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‘Every stitch is done with love’: Panhandle Piecemakers present the Festival of Quilts

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff

Autumn is around the corner and the Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild is putting on a Festival of Quilts, Friday Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 to stave off the upcoming chills. A marketplace will be set up inside the Heartwood Center, complete with art and household goods made by the guild members, alongside the main quilt raffle.

More than 100 quilted pieces will be on display and the show will feature the work of artist Loretta “Lori” McPherson, who was chosen for her talent by her fellow guild members.

The history of the guild goes back more than 35 years. In addition to its biennial