March 05, 2010 - March 07, 2010 (Approximate Date(s) Only!)
Primary Category:
Quilt Show
Event Categories:
Art & Craft Events, Quilt Show, Craft Boutique, Class or Demonstration, Vendor Events, Vendor Market
Description:
The Cotton Patch Quilters Guild of Athens, GA, is proud to present its biennial show … “A Quilt for All Seasons.” The Quilt Show will showcase more than 200 quilts which have been crafted by the 100 plus members of the Guild. Techniques range from traditional patchwork and appliqué to innovative techniques using photos, embellishments, and the creative use of color. There will be more than 10 vendors who will be selling quilting related items. The Scissors Man will be available to sharpen scissors and knives while you wait. Also featured, a boutique with top quality handmade treasures. Demonstrations of all facets of the quilting process will be scheduled throughout the show.
The Quilt Show will run from March 6th through 8th. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The show will be held at the Oconee County Civic Center, 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA. For more information, contact Vicki Bauer at .
This the 10th biennial quilt show for the Cotton Patch Quilters. The quilts exhibited are all members quilts and they will be judged by a national judge and prizes will be awarded. Many of the quilts will be for sale along with a boutique of all hand-made items, many quilt related. There will also be demonstrations at different time of the days.
large parking lot with overflow parking at the athletic fields next door
Parking Fee:
FREE. Tour buses are welcome.
Vendor Parking:
behind civic center
Restrooms:
located indoors
Entertainment:
The raffle quilt was designed and stitched by the Charity Bee this year. "Autumn Splendor" is a magnificent double/queen sized quilt of rich colors mixed with whites and creams. The pattern is based on the Jacobs Ladder design. This quilt is truly one of a kind and will never be duplicated! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Profits benefit charitable projects and community education. See a picture of the raffle quilt at http://cpquilters.org/2009show.htm
Activities:
Quilts on display
Quilts for sale
Boutique with handmade items
Numerous vendors
The Scissors Man will sharpen scissors and knives while you wait
Demonstrations
