The 4-H Center was bursting at the seams, stuffed with rows of quilts from local artists and passionate vendors selling everything you could possibly need to make your own.
Friday and Saturday, …
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The 4-H Center was bursting at the seams, stuffed with rows of quilts from local artists and passionate vendors selling everything you could possibly need to make your own.
Friday and Saturday, the Prairie Pine Quilt Guild Quilt Show was back for another year bringing together vendors and artists alike to stop for supplies, lectures, inspiration, maybe a quilt or two and some lunch.
The Prairie Pine Quilt Guild has been around since the early 1980s, founded by Linda Carlson and Roslyn Dial, who wanted to promote not just the art, but the sisterhood of quilting.
“It’s a group of people who have a shared interest in the art of quilt making and our guild likes to promote the education of quiltmaking and share our talents and skills with each other and the community,” said Carlson.
The first Prairie Pine meeting was at the Feather Circle quilt shop, which used to be on Promenade Street. Carlson remembers it fondly.
She began quilting before her first child was born in the 1970s and she has since taken her hobby and turned it into a career.
“It has been a wonderful experience, " said Carlson. “I wound up writing four books and teaching all over the country, on international waters, and I spoke at the Smithsonian.”
Prairie Pine has provided quilts for many community members and organizations. The guild regularly provides quilts for dialysis patients and Angel Wings as well as a quilt to raffle at the Relay for Life. They were also involved with Habitat for Humanity for many years.
“We do things in the community to foster quiltmaking skills and to share quilts,” said Carlson.
This year showcased artistic masterpieces from artists near and far. Show-goers were encouraged to vote on their favorite quilts in three size-based categories. Winners were announced early Friday evening.
The show-stopping Blue Ribbon quilts were Terry Pope’s “Paper Pieced Hummer” for the large category, Laura Bail’s “Northern Wilderness” for the medium category and Ruth Miller’s “Twilight Star” for the small category.
All the money made at the quilt show goes to support all of the educational programs the guild provides to both members and the community to further skills.
“Right now, we have less than a hundred but we are always looking for new members,” said Carlson. “We are always looking for young members who we can coach along in the art of quiltmaking and we are always open to fostering the art of quilt making.
