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SISTERS

A MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE TOWN OF SISTERS

ARTS | CULTURE | EVENTS

SUMMER 2014

39TH ANNUAL

SATURDAY JULY 12, 2014

INSIDE:

COMPLETE SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW GUIDE

Quilter & Special Exhibit Listings Quilter Spotlights Quilt Show At A Glance ‘Quilted in Honor’ Exhibit Feature Maps & Locations & Much More!

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The Show AT A GLANCE

39TH ANNUAL SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Downtown Sisters More than 1,300 quilts on display in the largest outdoor quilt show in the world.

AROUND THE BLOCK FIBER ARTS STROLL Sunday, July 6, Downtown Sisters, Noon-4 p.m.

Photo by Gary Miller

Creative Threads

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show celebrating 39 years by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects It’s been almost four decades since Jean Wells Keenan began the tradition of displaying handmade quilts for the town of Sisters. What began as a dozen quilts outside her shop, The Stitchin’ Post, has grown into more than 1,300 quilts taking over the entire town. Those humble beginnings in 1975 have blossomed into an internationally-known event. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show takes its regular spot the second Saturday in July, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with festivities running throughout the week. More than 500 volunteers commit thousands of hours to organizing and executing the presentation of the hand- and machine-crafted quilts. From heirlooms to contemporary creations, these works of art will hang from every possible location in the 1880s-style town. Classes, workshops, events and exhibits will provide something for everyone — from the beginner to the master quilter. “This is our 39th year,” said quilt show executive director Jeanette Pilak, noting that in the beginning Keenan had the area’s only quilt shop. “She is the catalyst of quilting in Central Oregon.” After 17 years, Keenan handed the reins over to Ann Richardson, who assumed the role of executive director. The show continued to expand with Richardson at the

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The 11th annual fiber arts stroll throughout the town of Sisters. Local businesses will host textile artists displaying, demonstrating and selling their work. Refreshments and music from noon to 4 p.m.

AROUND THE BLOCK QUILT WALK July 1-31: Quilts on display in Sisters and other Center Oregon locations; July 5-20: Locations in the Old Mill District, Bend, and Quilt Show sponsoring businesses display more than 100 quilts by local quilters during their business hours.

QUILTERS AFFAIR

Monday-Friday, July 7-11. Sister High School Five days of quilting classes, lectures, a garden tour and evening programs highlighting the diversity of the art of quilting, textiles, and fabric arts.

“MEN BEHIND THE QUILTS” CALENDAR PREMIERE PARTY helm, establishing a board of directors and securing a part-time staff. Richardson stepped down last year as an excited Jeanette Pilak became the new executive director. “The huge community buy-in for the event was very attractive to me,” explained Pilak. Finding a place to stay during the show can be a challenge as many of the up to 12,000 quilting enthusiasts book rooms around the area as much as a year in advance. The quilt show not only attracts local and regional quilting enthusiasts, but also welcomes visitors from across the country and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, England and even South America. The farthest travelled quilt this year will come from South Africa. In keeping with the quilt show’s evolving nature,

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Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. Premiere of an 18-month calendar with all new quilts, fabulous new men to help our cause. The evening features a live auction of the calendar quilts, music, delicious appetizers, adult beverages, and a whole lot of fun. Models present will autograph the calendars.

WISH UPON A CARD RECEPTION

Thursday, July 10; 3:30-6 p.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 291 E. Main Street Reception to honor artists who donated fabric postcards for silent auction and sale.

ARTISTS RECEPTIONS

Thursday, July 10, 4-6:30 p.m., Clearwater Gallery Featuring quilt artist Jean Wells, and poster artist Dan Rickards. 303 W. Hood Ave. Contact: 541-549-4994

SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW SUNDAY!

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Raffle Quilt: “Starlight in Sisters” Sponsored by The Stitchin’ Post

“Starlight in Sisters” was conceived and designed by Jean Wells Keenan and pieced by the East of the Cascades Quilters. Laura Simmons, featured in our 2014 Machine Quilter Showcase, did the assembly and quilting. Keenan drew inspiration for this raffle quilt from the national touring exhibit, “Quilted in Honor” by Island Batik. A pattern for “Starlight in Sisters” and a kit is available from The Stitchin’ Post.

several new events have been added to this year’s exhibits. Fabric manufacturer Island Batik has selected the quilt show as one of several locations nationwide to host “Quilted in Honor,” a fundraising initiative for Operation Homefront — one of the top military fundraising organizations. Monies raised go to support returning veterans and their families. In conjunction with “Quilted in Honor,” the “Starlight in Sisters” quilt raffle will also raise money for those in need.

“We are proud to help out with the economic needs, specifically of Central Oregon’s returning military,” said Pilak. Also this year is the creation of “MANLAND.” With three times as many men entering quilts as last year, the show has designated a spot in Town Square to exhibit their work.

Events Before the Show

The Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll and Quilt Walk feature more than 100 Central Oregon-made quilts in businesses throughout Sisters in

Proceeds from the annual raffle quilt will be shared between Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and Kiwanis of Sisters — helping to raise more than $5,500 to support Kiwanis programs including the local food bank. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 on the lawn behind The Stitchin’ Post. The winner need not be present to win the quilt.

the month of July, and Bend’s Old Mill District July 4-20. The Stitchin’ Post will host a range of quilting classes designed for every level of quilting experience July 7-11 at Sisters High School. Instructors from around the country will teach various techniques to students of all ages. The “Men Behind the Quilts” calendar premiere party celebrates the release of the 18-month calendar featuring local men wrapped in locallymade quilts. The party will commence at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in the

Sisters Art Works building. On Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., an artist reception for quilt show founder Keenan will be held in the Clearwater Gallery.

Weekend Events

In addition to the wide array of quilts displayed on every fence, rail and wall available, Saturday’s festivities are geared toward the whole family. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Town Square, the Quilting Activity Area will welcome children with an opportunity

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Thank You To Our Sponsors!

2014 Quilt Show Poster: “It Takes a Village” The 2014 show poster for our 39th annual event, features the artwork of Dan Rickards depicting this year’s theme, “It Takes a Village.” Rickards, a Sisters resident, has made his living as an artist since 1991, with a special focus on landscape and wildlife paintings. Working most often in acrylics, he paints with fine, realistic style, “loose, with a small brush,” with amazing detail in his area of focus. Dan feels it is crucial that his paintings “tell a story,” and, in some ways, keep our memories alive. It is not surprising Rickards’ talent and passion comes through in this year’s poster. Rickards and his wife, Julia, are local business owners, operating Clearwater Gallery and the Open Door Restaurant. “It Takes a Village” seductively blends the essence of our town of Sisters and the citizens who actively engage in and commit themselves to being part of the community and protecting our environment.

to make small, take-home projects. In addition to the “Starlight Over Sisters” quilt raffle, there will also be a bike raffle. Both raffles will take place at 4 p.m. behind The Stitchin’ Post. Sunday’s extension of the quilt show will showcase several local quilting exhibits and speakers from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. The featured speaker is teacher, long arm quilter, and noted author Angela Walters. Her lecture begins at 11 a.m. and costs $20. More information on the quilt show can be found at www. sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

Bike Raffle This year’s spectacular, oneof-a-kind Raffle Bike cruiser is designed by Valori Wells, taking inspiration from her Quill fabric line and includes a basket full of goodies. Raffle tickets are $5 each – for a custom designed cruiser! They can be purchased at The Stitchin’ Post, or on the lawn behind The Stitchin’ Post on quilt show day. The drawing for the bike is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, and the winner need not be present to win. We will be happy to ship the bike if our winner is from out of town. Last year’s raffle bike now lives in Kansas City, Kan.! Many thanks to Wells for the design and our business partner Blazin’ Saddles Cycle-N-Style for making this raffle possible.

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The Oregon Garden The Porch The Last Resort The Quilt Shack Wall Street Suites

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Heritage U.S.A. Homestead Quilts & Gallery Hood Avenue Art Hop N Bean Jen’s Garden Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery Knife River Central OR Division Level 2 Log Cabin Quiltworks Lonesome Water Books Los Agaves Mexican Grill Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Lutton’s Ace Hardware Mackenzie Creek Mercantile Martolli’s Pizza Material Girl Fabrics McDonald’s of Sisters Dennis McGregor Melvin’s Fir Street Market Metolius Property Sales Mission Linen Naked Winery Navigator News Pastini Pastaria Pieceful Expressions R.A. (Dick) Howells Realty Company Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant REI RIO Savory Spice Shop Saxon’s Fine Jewelry Season’s Café & Wine Shop Shibui Spa Sisters Art Works Sisters Bakery

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SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW SUNDAY! • Sunday, July 13

Sponsored by Martelli Enterprises

Meet the Calendar Men

Photo by Kevin Prieto / The Bulletin Special Projects

by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects

A calendar featuring scenic images of Central Oregon will always be appealing, but pose good-looking and kind-hearted local men draped in donated quilts amidst all that scenery and the result is an international phenomenon. In a twist on the familiar pin-up calendar girls of the past, a bevy of supportive Sisters community members will be fea-

tured in the second edition of the “Men Behind the Quilts” fundraising calendar. The calendars sold out last year and are expected to sell out again this year. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show ofﬁce is already busy taking pre-orders from all over the world. “We’ve got pages and pages of pre-orders,” said Jeanette Pilak, executive director of the quilt show. “From all over the

U.S. plus England, Australia and even New Zealand.” Quilting shops order multiple copies to sell, and people also buy the calendars for themselves and as gifts. “Quilters have a great sense of humor,” said Pilak. “Plus there are some very good-looking, very in-shape gentlemen in this calendar.” The 18-month calendar will be un-

veiled at a Premiere Party on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sisters Art Works Building. Many of the men who modeled for the project will be on hand to autograph copies of the calendar, and the quilts featured in the calendar images will be auctioned off at the event. “The quilts are all donated, some by some very famous quilters,” said Pilak. “For example, Alex Anderson — who had

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the very first quilting television show — donated one of her early quilts and it is truly a collectors’ item.” The Premiere Party tickets are expected to sell out early, and Pilak encourages those interested in attending to purchase their tickets from the quilt show website or phone the office to order. Tickets are $20, and calendars will be available at the party for purchase. The calendars will go on sale officially July 10, the day following the Premiere Party, and will retail for $14. They can be found at a variety of Sisters businesses (check the quilt show website for a complete list) or ordered online. The money raised through calendar sales and the quilt auction goes directly toward the operational costs of the quilt show. “Our annual budget is more than $200,000 to produce the show,” said Pilak. “And that includes everything from porta-potties to tents to volunteer training.” Jeff Perin, 45, owner of The Fly Fisher’s Place, is a longtime supporter of the quilt show. He agreed to be photographed for the calendar this year after turning down the opportunity last year. “I am honestly not big on having my picture taken unless I have a fish in my

hand,” said Perin. “But this was inevitable. Every man in town is going to end up in this calendar sooner or later, and you can only say no so many times. I was afraid the quilt mafia was going to come after me, and I wouldn’t be able to continue my business in Sisters if I didn’t agree.” Joking aside, Perin said the actual photo shoot was a breeze and took only about 10 minutes. “We went out to the Metolius in the morning light,” said Perin. “The river was in the background and I was wearing my waders — I’m pretty sure no one would want to see me shirtless without my waders on — and I had a fly rod in my hand and a quilt draped around me. It was so simple, and after the photos I was even able to go fishing for a few hours.” Greg Willitts, 43, part owner of his family business, the FivePine Lodge &

Conference Center, had a different experience but the same lighthearted attitude. “It was the easiest thing to say yes to, but the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” said Willitts. “The first photo shoot didn’t work out and at the second one I had just gotten back from a rough biking trip and was covered in bruises and had a farmer’s tan. As a guy who’s been married 20 years, I’m not too concerned about the farmer’s tan, but I have to say that seeing the photos was a bit of a shock to my system.” Willitts was photographed on the grounds of the FivePine Lodge with his cherished old pickup truck in front of a field of wildflowers. “I was holding a quilt and exposing a leg up on the truck,” said Willitts. “I was bare from chest to head with the quilt covering my privates. And there were guests walking by and inquiring what was going

on.” Despite venturing way out of his normal comfort zone, Willitts said he was proud to be a part of the project. “I have two teenage boys, and I have always told them that if someone asks you to volunteer and you have the time and the ability, just do it,” said Willitts. “I think it is wonderful that we live in a very unique town with a lot of energy, and as a resident and member of the business community it was easy to say yes to being in the calendar. We appreciate and recognize that the quilt show is a huge economic driver for our town, our county and the whole region.” Perin also has no regrets about participating in the calendar project. “This is all for such a good benefit,” said Perin. “It was truly a rewarding experience and it was the right thing to do for the quilt show and the community. And I don’t know what anyone else getting the calendar will think, but at least I know my wife thinks I’m cute.” To pre-order calendars, purchase tickets for the Calendar Premiere Party or learn more, visit ww.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org or call 541-549-0989.

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SPECIAL EXHIBIT: Wish Upon a Card

Sponsored by St. Charles Radiation Oncologists, High Desert Frameworks! & Tru Vue

When You

Wish Upon a Card In its 8th year, the project raises funds for Wendy’s Wish/St. Charles Cancer Center

Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer’s “Verdant Fields”

The 8th annual Wish Upon A Card is a fundraiser benefitting the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and Wendy’s Wish, a program of the St. Charles Foundation and sponsored by the St. Charles Cancer Care Center Radiation Oncologists. Crafters, quilters and cancer survivors from across North America have donated more than 500 handmade fabric postcards for sale and auction during quilt show week. Bend artists Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer, owners of the Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery, donated an original fiber painting called “Verdant Fields.” Sealed bids for this piece will be accepted until 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8. Details are online at www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org under “Verdant Fields.” According to Lisa and Lori, “Losing our Mom to cancer

inspired us to collaborate artistically, which started us on the path of creating fiber ‘paintings.’ Since then, it’s been a priority for us to support cancer research and those undergoing treatment whenever we can.” Annually the Wish Upon A Card event features Fabric Challenge, sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics. More than 100 Challenge postcards were submitted using Michael Miller Fabrics and juried for cash prizes. A total of 87 cards are custom framed using Museum Glass® thanks to a generous donation from High Desert Frameworks! in Bend and Tru Vue Inc. All cards are on display and for sale in Sisters the week of July 6. For more information about this year’s cards or to view all the framed cards, go to Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show website, www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org, under Contests.

Get Your Stitch On!

Official beer of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

Golden Stitches - Hoppy Wheat Ale -

Visit our tent next to Sisters Coffee during the show or our Pub. [ Husbands Welcome! ]

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SPECIAL EXHIBIT: Quilt Block Contest Sponsored by Westminster Fabrics

All the Colors at the Quilt Block Contest Each year the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show offers a unique opportunity to be creative. Quilters are invited to create and submit a quilt block using only pre-selected fabrics from packets provided by Quilt Block Sponsor, Westminster Fibers. The blocks submitted are judged by instructors from Quilter’s Affair. The winner receives a “Best in Show” prize of $50. The top five winners each receive their

block back tied with a ribbon as well as a group of other blocks. Often, those winners create a quilt from all the blocks they received and display it in future quilt shows. All of the blocks submitted for the contest will be displayed during the quilt show, on the lawn area behind The Stitchin’ Post. For more information, visit www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org.

Join Us — Become a Member! A Friend of the Show membership supports fiber arts and quilting activities in Sisters and Central Oregon, including the annual production of the world’s largest quilt show each year. As a member, you enjoy free admission and discounts to quilt museums, shows, shops in seven states, as well as other inspiring benefits. Come to the Friend of the Show booth on the grassy area behind The Stitchin’ Post on quilt show day and join us in making a difference. We hand out a gift for members joining on quilt show day, so stop by the booth and sign up! Or drop off your membership or donation at any of the locations identified on the show guide map. You’ll find a complete listing of member benefits on the “Support” page at www. SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org.

Friend of the Show — Membership Program Partners Museums International Quilt Study Center & Museum La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum Latimer Quilt & Textile Center Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles The National Quilt Museum

Quilt Shows The Stitches in Bloom Show & Workshop Seven Sisters Quilted Sweets Seeing Red Quilt me a Garden Quilt Stores BJ’s Quilt Basket Buggy Barn Center Diamond Country Lanes Quilts Fabric Depot Fourth Corner Quilts

Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest Homestead Quilts & Gallery Material Girl Fabrics Quilter’s Attic QuiltWorks Sew Many Quilts The Country Loft The Gathering Place The Quilt Shack The Quilted Hill Quilt Shop The Stitchin’ Post Wood Gate Quilts

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To SALEM

Blazin Saddles (SHUTTLE ROUTE)

Pine St Western Title 12 Gary Cooley Gallery Clearwater Gallery 13 Clearwater Gallery 14 Courtyard High School Parking Shuttle Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Ray’s Food Place, Black Butte Ranch, Best Western, Bi-Mart, McDonalds

288 W. Sisters Park Drive - Volunteer Check-in for hanging/taking down quilts

Pine St Sno Cap Drive-In

6 Cork Cellars

Information &

$ Hostess Check In

Bright Spot Juice & Java

& Membership Culver House Beacham’s $ H The Clock Co. Stitchin’ Post 11 9 10 8 7

Oak St

Ponderosa Properties 18

Ash St Three Creeks Bldg 22

Coldwell Banker Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Ear Expressions The Jewel 21 The BARCLAY Gallery 20 PARK Restaurant H

Your Store Sisters Log Furniture

U.S. Bank

Elm St 24 MANLAND

Don Terra Artworks 25 Courtyard Don Terra 26 Artworks Village Navigator Green News

TOWN SQUARE 23

Martolli’s Pizza

BJ’s Ice Cream The Last Resort

Ash St

Habitat Thrift Store Angeline’s

Alpaca by Design

Blur Burro Imports.

Elm St 37 Leavitt’s Western Wear

Sisters Feed

Rancho Viejo Restaurant

Common Threads

Bronco Billy’s

39 Abigail’s on Main

Sisters 36 Drug

Cascade Ave

28 Happy Wok

Village Interiors

Metolius Property Sales

34 35 QUILT SHOW SALES OFFICE & Chamber of Commerce

Main Ave

Spruce St

FIR ST PARK Hwy 126-20

Sisters Bakery Los Agaves Mexican Grill

Heritage U.S.A.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Tour Bus Parking, 386 N. Fir

Bank of the Cascades

Spruce St Ski Inn H

Hardtails Bar & Grill

Latigo

Larch St

Larch St Jen’s Garden Season’s Cafe & Wine Shop

Sotheby’s Dutch Bros. Coffee

Nugget Newspaper Canyon Creek Pottery

Cedar St

30 Sisters School District Admin.

Disabled Parking

Sisters 32 Library

Sisters City Hall 31

FivePine Lodge & 29 Conference Center

Shibui Spa

Teacher’s Tent

The Porch

Fir St 27 Melvin’s Market

1 2 Sisters Art Works

Adams Ave

Tour Bus Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Fire Dept. First Aid

Sundance Shoes

R. Kaufman Fabrics

Hood Ave

Fir St

Cascade Ave

19 The Hen’s Tooth Paper Place

Fire Dept. First Aid

3 MacKenzie Creek Mercantile Depot Deli

Hwy 126-20

Pony 16 Express Paulina 17 Springs

Sisters Coffee Co. 15

Three Creeks Brewing

(4 blocks)

Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort

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Locust St Shuttle Stops

Special Exhibits

Restrooms with Music Stage H Disabled Access

Restrooms

Water Station

$ Donation Drop

3. Inspirational Instructor: Karla Alexander—Mackenzie Creek Mercantile 6. Quilts from the Men Behind The Quilts Calendar—The Stitchin’ Post 7. The Stitchin’ Post Employee Challenge—The Stitchin’ Post East Wall 8. Raffle Quilt & Custom Cruiser Bike Raffles – The Stitchin’ Post lawn area 9. Morrow’s Sewing Center—The Stitchin’ Post lawn area 10. Quilt Block Contest—The Stitchin’ Post lawn area 11. “Stars Over Sisters Challenge” Viewers Choice Voting inside Beacham’s Clock Shop 12. “Dreaming in Color” by Cover to Cover—Western Title Building 13. Featured Gallery Artist—Jean Wells—Clearwater Gallery 14. “Whisper” Quilts by Central Oregon SAQA—Clearwater Gallery Courtyard 15. Sisters of the Heart—Quilts form Uganda—Inside Sisters Coffee Co. 16. “Best Friends” Pet Portraits by students of June Jaeger—The Pony Express 17. Portland Modern Quilt Guild— Paulina Springs Books 18. Featured Quilter: Carol Webb— Ponderosa Properties lawn area 19. “Landscapes” by students of June Jaeger—Hen’s Tooth West Wall 20. “Elements” by the Juniper Berries—Gallery Restaurant West Wall 21. Machine Quilter Showcase featuring Laura Simmons—The Jewel 22. “Iterations” by ab-strakt-ed, the Santa Barbara Quilter Retreat Quilters—Three Creeks Building

24. MANLAND Presented by US Bank—Town Square Lawn 25. “150th Anniversary State Parks of California” by the Quilters Sewciety of Redding, CA—Don Terra Artworks Courtyard 26. “Black Rainbows: The Challenge of 80 Yards of Black Kona Cotton” by Cindy Thury Smith—Don Terra Artworks 27. The New “Whimsical Cow Stampede”—Melvin’s Fir St. Market 28. “Those Painted Hills” by Crook County Quilt Guild—Corner of Hood & Spruce 29. “Eclectic Artistry” By Jackie Erickson & Teri Wood—inside FivePine Lodge 30. “Quilted in Honor” by Island Batik—Sisters School District Admin Building Lawn area 31. Two Rivers, Three Sisters—inside Sisters City Hall 32. “A Natural Affinity” by Pat Pease & Wendy Hill—inside Sisters Public Library 33. “An Affair to Remember” by The Cherrios Quilters—Barclay Square 34. Wish Upon A Card – Silent Auction to benefit SOQS & Wendy’s Wish—Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, inside 35. “Celebration!!!” by the Mountain Meadow Quilters Guild—Sisters Chamber of Commerce 36. Ohio Star Challenge by the Central Oregon Modern Quilt Guild— Sisters Drug & Gift 37. “Cabin Fever” by Mt. Bachelor Quilt Guild—Leavitt’s lawn area

LOCUST ST.

LARCH ST.

PINE ST.

BA MCKINNEY BUTTE RD.

Disabled Parking

MAIN AVE.

242

Disabled Parking

CASCADE AVE. MCKENZIE HWY. HOOD AVE.

FREE SHUTTLE PARKING QUILT SHOW TRAFFIC CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

TO REDMOND

JEFFERSON AVE. LOCUST ST.

2. Birds in the Garden, Kathy Deggendorfer & Friends Open Studio, Sisters Art Works

23. Quilting Activity Area & Next Generation of Quilting Presented by Robert Kaufman Fabrics—Town Square Lawn

R YD LA

PINE ST.

1. Teachers’ Tent – Behind Sisters Art Works, 2014 W. Adams Street

Lutheran Church

HOOD ST.

Map Guide

Free Shuttle Parking at High School

BROOKS CAMP RD.

Special Exhibits

Shuttle Stop

126

TO BEND

Traffic Information Local Traffic - Quilt Show Day Businesses are accessible in Three Wind Center on the west end of Sisters. BiMart, Takoda’s Restaurant, The Sisters Dollar Store and other businesses can all be accessed from Hwy 20 eastbound. Westbound traffic can access these businesses via Hood Ave.

Cascade Avenue will be closed to east/west traffic on Quilt Show Day by 6 a.m. All the north/south cross streets will be open to traffic and parking. Through traffic will be routed around town on Locust St. and Barclay Drive until 5 p.m. Parking is available on all city streets in the business district and residential areas in Sisters. Please be considerate of local residents and DO NOT park in or block private driveways or alleyways. Where parking spaces are unmarked, we encourage head-in parking to accommodate more cars. Please do not park on the highway. It is unsafe and there is plenty of parking in downtown Sisters!

Disabled parking is available now in TWO lots on the east end of town. We have designated disabled parking in the Sisters Elementary School parking lot, on the east side of Locust St. We still offer disabled parking on the west side of Locust St. in the lots between

the School Administration building and Sisters City Hall. Access to this lot has changed – please check the map and follow the traffic signs to access all disabled parking.

Tour buses will drop off and pick up passengers on Main Avenue. Buses will park off Larch Street, north of town at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Volunteers are greeting tour buses and will be serving lunch at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., just two blocks north of town. Free Park & Shuttle - Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) and the Sisters High School Athletic Teams are providing a free shuttle for anyone who wants to park at Sisters High School at 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road. The first shuttle bus leaves the high school at 9 a.m. The last shuttle leaves Sisters at 5 p.m. The shuttle will loop through Sisters, making stops on west and east ends of Hood Avenue and on the west and east ends of Main Street. See Show Guide Map for further details.

38. “Language of Flowers” by the Undercover Quilters—Blue Burro Imports 39. “Mystery Quilts” by students of Lawry Thorn’s Mini Mystery Class—Abigail’s On Main

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The Schedule: “39 Years of Quilting”

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show™ | Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 541-549-0989 | www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll

THE SHOW

At a Glance

Volunteers who are hanging or taking down quilts should check in at the Quilt Show Office, The HaKen Building, 288 W. Sisters Park Drive (next to Sisters Recycling Center). All other show day volunteers should check in at the Information Booth 30 minutes before their shifts. The Info Booth is located on the grassy area behind The Stitchin Post. All of our volunteers are invited to a volunteer thank-you reception on Wednesday, July 23.

Lost & Found On quilt show day, lost and found items will be held at the Information booth. After July 12, check at The Stitchin’ Post or call 541-549-6061 for lost items.

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Thursday, July 10, 3:30-6 p.m. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Reception to honor postcard donors. Free

Around the Block Quilt Walk

July 1-July 31, downtown Sisters July 4 – July 20, Locations in the Old Mill District, Bend

Quilter’s Affair

“Men Behind the Quilts” Calendar Premiere Party and Annual Fundraiser – Calendar Quilt Auction Food, music, and meet the models! Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. Sisters Art Works

Trying to locate a quilt? The Information Booth and the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce have a list of where all the quilts are hung. Please check there if you’d like to find the location of your quilt.

First Aid Volunteer firefighters will be on hand on Cascade Avenue, at Leavitt’s Western Wear, to provide first aid. The Fire Department on Elm Street, south of town, is also available to provide assistance. In case of emergency, call 911.

Buy a Quilt – Support the Show! More than one-third of the quilts on display are for sale. And your purchase helps support quilting AND the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

Artists Reception at Clearwater Gallery, Sisters Dan Rickards and Jean Wells Thursday, July 10, 4-6:30 p.m.

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

Monday-Friday, July 7-11, Sisters High School

Info to Know Information Booth/ Volunteer Check-In

Wish Upon a Card Reception

Sunday, July 6, Downtown Sisters, Noon- 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 541-549-0989 www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Sunday!

Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. See Pages 6 & 7 for details

Quilts with brightly colored show tags will be for sale. To purchase a quilt, remove the small bright yellow ticket with the name and price of the quilt (if that ticket is gone, the quilt has been sold). Please do not remove the ticket unless you are certain that you intend to purchase the quilt. Take the ticket to the Quilt Show Sales Office behind the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce building at 291 E. Main St. Quilt purchases must be completed on Saturday, July 12, between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. A portion of your purchase price goes to help defray the expenses of producing the quilt show.

Raffle Prize Drawings Raffle Quilt and Bike Raffle drawings are at 4 p.m. behind The Stitchin’ Post.

Picking Up Quilts Quilts may be claimed beginning Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 a.m. at the Quilt Show Office, 288

W. Sisters Park Drive. Please note: This is a different location from the Quilt Show Sales Office. Pick-up times are Sunday, July 13, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday-Wednesday, July 14-16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact the Quilt Show 541-549-0989 www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org info@soqs.org; jeanette@soqs.org

Help our Furry Friends Stop by Town Square and give your pup a drink. Our good friends at the Nugget Newspaper take great care of our furry friends in need.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

1. Teachers’ Tent — Sisters Art Works Lawn; sponsored by Morrow’s Sewing & Vacuum Center & Baby Lock

Laura Simmons, The Stitchin’ Post Staff, The Undercover Quilters of Bend, Lawry Thorn and Valori Wells.

The Teachers’ Tent is just three short blocks from The Stitchin’ Post. Each year the Quilters Affair instructors share a wide variety of techniques, design, color and innovative ideas in this fabulous exhibit of their own work. Always a highlight of the show, this is an exhibit not to be missed.

10. SOQS Quilt Block Contest — The Stitchin’ Post Lawn Area; sponsored by Westminster Fabrics

2. “Birds in the Garden” — Inside Gallery, Sisters Art Works; Kathy Deggendorfer & Friends Open Studio, Three Creeks Brewery Artists at Sisters Art Works are chirping with the chickadees, signing with the bluebirds and celebrating another beautiful summer season. Kathy Deggendorfer’s new images include watercolor paintings, custom hand painted tiles, and gift items. Artist Jenelle Kathan of Moonbeam Glassworks; Rochelle RoseScheuler, mosaic artist; and Susanne Redfield of Kibak Tile join the Open Studio. 3. Karla Alexander 2014 Inspirational Instructor — McKenzie Creek Mercantile, sponsored by Bank of the Cascades (See story, Page 28) 6. The Quilts Featured in our “Men Behind the Quilts” Calendar — The Stitchin’ Post; sponsored by Martelli Notions Twenty stunning quilts featured in our new 18-month “Men Behind the Quilts” calendar. Donated for auction, these quilts are from: Alex Anderson, Colleen Blackwood, Sally Brittain, Jackie Erickson, Julie Herman, June Jaeger, Jean Wells Keenan, Terri Kirchart, Mary Nyquist Koons, Sue McMahan, Freddy Moran, Lynda Murphy, Ann Richardson,

9. Morrow’s Sewing Center — Behind The Stitchin’ Post Our friends from Morrow’s will demonstrate and sell their sewing machines right behind The Stitchin’ Post. Please take a moment to stop by and thank Morrow’s for their 23 years of support for the Quilt Show, which makes it possible for us to produce the World’s Largest Outdoor Quilt Show.

Quilts featured in the Men Behind the Quilts Calendar, Vintage 9 Patch; by Alex Anderson (Alex is a nationally known quilter, first person to have a quilting TV show)

7. The Stitchin’ Post Employee Challenge Quilts — East Wall of The Stitchin’ Post; sponsored by The Stitchin’ Post Each year The Stitchin’ Post employees are offered the opportunity to create a quilt to be displayed on Quilt Show Day. This year’s challenge is “It Takes A Village.” 8. The Raffle Quilt & Custom Cruiser Bike Raffles — The Stitchin’ Post Lawn; sponsored by Bi-Mart See Pages 4-5 for details on both raffles. Winners will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, behind The Stitchin’ Post. Winners need not be present. We are happy to ship the bike if our winner is from out of town!

The annual Quilt Block Contest challenges quilters to create a block using a packet of fabrics from our sponsor, Westminster Fibers. Participants were allowed to use only the fabric we sent them to create their block. Our Quilters Affair instructors have picked their favorites. The Best in Show block wins a $50 prize and the runners-up all have an Honorable Mention ribbon attached. 11. “Stars Over Sisters Challenge” — Inside Beacham’s Clock Shop; sponsored by The Stitchin’ Post. In special recognition of Central Oregon’s veterans and families, we created the “Stars Over Sisters Challenge,” sponsored by The Stitchin’ Post, featuring Island Batik’s “Quilted in Honor” fabrics. Quilts are judged based on design, use of color, construction and interpretation of the theme for cash prizes You, the viewer, will help select the “Viewers Choice Award” of $100 when you cast your votes on Saturday, July 12. 12. “Dreaming in Color” by Cover to Cover Book Club Quilters — Western Title Building; sponsored by Bronco Billy’s Ranch Grill & Saloon

Starlight Over Sisters Exhibit, “My Purple Heart Has Wings” by M. N. Koons

“Dreaming in Color: An Autobiography,” by Kaffe Fassett, is one of the Cover to Cover Book Club Quilters reading selections for 2014. This exhibit is inspired by this richly graphic book. This group of quilters from the Portland/Vancouver created work reflecting Fassett’s attitude toward color and texture. Be prepared to be dazzled by a riot of colors!

Shop Chico’s

& Support the Show! Shop Chico’s at the Old Mill District in Bend, and 10 percent of your purchase will be donated to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Purchases made on Saturday, July 5 and Thursday, July 10 qualify.

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13. “Of the Earth” art quilts by Jean Wells: Featured Gallery Artist — Inside Clearwater Gallery; sponsored by Clearwater Gallery

15. Sisters of the Heart Quilts from Uganda — Inside Sisters Coffee Co.; sponsored by High Country Disposal

Jean Wells is an author, educator, designer, owner of The Stitchin’ Post in Sisters, Oregon, and founder of the annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Nature is her main source of inspiration, but you can see her fascination with line, pattern, color and texture. In this ongoing process, exploration is her theme.

17. Portland Modern Quilt Guild — Paulina Springs Books; sponsored by Ray’s Food Place

14. “Whisper” quilts by Central Oregon SAQA — Clearwater Gallery Courtyard; sponsored by The Fabric Depot This exhibit displays small wall art quilts in groupings. Each group tells a story in a contemporary way through color and design. Person one creates a quilt and passes it to the next person. The second quilter “responds” to something (subject matter, color, line work, etc.) in the quilt and creates their own quilt, passing her newly made quilt on to person three, and so on. The quilters are all accomplished members of the Central Oregon Studio Artists Quilt Associates (SAQA).

Sisters of the Heart - Quilts from Uganda

The quilts on display are made by a group of women in Uganda Africa. Proceeds from the work produced by the women goes back to Africa and into a micro-loan fund designed to help and support more women in the village. 16. “Best Friends,” Pet Portraits by students of June Jaeger, The Pony Express; Sponsored by BJ’s Quilt Basket & Cynthia’s Sewing Center Students learn June Jaeger techniques to depict their best friends such as dogs cats, and

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horses. A resident of Central Oregon, who has quilted for 25 years, June designs patterns of pets and nature. She inspires others through her teaching.

The Portland Modern Quilt Guild is the largest chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG). The submissions for this exhibit are juried with the MQG’s definition of what makes a modern quilt modern. Portland Modern Quilt Guild brings exceptional examples of modern quilting in the Pacific Northwest from their nationally recognized and award winning guild members. 18. Carol Loehndorf-Webb: 2014 Feature Quilter — Ponderosa Properties lawn; sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation (See story, Page 26) 19. “Landscapes” by students of June Jaeger — Hen’s Tooth West Wall; sponsored by Sisters Garden Club Students learn to create a unique depiction of their favorite place in nature through fabric and other June Jaeger techniques.

June Jaeger’s Landscape Class: :Mount Hood & the Metolius by T. Morris”

20. “Elements” by the Juniper Berries Quilt Group, Gallery Restaurant West Wall; sponsored by Best Western Ponderosa Lodge The Juniper Berries challenged themselves to create a quilt from their existing “stash of fabric,:” incorporating the following elements: appliqué, curves, squares, flying geese, circles, stars, triangles, paper piecing, strata, and embellishments.

24. “MANLAND” — Town Square Lawn; sponsored by US BANK Sisters Branch Back by popular demand, we’ve captured quilts made by guys all in one place to show the wide range of work the men are producing. Stop by Town Square to help us celebrate the creative quilting artistry of men.

Translating a creative idea into a finished work most often involves an incremental process of successive approximations. The four members of ab-strakt-ed share in a dialogue of continual inquiry and critical reflection while individually producing their unique abstract quilts. Come see the newest collection. 23. Quilting Activity Area and Next Generation Quilters — Town Square Lawn; presented by Robert Kaufman Fabrics This area is dedicated to the new quilter, the youthful quilter, and those of you who wish to become a quilter. All ages are welcome to stop by the Quilting Activity Area Presented by Robert Kaufman Fabrics, for an introduction to the art of sewing and quilting. Volunteers will help you select from a variety of “make-andtake” projects, yours to keep and take home. Activity tent hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our Next Generation exhibit area features quilts made by young people under the age of 18. Stop by to cheer them on and see the wonderful work they are already producing.

Inspired by an article on viewing black rainbows at a state park in Kentucky was combined with a delivery mistake that saddled the artist with 80 yards of True Black Kona cotton, and this quilt series was born. Which just shows, a “mistake” can be an catalyst for inspiration.

150th Anniversary State Parks of California. “Point Lobos State Natural Reserve” by C.R. Hartman

member’s interpretation of the real Painted Hills, which exist 50 miles east of Prineville, or perhaps outside the guild member’s own door. The youngest quilter in this guild is 16 years old.

27. The New Whimsical Cow Stampede — Melvin’s Fir Street Market; sponsored by Melvin’s Fir Street Market and Black Butte Ranch

Juniper Berries Exhibit Elements “Doggie Diaries” by C. Wood

21. Laura Simmons: 2014 Machine Quilter Showcase — The Jewel; sponsored by the Old Mill District (See story, Page 24) 22. “Iteration” by ab-strakt-ed — Three Creeks Building; sponsored by Santa Barbara Quilting Retreats

26. “Black Rainbows: The Challenge of 80 Yards of Black Kona Cotton” by Cindy Thury Smith — Don Terra Artworks; sponsored by C&T Publishing

150th Anniversary State Parks of California. “Humbolt Redwoods State Park” by F. Leighton

25. “150th Anniversary State Parks of California” by Quilters Sew-ciety of Redding, Calif. — Don Terra Artworks Courtyard; sponsored by The Nugget News In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the California State Parks in 2014, the Quilters Sew-ciety of Redding, challenged themselves to depict a different state park in each quilt. Here we have 57 of those quilts on display showcasing the rich and varied ecosystems and topography of the parks. Quilts also highlight California’s interesting history, an array of wildlife, and recreational opportunities available in the parks.

This display of quilts makes you smile and forget your troubles for a bit. Each quilt uses the same pattern, from the book, “Out of the Box with Easy Blocks,” by Mary Lou Weidman and Mel B. McFarland. Students and friends have given cows personalities through special themes, choice of fabrics, and embellishments.

29. “Eclectic Artistry” quilts by Jackie Erickson and Terri Woods — FivePine Lodge inside; sponsored by FivePine Lodge and Conference Center What happens when two friends inspired each other yet have totally different tastes, techniques, and designs? You get an eclectic collection of artistry; from traditional to contemporary and a little in between. Sweetly displayed inside the beautiful FivePine Lodge, you will also see the Lodge’s own collection of stunning quilts.

28. “Those Painted Hills” by Crook County Quilt Guild — Corner of Spruce Street & Hood Avenue; sponsored The Quilt Shack A mixture of modern, landscape and traditional, this quilt display reveal the guild

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150th Anniversary State Parks of California. “Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park” by L. Molter

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33. “An Affair to Remember” by The Cherrios Quilters — Barclay Square; sponsored by Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt The title refers to the fact that for the past 17 years, these quilters have participated in the annual Quilter’s Affair workshops produced by The Stitchin’ Post the week preceding quilt show. Cherrios quilters finish a quilt from one of the (past or present) classes they have taken. Past Quilter’s Affair instructors, students and viewers enjoy the memories these quilts inspire.

“Turkish Delight” by Scott Hansen

30. “Quilted in Honor” by Island Batik — Sisters School Administration Building; sponsored by US Bank and BendBroadband (See story, page 10). 31. “Two Rivers, Three Sisters” — inside Sisters City Hall; sponsored by the City of Sisters Created in 2012 by a group of Sisters fiber artists in partnership with the National forest Foundation to raise awareness of and funds for restoration efforts on the Metolius River and Whychus creek. Acquired by the City of Sisters for permanent display this 40-foot long, 17 panel quilt depicts the forests and river surrounding Sisters. It is a must-see depiction of Sisters sense of place.

34. Wish Upon A Card Project: Silent Auction for Wendy’s Wish, Sisters Chamber of Commerce — Framing sponsor High Desert Frame Works! and Tru Vue; exhibit sponsor St. Charles Radiation Oncologists Through this project, SOQS has raised more than $70,000 in seven years for Wendy’s Wish of St. Charles Foundation. Fabric postcards are donated from across the country. Customframing for some of the cards is donated by High Desert Frameworks! in Bend. Cards are available for viewing and bidding beginning

35. “Celebration!!!” by the Mountain Meadow Quilt Guild — Sisters Chamber of Commerce; sponsored by Sew Many Quilts Mountain Meadow Quilters of Sunriver presents a celebration of life and their love for quilting for an array of occasions. Come see what each participant has made for a celebration in her own life! 36. Ohio Star Challenge by Central Oregon Modern Quilt Guild — Sisters Drug & Gift; sponsored by Quiltworks of Bend This guild’s 2014 challenge was to modernize a traditional block, with each quilt including a modern interpretation of the Ohio Star block. This cohesive group showcases the connection behind traditional quilts and the movement of modern quilting.

“Language of Flowers” “Innocence” by M. Sanders

of interpreting a log cabin block in traditional, modern and artful ways. 38. “The Language of Flowers” by the Undercover Quilters — Blue Burro Imports; sponsored by Combined Communications “The Language of Flowers,” written by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, inspired these Central Oregon quilters to interpret the beauty of flowers and rich emotions of the story in a wonderful array of detailed art quilts.

32. “A Natural Affinity” by Wendy Hill and Pat Pease — Sisters Area Public Library inside; Sponsored by Sisters Drug & Gift Created especially for the 2013 Pacific International Quilt Festival, these two quilters present their share inclinations, rapport, inherent similarities and community of interests with the viewers through their quilts. It’s the push-pull and give-and-take that makes it fun for them to share their love of fabric, completing five self-imposed “challenges.” (See story, Page 29)

July 6 at Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce

39. “Mystery Quilts” by students of Lawry Thorn’s Mini-Mystery Class — Abigail’s on Main; sponsored by Paulina Springs Books

“Shakespeare in the Park” by S. McMahan

37. “Cabin Fever” by Mt. Bachelor Quilt Guild — Leavitt’s Western Wear Lawn; sponsored by Wall Street Suites

“Dreaming in Color” by Pat Busby

“Cabin Fever” supposes that all the logs of a log cabin block decided to do their own thing. Perhaps they weren’t happy with an orderly lineup, or they were and just wanted to show off. This display features the guild challenge

Would you take a mystery class if you didn’t know what you were creating? Students of this class begin with a supply list, but no knowledge, image or description of what they are making. At each of three classes, students get a set of directions to move forward, but still don’t have the complete project description. If they don’t know what they are making, can there be any mistakes? Come see what this mystery class produced!

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SPECIAL EXHIBIT: “Two Rivers, Three Sisters”

A River Runs Through It

Sponsored by City of Sisters Photo by Kevin Prieto / The Bulletin Special Projects

‘Two Rivers, Three Sisters’ exhibit is a must-see for everyone by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects The crystal clear water rushes through steep canyons, flows over century-old, water-worn boulders, slowly drifts past stately Ponderosa pine trees and meanders in front of a log cabin retreat deep in the Deschutes National Forest. In some areas of the river, you can even visualize the native fish returning to spawn. Magically, you are transported to Whychus Creek and the Metolius River where you are filled a sense of peace. You can see the calming water all in one place, without taking a step outdoors. On permanent display at City Hall in Sisters, the “Two Rivers, Three Sisters” quilt,

is a 40-foot masterpiece of modern folk art in 17 panels. The fiber mural tells the story of the restored Whychus Creek and Metolius River by the The U.S. Forest Service, National Forest Foundation and the Sisters community. The concept and creation of the quilt, which took about seven months to design and nearly a year to complete, was as fluid as the water the quilt represents. Each of the 17 artists from Central Oregon was able to offer her own artistic interpretation. But to ensure the final piece flowed as gracefully as the river itself, Donna Rice, designer of the quilt, knew there needed to be some continuity. Rice cut blank paper

the size of each quilt panel and only marked where the river/creek was to enter and exit the artist’s quilt. Each artist was also asked to use 50% of the same fabric for the water. The remainder of the quilt panel was up to the individual artists. “I see each artist and hear her own voice in every panel,” said Rice, who’s been involved with the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show since 1995. “I feel an overwhelming sense of community every time I see the quilt.” The quilt traveled the world, including a trip to Japan, to raise more than $24,000

for the National Forest Foundation to help with river restoration costs. When the quilt returned home, the city of Sisters was asked to house the quilt in City Hall permanently. City manager Andrew Gorayeb said he couldn’t turn down the opportunity. “The Sisters identity is so linked to quilting and the quilt show, that this project is as iconic as the representation of Sisters as the rusted horse silhouette,” said Gorayeb, an avid fly fisherman, who admits he sees steelhead swimming in the blue waters of the quilt.

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MACHINE QUILTER SHOWCASE: Laura Simmons