Thursday, September 29, 2011

Seeking Quilts for "My Favorite Things" Exhibition!

Flint Handmade is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Flint Festival of Quilts!

(Yes, we realize it is VERY early to be posting this call for submissions, but quilts ALWAYS come in at the last minute and we're trying to avoid that chaos next year!)

We are seeking small scale quilted pieces to display at The Lunch Studio! Quilts can be newly made or well-worn and well-loved!

We will feature an eclectic mix of quilts centered on the theme of My Favorite Things. 

ALL crafters are encouraged to submit small scale quilted pieces showcasing their favorite animals, activities, colors, pattern, ideas and more! 

(With SO MUCH advance notice, you have time to make a SPECIAL quilt just for the 2012 Festival of Quilts!)

A variety of traditional and non-traditional materials in a wide array of textures and patchwork styles will be showcased in quilted form.


If you would like to display a quilt, please email a photo and brief description of the piece(s) to flinthandmade@hotmail.com by 5pm on Friday, August 17, 2012.  <---THE EARLIER THE BETTER!!!

Even if you just have an idea for a quilt you would like to make, please email us so that we know you are interested!

This is a FREE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE showcase. At least one piece per person will be automatically accepted, provided it fits with theme of My Favorite Things.

Greater Flint Arts Council
Flint Festival of Quilts
Various Locations in Downtown Flint
September 13-15, 2012 from 9am-5pm

For more information and photos, check out our blog posts from our previous Flint Festival of Quilts exhibitions at The Lunch Studio:

2009 - Contemporary Fiber Art
2010 - Progressive Patchwork: Eclectic and Eco-Aware Quilts
2011 - The Multi-Generational Appeal of Quilts

We are also looking for a volunteer to make and donate a quilted zipper pouch for our free raffle at the 2012 Festival of Quilts.  Email us if you are interested!

The quilt pictured above was made by Lish Dorset of Handmade Detroit and featured in the 2011 Festival of Quilts.  Read more about Lish's quilt on her blog, My Vintage Kitschen.

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