Monday, March 23, 2009

More Resources for Quilters

Thirteen quilters came together for a computer class in the Technology Center and tips and techniques for quilters in the Sycamore Room Thursday at Central Park Library. Here are some more internet sites of interest to quilters for local quilt guilds, art quilters, and exhibits.

Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association Our most local quilt group which has monthly meetings with speakers, a block of the month including free pattern on the web site, quilt retreats, and classes. Every two years they sponsor a quilt show at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Come and see on April 4 & 5, 2009.

Peninsula Quilters Guild For those of you closer to San Mateo join this quilters group.

San Jose Quilt Museum A wonderful local specialty, with rotating exhibits, a store and events, located in downtown San Jose.

Pacific International Quilt Festival XVIII An annual local quilt exhibition with hundreds of quilts, classes, vendors, and quilts for sale at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Try local quilt stores, but if you can't find what you want locally here are some sites. Connecting Threads, Hancock's of Paducah, and ReproDepot.

Art quilters often have their own web sites. Check these out: David Walker, Art Fabrik, Mary Mashuta

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