Rising Sun QuiltFest

bretzel — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:32:19 +0000

2012 Contest Winners

Susan — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:37:47 +0000

Best in Show

“Garden Pleasures” by Linda Luggen,Cincinnati,OH

Mayor’s Choice

“Indigo Blooms” by Betty Ann Pavy, Rising Sun, IN

Viewer’s Choice

“Love Letters” by Lois Blodgett, Lawrenceburg, IN

Sunshine Stitcher’s Special Recognition

“T’was the Night Before Christmas” by Mary Ann Mullen,Lawrenceburg,IN

Pieced Bed Quilt

1^st – “Vic’s Quilt” by Judy Stancel,Burlington,KY

2^nd – Cappuccino Insomnia” by Sharon Saylor,Hamilton,OH

Pieced Wall Hanging

1^st – ”Christmas Rose” by Dee Brown,Milford,OH

2^nd – “Autumn atOldhamCounty Courthouse” by Jean Morrison,Cincinnati,OH

Appliqued Bed Quilt

1^st – “Laurel Leaves” by Judy Huffman,Hamilton,OH

2^nd – “Batik Bed Quilt” by Betty Ann Pavy, Rising Sun, IN

Appliqued Wall Hanging

1^st – “Seams Like Home” by Joye Dilts,Cincinnati,OH

2^nd – “Dreams in Color” by Chris Combs, Rising Sun, IN

Small Quilts

1^st – “Emerging Spring-New Creations” by Kathy Fahey,Cincinnati,OH

2^nd – “Let Us Give Thanks” by Harriet Schierenbeck,Wyoming, OH

Novelty Quilt

1^st- “Fancy Stitches” by Joye Dilts,Cincinnati,OH

2^nd – “Crazy for Flowers” by Linda Thomas, Rising Sun, IN

Miscellaneous

1^st – “Fruit & Veggie Tote” by Kim Wissemeier,Cincinnati,OH

2^nd – “Charm Tote” by Kim Wissemeier,Cincinnati,OH

Art Quilt

1^st – “Shore Excursion” by Robbie Porter,Batavia,OH

2^nd – “Sepia Lady” by Judy Shaffer,Cincinnati,OH

Youth

1^st – “Pink Patchwork Pillow” by Nicole Becker Dillsboro, IN

2^nd – “Pieced Quilt” by Taylor King, Rising Sun, IN

Artist Doll

1^st – “Key Lime Fairy” by Robbie Porter,Batavia,OH

2^nd – “Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May” by Cynthia DeHoff

Art Works

1^st – “Sunrise, Sunset” by Tom Fahey,Cincinnati,OH

2^nd – “Don’t Quilt & Drive” by Martha Bladen,Vevay,IN

Quilt Appraisals Offered Saturday, March 31st

Susan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:01 +0000

Dee Dadik, certified by the American Quilter’s Society and Molly Butler, certified by the International Society of Appraisers as an Accredited Member, have over 4 decades of various quilting experience to help you enhance the enjoyment of your quilts, know their value, and take care of them.
They have taken classes in dating, construction, appraising, legal issues, ethics, care, preservation, social history, textile history and regional differences. They participate in continuing education, independent study and numerous activities that keep them aware of current market conditions. These experiences plus an extensive library of references help them to appraise your quilts and give you a much greater appreciation and understanding of what you own.

If you would like to schedule a quilt to be appraised at Rising Sun QuiltFest, please email quiltfest@orvcomm.com or you may call Susan at 812-290-4959. Written appraisals are $45 and verbal appriasals are $25.

You can check out Dee and Molly’s website, “I Have a Quilt”, at www.thequiltappraiser.com

Showcasing the Fiber Art Dolls & Quilts of Patricia Statzer

Susan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:59:34 +0000

I have been interested in handwork since I was very young. Never one to sit idle, I was, and still am, always experimenting with something new.

My quilts are a mixture of traditional scrap piecing with a contemporary twist. I love the old log cabin pattern of sewing strips, but I like to use small strips that are not cut the same size. I love to sew with very small scraps too. I make dolls and greeting cards out of the scraps.

Visit Pat’s Website at www.patstatzer.net

2012 QuiltFest Raffle Quilt

Susan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:36:09 +0000

This “scrap” quilt is pieced in the strippy style. It is 89” by 96” and would fit a queen bed.

The quilt was sewn by Betty Pavy of Rising Sun, IN and machine quilted by Helen Hounshell of Patriot, IN.

All proceeds from the raffle of the quilt go to support Rising Sun QuiltFest.

The quilt will be raffled on April 1, 2012. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Come by or contact the Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040, 812-438-4915, or email quiltfest@orvcomm.com.

Save the Date for QuiltFest 2012

Susan — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:07:04 +0000

Rising Sun QuiltFest is scheduled for March 30, 31 and April 1, 2012. We will return to the casino which has had a name change to Rising Star Casino, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, IN.

We will fill the Grand Theatre again with vendors, quilts, quilt art, dolls, bears and other critters. More details as we firm up contracts and schedules.

Pull out your needles and your fabrics now that school has started and make something to enter next year in our contest. We also have space for non-judged entries if you prefer. We quilters just want to see LOTS of quilts!

Downloadable contest entry forms, vendor contracts and doll luncheon reservations are now available, just click on the appropriate tab at the top of the page. Please email any questions to quiltfest@orvcomm.com. See you in March!

Video Clips and Pictures from Rising Sun QuiltFest 2011

Susan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:03:59 +0000

Best in Show

Susan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:25:40 +0000

"Katie and the Coneflower" by Robbie Porter, Batavia, OH

To see a list of all the winners with photos, click on the “2011 Winners” tab at the top of the webpage.

Time is running out!

Bretzel — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:34:58 +0000

2010 Special Recognition "Pheasant" by Suzanne Peters, Union, KY

If you are planning to enter the Rising Sun QuiltFest competition, please mail or bring your entry forms to the Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut, Rising Sun, IN 47040. Entries will be accpeted until Monday, March 21, but if you want to be listed in the program book, we need to have your information by Tuesday, March 15. Forms and instructions can be found on our “Contest Entry Form” page or they may be picked up at the Historical Society.

March 1st is Entry Deadline

Susan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:03:04 +0000

If you are planning to enter the Rising Sun QuiltFest competition, please mail or bring your entry forms to the Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut, Rising Sun, IN 47040 no later than March 1st. Forms and instructions can be found on our “Contest Entry Form” page or they may be picked up at the Historical Society.

Confirmation of acceptance and instructions for dropping off your entries will be sent out no later than March 10th. Entries will be accepted at the Historical Society between March 14th and March 21st. Items can be picked up on Sunday after 4:30 at the show or during the following week at the Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, IN. 812-438-4915

Best of Show will win $500, 1st Place in each category will receive $100 and 2nd place will take home $50. Entries will be accepted in traditional quilts, art quilts, artwork in any medium with a quilt or quilting theme, both traditional cloth and artist dolls, as well as bears and other animals. There is a special Youth category for quilters under 18 and a non-judged, display only category as space permits.

You are invited to attend the Queen City Doll Club Luncheon to be held on Saturday at the Grand Victoria Buffet. There will be door prizes and a speaker. Cost is $17 for members, $20 for guests and includes admission to the show. Following the luncheon, there will be a free lecture in the Grand Theatre on small scale quilts by Sheila Holland. Contact Judy at 812-438-2499 or email jhw530@embarqmail.com for more information or to register for the luncheon.