New Berlin hosts annual Quilt Show this weekend
NEW BERLIN – New Berlin will host its 9th Annual Outdoor Quilt Show this Saturday. Admission is free and anyone attending can expect a variety of exciting activities, including 27 vendors, a 4-H petting zoo, a kid’s parade and of course the porch and yard quilt contest.
The event has come a long way in nine years, according to organizer Linda Foote. “We started organizing it in the basement of the library,” said Foote, who began the program with her “partner-in-crime” Carol Conroe. “It’s gotten a little too big for just two people.” The event is now run by the New Berlin Quilt Show Committee, of which Foote and Conroe are still members, and is sponsored by both the Village and Town of New Berlin as well as the New Berlin Art Forum and Country Cottage Arts.
“Advertising was the biggest problem,” said Foote. This year, however, the radio station WBKT 5 out of Oneonta will not only be promoting the event, but will also be on site during the festivities. According to Foote, there will be prizes offered periodically for people who listen to the radio station and follow scavenger hunt directions.
Prizes will of course also be given to those participating in the Porch and Lawn Decorating Contest. “Lynn Walton will be going door-to-door asking if people want to participate,” said Foote. Anyone may participate by decorating their houses with quilts of any size. There will be three prizes awarded – one judged by the mayor and two judged by viewer votes. “It’s very exciting,” said Foote.
The event has been changed rather drastically since last year, which Foote recalls with unpleasant memories. According to the intrepid event organizer, they will not be holding the town garage sales on the same weekend as they had in 2010. “This year we are doing many things differently,” she confirmed.
That is not to say there will be any lack of activities this time around. Children will get a chance to see their favorite animals courtesy of the 4-H petting zoo and can look forward to a display by Ivy Vine Puppets. Adults will be able to take advantage of the 27 assorted vendors and a performance by the Smyrna Citizens Band. There will also be a hayride at noon which Foote assures will be enjoyable for attendees of all ages.
According to Foote, the goal of the quilt show committee is to expand the program to include “barn-art” around the area in which local barns can hang their quilts and other artwork on their houses and barns creating a sort of “trail” to the show. “It’s going to be a really great time,” she said. “[The event] just keeps growing.”
There will also be a Quilters Tea with Margaret “Bunny” Wolf of Heartworks Quilts and Fabrics on Sunday. Tickets will be $15 and can be purchased by calling Linda Foote at 488-4052. For more information about the Quilt Show, visit quiltingnewberlin.webs.com/index.html or call 488-4052.
The event has come a long way in nine years, according to organizer Linda Foote. “We started organizing it in the basement of the library,” said Foote, who began the program with her “partner-in-crime” Carol Conroe. “It’s gotten a little too big for just two people.” The event is now run by the New Berlin Quilt Show Committee, of which Foote and Conroe are still members, and is sponsored by both the Village and Town of New Berlin as well as the New Berlin Art Forum and Country Cottage Arts.
“Advertising was the biggest problem,” said Foote. This year, however, the radio station WBKT 5 out of Oneonta will not only be promoting the event, but will also be on site during the festivities. According to Foote, there will be prizes offered periodically for people who listen to the radio station and follow scavenger hunt directions.
Prizes will of course also be given to those participating in the Porch and Lawn Decorating Contest. “Lynn Walton will be going door-to-door asking if people want to participate,” said Foote. Anyone may participate by decorating their houses with quilts of any size. There will be three prizes awarded – one judged by the mayor and two judged by viewer votes. “It’s very exciting,” said Foote.
The event has been changed rather drastically since last year, which Foote recalls with unpleasant memories. According to the intrepid event organizer, they will not be holding the town garage sales on the same weekend as they had in 2010. “This year we are doing many things differently,” she confirmed.
That is not to say there will be any lack of activities this time around. Children will get a chance to see their favorite animals courtesy of the 4-H petting zoo and can look forward to a display by Ivy Vine Puppets. Adults will be able to take advantage of the 27 assorted vendors and a performance by the Smyrna Citizens Band. There will also be a hayride at noon which Foote assures will be enjoyable for attendees of all ages.
According to Foote, the goal of the quilt show committee is to expand the program to include “barn-art” around the area in which local barns can hang their quilts and other artwork on their houses and barns creating a sort of “trail” to the show. “It’s going to be a really great time,” she said. “[The event] just keeps growing.”
There will also be a Quilters Tea with Margaret “Bunny” Wolf of Heartworks Quilts and Fabrics on Sunday. Tickets will be $15 and can be purchased by calling Linda Foote at 488-4052. For more information about the Quilt Show, visit quiltingnewberlin.webs.com/index.html or call 488-4052.
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