Minnie Creek Quilt Classic at UW Eau Claire show
Practical hand crafted quilts, pillows, and quilted hangings will be displayed in the Southwoods Room Davies Center at UW Eau Claire from October 16 to 18. The University Women’s Association sponsors the event featuring more than 150 quilts, demonstrations, a slide show, and hands on quilting including traditional and machine techniques.
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Uw-Eau Claire
University Women’s Association
Ms. Gilbertson
Southwoods
Davies Center
The
University
Anna Penn
Eau Claire
District 1 Technical Institute
Lilies Judy Florence earns second at state quilt show
Judy Florence of Eau Claire won second in the State Historical Society quilt show with her Lilies of the Field quilt a fusion of North Carolina lilies and honeybee patterns. The Minnie Creek Quilt Classic at UW Eau Claire runs this weekend with $2 admission and 50 cents for children proceeds go to the University Scholarship Fund.
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Clay
UWA
Dorellen Haas
Leonard
Uw-Eau Claire
Florence
State Historical Society
Madison
North Carolina
Judy Florence
Eau Claire
Tender care for cleaning quilts and fabrics
UW Extension specialist Jane Graff outlines safe methods for cleaning quilts and comforters. Old pieces demand gentler care, while newer quilts with polyester fiberfill can often be machine washed. fragile fabrics may require airing, vacuuming, or wet cleaning.
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Jane Graff
Uw-Extension
Ms. Graff
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Ms. Florence
Mormon Church Relief Society
Dorothy Gilbertson
Quilt Show
Quilting Interest Group