Quilts on Main Quilt Show
Special Exhibits
main street & area aticles of interest

  Several exciting quilting events are awaiting you during the 2008 Quilts on Main Quilt Show!
 

Auction Preview
Saturday, September 6 | 5:00PM
Mother In Law House, 500 South Main St.

Lecture | Saturday, September 6 | 2:00PM
"What I Know for Sure... lessons learned from quilting"

This one hour lecture will include a trunk show of Cindy Lammon’s quilts over the years including the quilts from her book "Gathered From the Garden". She will discuss her journey as a quilter and how she went from "Mom" to published author. She will also discuss how to get inspiration and be more creative, and random techniques to make your quilting more fun and enjoyable.

Cost: $10.00 Reservations required. (314) 428-3133 or (636) 947-4843

About the Speaker

Cindy Lammon has been quilting for 27 years and teaching for over 15 years. She loves teaching beginners and has taught beginning piecing, appliqué, and machine quilting. Cindy has been designing patterns for quilt shops for about 6 years and recently self-published her first line of patterns. Cindy’s first book titled "Gathered From The Garden,” will be available in June '08 (published by Martingale Publishing). You can read more about Cindy Lammon and the book on Martingale's at www.martingale-pub.com or  www.hyacinthquiltdesigns.com

Workshop & Luncheon | Saturday, September 6 | 10:00AM
"Beginner Freezer Paper Appliqué"

This two hour workshop will cover hand appliqué using freezer paper and a needle turn technique. Participants will receive a kit with all supplies needed to make a simple block that could be turned into a pillow or wall hanging.

Cost: $28.00 Reservations required. (314) 428-3133 or (636) 947-4843

 

Quilt Auction
Saturday, September 6 | 6:00PM
Mother In Law House, 500 South Main St.

Quilts (old, new, handmade or not) are being accepted for auction. A 20% commission fee will be charged for each quilt, with half to benefit the Diabetes Foundation.

To enter a quilt for auction, please contact Charlot Stille at 314-428-3133 or Ruth Williams at 636-947-4843
Download 2008 Quilt Auction Registration Form

 

Special Tribute to John Dengler and Archie Scott

"Real Treasures of Saint Charles, John Dengler and Archie Scott"
Location to be determined

 

Weekend Get-Away Package

The following Bed and Breakfast Inns are offering a Quilt Package weekend with special rates. Please contact them directly to learn more about their special offers.

Bittersweet Inn
1101 North 3rd
636-724-7778
www.bittersweetinn.com

Lococo House II Bed and Breakfast
1309 North 5th Street
636-946-0619
www.lococohouse.com

Raines Victorian Inn
1717 Elm Street
636-947-4843
http://rainesvictorianinn.com

Boone's Lick Trail Inn
1000 South Main Street
636-947-7000
www.booneslick.com

 

Merchandise & Raffle
Quilt Raffle tickets will be available for purchase beginning on June 15, 2008 at 825 South Main Street, call 636-947-6330 for more information. Quilt T-shirts, notecards, collector pins, and a few surprise items will be available for purchase throughout the day of Quilts on Main at the gazebo.

In addition to the displays in the Historic District, the entire City of St. Charles will be participating as they "air" their quilts by hanging them on the front of their homes and restaurants.

 
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