Evening Programs Lecture, "How Not to Make a Prize-Winning Quilt" In a combination slide and trunk show, Ami Simms chronicles her growth as a quiltmaker, showing off some of her worst mistakes and best quilts, and passing along tips for both beginning and experienced quiltmakers on what not to do. She'll include advice on marking and cutting, batting options, color and design, fabric preparation and binding. Admission is $10.00 per person, payable in advance (use registration form) or at the door. The lecture will be held in the Northfield High School auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M. Dear Jane Show and Tell Join Brenda Papadakis, author of Dear Jane, the book about the 1863 Jane Stickle quilt, at a show and tell devoted to quilts made in homage to this fabulous Civil War sampler. It follows the Simms lecture and will begin at approximately 8:30 P.M. There is no charge to attend. Lecture, "Women's Work is Never Done" Join Gerald Roy, quilt collector, dealer, teacher, and textile designer for this fascinating trunk show of 19th and early 20th Century quilt tops from the permanent collection of Pilgrim/Roy. The tops represent those examples that were never quilted or used for various reasons. Explore why, and see tops that have been collected specifically for their historic significance, unique graphic quality, technique or rarity. This is not a slide show; please note that photography is not permitted. Admission is $10.00 per person, payable in advance (use the registration form) or at the door. The lecture will be held in the Northfield High School auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M. The Roy lecture is presented by the Flynn Quilt Frame Company of Billings, MT, a sponsor of the 2000 Vermont Quilt Festival. Show and Tell One of the Festival's most popular events is Show and Tell, which follows the Roy lecture on Saturday, July 22, at approximately 8:30 P.M. There is no charge to attend. Classes and Lectures Over a period of four days, 25 teachers will present 77 classes, with something for almost every interest and ability. Class fees are $35.00 for a half-day, $55.00 for a full day, $110.00 for the two-day classes, and $200.00 for three-and-one-half-day class. Half-day classes are three hours and full day classes are six hours. Classes run from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M. and from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Thursday through Saturday, and from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M. on Sunday. Early-morning lectures will be presented daily from Thursday through Sunday at 7:00 A.M. at the high school auditorium. These lectures are $8.00 each. Class and lecture descriptions are found on pages 14 through 29. Teachers' Book-Signing Here's a chance to meet Festival teachers and to purchase copies of their books. The signing will take place at Plumley Armory on Thursday, July 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M.; you'll have the chance to chat with the teachers and buy some of their best-selling works. This is a great opportunity to get autographed copies of some of the hottest quilt books on the market. Quilt Appraiser Certification Classes The American Quilters Society Appraisal Skills Course will be offered again in 2000 at VQF. The two-day skills course and the one-day Donation - Fair Market Value class are designed to familiarize appraisers and would-be appraisers with the procedures and practices required by A.Q.S. as the certifying organization. These classes do not attempt to teach appraising but are offered as a guide enabling participants to test their skills and become better acquainted with the process and determine their own level of expertise. Teachers will be Bobbie Aug, Sharon Newman, and Gerald Roy of the Appraisal Certification Board of the American Quilters Society. The prices remain the same as last year: $200 for the two-day skills class and $100 for the one-day fair market value class. A.Q.S. strongly recommends that anyone seeking to become certified take both classes. These classes run Wednesday through Friday. Antique Quilt Appraisals Appraisals of quilts made prior to 1960 will be offered at the Festival by our experienced staff appraiser, Carolyn Fernandez, at the following times:
A written appraisal and photograph of each quilt is included in the $25.00 per quilt fee. Advance appointments are not necessary. A Special Class for the Young Quilter: Here's a class for the very people all of us want to encourage, the ones we need to bring to quiltmaking to ensure that it continues to be strong and vibrant into the next century. Children from ages 7 through 11 are invited to join Terri Livak, a middle-school language teacher and quiltmaker for nearly 20 years, for some basics on hand-sewing. Students will create wonderful nine-patch squares which will turn into colorful patchwork note cards and/or a patchwork bean bag. Students who get hooked on stitching will want to sew lots more blocks and create a small quilt top (though it won't be completed in class). A materials kit is provided, including instructions for making the quilt top. Time permitting, Terri will demonstrate how to machine-stitch the nine-patch blocks. The class is on Sunday, July 22, from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M. The cost for the class is $15.00; there is no registration fee. Students will receive a Festival tote bag and name badge. Enrollment is limited. There is a special line on the registration form to sign up for this class (#713). New Quilt Appraisals Quilts made after 1960 will be appraised by Gerald Roy of Warner, NH, a member of the Appraisal Certification Board of the American Quilters' Society. The fee of $25.00 per quilt includes a written certified appraisal. New quilts will be appraised on:
Advance appointments are not necessary. Quilts hanging in the contest may also be appraised. Presented by Bernina of America: Bernina of America, Possibilities and the Vermont Quilt Festival are pleased to sponsor "Let Kids Sew", an introductory sewing program for children ages seven years and older. Kids will be able to enjoy this experience with a sewing machine. Children will do a simple stitching exercise to familiarize them with the sewing machine and then make an easy project from the book Sewing Machine Fun. Bernina will also have sewing machines set up in their demonstration area for adults who wish to try their hands at small projects. Vendor Lecture/Demonstrations Pick up some techniques and hints on a variety of topics, courtesy of our talented Festival vendors. Several different twenty- to thirty-minute lectures or demonstrations will be offered during the Show. Admission is free, although some demonstrations carry a small charge for materials. Japanese Fabrics Trunk Show Join VQF vendor Susan Faeder, owner of Quilter's Express to Japan, for a lively and informative lecture on Japanese fabrics. Susan's bottomless trunk contains many wonderful examples of fabrics, representing the whole range of textiles from this ancient Japanese art. The lecture is at 9:30 A.M. Friday, July 21; it will be held in Plumley Armory. There is no charge for the lecture. Judges' Panel Each year the judges address current trends and concerns directly relating to quiltmaking today. These lively discussions can be of great benefit to quilters interested in submitting their work for competition. It is especially interesting when questions from the audience provide unexpected and provocative dialogue. If you have questions or concerns, here is the perfect forum for your ideas. The panel begins at 4:15 P.M. on Friday, July 21. Admission to the program is free to VQF contestants; for others the admission is $5.00. You may pre-register (see registration form) or pay at the door. The panel will be held at the Northfield High School auditorium. Those attending may ride the free shuttle bus from the Norwich Campus. Volunteers Needed The Vermont Quilt Festival runs on the efforts of its volunteers. Putting on a show of this size and complexity would be impossible without the help of many people. With two locations and added work, our need for workers is especially great. Your assistance for a minimum of four hours in one or more of the dozens of Festival jobs will earn you priority registration for classes in 2001. Information about specific tasks will be included with class confirmation forms. Registrants should contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Nola Forbes, AFTER receiving a confirmation form. All others wishing to volunteer should write to Nola at 183 Chesterfield Hollow Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851-8663, to let her know when you will be available. Tours and Group Rates Quilt guilds and groups are always welcome at the Festival; discounts on admissions and other events are available to groups of ten or more. Advance registration and payment are required. For information and a registration form, write: VQF Group Tours, P.O. Box 349, Northfield, VT 05663-0349 or e-mail the office at vqf@drbs.com. Consignment Sales Do you have old or new quilts, quilt tops or related items which you would like to sell? The Festival is seeking such items for sale during the show. For information please write Sales Coordinator, VQF, P.O. Box 349, Northfield, VT 05663. 2000
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