Quilts 2008 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

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Quilts 2008 Winners

February 8 through March 19, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesday - Sunday
Open Presidents' Day (February 18)

Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Chardon Rd; Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256-2122 · 800-366-3276
Admission $6; ages 60+, $5; Youth 2 - 11, $4; younger than 2, Free

One of Ohio’s finest quilt shows, with more than 230 quilted works on display.

On display are works from internationally acclaimed featured visiting artists and a judged show of quilts completed by regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the United States.

Be sure to vote for your favorite entry to receive the People’s Choice award!

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To heighten an appreciation for the art of quilting, quilting workshops and lectures are offered by the two featured artists and regional talent.

Don’t miss Quilt Vendors Weekend, March 1 & 2 with demonstrations and shopping for all your quilting needs!

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Quilts 2008 features works from internationally acclaimed featured visiting artists known for their works, writings, and workshops and each will lead a workshop for a week at Farmpark in their noted discipline.

Vikki Pignatelli of Columbus, OH

Specialty: Vikki has turned her passion for intense colors and flowing design into national award winning quilts.A full-time quilt artist, author, teacher and lecturer, she has developed a layering technique for piecing curves.
Presenting: Scrap The Pattern – Improvisational Curves, Color & Design, Improvisational Manipulations and Openings (in your quilt), and Twice the Threads, Twice the Fun, workshops
Workshop dates: February 19 - 24

Mary Sorensen of Longwood, FL

Specialty: Traditional fine hand appliqué done from original patterns, Mary’s distinctive design style is characterized by elegant, formal lines, complex layering of small pieces, and an emphasis on using a myriad of fabrics to create visual texture and excitement.
Presenting: Learn to Love Needleturn, Buzzin’Around: Advanced Hand Appliqué Techniques, Christmas Chickadees, Dramatic Darks, and Easy, Breezy Appliqué workshops
Workshop dates: March 4 - 9

Accomodations for featured artists provided by Willoughby Fairfield Inn

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Workshops
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Quilting workshops and lectures are offered to heighten an appreciation for the art of quilting throughout Quilts 2008. Workshops led by featured and regional quilt artists offer people of all ages and quilting abilities a chance to discover and improve on a wide variety of quilting techniques.