Herring Run Quilters' Guild
Herring Run Quilt Guild
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
Recommendation by Pat Sudimack, Sheila Berry and Christine Moriarty: If you're in New York City, make a visit to THE CITY QUILTER. This shop is within walking distance of Penn Station at 133 West 25th Street, which is between 6th (Avenue of the Americas) and 7th Avenues. Their hours are Tuesday to Friday, 11-7, Saturday, 10-6 and Sunday, 11-5. (Closed on Mondays and holidays) www.cityquilter.com. The women are very helpful and they have several unique New York related fabrics. Lots of different fabric at reasonable prices and neat projects. Also, there's a nice cafe across the street.
October 2 & 3: Belnap Mill Quilters Guild, Laconia, NH, belnapmillquilters@yahoo.com, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 5, Admission $5, free parking, wheelchair accessible
October 8 & 10: Monadnock Quilters Guild, South Meadow School, Route 202, Peterborough, NH, www.monadnockquiltersguild.org, Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 4, Admission $5 - Men freeCurious 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.shtmlCurrent exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum--
SIGNATURE QUILTSContemporary Broderie Perse: An Elegant Revival, July 15 - October 17, 2010
Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse, also known as cut-out chintz appliqué, presents a high point in the art of quilting and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. The technique emerged in the late eighteenth century when chintz fabrics were very expensive and only the very wealthy could afford whole cloth bed coverings made from large pieces of chintz. By cutting motifs out of a small amount of fabric, the quilter could rearrange them onto a large field of inexpensive plain cotton to imitate the designs on larger fabrics. Plain cream or white fields filled by fine quilting surround the trees, floral sprays, wreaths, urns, birds, and baskets appliquéd with tiny whip, buttonhole, or reverse buttonhole stitches.
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 Quilt Guild
11 Church Street
Church Hill United Methodist Church
Norwell, MA 02061
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