2024 Quilt Show 2023 1120 Instructions (click on)

 

 

   THE WARD BRIDAL QUILT

James Ward, MD was a favorite Pediatrician in Mount Pleasant.  He and his wife Louise were early members of Cobblestone.  Dr. Ward proudly displayed the original quilt during several Cobblestone meetings and shared its history.  His grandmother and grandfather received the original quilt for their wedding in 1856.  Because of his love for his wife, his grandfather carried the quilt with him throughout the Civil War.  In the 1990's, Louise Ward passed away.  In her honor, the Guild was given permission to develop a pattern from the original quilt.

For the 2024 Cobblestone Quilt Show, the Quilt Show Committee decided to have this quilt represent the Quilt Show because of its history and beauty.  The nine 24" x 24" blocks were appliqued by seven current members:  Kim McPeake, Linda Knutsen, Virginia Schrenker, Kristin Pritchett, Rose Bernard, Chris Taylor and Linda Ambrose.  The original pattern was modified slightly:  instead of solid fabrics, the flowers were made with a beautiful red paisley material by Three Sisters/Moda, the green stems and leaves are from a two color woven green fabric and the background is a tone on tone white with a subtle floral pattern.  The border was simplified to a single flying geese pattern.  The exquisite quilting was designed and custom sewn by Karen Kendo.

Raffle tickets are $1 each.  Tickets are available starting on May 13, 2023.  The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3 p.m. at our Celebration of Quilts at the North Charleston Athletic Center.

 

QUILT SHOW JUDGE

Kathryn Zimmerman is a quilter, show competitor, certified judge, teacher and presenter with 20+ years experience. Her quilts have won Best of Shows and featured in American Quilters Society’s publications. In 2022 she completed the National Association Quilt Judges certification program.

Kathryn has judged large quilt shows of over 100 quilts in the Southeast area as well as smaller judging engagements. She has served in various capacities on the judging floor for the Asheville Quilt show and ran the judging floor for their 2022 show which displayed 298 quilts for judging. She has observed and worked with Scott Murkin, Lorraine Covington, Beverly Fine and others.

Her past professional career was in public school teaching and administration and continues to offer lectures on quilting, workshops and judging. Currently, she lives with her husband on a 60 acre century farm, hoping to keep this property for future family generations.

We are very happy to announce that Kathryn will be our quilt judge for the 2024 Cobblestone Quilt Show in March. We are looking forward to her expertise!

For more information, contact the guild through the Contact Us page.

 

  March Quilt Show Guest Speaker…Sara Gallegos

Sara lives in MI and where her family owns Decorative Stitch, a quilt shop and Baby Lock Dealership. At the age of 4, Sara began sewing with her mom and teaching her friends and has carried that passion for sewing throughout her life!

Sara Gallegos has been hosting Fons & Porter’s “Love of Quilting” since the 2900 series. She brings her joy of sewing, embroidery, and especially patchwork to the show, adding a contagious sparkle and zest for all things quilting! Joined by regular guest Angela Huffman, Sara Gallegos reflects on her experience on the 3300 series, which began airing in January 2019. Sara’s contagious enthusiasm shines through in any class or demonstration she presents.