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Other Needlework Events

EGA has included these as a courtesy to any organization or group which sponsors a needlework-related event. EGA assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Please check with the contact person for exact information.

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2009

Thru Jul 19

Niagara University, NY
Artistic and Functional:  Aprons from the Karen Anderson Collection
The exhibition will be on display at the Castellani Art Museum, 5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY 14109. For more information contact Claire Aubrey at 716-286-8290 or caubrey@niagara.edu or
visit http://niagara.edu/cam

Thru Aug 1

Vista, CA
Journeys: An Art Quilt Exhibit
Sponsored by the Free Spirits Art Quilt Group the event will be held at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery.  Located at 640 Alta Vista Dr, Vista, CA  92084. For more information contact Jill Le Croissette at
quiltartist@lycos.com

Thru Aug 10

Paducah, KY
European Art Quilts V
Organized by the European Art Quilt Foundation and juried by an international panel, this biannual exhibit was established on private initiative to promote art quilting as a form of modern art. One of the aims of the Foundation is to provide a platform for interesting discussions. Representing the best art quilters from across Europe, this exhibit is meant to initiate discussions on current affairs around the world. The National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001
www.quiltmuseum.org. For more information contact Jessica Byassee,
270-442-8856, ext. 214 or jbyassee@quiltmuseum.org

Thru Aug 16

San Diego, CA
Seeing Green
Sponsored by Quilt San Diego & Quilt Visions.  Event held at the Visions Art Quilt Gallery, 2825 Dewey Rd #100, San Diego, CA. For more information contact the gallery staff at visions@quiltvisions.org or
619-546-4872.  www.quiltvisions.org

Thru Aug 30

Hastings, MN
Modern Interpretations of Historic Designs: Late 19TH Century Designs from The Hastings Needle Work Company.
A creative competition based on designs from the Hastings Needle Work Company, presented by the Dakota County Historical Society. The patterns for this competition will be available online in June of 2008, with completed designs submitted by application form by March 2009.  The selected items will be on display in the LeDuc Historic Estate, Civil War mansion in Hastings, MN.

Thru Jan 3, 2010

Kent, OH
The Art of the Embroiderer
Presented by the Kent State University Museum. The Museum is located in Kent, Ohio, on the campus of Kent State University at the corner of East Main St (Route 59) and South Lincoln St. Contact the museum at 330-672-3450 or visit http://dept.kent.edu/museum 

Jul 17-19

McHenry, IL
3rd Annual Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
Sponsored by McHenry County, this year’s theme is “Come Celebrate the Work of Our Hands”.  Workshop registration opens May 22.  The event will take place at McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL.  For reservations and details visit www.fiberandfolk.com 

Aug 23-28

Hendersonville, NC
12th Annual Liturgical Arts Conference
This event is sponsored by Kanuga and provides instruction for singers, potters, needle workers, quilters, and weavers. Kanuga is a 1,400-acre camp and conference center in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Group discounts or financial aid are available to those who qualify. For more information, visit www.kanuga.org or call 828-692-9136.

Aug 28 - Sep 4

Milwaukee, WI
ANG Seminar
Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Sep 4 – Nov 1

San Diego, CA
Emily Richardson Solo Exhibit
Sponsored by Quilt San Diego & Quilt Visions.  Event held at the Visions Art Quilt Gallery, 2825 Dewey Rd #100, San Diego, CA. For more information contact the gallery staff at visions@quiltvisions.org  or
619-546-4872.  www.quiltvisions.org

Sep 10 - Nov 16

Tucson, AZ
Wish You Were Here: Fiber Art Postcards
Tohono Chul Park is seeking submissions for the 2nd non-juried exhibit of artist-made postcards open to artists working with fiber-based media. Postcards will be exhibited in Tohono Chul Park's Gallery. Contact Peggy Hazard at 520-742-6455 x217, peggyhazard@tohonochulpark.org or
visit www.tohonochulpark.org

Sep 11-18

Roswell, GA
8th Biennial Works of Our Hands
Sponsored by the Magnolia Sampler Guild, the event will be held at 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell GA 30075.  For more information contact Donna Smith at 404-444-1056, ddbigshoe@aol.com
or visit www.magnoliasamplerguild.com

Sep 19-20

Louisville, KY
Art in the Highlands
Sponsored by the Louisville Collegiate School, the event will be held at 2427 Glenmary Avenue, Louisville, KY.  For more information contact Jennifer Hartlage at jhartlage@loucol.com

Sep 19-20

Sonora, CA
20th Annual Quilts & Threads Show
Special exhibits & demonstrations by the Sierra Needle Artists & Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners. Quilts, Wearable Art, Door Prizes, Vendors, Quilt Appraiser, Opportunity Quilt and more.  Sponsored by the Sierra Quilt Guild. Located at  Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Stockton Road. Admission $7.00 with ample free parking.
http://www.sierraquiltguild.com

Oct 1-4

Akron, OH
40th Annual Stitchery Showcase
This event is sponsored and held at the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage path, Akron, Ohio 44303.  For more information please contact Susan M. Griffin at smgriffin51@gmail.com or visit
www.stanhywetneedleworkguild.com

Oct 16-17

San Marcos, CA
Journeys: Fall Festival of Quilts
Sponsored by the El Camino Quilters, the event will be held at Clarke Field House, California State University, San Marcos, CA.  For more information contact Heather Callahan or Dee Fletcher at info@elcaminoquilters.com or visit www.elcaminoquilters.com

2010

Feb 5 – Apr 18

San Diego, CA
California Fibers: Liminal Spaces
Sponsored by Quilt San Diego & Quilt Visions.  Event held at the Visions Art Quilt Gallery, 2825 Dewey Rd #100, San Diego, CA. For more information contact the gallery staff at visions@quiltvisions.org or
619-546-4872.  www.quiltvisions.org

Feb 11-14

Savannah, GA
Stitching in the Garden
Sponsored by Cindy Valentine Designs.  The event will be held at Mulberry Inn, 601 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA.  For more information contact Bonnie Ingalls, dresdens@aol.com, 571-217-2559 or Linda Busalacchi, lbusalacchi@new.rr or visit http://www.threadNneedle.com 

Jun 14

Andover, MA
2009 Fiber Arts Celebration
The event will be held at 123 Old River Road, Andover MA.  For more information please contact Kate Broughton katebroughton@comcast.net,   info@fiberartscelebration.com, or visit www.fiberartscelebration.com

Sep 20-23

Louisville, KY
Triennial Conference Handhooking Rugs
Sponsored by TIGHR International Rugmakers and held at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel, 500 S. Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202.  For more information please contact Susan Feller at editor@tighr.net or visit www.tighr.net 

 

 

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