County Line Quilters
(based in Framingham, MA)
Revised:  Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Upcoming Shows by Other Guilds

Disclaimer: Non-County Line Quilter event information noted on this site is provided from various sources and every effort is made to ensure the information is timely and accurate. However, is always recommended that prior to visiting any show or event, visitors confirm date, time, and location with the actual organizers of the show.

Local Guild Shows:

Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild - " Traditions and Treasures" Quilt Show

Seabreeze Quilt Guild Show April 16, 2011; 

Cooperative Middle School, 100 Academic Way, Stratham, NH 03885; Admission: $5.00; $3.00 for seniors

Northern Star Quilter’s Guild – A World of Quilts XXXII April 30-May 1, 2011; 

John F. Kennedy High School, Somers, NY; a judged show – non-members are welcome to submit a quilt for judging. Application deadline: March 31st , see website for on-line registration form.

Special guest lecturer: Rosalie Dace a quilt artist from South Africa. Vendors, antique quilt exhibit, silent auction, build-a-block, and more. Visit website for more information  www.northernstarquilters.com

Machine Quilters Exposition MQX East 2011 - April 11-16, 2011

Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island; 

Classes begin April 11th, 2011

Public Quilt Show April 14-16, 2011. The MQX catalog viewer and downloadable PDF's will be available online in mid-October at http://www.mqxshow.com/catalog . 

Class registration opens November 1st at noon. For info, please e-mail MQXShow@comcast.net or call toll free 866-675-4355.

The New England Quilt Museum

Current exhibit: No Holds Barred features recent works by the New England members of Studio Art Quilt Associates; Jan. 20 thru April 9; Juried exhibit of recent art quilts by the N.E. members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)

Silent auction of SAQA member donated 11”x14” pieces ready for framing. Auction closes  March 19.

More Beautiful than Any Other – quilts from the Old Sturbridge Village Collection  February 3 – June 30th, 

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA 

Exhibit highlights workmanship and known histories of quilts and quilted garments representative of the styles in New England from 1790-1850: enjoy elaborate stitching patterns, bold colors and block arrangements, unusual embellishments, original signatures and dates, as well as interactive exhibits for children.

"A little scrap for recollection's sake: Quilts from the Concord Museum " through March 27, 2011 

more info: http://www.concordmuseum.org/explore/current_exhibitions.html

The quilts range from doll size to full size, and include bold geometrics, traditional patchwork, signature quilts and crazy quilts, most dating from the second half of the nineteenth century.  Of particular interest: a quilt from the collection of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House attributed to Abigail (Abba) May Alcott, mother of the author of Little Women

American Folk Art Museum, New York City, NY has declared 2011 the Year of the Quilt; 

"Masterworks from the AFAM" features pieces from the museum's permanent  collection. At the Lincoln Square Branch, see "Super Stars," a dazzling array of star-themed quilts.

At the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue(between 66th & 67th streets), NYC, 650 outstanding quilts on loan from a private NY collection gathered together for a special, 6-dayonly event March 25-30

"Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red & White Quilts." It is the largest exhibition of quilts ever held in the city. As a gift to the public, entry to this event is free. A cafe and a book and gift shop will be open during show hours.

For more information: 212-265-1040, ext. 381. grouptours@folkartmuseum.org