The
Illini Country Stitchers, a Champaign-Urbana
area quilt guild, was formed in September 1985. The purpose of the Illini
Country Stitchers is to contribute to the knowledge of
and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to encourage quilt making,
quilt collecting and an on-going fellowship among people with a serious
interest in the art of quilting; to sponsor and support quilting
activities; to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting
techniques, textiles, patterns, history and quilt makers through education.
Mark Your Calendars:"Our World
in Stitches" is the theme for the Illini Country Stitchers 2011 Quilt
Show.This viewer's choice
show features the work of members of the Illini Country Stitchers quilt
guild.The show includes a
quilt raffle, a boutique with handmade items by our guild members, a bake
sale with free coffee and a comfy spot to rest or park your hubby, Kid's
corner, quilt appraisals, Illinois Quilt Registration Project, and
VENDORS!The Holiday Inn on
Killarney in Urbana, IL will be our host.Dates are Saturday October 8, 2011 from 9pm to 4pm and
Sunday October 9, 2011 from 10pm to 4pm!Come and enjoy!
Put on your Calendar:Next Illini
Country Stitchers Retreats:September 3rd through 6th at Threads of Time - Danville, Illinois
AND May 12 through 16, 2011 at Pilgrim Park Retreat Center - Princeton,
Illinois.