Quilt show in White County May 12-13

To commemorate the early years of White County a special category has been added to the show ? Bicentennial Quilts (pre-1940). These quilts will be presented during an ?Antique Quilt Turning? at the beautifully restored Oldham Theater on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. At the turning, an actual bed will be covered with layers of antique quilts. Guild members will uncover one quilt at a time and describe the history of the quilt. To make the event a success, those who have antique quilts that were made in White County, to share their special beauty.

The Sparta Civic Center at 514 East Brockman Way is the second location. Almost 200 quilts, wallhangings and wearable art, demonstrations throughout the day and some light refreshments. Several vendors will be pleased to present their wares, including new patterns and fabulous fabrics. Look for some finished quilting items, and don?t forget the door prizes. Check out both locations. The Civic Center is open from 8:30 am. to 5 p.m. and the Oldham Theater is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is only $4 for both events.

The Stitch and Share Show is a bi-annual show featuring quilts made by members of the Stitch, Show and Share Quilt Guild, but exhibit quilts made by non-members. Three general categories of quilts will be displayed: Large quilts, small quilts and home decor/wearable art. There are cash prizes in each category, decided by viewers? choice.

In addition to the above categories, two special displays will be set up: Quilts of Valor, (a service project of quilts to be donated to our wounded soldiers) and Share-A-Block (a challenge that some members have worked on for over 1 1/2 years).

There is no charge to display a quilt, but due to space have to limit the number of quilts accepted. Brochures, with a pre-registration form are available in Sparta at Coffee Corner, the Chamber of Commerce and Miss Marenda?s. Brochures may also be obtained at Becky?s Fabrics, Little Blessings, Piece Time and Spring Creek. Registration ends on April 29.

More information can be obtained by calling 931-935-5657.