Friday, February 15, 2013

Baltimore Heritage Quilters Expo 2013

Baltimore Heritage Quilters Quilt Expo 2013
March 16-17, 2013
10 am to 5pm
Goucher College, Towson, MD
The EXPO showcases over 300 quilts made by it's members ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, as well as art quilts. The EXPO also features quilts and quilted items for sale, a Silent Auction, an expanded Vendors’ Mall, and a number of handmade items available for sale.
I am an active member of Baltimore Heritage Quilter's Guild and will be helping out during the weekend, in addition you can purchase or bid on quilts I have made at the Buy It or Bid and some of mine that are on display are also for sale.

Buy It or Bid

Members donate items to the Buy It or Bid auction. You may place a bid on an item during the duration of the show or if you can’t wait, you can purchase it immediately. Some items that have been donated will be displayed on this web page in the near future and can be purchased via PayPal.

Demos and Tours

Demos and Make It and Take It are held in the Demonstration area in the Quilt Exhibit Area
Saturday
11-11:30 Demo: SpiderWeb Pattern using 1.5 inch scraps (beginners level) – Kathy Awalt
11:30-12:30 Tour the show with a Docent: Meet in Lobby
1 – 1:30 Demo: One step machine binding with piping- Debra Gabel - Vendor
1:30-2:30 Tour the show with a Docent: Meet in Lobby
3:00- 3:30 Demo: Circles using coffee filters and cupcake wrappers - Joan McMahon
3:30-4:00 Make it and Take it: Folded Coasters - Jeanne Deloizer- A limited number of kits are available. Please purchase your $5 kit at the Member’s Boutique prior to the demonstration. Feel free to watch if you don’t want to purchase a kit.
Sunday12-12:30 Demo: Featured Quilter Barbara Heinfelden - Chinese Coins (beginner level)
12:30- 1 Demo: 1600 inches quilt - Jane Obaza
1:00 – 2:00 Tour the show with a Docent: Meet in Lobby
2:00 – 2:30 Demo: 1812 Historical Reproductions – Broderie Perse - Joan Levin
2:30 – 3:00 Demo: Care and Folding of Quilts – Robbyn Robinson
3:00 – 4:00 Tour the show with a Docent: Meet in Lobby

Highlights of EXPO 2013:

Display of over 300 quilts
International Block Swap quilts from the trade organized by Quilt-around-the-world.comSewing Machine Raffle
Buy It or Bid Quilt Auction
Stash to Treasure Fabric & Notion Sale
Members’ Sale Table
Technique Demonstrations
Docent led Tours

Vendors and Appraiser

Lilla Rose Hair clips, hair bands
Yokodana Kimona Vintage Japanese fabrics by pieces, panels and bulk vintage used Japanese kimono by-pound /upcycled wholesale kimono fabrics
Magic Bubble Shirts
JSS Designs Handcrafted wearable and jewelry
Cottonseed Glory Quilt Shop
Nancy’s Fabrics High quality cotton quilting fabrics
Simply Charming Sterling silver, glass, and crystal beads
G. Krug & Son Inc. Artistic wrought iron work
Aroundaboutquilts Custom machine quilting
Just Accessories
Glass on the Square Stained glass specializing in traditional American motifs
Stuff to Dye For
Bear’s Paw Fabrics
Zebra Patterns, wonderful patterns designed by Debra Gabel
AQS Certified Appraiser Karen Dever. Written appraisals $45, oral appraisals $25. Allow 30 minutes for an oral appraisal and 10 minutes for an oral consultation. Appraisals can be done while the quilt is hanging in the show. Walk-ins taken as time allows. Contact EXPO vendors to schedule an appointment.

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June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

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