Author: Independence Hall Quilters

The mission of this organization is to encourage and promote interest in America’s oldest folk art form, in an atmosphere of friendliness and sharing. To contribute to the growth and preservation of quilting techniques through education and experience. We are also a non-profit organization, 501(3)c, that makes "comfort quilts" to donate to child/adult protective services and emergency responders.
Cool Stuff · Quilt Faire

Reminders…

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Tomorrow (October 18), is the day to turn in all Quilt Faire entries.

We ask that you bring your entries to the Mark Twain building between 9:00a.m. and Noon.

For quilt and wall hanging entries, please hand us the entry folded so that the sleeve AND your label can be seen. See the example in the video.

It’s a silly homemade video, but it’s short and to the point.
Includes a cameo of Jodi’s dog.
Quilt Faire · Random Thoughts

Why Men Enjoy Quilt Faire

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Men often accompany their wives/girlfriends/moms to our Quilt Faire because they want to keep their (see above) happy. They don’t understand what is so exciting about cutting up fabric and then sewing it back together with other fabric. And the shopping for fabrics and notions? Forget about it.

The truth is that men are fascinated by the Math and Engineering involved in quilt patterns. They LOVE “picking apart” a complicated design to determine how it was done. It’s the studying of them more than the admiring of the quilts that men like. We ladies do enough admiring for everyone. We also do shopping while the men study the exhibits.

Comments made by men overheard during Quilt Faire:
* I had no idea
* Wow!
* It really is an art form
* This is so cool
* I want one like that
* Way too much work
* My wife made that?

So, don’t be reluctant to invite your man to the Quilt Faire. He will probably have more fun than he will admit!

Friday, October 17th, 18th, and 19. At the Calaveras County Fairgrounds

News · Quilt Faire

Quilt Faire Doth Cometh

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If you have not signed up for a few shifts to work during the Faire, you must do so on Monday the 9th. (a.k.a. TOMORROW). Not knowing about these jobs is not an excuse. Ask any member where they work and find out about it.

Team leaders LOVE to talk about their domain. If you see a blank shift on a sign-up sheet, write your name and phone number there. During Set up (Mon 16-Thur 19), you will have a chance to find out about the job and others you may want to do. If you did not sign up for any set-up jobs, don’t worry. The set-up crews always need more help. This year, we must learn a new set-up routine because we have not had our show at the Fairgrounds before.

ALL departments are FUN to work in. Don’t feel shy if you are new to the guild! We are excited to have you helping us. And there is no better way to get to know your fellow quilters than working together at the Quilt Faire.

Questions? No worries. Use the comment form with this post, to send us a message!

See ya tomorrow