registration form please mail a self-addressed-stamped-long-envelope to:
Blue Ridge Quilt Festival c/o Karin Tauber P.O. Box 11151 Blacksburg, VA 24062 or check our web page at Registration
