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Mary Persyn

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Chapter Showcase

Palmetto Quilt Guild, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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43rd Annual NQA Quilt Show

Welcome to the 43rd Annual NQA Quilt Show

Save the date for the 2012 show!! June 14-16, 2012

Special Theme: Mariner's Compass

April 2012 Raffle Quilt

“Stars in Bloom”, Faithful Circle Quilters of Columbia, MD

Faithful Circle Quilters of Columbia, MD will hold its “WOW: Whimsy, Opulence, and Wonder” quilt show April 26, 27, and 28, 2012. A tradition since 1976, the bi-annual event features over 200 quilts made by Guild members, many of whom are award-winning quilters. Also featured are vendors, a Silent Auction, Peddlers’ Lane, and more. The event will once again be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County at the intersection of MD Rt. 29 and 108. The show is open from 10 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. The church is handicap accessible. The drawing for the “Stars in Bloom” raffle quilt will be at 3 pm Saturday. Admission remains $6.00 for the entire weekend.

2011 Teacher of the Year: Lois T. Smith

Lois Smith has been named the 2011 Certified Teacher of the Year. Read her story here.

Quilting Quarterly

On its way to you... the 2012 Spring Edition!

Guide to Judged Quilt Shows

The National Quilting Association's Guide To Judged Quilt Shows is now available through
www.amazon.com and through our online store for only $20. This book is a must-have for anyone wanting
to hold a judged quilt show. Check it out!!