Herring Run Quilters' Guild, Inc.
Herring Run Quilters' Guild, Inc.
11 Church Street
Church Hill United Methodist Church
Norwell, MA 02061
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Field Trip Ideas
Looking for a road trip? Here are some ideas of places to go that will feed your head with quilt plums. If you've traveled to one of these places, share your adventures with us and will post it in "Members News Patchwork".
If you hear of a quilt show in the area or have a field trip idea, please submit the information to us via the "Contact Us" link and we'll gladly post it to this list. Thanks!
QUILT SHOWS IN THE AREA
June 29-July 1 - Vermont Quilt Festival, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT. For more informatin visit www.vqf.org
August 9-11 - Lowell Quilt Festival
- Year of the Quilt-----New York City
Submitted by Christine Moriarty
The American Folk Art Museum in New York will be celebrating the glorious American art form that is quilting this year at their two locations.
The main museum, at 45 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, will display masterpieces from their extensive and comprehensive collection, both antique and contemporary. Part I of this exhibition will be on view through April 24, 2011. The galleries will be closed for installation April 26-May 8. Part II will open on May 10 through October 16, 2011.
At the Lincoln Square branch, a stunning exhibit highlighting the use of stars in quilt patterns will be on view through September 25, 2011. It is appropriately named "Super Stars".
A great day trip, via bus or train, or maybe stay over and check out a few other things New York has
to offer.Curious about other quilt guilds in the area? Visit http://www.quiltguilds.com for lots of interesting information on other guilds around the country.QUILT SHOPS! QUILT SHOPS! QUILT SHOPS!!! Check out this link for quilt shops to visit. What fun!!! http://www.quilt.com/QuiltStoresPage.html
ExhibitionS at the new england quilt museum
to ReAD ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE NEW ENGLAND QUILT MUSEUM VISIT http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/index.shtmlexhibitS at the New England Quilt Museum--
January 19-March 24: Campaigns & Commemoratives: Quilts for Presidents. Enjoy a fascinating retrospective on Presidential quilts from 1780-2008.
Antique QuiltsDo you have an antique quilt that was made in MA or is now owned by a MA resident? The NE Quilt Museum invites you to be part of the Documentation Project. The museum cannot determine the value of the quilt, but has a list of appraisers. The project determines the age of the quilt and pattern, will give you information on the care, and then photograph it. One copy of the information, including the photo, will be kept by the museum, and one copy will be given to you. The cost is $15 for nonmembers and $10 for members of the Museum. The time involved is about 20 minutes
You and your quilt will become part of the history of our state, and will make a contribution to the literature on quilting in America and the lives of New England women. It also provides a record of proof for insurance purposes.
Antique quilts may be brought into the museum on the third Friday of every month. To schedule an appointment email them at Questions@NEQuiltmuseum.org or call their library at 978-452-4207, ext.15.
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Remember: The museum is now offering free admission for all New England Quilt Museum Auxiliary and supporting quilting guild members, (that means all of us!), on the 4th Sunday of each month from 12 to 4pm. For more information on other exhibits at the New England Quilt Museum visit: http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/
About the Museum
The New England Quilt Museum preserves, interprets, and celebrates American quilting past and present. Located in historic Lowell, Massachusetts, the heart of America's 19th century textile industry, the Museum offers changing exhibitions of contemporary and antique quilts. A private, non-profit organization, the Museum is supported by members' fees, admission charges, museum store sales, private donations, and gifts and grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies, including the Lowell Cultural Council.
The New England Quilt Museum is located at 18 Shattuck Street, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852. http://www.nequiltmuseum.org
General information: 978-452-4207 Ext.15; Fax 978-452-5405
Regular museum hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday (year round) and Sundays 12 to 4 PM (May through December only). Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students/seniors. Museum members are admitted free. Handicapped parking is available. Guided group tours, catered luncheons, and group rates available with reservations.
Great News!
As a result of a suggestion at the Spring Guild Representative's Luncheon, the museum is now offering free admission for all New England Quilt Museum Auxiliary and supporting quilting guild members, (that means all of us!), on the 4th Sunday of each month from 12 to 4pm.
Our goal is simple -
To provide an atmosphere which nurtures us as quiltmakers.
Herring Run Quilters' Guild, Inc.
11 Church Street
Church Hill United Methodist Church
Norwell, MA 02061
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