National Quilt Day – Kenosha Public Museum Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Peggy Gregorski, Deputy Director

262-653-4428

March 12, 2013

Kenosha Public Museum

5500 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140

262-653-4140

KENOSHA, WI – “Traditions and Treasures” is the theme for the annual quilt show presented by members of the Southport Quilters Guild at the Kenosha Public Museum. Quilts will be on display at the museum in DaimlerChrysler Hall through March 24.

There are 76 quilts on display, including 15 challenge quilts. This year's quilt challenge is “What's Behind the Door?” Each quilter has a picture of a door and is challenged with making a 20"x20" quilt imagining what is behind their door. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite.

Celebrate National Quilt Day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Kenosha Public Museum. From 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m there will be quilting demonstrations by Southport Quilters Guild members and family activities on the Mezzanine and in the Artists Studio.

Linda Honsberger will present a program, “Traditions To Treasures,” at 2 p.m. in DaimlerChrysler Hall. Quilting has been a part of Linda's heritage for over 30 years, as she was initially taught by her husband’s grandmother. Linda took a four week class in beginning quilting and a passion was born. It proved to be the beginning of a wonderful career. She has done all aspects of quilting, including an interesting and challenging career as an American Quilter’s Society Certified Quilt Appraiser. Her experience includes being a commission quilt maker and restoration expert for over 25 years, as well as a teacher and lecturer. Linda Honsberger has worked for such notable professionals as Georgia Bonesteel, Bob and Judie Rothermel and Ann Fahl. Free tickets will be available the day of the presentation beginning at 9 a.m. Seating is limited and unreserved.