The Sunset Coast of Michigan is AWESOME. Come and visit anytime but if you like Quilts, come NOW.
I am a member of a talented and prolific quilt club. Before becomimg a REALTOR I helped to chair "THE SHOW' and even had time to make quilts to enter in the show. I have made some wonderful friends with this fine group that has grown to 150 strong! My secretary Vicki Nitz, is a consistent blue ribbon winner that still finds time to show up to work every day, well, most days. She produces the most AMAZING quilts, and I'm so proud of her. Can't wait till next weekend to see her magnificent new showpiece!
Don't hesitate, get in the car and come visit this fabulous "town and country area" on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Sunset Coast!
2008 Berrien Towne and Country Quilt Show
Date and Time:
Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 From 10am to 5pm
Location: See "Maps" for map and driving directions
Lake Michigan College
The Mendel Center, Upton Hall
2755 E. Napier Ave.
Benton Harbor, MI
For other Local information:
Southwest Michigan Tourist Council
Cost:
Admission is $5.00
Children under 12 are free
Featuring:
Over 250 quilts
Award winners will be selected by attendees in the following categories: Best of Show, Junior, Wearables, Challenge, Baby, Very Small, Small, Medium, Large, Art.
Trunk Show by Laurie Simpson www.minickandsimpson.com
Laurie Simpson, nationally noted quilt and fabric designer will be offering a talk on her personal journey as a quiltmaker and now a fabric designer, as well as a trunk show of her own quilt designs. Her show will be at 11am and 3pm on Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Laurie will have a booth and kits for her wool quilt patterns available. For more information on Laurie, her fabric, and quilt designs, click here: Simpson.pdf
Boutique
This features unique quilts and quilt related items for sale. Members may enter any quantity of items and set their own prices! They are required to donate 15% of their total sales to cover our costs of running the Boutique (receipt books, copies, rental of tables, display, etc.). The Guild will also pay the Michigan 6% sales tax for them. We also ask that they set aside two hours to work in the Boutique so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the show. See: Boutique.pdf
Mini-quilt silent auction
The silent auction this year will benefit "Well of Grace" a temporary home for teenage girls. Miniquilts will be on display at the Lincoln Township Library in May and St. Joseph Library in June. Pre-bids may be made by mail. A starting bid of $20 will be required. See About the Guild and http://www.wellofgraceministries.com
Antique quilts
Sit and Stitch Demonstrations
Join us and learn a new (or very old) technique.
Vendors
Calico Creations,
Carol's Quilt Cottage,
Stitch ‘n Time Fabrics.
This is one way to grab traffic and let them know what's happening!! Honey, pull over, it's a QUILT SHOW!
Raffle Quilt The 2008 raffle quilt is a hand-stitched red and white Dresden Star with prairie point borders on three sides. Tickets are $1.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday
10:00 Show Opens
11:00 Laurie Simpson Trunk Show
"Bed-Turning" of Antique Quilts
3:00 Laurie Simpson Trunk Show
5:00 Show Closes
Sunday
10:00 Show Opens
"Bed-Turning" of Antique Quilts
2:00 Laurie Simpson Trunk Show
5:00 Show Closes
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