AUBURN — The public is invited to the exhibit of “KindSpring,” a quilt created by local Green Dot L-A members, at the Auburn Public Library lobby in August and September. As a local volunteer initiative committed to making the community a better and safer place, Green Dot Lewiston-Auburn offers strategies for safe and effective responses […]
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Quilt expert speaking at Cary Memorial Library
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host quilt connoisseur Bonnie Dwyer at a Trunk Show at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8. She will share her passion for and knowledge about quilts. She travels widely doing lectures, workshops, classes, consultations, repairs and appraisals. The show will include examples of quilts from mid-19th through mid-20th century. She […]
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Green Dot L-A hangs quilt at new location
AUBURN — Green Dot Lewiston-Auburn hosted a coffee meet-up for the community on June 1 in celebration of the temporary installation of the Green Dot L-A quilt in Auburn. The Green Dot L-A quilt is a mixed-media work of art created by a group of local quilters who are committed to the mission of Green […]
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Art Quilts Maine display at Farmington Public Library
Art Quilts Maine supports members in their exploration of contemporary quilt art, inspires creativity and individuality and promotes the understanding, appreciation and recognition of contemporary quilters in the state. The goals are accomplished by the sharing of member resources, demonstrations and other activities such as workshops and exhibits. The works of over a dozen quilters […]
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Nancy B. Cutter
NORWAY — Nancy B. Cutter (Burpee), 79, of Norway, beloved wife of 57 years to the late Robert C. Cutter, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at home. Born in Stoneham, Mass., on March 30, 1938, she had a master’s degree in education from Salem State College and a bachelor’s degree in education from Keene Teachers College (Keene […]
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Mt. Blue Garden Club quilt raffle winners
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club member Regina Longyear, left, presents Judy Ellis, center and Darcy Ellis with the quilt they won in a raffle. Proceeds go to Mt. Blue students entering college and majoring in horticulture or a similar subject. A group of quilting friends provided the bed covering. Linda Cushman of Wilton pieced the […]
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Norway shop preparing for hundreds of quilters
NORWAY — Downtown Norway is preparing for an invasion of quilters. Sew Orchid Design at 316 Main St. is participating in the 2016 Maine Quilt Shop Hop, where quilters visit as many of the shops as possible across the state throughout April. Sew Orchid Design owner Barbara Daigle and her employee, Annette Whitney, have been readying […]
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Franklin County homemakers make quilt, crib sheets to benefit Farmington shelter
FARMINGTON — Members of a variety of extension homemaker groups in Franklin County came together Friday to make a crazy quilt and crib sheets to benefit the Western Maine Homeless Shelter in Farmington. It was the Franklin County Extension Homemakers community sewing project. In one corner of a room at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ellen […]
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Quilt benefits Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund
FARMINGTON — SugarWood Gallery will host the drawing for a quilt made by the Tuesday Quilters of Farmington that will benefit the Franklin County Heating Fund. An open house reception is scheduled for 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, during which time a drawing will be held for the quilt, pillows and accessories. The […]
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Quilt raffle helps heating fund in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — SugarWood Gallery will host the drawing for a quilt made by the Tuesday Quilters of Farmington. The drawing will benefit the Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund. An open house is planned from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, when the drawing will be held for the quilt, pillows and accessories. The public is invited […]