Superintenent’s Choice award Harry Potters Bookcase
The final weekend to view “Scrap Happy” quilts and other needle creations is March 18-20 at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History at 137 Juliana Street in downtown Parkersburg.
“The 12th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show is fabulous,” said Pam Salisbury of the museum. “This year, 90 quilts make up this wonderful display of hand and machine quilted entries. It’s one of my favorite years to be part of this colorful event, with lovely, lovely quilts as art and as comforts.”
The eight different quilt entry categories include bed, wall, crib, duet, group, antique (pre-1950), other (mixed, special, applique´), and the themed category of “Scrap Happy.” To be considered a “scrappy” quilt, 75 different types of fabric or printed fabric was required to create a one-of-a kind quilt.
Awards have been given in each category along with “Best of Show” (hand-quilted); “Best of Show” (machine quilted); “Superintendent’s Choice; and “Best of Themed” and “Best of Show.” Visitors can vote for the “People’s Choice,” which will be announced March 20.
Two of the award winners at this year’s quilt show are “Memories of My Pets,” winning Best of Show by Wayne Waldeck., who saved and sewed together all the neck scarves his pets received from the groomers they were given on each visit to make this unique “Scrappy Quilt.” “Harry Potter’s Bookcase,” entered by Debbie Milhoan, was awarded the “Superintendent’s Choice” award.
The Blennerhassett Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children 3-12.
Learn more about Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park at www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com or call 304-420-4800.
