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HAVE A BOO-TIFUL HALLOWEEN! WE ARE OPEN THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28. AS OF NOVEMBER 1ST, THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY ONLY [NO SUNDAYS UNTIL MAY 1st] Through December 29, 2012 GREAT QUILTS, GREAT STORIES SLICE QUILT: All for One Quilters [NEQM 2003.05-5533] Opening Reception: Saturday, October 27th - 1PM Join us this Saturday, October 27th, for the official opening reception for Great Quilts, Great Stories: Treasures from the Permanent Collection, featuring a talk by curator Pam Weeks. History can be learned from quilts, which often tell stories of events great and small. Through quilts from the museum's Permanent Collection, learn about the death of an English princess, the opening of sea trade with the Orient, the battlefield life of a Civil War soldier, the travels of a portrait painter among native peoples in the 1840s. Objects and illustrations from museums and private collections together with quilts from our Permanent Collection tell fascinating stories you’ll remember always. ~ curated by Pamela Weeks & Kate Hanson Plass Thursday, November 15th: 5pm OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY YEAR "WINES" DOWN It's hard to believe that our 25th Anniversary celebrations are almost over! We've had a very busy year: a spring garden party; the Backstitch exhibition, looking back at developments in quilting over the 25 years; a lecture by quilting legend Marianne Fons, founder of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, along with her daughter Mary, founder of Hey Quilty, a web show and magazine aimed at new and younger quilters; a panel with the Fons ladies and members of the Boston Modern Quilt Guild discussing where quilting is heading; and the very successful Silver Threads Quilt Challenge, in which quilters from all over the country--and even Europe--gave us their quilt interpretation of the meaning of "silver." (The Silver Threads Challenge quilts are now on display in our multipurpose room.) On Thursday, November 15th at 5PM, join us for our 25th Anniversary "Wine Down" reception honoring all our supporters and local partners. We'll be anoouncing the winners of the Silver Threads Quilt Challenge and unveiling our wonderful 25th Anniversary Signature Quilt. Didn't get a chance to sign up to have your name on the signature quilt? No problem. There are a few open blocks left. You can still be immortalized on this beautiful quilt, which will become part of the museum's Permanent Collection. For details on how to put a name on the quilt, come to the reception, call the museum (978-452-4207 ext.12) or visit our website. Here's to the next 25 years! Quilted Village & Model Train Opens November 24th BE PART OF A MUSEUM HOLIDAY TRADITION On Saturday, November 24th, the Polar Express chugs into NEQM station. This is the 3rd year for us to have this wonderful model train and quilted village at the museum. It's a delight for viewers young and old. The village consists of quilted houses, churches, shops, landscape and other features made by our wonderful volunteers. It's been growing every year! Be part of this fun holiday tradition. To learn about how to make a quilted building for the Polar Express Village, email questions@nequiltmuseum.org or call 978-452-4207 ext.15. Now Registering PAPER-PIECING WORKSHOP JUDY NIEMEYER WORKSHOP Saturday, February 23, 2012 9:30AM-4PM In this workshop led by certified instructor Brenda Hall, learn revolutionary chain-piecing techniques for foundation paper piecing. Fabrics are precut using templates included in the pattern for piecing speed and almost no waste. These projects look difficult but if you can sew on a line, you can EASILY turn out ribbon-worthy projects that will amaze both you and your quilting friends. FEE: $55 members/$65 non-members PATTERN FEE: Seasonal Table Runner $18 / Autumn Splendor Quilt $25. To register, go online or call 978-452-4207 ext. 16. Nov 1-Dec 29, 2012 GIVE A GIFT, GET A GIFT The holiday gift-giving season is almost upon us. Here's a great deal for new or renewing members: purchase an annual NEQM membership for a friend or family member and as a bonus, get a FREE six-month extension on your own membership. That's like getting 50% off your annual membership! Museum membership offers free admission to all exhibitions, lectures and special events, plus other benefits like a discount in the Museum Store and on workshops; a free one-time guest pass; lending privilges in our extensive library; a private "backstage tour" of exhibitions; and more! For more information, see the Membership Page on our website, visit the museum, or call 978-452-4207 ext.16. Offer open to new or current members from November 1 through December 29, 2012. MODERN MASTER'S QUILT COMES TO THE MUSEUM The New England Quilt Museum recently acquired an early piece by Michael James, titled Construction, 1986. Michael James grew up and was educated in art schools in Massachusetts. He started quilting shortly after grad school and quickly became an early leader in the art quilt movement. James has long been recognized as one of the world’s leading quilters, with works in corporate and private collections as well as museums around the world—except in the New England Quilt Museum! We have long wished for a piece of his work for our permanent collection, especially one of the early pieces he made while still living in Somerset, MA. For more about this acquisition, see our blog (click here). November 1-4, 2012 A QUILTERS' GATHERING A QUILTERS' GATHERING Join Us at Our New Location! Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH 2012 INVITATIONAL EXHIBIT: BOUNTIFUL EAST COAST QUILT TRADITIONS A Sampling of Treasures for Quilters to Find! Color Journey: Exhibit of 32 quilts designed and constructed by National Quilting Association Certified Judges. Exhibits, Vendors Mall, Special Events. Open to the Public Thursday thru Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-3 Daily Admission $10/Multi-Day $15 Workshops/Information: www.aquiltersgathering.com VISIT THE NEW ENGLAND QUILT MUSEUM TABLE AT THE GATHERING! Available for Quilt Retreats FRANCISCAN GUEST HOUSE An affordable venue for your guild's next retreat. Well-lighted workrooms and comfortable hotel rooms in a scenic location near the beach. Close to Kennebunkport Village shops & restaurants and just 90 minutes from Boston. For more information: 207-967-4865, www.franciscanguesthouse.com Advertisement For all the latest news about events and exhibitions at the New England Quilt Museum, visit our website: http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/   This e-mail was sent from New England Quilt Museum Immediate removal with ® Secure. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, . 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