To register for Quilts 2018 programs, call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 or register online at lakemetroparks.com.Registration begins November 13, 2017

February 9through March 11

Featuring the work of Karen Combs of central Tennessee &Karen Miller of New York along with quilts by regional quilters.

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KAREN MILLER of New York

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As a teenager, Karen learned the needle arts—from garment sewing, to embroidery, to knitting—but her obsession with quilting didn’t bloom until her late 40s. Once the passion for free motion quilting blossomed, Karen never looked back. She quickly learned that piecing wasn’t her forte, but applique, design and free motion quilting on a domestic machine made her heart sing. Writing and publishing comprehensive tutorials and creative designs for Moda Bake Shop and her blog, Karen is best known for her Redbird and Berries Mini Quilt, which ranks high among the most popular online patterns. Determined to enhance her FMQ skills, Karen

furthered her training with Linda Hrcka and Karen McTavish—the best of the best award-winning quilters. Karen’s a retired computer programmer—a background which makes her approach to quilting and teaching a bit detailed.

Redbird Quilt Co. was created in 2014, and with that Karen took to the road, sharing a variety of quilty workshops with guilds, shops and private groups hungry to learn to quilt on domestic machines. Basics, doodles, feathers, rulers, McTavishing—allow Karen’s passion for FMQ help improve your free motion quilting skills. Be sure to follow @RedbirdQuiltCo on social media and let Karen’s home machine quilting inspire you!

Karen lives in the Finger Lakes Region of New York surrounded by a fantastic array of forests, lakes, farmland and families. She and her husband share their home with one crazy Yellow Nape Amazon, Cayman. Their children are grown and have blessed them with eight special little grandchildren (of which the three girls LOVE to sew with Gramma Karen.)

Visit her website at redbirdquiltco.com

KAREN COMBS of central TennesseeA native of Michigan, Karen Combs began quilting in 1973 while still in high school. She has a degree in library science and has worked at many state, city and school libraries before finding her calling as a professional quilting instructor, writer and designer. Her quilts are known for taking a traditional pattern and giving it her own unique twist. Karen is intrigued with quilts of illusions and has been designing quilts with a 3D look for several years.

Karen is the author of Optical Illusions for Quilters (AQS), Combing Through Your Scraps (AQS), Floral Illusions (AQS), 3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons (AQS) & 3D Fun with Pandora’s Box, co-authored with Sharlene Jorgenson of Quilting from the Heartland. Her newest book is Celtic Pieced Illusions (AQS).

She has been a fabric designer for almost two decades, working with several New York-based fabric houses and now working with Troy’s Riverwoods Collections. She has created more than 100 different collections.

Karen’s work has appeared in the Silver Dollar City Wallhanging Challenge, the Hoffman Challenge and in many magazines such as Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, Traditional Quilter, Traditional Quiltworks, Sew Many Quilts, McCall’s Quilting and Lady’s Circle Patchwork. She was the “Feature Teacher” in the March 1997 issue of Traditional Quiltworks.

Nominated for teacher of the year in 1995, 2000 and in 2005 by Professional Quilter Journal, Karen travels internationally to teach her techniques and methods. In 2012, she was honored to judge the IQA Quilt Show.

Karen has appeared on several TV quilting shows, among them Quilting from the Heartland—Series 700, Quilt Central, Quilt America and Simply Quilts show 411.In addition to traveling to guilds and quilt shows, Karen’s new venture is her online class with Craftsy. Karen now lives in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee with her husband Rick and their sweet (but willful) Shih Tzu, Benji. Their grown children, Angela and Josh visit when they can!

Visit her website at karencombs.com

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featured artist workshopsKaren Miller – FMQ (Free Motion Quilting) on your domestic sewing machine

FMQ BASICS & BEYOND: Aligning Your FMQ StarsAll levels, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $63Shorten the time it takes to finish your next quilt—learn to free motion quilt on your domestic machine using practice quilt sandwiches. We will cover FMQ fundamentals like thread, batting, tools, tension and tips. We will draw and stitch basic motifs including loop, pebble, swirl, echo, wild goose chase and others. Once we have covered the basics, we will add in McTavishing and Orange Peel Grid designs—both beautiful background fills. This full-day session is like no other basics workshop. Join Karen and learn how to align your FMQ stars! Instructor: Karen Miller, min 10, max 18Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

FMQ PANELS: Ewe will love this class!All levels, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $63Quilting pre-printed panels is a great way to learn and practice free motion quilting with a domestic machine. A few simple basting steps and the quilter is ready to loop, pebble, swirl, echo or feather their quilted panel sandwich. This course provides an introduction to free motion quilting and allows the student time to practice, practice, practice on a pre-chosen panel. It’s a great way to learn how to quilt, discuss thread choices and understand the impact of thread and batting on any quilt project. Join Karen and get your panel project well underway during this full-day workshop. Sheep panel kit (includes the one-yard quilt top, quilt backing and wool batting) fee of $30 is payable to the instructor in class. Choose background color of blue, pink or light green!Instructor: Karen Miller, min 10, max 15Thursday, February 22, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Note: Lake Metroparks Farmpark will be open later than 5 pm for those participants registered for the evening lecture programs to view quilts.There will be a prize basket and Needle Travel book drawing during evening programs! One free ticket included with registration.

MODA BAKE SHOP LECTURE & TRUNK SHOWAll levels, Fee: $27 for lecture with dinner, $12 for lecture onlyThe Moda Bake Shop gave Karen Miller a jump-start in the industry and she continues to design and publish for them once or twice a year. This fun and informative session shares the “whats” and “hows” of the free Moda Bake Shop “recipes” published several times a week. We will review the wide variety of Moda Pre-Cuts and how to best use them in upcoming quilting projects. We will take a look back at previous years’ top recipes and briefly discuss how you can become a Moda Bake Shop “Chef.” Karen shares 25 to 30 quilts and projects including all of the Redbird Quilt Co. Bake Shop pattern samples. Wool applique, needle turn applique and a generous amount of Free Motion Quilting inspiration will be shared. Who doesn’t love to look at Quilts (especially when many of the designs are free on the Moda Bake Shop). Come early to view the Quilts 2018 show prior to the presentation at no additional charge.Instructor: Karen Miller, min 35, max 100Friday, February 23, 2018 Lecture with dinner 6 to 8:30 pm; Lecture only 7 to 8:30 pm

QUILTS OF ILLUSION TRUNK SHOWAll levels, Fee: $33 for lecture with dinner, $18 for lecture onlyExplore the world of optical illusions with Karen Combs as she shows you some of the wonderful quilts she has created. This is a beautiful and inspiring trunk show that you won’t want to miss! Come early to view the Quilts 2018 show prior to the presentation at no additional charge.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 35, max 100Friday, March 9, 2018 Lecture with dinner 6 to 8:30 pm; Lecture only 7 to 8:30 pm

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Registration for programs & workshops Call Lake Metroparks Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 or register online at lakemetroparks.com. Registration begins November 13, 2017.

BEGINNER: Must know how to work own sewing machine and be familiar with sewing terms. No quilt experience needed.ADVANCED BEGINNER: Confident beginner with rotary cutting skills and knowledge of quilting basics.INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED: Experienced quilter.ALL LEVELS: All levels welcomed. Can work at own pace. Information applicable to any level.

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Karen Combs – Piecework

PATCHWORK ILLUSIONSAll levels, one-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $83Visual depth has fascinated artists for centuries. Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3D look. A class favorite because it is so easy to create truly amazing quilts of illusion. Let Karen share her secrets so that you may become a master of illusion! Handout fee of $16 (includes handouts and rotary templates) is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 10, max 20Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

MORE PATCHWORK ILLUSIONSAll levels, one-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $83Learn all the tricks and tips to creating 3D patchwork blocks. You will also learn how to use color to enhance the 3D effect and how to use different settings to create totally different designs! This is a stand-alone class, you do not need to have taken Patchwork Illusions to take this class. However, if you have taken Karen’s Patchwork Illusions class, this is an excellent next step. Handout fee of $16 (includes handouts and rotary templates) is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 10, max 20Thursday, March 8, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

ICE CRYSTALSAdvanced beginner level, one-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $83How did you do that?! This is what your friends will ask after you take this class. Create this truly stunning 3D quilt with Karen’s special rotary cutting techniques, along with tricks and tips. A perfect class for a quilter with sewing experience. Handout fee of $18 (includes templates and pattern) is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 10, max 20Friday, March 9, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

A QUILTER’S DOODLESAll levels, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $63Learn to doodle on your domestic sewing machine with needle and thread. Some call it graffiti or sketchbook quilting, but Karen calls it creative fun! Start with a basic FMQ element and layer secondary motifs to create a beautiful background fill or a whimsical whole cloth. We will cover FMQ basics and have loads of fun doodling with needle and thread. Basic topics (thread, batting, tools, tension and tips) are reviewed.Instructor: Karen Miller, min 10, max 18Friday, February 23, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

FMQ with RULERS: featuring “The QP Curve templates by the Quilted Pineapple”Intermediate to advanced level (basic FMQ skills required), one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $63This introduction to machine templates and rulers will open a world of design options for your quilting pleasure. We will cover the fundamentals of ruler work on a home machine and learn to stitch a curved diamond with cross hatching. Arc rulers enable you to create beautiful border swags—we will discuss the method and stitch them out (as time permits). Straight line rulers and simple bead board finishes will also be discussed. This workshop is very technical and requires the use of a ruler foot. A machine extension table is highly recommended. Instructor: Karen Miller, min 10, max 15Saturday, February 24, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

FMQ A Full Day of Feathers: It’s a Feather Frenzy!Intermediate to advanced level (basic FMQ skills required), one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $63Join Karen for a full day of feather fun. In this workshop we’ll learn feather basics by stitching both heirloom (bump back) and traditional (full form) Longarm feathers. Once we have covered the basics, we will learn the feather vine, feather galaxy and the Amish curled feather. Looking for feather motifs that require minimal planning and marking? We will be sure to cover free flowing and fast feathers during the feather frenzy. This workshop is applicable to any machine quilter: domestic, sit down or long arm. Demonstrations will be shown on a home sewing machine. Instructor: Karen Miller, min 10, max 18Sunday, February 25, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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PICK UP STICKSAll levels, one-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $83This beautiful quilt of illusion is so simple to make once you know how. You can select your three favorite colors and create a stunning quilt! This is a great pattern that can grow to any size you wish! Let Karen show you how easy it is to create an intriguing quilt of illusion. Handout fee of $10 (includes pattern and handouts) is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 10, max 20Saturday, March 10, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

CELTIC ILLUSIONSAdvanced beginner level, one-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $83Karen has developed a truly magical way to create a pieced Celtic quilt. This is one of Karen’s favorite classes because it is so easy to create amazing Celtic quilts. Let Karen share her secrets so you can quickly and easily create unlimited pieced Celtic quilts. Based on Karen’s book, Celtic Pieced Illusions. Handout fee of $8 (includes handouts and pattern) is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Karen Combs, min 10, max 20Sunday, March 11, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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QUILTS 2018 REFUND POLICYA refund or class transfer will be given if the Registration Department is notified by the participant at least 72 hours prior to the start of the workshop. Less than 72 hours will be refunded only if cancellation can be filled with another participant. Dinner programs require one week notification for full refund. Less than one week, but at least 72 hours before, refund will be for lecture only. Failure to attend a registered workshop will be considered a forfeiture of money paid. Lake Metroparks reserves the right to cancel classes when enrollment is insufficient. Please delay purchasing class supplies until your registered workshop meets the minimum participant level. In the event Lake Metroparks cancels classes due to weather advisories for the City of Kirtland and/or Lake County, full refunds will be issued.

• Please review complete set of guidelines, rules and definitions on pages 18 and 19.

• Entry form and fee must be postmarked by Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

• Entry fee is $12 per entry and non- refundable. Make check payable to Lake Metroparks.

• Limit one entry per person. Provide one person’s name as exhibitor or one group name with contact person.

• Remove this form (pages 9–12), complete and send to: Quilts 2018 Entries Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kirtland, Ohio 44094

• Personally deliver entered item to Farmpark, Friday, January 12 or Saturday, January 13, 9 am to 5 pm or mail to: Quilts 2018 Entries Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kirtland, Ohio 44094 must be received by 5 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2018.

• All entries must have a four-inch sleeve attached for hanging. Miniatures and quilts with irregular shapes must have suitable means for hanging.

• Quilt is accepted unless you are notified otherwise.

• Limiting entries to 225. Enter early! All others not guaranteed acceptance.

Lake Metroparks Farmparkquilts 2018 entry form

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Exhibitor name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________

Phone number: daytime ___________________ evening___________________

E-mail address _____________________________________________________

Title of entry _______________________________________________________

Name of pattern(s) used if applicable __________________________________

Size in inches: horizontal ___________________ vertical___________________

Entry made by _____________________________________________________

Quilted by _________________________________________________________

QUILTING (check all that apply) qHand quilted qStationary machine quilting (quilt moved by hand)q Track-mounted machine quilting (machine moves over quilt) q Free motion qComputerized

TECHNIQUES USED (circle all that apply)

Machine piecing Hand piecing Machine applique Hand applique

Raw edge applique Embroidery Photos Stencils Other________________

FABRICS & EMBELLISHMENTS (check all that apply)

q cotton qwool q blends q hand-dyed q embroidery q buttons/beadsq paint q found objects q other (please explain or list below)

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DATE QUILT OR DOLL COMPLETED (Mo/Yr) __________________

IS THE QUILT SHOW ENTRY FOR SALE qNo q Yes Price $_____________Note: 20% commission to Lake Metroparks paid out of listed sale price.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Received by (initials) _________________ Date _________________

Payment (cash/check #) __________________________

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CATEGORIES (Complete Section A or B)A) JUDGED ENTRY (only the person who made the quilt may enter in judged category)

Quilt entries must have been completed in the last two years. Entries submitted to previous Lake Metroparks quilt shows are not eligible. Quilt is accepted unless you are notified otherwise.

q Individual—Entire quilt project completed by one person. Quilt top maker and quilter is same person.

qGeneral—Quilt top construction made by exhibitor; however, finishing technique of quilting through the layers was outsourced.

CATEGORIES FOR JUDGED QUILTS (choose one) See definitions to best place your quilt in the appropriate category (Judges reserve the right to reassign, combine, add or eliminate categories) q Pieced technique quilt q Applique technique quilt q Mixed techniques quilt q Embroidery quilt q Miniature quilt q Novelty quilt q Art quilt q Doll q Special interest/techniques

B) DISPLAY ENTRY NOT JUDGED (see definition for display quilt)

CATEGORIES FOR DISPLAY QUILTS (choose one)

q Group quilt q School quilt q Heirloom quilt q Youth q Other __________________________________________

REMINDERS:____ Entry form completed with signature ____ Check for entry fee payable to Lake Metroparks ____ Loan agreement form required with entry form Download form at lakemetroparks.com on Quilts 2018 page under the events tab or complete onsite with delivery of quilt.

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YOUR QUILT’S STORYPlease tell us about your quilt in 150 words or less. Describe the techniques, patterns, why you made it and so on—whatever information you’d like to mention. Editing at discretion of Quilt Show staff if story is more than 150 words.

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I wish to enter the item listed above and agree to abide by Quilts 2018 guidelines and the decisions of the judges. By submitting an entry and participating in Quilts 2018, I grant permission to Lake Metroparks to photograph and/or videotape my quilt and use image(s) for the purpose of promoting Lake Metroparks’ facilities, services, programs and special events. I also understand and accept that park visitors are permitted to photograph quilts on display. Professional courtesy of recognizing exhibitor/owner with photo is to be acknowledged if using photographs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

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exhibitor calendar• Mail entry form and fee—must be postmarked by Wednesday, January 3.• Drop off quilt between 9 am and 5 pm Friday, January 12 or Saturday, January 13.• Quilts may be mailed to Lake Metroparks Farmpark. All quilts must be received by 5 pm on January 13. Exhibitors requesting entry returned by mail at end of show must pre-pay return postage.• Judging will occur on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21 (closed session).• Exhibitor Reception is Thursday, February 8 from 6:30 to 9 pm. RSVP is required by February 2 by calling 440-358-7275. Reservations taken January 13–February 8.• Quilts 2018 opens Friday, February 9 at 9 am.• Quilts 2018 closes Sunday, March 11 at 5 pm.• Pick up quilt Tuesday, March 13 or Wednesday, March 14 between 9 am and 5 pm.• Limiting entries to 225 (all others will not be guaranteed acceptance). Enter early!

e-mail/mailing list newsIn an effort to be more eco-friendly and efficient, email will be the main delivery source for the Quilts workshop booklet and entry form in 2018 and beyond. Hard copies will only be available at Farmpark or delivered to those individuals who do not have email.

The booklet will be available online at lakemetroparks.com by mid-November.

If you would like to be added to the email list, please email your request to apasquale@lakemetroparks.com.

If you registered for a quilt workshop at Farmpark or entered a quilt in the past three years, your email will automatically be added to the email list.

All other requests should send a postcard/note stating “Keep My Quilt Brochure Coming” to: Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, Ohio 44094Call 440-256-2122 x3154 with questions.

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Workshops by local & regional instructorsABSTRACT LANDSCAPESAdvanced beginner level, two-day workshop, sewing machine required, Fee: $170A landscape quilt translated Nelly’s love of nature into a passion for quilting. Over the years, she has developed techniques and methods for turning ideas into landscape quilts. Class will start with a small trunk show of landscape quilts then we will move onto exploring one of the techniques. You will use your own picture to create your work of art. Kit fee of $12 is payable to the instructor in class and includes a piece of Quilters Preview Paper, a piece of Trace a Pattern and a proportional scale.Instructor: Nelly Vileikis, min 10, max 18Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018, 9:30 am to 4 pm

TUSCANY SUNFLOWERSAll levels, two-day workshop, hand sewing, Fee: $62The Tuscany Sunflowers Block is 10x19 inches. It is a design from the Tuscany quilt and includes raw edge hand appliqué techniques using felted wool and a lightweight fusible to adhere the wool pieces to the background. We will use an easy appliqué technique for the centers of the sunflowers. Six different embroidery stitches will be taught and will greatly enhance the sunflowers in representing the seeds, detail on the petals and outlining of the stems and leaves. Pattern book $20 and $40 kit fee (wool, cotton and soft fuse) must be purchased in advance for prep work before class. Visit felicequiltdesigns.com to order book and kit. Your completed sunflowers can be turned into a pillow, wall hanging or the start to the entire Tuscany quilt. Instructor: Felice Dahlhausen, min 7, max 15 Tuesday & Wednesday, February 13 & 14, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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ELEGANT CURVES FOR QUILTERS Advanced beginner level, half-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $45If you can stitch an accurate ¼” seam, you will quickly master Nelly’s easy process for perfect curves while designing and constructing this dramatic wall quilt. If you look closely, you’ll discover how what starts as a square finds its way into blocks—and imagine how much fun you’ll have arranging your own series. Kit fee of $34 includes a collection of necessary tools and templates and is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Nelly Vileikis, min 10, max 18Thursday, February 15, 2018, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

TESSAAdvanced beginner level, half-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $45Caught somewhere between the traditional pinwheel and a tessellating motif, these dynamic windmill blocks come together as if by magic! Fun and easy to make, they start as a pattern printed on freezer paper and end up as a stunning bed/table runner, square wall hanging or full-size quilt. Learn the clever magic as you create yours—it’s all about angles and movement. Your ¼-inch seams just happen, because the paper is there to guide you. The biggest lesson is about cutting, with easy practical advice for accuracy and safety. Kit fee of $15 is payable to the instructor in class and includes pattern and one set of freezer paper templates.Instructor: Nelly Vileikis, min 10, max 18Thursday, February 15, 2018, 1:30 to 4:30 pm

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OPAL ESSENCEAdvanced beginner/intermediate level, two-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $125This workshop is designed around Lorena Uriarte’s modern quilt, Opal Essence. The quilt finishes at 84-inches square and features large-scale tumbling blocks with appliqued circles. Experimentation is encouraged as we explore color combinations and settings, learn to execute y-seams effortlessly, and do some simple hand applique. Given the large scale of the blocks, you should make good progress on this quilt top during the workshop! Pattern fee of $15 is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Mary Huey, min 7, max 14Friday & Saturday, February 16 & 17, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

HOOP QUILTSAll levels, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $41Hoop quilts are a fun way to turn a mini quilt into something really special and unique! To make the quilt top, a basic quilt block is framed inside a pieced circle. You will then use a large wooden hoop that is wrapped in fabric to give the project a wonderful finished look. There are four curves to sew, but don’t worry—we’ll show you a super easy way to do that. The pattern contains instructions for making three different sizes, and you can add as much or little quilting as you like—hand or machine. This is a fast, fun and refreshing way to quilt! This project is charm square (5”) and scrap friendly! Pattern fee of $12 is payable to the instructor in class.Instructor: Joanne Hubbard, min 7, max 18Sunday, February 18, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

FOUR FROM FIVEAdvanced beginner level, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $41Mexican Star is one of Judy’s favorite traditional patterns. We will use five fat quarters plus a half yard of lattice/border fabric to discover how a variety of ways of placing color into the block brings new emphasis to the design. The four blocks can then be set into a little quilt about 30 inches square, or you may use these as the beginning of a larger quilt! (Ten fat quarters will make a total of nine Mexican Star blocks!)Instructor: Judy Kessler Smith, min 7, max 16Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

BROKEN DAISIES (Paper Piecing)All levels, one-day class, sewing machine required, Fee: $48Welcome spring with this beautiful set of four placemats. Techniques include Judy Niemeyer’s paper piecing method using the Add-a-Quarter ruler, curved machine piecing and your choice of mitered-square or bias-curved bindings. Pattern fee of $19 and tool fee of $10 are payable to the instructor in class if not pre-purchased. The pattern includes full directions and all newsprint templates, template layout sheets and foundation papers. Only five fabrics are required and the total yardage is 3 ⅜ yards plus backing and binding. Finished size of placemat is 11x17 inches. Instructor: Karen Conley, min 7, max 12Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Quilt Vendor DaysFriday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4

A three-day event of quilts, demonstrations and shopping at quilt vendor booths! Support our sponsors and local quilt businesses!

SAVE the DATE Wool Festival

September 29 & 30, 2018Explore your textile arts creative side with programs and

demonstrations in natural fibers! Fiber art vendors will be available to purchase supplies and finished products.

If you like to knit, crochet, felt, spin, weave or just want to learn how to incorporate wools from the farmyard into your

projects, this event is for you!

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GUIDELINES & RULESOne entry per person. One name listed as exhibitor (or contact person for group quilt and group names and school quilts). Exhibitor or contact person receives pass for unlimited visits during Quilts 2018 dates. School quilt participants will be permitted a one-time registered group visit at no charge to see quilts only or each student may attend show one time on own with class names submitted in advance.

• Entry fee is $12 and non-refundable. Entry form and fee must be postmarked by Tuesday, January 3, 2018.

• All quilts must have a four-inch sleeve stitched in back for hanging. Irregularly shaped quilts and miniatures must have appropriate means for hanging. Pinned sleeves are not acceptable.

• Entries must be clean and free of dirt and pet hair. We reserve the right to reject pieces that are soiled. Because Farmpark is a family facility, judges may reject a quilt due to the suitability of its theme.

• Judging categories are based on the size and type of the quilt, techniques used (applique, pieced, mixed) and style. Categories are listed on the entry form. Judges reserve the right to reassign, combine, add or eliminate categories depending on the number of entries received. All judged elements must be visible for judging.

• Quilts with false backs will be disqualified from ribbon winning.

• Heirloom, group, youth and school quilts are accepted for display only. School quilts receive a participation ribbon. Heirloom quilts must be a minimum of 50 years old.

• All entries must be quilted except fabric dolls and those specialty items in “special interest” category.

• Doll bodies must be made completely of fabric, including the faces. No dolls with porcelain or ceramic faces are accepted. Dolls may have quilting on the clothing. Minimum height: six inches.

• Entries submitted in previous Lake Metroparks quilt shows are not eligible.

• Quilt item must have been completed within the past two years to be eligible for entry in a judged category.

• Exhibitor may choose whether or not to sell his/her quilt during Quilts 2018. Lake Metroparks receives 20% commission on all sales during the show—commission taken from sale price listed.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

PRIZES• Prize baskets and ribbons are awarded to Best of Show and People’s Choice winners (determined by popular vote of visitors attending the show).

• People’s Choice winners announced March 6, 2018.

• First, second and third place ribbons are awarded in all categories.

• $25 gift certificates are awarded to first place winners.

• Gifts and ribbons are awarded to “special commendation” winners for Best Machine Quilting and Best Hand Quilting.

DEFINITIONS OF TERMSAPPLIQUE QUILT: Applique predominates over other techniques in amount or effect.

ART QUILT: This quilt category consists of three divisions of 1) impressions, 2) images and 3) color & graphics. Art quilts are original concepts rather than the use of traditional patterns. Any work that relies on a teacher’s technique should be credited appropriately. Printed fabric panels or multiple block images do not belong in this category.

DISPLAY QUILT: School participation quilt, heirloom quilt, group or round robin quilt, guild quilt, framed quilt, t-shirt quilt, quilt submitted by exhibitor other than maker of quilt or quilt received after required entry date are not eligible for judging.

DOLL: A character figure made completely of fabric, may include quilted clothing.

EMBROIDERY: Hand or machine embroidery technique is predominant. Embroidery techniques used with piecing techniques may qualify in mixed techniques.

EXHIBITOR: Person entering an item in the show. Exhibitor may be designer, owner, quilter, relative or caretaker.

GROUP QUILT: A group of people contributing to the construction of the quilt top and/or quilting.

HEIRLOOM: A valued family possession handed down from generation to generation. Must be at least 50 years old.

JUDGED GENERAL ENTRY: Quilt top construction made by exhibitor, however, finishing technique of quilting through the layers was outsourced.

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL ENTRY: Entire quilt project completed by exhibitor. Quilt top construction and quilting is done by the same person.

KITS: Quilt projects with pre-selected fabric and/or pre-cut pieces or blocks are considered display only.

MINIATURE: Quilt made of blocks smaller than five inches in size and made in small scale to original-size quilt. Any side smaller than 26 inches.

MIXED TECHNIQUE: Two or more major construction techniques used to develop design of the top, not including basic sashing, quilting or trapunto. Techniques include but are not limited to piecing, applique, embroidery, photos, stencils, etc. Equal amounts of two techniques will qualify this entry, otherwise choose category for predominant technique.

NOVELTY: Clear depiction of a themed quilt, such as juvenile/infant, sports, commercial character, holiday prints, etc. with novelty print fabrics.

PICTORIAL: A quilted wall hanging of a recreated portrait image of a person, place or thing.

PIECED QUILT: Piecing predominates over other techniques in amount or effect.

QUILT: A covering or wall hanging with three layers (two layers of fabric and one layer of batting) and quilted through.

RECYCLED, RESCUED OR ORPHAN BLOCKS: made from a known or unknown source and set/finished into a quilt by exhibitor should be placed in “Display Quilt” category and not judged.

ROUND ROBIN: quilts are considered display only.

SPECIAL INTEREST QUILT: Includes crazy quilt, tied, yo-yo, whole cloth quilt, cathedral window, stenciled, etc.

TITLE OF ENTRY: Original name you give your entry! Can be pattern name if desired.

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27TH

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Qu

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2018