Please turn off your speakers!
Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival 2010 Friday, September 17, 2010 from
9 am to 4 pm
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9 am to 4
pm.
Challenge
Category
The
theme of the Challenge Quilt Wall Hanging for 2010 is:
This year an art teacher challenged students to design some
quilt blocks. Look at the results!
Students at several local schools were
involved last year in a project for the Upper Cumberland
Quilt Trail. This year the Quilt Festival is going to build
on that interest by offering categories for middle and high
school students. Cash awards will be given to winning
entries in the Youth categories. Read full details
here.Print student
entry forms.
This year's Festival will be
better then ever. It starts a day early - on Thursday, Sept.
16th - with a tour of the Upper
Cumberland Quilt Trail followed by the preview dinner.
Quilts will not be ready for general viewing until Friday.
The oldest Black church in Putnam County
will be the location for a display
of Underground Railroad quilt blocks and stories about
the Underground Railroad told by a well-known
story-teller, Joanne Miller. Also, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 46
will be presenting a traveling exhibit of patriotic quilts
and an exhibit of selected personal historical
memorabilia from WWI and WWII.. This collection has never been seen before.
Ride the shuttle to see all
the exhibits that are located in different locations in
Algood. Check out the events on our online brochure
and make plans to attend now.
Preview
Dinner Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010
5:00 - 6:00 pm Preview quilts at Algood
United Methodist Church and Trinity Assembly Bldg. B
6:00 - 8:00 pm Buffet dinner, auction, and
entertainment at Algood United Methodist Church Family Life
Building
Tickets $25 must be purchased in advance
at Algood Jackson Bank and Trust, Algood Senior Citizens'
Center, or from board members. Or call 252-2755.
..."Celebrating the completion of a three-month-long hand
quilting project at the Algood Senior Center are (L-R)
Mildred Judd, Fannie Mae Harris, Ruth Barnes, Marie Wilmoth
and Lee Nora Henry. A drawing for this king-size "Simple
Star" quilt will be held during the Upper Cumberland Quilt
Festival.
Anyone can buy a piece of candy for $1 and have an
opportunity to win the quilt by placing your name in the
drawing jar, or 6 pieces of candy for $5 which gives you 6
opportunities to win the handmade quilt. Candy/tickets are
now available at the Algood Community Center. Additionally,
on July 15 the quilt will be displayed and candy/tickets
will be available at the Jackson Bank & Trust in Algood (one
of the Festival Sponsors), or from any Board Member.
This is a king-size quilt beautifully hand stitched by some
of Putnam County's most talented quilters. Before July 15th
you can see the quilt at the Algood Community Center Monday
– Thursday each week 9a to 5p. After that time it will be on
display at Jackson Bank & Trust in Algood.
Please turn off your speakers!
Celebrating the completion of a three-month-long hand
quilting project at the Algood Senior Center are (left to
right) Mildred Judd, Fannie Mae Harris, Ruth Barnes, Marie
Wilmoth, and Lee Nora Henry
Space is limited so don't delay in reserving your seat
on these special tours. Reservations are now being taken to
view the new quilt squares on the expanded Quilt Trail in
Putnam, White, and Jackson Counties. This all
inclusive tour includes lunch and transportation along
with insider visits with Barn & Quilt owners along the
trail. A photographer’s delight!
read complete details....
Over 300
patriotic quilts are touring America. Forty-two of them will
be exhibited at the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival. These traditional
or pictorial 22" quilts created by children and adults
capture the essence of "America The Beautiful" by paying
tribute to our American Heroes, Troops, Presidents and
depict "Liberty and Justice for all", or express flag-waving
loyalty to our "One Nation Under God".
This traveling
exhibit is sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 in
Cookeville, TN. You will be able to purchase the book
"Thanking Our Troops" for $17.95 at the exhibit. The
book is filled with stories of the quilts and the veterans
that have received them and makes an excellent gift. All
proceeds go directly to veterans.
Memorabilia from veterans of WWI and WWII as
well as previous wars is included in the Auxiliary exhibits
and includes letters, photographs, documents, awards and
medals.
11:00 am at
Burton's Chapel is a presentation about the Underground
Railroad and the role of quilts, given by storyteller Joanne
Miller. Also view a video of the history of this vibrant
black church.
In keeping with
our theme "For Love of Country" will be exhibits of
memorabilia from a particular family. Every generation of
this family since the American Revolution has had members
that served in the military and many gave their all. These
keepsakes include some of their stories, medals, letters,
and photographs. Two brothers were baptized before
going into WWII and they lost their lives. You will see the
church program of their baptism and read their stories and
letters. A member of the family will be with the exhibit to
answer your questions.
Make this
adorable patchwork bag at the purse-making class with
Instructor Lacey Roberts. You must have reservations as
space is limited. Cost $35.00. Call Lacy now with any
questions and to reserve your spot in this class.
Click here a pattern.
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The
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