Major’s Inn hosts 18th annual quilt show in Gilbertsville
GILBERTSVILLE – Quilters of all ages, disciplines and talents are expected to make their way to the Major’s Inn over the weekend for the 18th annual Quilt Show, with this year’s theme, “Quilter’s Dream,” an understatement as far as the show’s organizers are concerned.
More than 260 quilts – coming in all shapes and sizes – will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the historic, Tudor-style inn, with all proceeds from the event benefitting restorations and upkeep at the iconic location.
Entry into the event is $5 per person, and an additional $6 will afford those attending a tasty lunch, according to CeCe Rowe, executive director of the Major’s Inn Foundation.
According to Rowe, the yearly event continues to grow, and has steamrolled in recent years with new quilters attending from all parts of the state and across the northeast. That unexpected success, she added, makes the days of work leading up to the Quilt Show all worth the effort.
“It really has taken off and every year there are new creations,” said Rowe, who – along with fellow organizer Diana Heeman – have been dedicated to the event since 1994. “This is the only time many of these quilts will be seen at this show. These quilters are exceptional and their workmanship is fantastic.”
This year’s featured quilter, Wendy Swears, will be on hand over the course of the weekend for quilting demonstrations, she added, and a pair of quilts will be up for raffle. The first will benefit the Christ Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville, while the second – Waltzing In Dresden – will aid education and community service. Both, said Rowe, are benefitting a good cause.
“Hours and hours go into making and designing these quilts and I admire the workmanship,” she added. “We hope when people come they enjoy it ... it’s some great fun. It really has taken off.”
Holding the annual Quilt Show at the Major’s Inn has proven to be beneficial, as well, said Rowe, drawing people from all over the country to the resplendent, 118-year-old inn, which boasts 52 rooms. The inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, she added, “really adds to the unique atmosphere” of the Quilt Show.
“This really is a quilter’s dream,” said Rowe.
For more information on the 2012 Quilt Show call 783-2780 or 783-2967.
More than 260 quilts – coming in all shapes and sizes – will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the historic, Tudor-style inn, with all proceeds from the event benefitting restorations and upkeep at the iconic location.
Entry into the event is $5 per person, and an additional $6 will afford those attending a tasty lunch, according to CeCe Rowe, executive director of the Major’s Inn Foundation.
According to Rowe, the yearly event continues to grow, and has steamrolled in recent years with new quilters attending from all parts of the state and across the northeast. That unexpected success, she added, makes the days of work leading up to the Quilt Show all worth the effort.
“It really has taken off and every year there are new creations,” said Rowe, who – along with fellow organizer Diana Heeman – have been dedicated to the event since 1994. “This is the only time many of these quilts will be seen at this show. These quilters are exceptional and their workmanship is fantastic.”
This year’s featured quilter, Wendy Swears, will be on hand over the course of the weekend for quilting demonstrations, she added, and a pair of quilts will be up for raffle. The first will benefit the Christ Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville, while the second – Waltzing In Dresden – will aid education and community service. Both, said Rowe, are benefitting a good cause.
“Hours and hours go into making and designing these quilts and I admire the workmanship,” she added. “We hope when people come they enjoy it ... it’s some great fun. It really has taken off.”
Holding the annual Quilt Show at the Major’s Inn has proven to be beneficial, as well, said Rowe, drawing people from all over the country to the resplendent, 118-year-old inn, which boasts 52 rooms. The inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, she added, “really adds to the unique atmosphere” of the Quilt Show.
“This really is a quilter’s dream,” said Rowe.
For more information on the 2012 Quilt Show call 783-2780 or 783-2967.
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