Other Activities

Quilting in the Dark
Thursday June 24th, at 7:00 pm

Quilting in the Dark is a one man show. Dustin Farrell, an up and coming long arm quilt artist has developed his own style of free motion long arm quilting. He has aligned himself with Nolting Manufacturing and Superior Threads to develop this one of a kind performance. The stage is set, the quilt is loaded, the music is on, and the lights are out as Dustin starts laying the ground work for this awesome show. He will quilt for one to two hours under black lights demonstrating his phenomenal freehand quilting abilities. While running his Nolting 24" pro and using Superiors Brights line of threads that are black light activated, be mesmerized as the threads dance across a quilt pallet. You will be amazed at the artistry this young man displays in this magnificent show. During the show you can expect to see numerous thread changes and various quilting techniques. There will be many pieces on display for your viewing pleasure during the show. Dustin will be available after the show for questions and answers. He will also be giving away the quilted piece done during the show to a lucky audience member.

Admission Fee $25.00* per person for the presentation

*Price excludes your one-time festival pre-registration fee of $8.00.

Goshen College
The Library Gallery

1700 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526-4794
(574) 535-7000

March 28-August 15, 2010

Grandmother's Flower Gardens: Floral Design in Mennonite and Amish Quilts

Antique and contemporary quilts by local Mennonite and Amish makers, using both geometric and naturalistic floral motifs. The exhibit is a tribute to the traditional design known as "Grandmother's Flower Garden," One of the most popular patterns in the history of American quilt-making. Quilts will come from the collections of the Mennonite Historical Library and individual owners and makers. Dedicated to Ray Sala and the memory of the late Romaine Stahl Sala. Rebecca Haarer, curator. Sponsored by the Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee.

Located in the lower level of the Harold and Wilma Good Library. For more information call (574) 535-7418.

Opening reception Sunday, March 28, 2-4 p.m.
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Yoder Department Store

300 S. Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4887
www.YoderDepartmentStore.com

Wednesday June 23

4 pm - 6 pm:

Eleanor Burns will sign books, answer questions, and be available for photo opportunies following the opening seminar.

Thursday June 24

1 pm - 2:30 pm:

Eleanor Burns will sign books, answer questions, and be available for photo opportunies.

5 pm - 8 pm:

Meet author & designer Penny Haren for demos and book signing. See Penny's new book "Penny Haren's Pieced Applique - Intricate Blocks Made Easy". This book has more blocks that build on the same foundation.

Friday June 25

10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm:

Lois Dunten in Yoder Department Store - Contributor to various authors’ works such as Ricky Tims and Joen Wolfrem she will share Joen’s techniques on choosing colors for your quilt from the book Visual Coloring.

7 pm - 8 pm:

Last chance to meet Eleanor Burns - Eleanor will sign books, answer questions, and be available for photo opportunities

Saturday June 26

10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4pm

Barbara Perrin in Yoder Department Store – Shipshewana’s first ever Quilt Festival honored Barbara with the Quilt Show’s grand prize. She will have on display and talk about the techniques she used in making her award winning quilt.

For more information call 260.768.4887 or visit
www.yoderdepartmentstore.com

Quilt Gardens Tour

Experience the Quilt Gardens with 17 gigantic quilt patterned gardens packec with 90,000 blooms and 17 outdoor artist-painted quilt murals that create a colorful patchwork of 33 juried designs blanketing 7 communities in Amish Country.

Inspired by quilt designs, powered by imagination; there's nothing else like it, and it's all viewable free of charge!

Driving Amish Country's 90 mile Heritage Trail takes you on a winding loop along rural highways, quiet country lanes, through friendly cities and along small-town main streets. Following detailed audio directions on your vehicle's CD player, even your iPod (download at www.AmishCountry.org) you can reach every hidden corner of a region that Life's editors recently selected as one of 100 places to see in your lifetime. Free audio tour CD's are available at the Amish Country Visitors Center (219 Caravan Drive, Elkhart, IN), or in Shipshewana at the LaGrange County Visitors Center, located in the Shipshewana Town Center.

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The Carriage House

5280 S. 500 W. - Topeka, IN 46571

DINING & QUILTING BEE

Enjoy a delicious meal or homemade cinnamon roll and take part in an Old Fashioned Quilting Bee with local Amish women. Beginners to experienced quilters can enjoy this unique opportunity AND enter to win one of the FOUR quilts in frame. Reserve your spot today!

7:30 am to 9:30 am

Quilting Bee & Cinnamon Roll

$15

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Quilting Bee & Lunch

$25

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Quilting Bee & Lunch

$25

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Quilting Bee & Dinner

$30


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Reservations are required - Call (260) 768-8199 Ext. 2128

Thank you to all of the participants for making the 2009 Quilting Bee a most enjoyable event. We look forward to seeing you again. Congratulations to Lisa Sangioni of Fowlerville Michigan, winner of the 2009 quilt!

Quilt Shop at Essenhaus

There will be demonstrations and "hands on" opportunities throughout the week of June 23-26 and join us for fun on the patio (weather permitting).

Thursday, June 24

5 - 8:00 p.m.

Connie Robbins will be demonstrating the new TeXture Magic. Cruise in for fabric Specials and also see all the classic cars in front of The Quilt Shop.

Friday, June 25

Carol Honderich will be here with her quilts and patterns, demonstrating her appliqué and foundation piecing techniques.

While you are here, be sure to see the beautiful Quilt Garden at the Essenhaus.

Topeka Quilt Show & Sale

The Topeka Quilt Show & Sale is one of the premier shows in northeastern Indiana, drawing quilters and quilt lovers from across the nation. Featuring mumerous Amish made quilts; we have about 60 exhibitors displaying hundreds of quilted items, most of them for sale. Quilted items range from: quilted bed tops, coats, purses, wall hangings and every quilted item one can imagine. In addition, there are pieced items just waiting for a creative quilter's touch. Vendors will be selling quilt supplies. In our kitchen, you can enjoy a homemade cinnamon roll, hot tea and coffee. Lunch is also available. Admission is $5 per person.

If you would like to display and/or sell quilted items, you will find the registration form to download and more information at www.edenworshipcenter.com/quiltshow.html.

ADDED ATTRACTION: Saturday from 8 am - 2 pm we will have our first annual EWC Car Show. For more information call Brent at (260) 350-7088.

Dinner at Aunt Esther's

Join us for dinner at Aunt Esther's, an Amish home. The cost of the meal is $20.00 per person and we will be taking reservations for either Wednesday, June 23rd or Thursday, June 24th. This is an experience you won't want to miss! Please call Karen at (260) 463-8499, Homespun Treasures to reserve your spot at the dinner table.

Downtown LaGrange

Take a break Friday, June 25th and come downtown to our beautiful courthouse square where you will be able to check our over 1000 pillowcases. Northeast Indiana quilters have made pillowcases to be donated to area shelters. Some will be judged Friday afternoon and winners announced. Also on Friday, The Brick House Inn (located just a few blocks from downtown) will host a quilters buffet. Call (260) 463-4981 or (260) 463-2699 for reservations. Downtown retailers will display antique quilts in their stores throughout the week.

Menno-Hof

510 S. Van Buren Street
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4117
www.MennoHof.org

Visit Menno-Hof during the Shipshewana Quilt Festival. Chat with local Amish and Mennonite women demonstrating the art of quilting from 10 am - 5 pm daily. Tour Menno-Hof and experience the simplicity and spirituality of the Amish and Mennonite cultures. Visit our gift shop which features Amish & Mennonite gifts and crafts.