Press Releases 2008

Quilt Show

“A GARDEN OF QUILTS” QUILT SHOW AT WHEATONARTS
LARGEST JUDGED QUILT SHOW IN SOUTH JERSEY

MILLVILLE, NJ – Visitors to the “A Garden of Quilts” Quilt Show at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, March 15 and 16, will see over 250 examples of quilters art, from traditional bed quilts to contemporary wall hangings. Presented by The Garden Patch Quilters (National Quilting Association Chapter 541), the show is the largest judged quilt show in South Jersey.

Special exhibits are “The South Jersey Crazy Quilt Guild” and “The Garden Patch Challenge.” The raffle quilt, “The Celtic Garden,” is queen size, hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted. Tickets cost $1.00.

Show judge, Stacey Koehler, is a National Quilting Association certified judge, teacher and quilt designer. Koehler’s judging opportunities have included “Quilts on the Bay” in Annapolis, MD, and the 36th Annual NQA Quilt Show in Columbus, OH. She has lectured at several shows and guilds. Her patterns have been published in Quiltmaker Magazine.

Quilts will be judged in nine categories divided by techniques. Awards include first, second and third in each category, “Judge’s Choice” and “Viewer’s Choice.” The “Best in Show” award is a one-of-a-kind, blown glass trophy created by WheatonArts artist Don Friel. Schools or children up to 16 years old are encouraged to enter quilts.

In addition, the show offers a vendor mall, boutique table, Chinese Auction, and Sit and Stitch. Door prizes will be drawn every hour. Quilting demonstrations will take place every hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15, and noon to 4 p.m. on March 16.

Quilt appraisals by Karen Dever, AQA Certified Appraiser, will take place in the Museum of American Glass lobby each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Verbal (pre-1975 only) appraisals: $20.00. Written appraisals: $40.00.

Wearable designer Gretchen Hulse of Crescent Moon Clothing in Moorestown, NJ, will display her current winter into spring fashions in the Brownstone Emporium during the show. Hulse describes her clothing as “the clothes we love to live in, casual, comfortable and versatile for all ages and body types.”

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The show is included in the price of admission to WheatonArts. Admission to the show is $9.00 Adults, $8.00 Senior Adults and $6.00 Students. Children five and under are free. Visitors experience the Museum of American Glass, artist demonstrations in the Glass Studio, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and museum stores. Food and refreshments are available for purchase in the Event Center. Free parking.

For more information about the show or WheatonArts, call 1-800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, or visit online at www.wheatonarts.org. For information about the Garden Patch Quilters call 856-691-7362.

WheatonArts strives to ensure the accessibility of its exhibitions, events and programs to all persons with disabilities. Provide two weeks notice for special accommodations. Patrons with hearing and speech disabilities may contact WheatonArts through the New Jersey Relay Service (TRS) 800-852-7899 or by dialing 711.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. WheatonArts receives general operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Division of Cultural Affairs in the New Jersey Department of State and is supported in part by the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

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