Vermont Quilt Festival


	Consignment Sales Do you have old or new quilts, quilt tops, orphan block sets, fabric packs, patterns, or other quilting-related items that you would like to sell? The Festival is seeking such items for sale during the show. For information please write, VQF Consignment Sales, PO Box 797, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Please note: Because of space limitations, VQF can't accept craft and home dec items (e.g. dolls with crocheted clothing, Kleenex holders, jewelry, etc.) The item MUST be something a quilter could/would use in the creative process. Appraisals Owners of antique quilts (made prior to 1960) may have the quilts appraised on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., in Conference Room "A" in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT. The charge for a written appraisal with a photograph of the quilt is $35.00 per quilt. No appointment is necessary. Our staff appraiser, Carolyn Fernandez, will be on hand to help you learn the value of your antique quilts. Judges Panel Our four contest judges-- Libby Lehman, Judy Mathieson, Anita Shackelford, and Helen Marshall (miniatures)-- will address current trends and concerns directly related to quilt making today. They will also share their observations and provide general feedback on the contest. The panel will be held Friday, June 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free to VQF contestants; for all others, admission is $5. The panel will be held in Conference Room "A" in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT. There is usually time for questions, and often the forum provides new insights into competition and what judges look for in a winning entry. Young Quilter Classes This year, VQF is pleased to offer classes for young quilters taught by Kea Kohlmeyer of Richmond, Vermont. The two classes will be held on Saturday and cost $20 per class. Sewing machines will be provided by Strawberry and Rhubarb of Williston, Vermont for student use. Although there is no registration fee, a registration form must be filled out to obtain a space in class. Sign up early as space is limited. Each student will receive a Festival Tote Bag Sit and Quilt Each year the Ninigrit Quilters send Barbara Barber and Rose Koretski to VQF with a quilting project or two. Meet Rose and Barbara at the Sit and Quilt area at the Champlain Valley Expo. Sit down, chat awhile, meet some old friends and make some new ones while you put a few stitches of your own into the quilt.