Lighthouse Legacies Quilt Show: Nature & Design

Lighthouse Quilters Guild in Racine, WI is pleased to announce their biannual quilt show, “2009 Lighthouse Legacies: Nature & Design.”

“Nature & Design,” is a judged show with entry open to all. The entry deadline is September 14 and forms/information are available at the guild’s website.

In addition to over 250 quilts there will be a special exhibit of “Water Challenge Quilts,” by the Professional Art Quilters Alliance; retrospective exhibits by two local award-winning quilters: Mary Piper (traditional) and Rhonda Rodero (contemporary); and a selection of pillowcases for US service personnel stationed in the Mid-East and quilts for local charities. There will also be a silent auction to benefit colon cancer, a boutique, a raffle quilt, quilt appraisers, bed turning, and vendors. Concessions will be available.

Entry forms and additional information are available at online.

Racine is located on the shores of Lake Michigan midway between Milwaukee and the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The show location is just 4 miles east of I-94 and the Hwy. 20 exit. There is ample parking and the building is wheelchair accessible.