Tropical Beauty
One of our local quilt shop treasures is closing this August after nine years in business. QuiltWorks has been a mainstay in the Central Oregon quilt community and has put on amazing gallery shows every month since it’s inception. I was honored and delighted to be a featured quilter there in March 2012. I’ve also had quilts in multiple other exhibits over the years, most notably with my Undercover Quilters group. So, it’s with great sadness that we say good bye to this wonderful shop.
This August 2nd is the 100th First Friday for the shop and they are going out with a bang. The gallery show for August (and really just the first week or two) is a fundraiser for Sew Teach Me which is a non-profit founded by Marilyn Forestell, the owner of QuiltWorks, that teaches young people how to sew. This has become a real passion for Marilyn and she will be traveling around the country to spread the word about the organization and to help get new teams started. If you have a shop or other group interested in the program please check the website for more information.
Marilyn asked friends of the shop to donate small quilts that will be sold to benefit Sew Teach Me and I was happy to oblige. All the quilts you see here will be included in the sale which starts on Friday, August 2 and continues until all are sold or until mid-August. I can’t wait to see all the quilts that will be available. If you are in the area, the First Friday reception will be a huge party and a great way to say goodbye to Marilyn and all the QuiltWorks folks.
Pink Flower
Black and White and Spooky All Over
Three Pink Trees
Autumn
Little Red House
Boho Baskets
Autumn Baskets
Night at the Improv