Sugar Creek Quilters’ Work on Display

These beautiful quilts will be on display at the Library through the end of April.

There are over 35 textiles of various sizes and shapes that used techniques like machine-sewn, hand-sewn and machine embroidered.

Some of the quilts on display are done by hand, some by machine and some on a long-arm sewing machine.

The Sugar Creek Quilters’ Guild meets on the third Monday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

Photos courtesy Crawfordsville District Public Library

The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view the annual exhibit of Sugar Creek Quilters’ Guild. Their colorful textiles will be on display now through the end of April during CDPL’s hours of operation. The Guild has shared its work with the community since the group was created and they have exhibited their quilts at CDPL almost every year since 1995. A limited amount of quilted works will be for sale during the exhibition through our Circulation department.

This year, the Sugar Creek Quilters’ Guild members have been working hard to create unique quilts to share with the community during their annual spring show. There are over 35 textiles of various sizes and shapes on display. The techniques used include machine-sewn, hand-sewn, and machine embroidered. Some of the items are quilted by hand, some by machine, and some on a long-arm sewing machine.

This year has two exciting themes. First, the Guild Challenge this year was “Your Take on Log Cabin Quilts.” Members were asked to create a small piece that uses any variation of a traditional log cabin quilt block. Second, some of the guild members joined a Round Robin Rebellion. This is a fun process where a quilt is started by the owner and then passed to another member each month who then adds their own unique fabrics and design choices. These quilts were passed three or four times before being returned to their owners to finish.

Guild members Lisa Costin and Heather Vanderkleed expressed gratitude, “We hope you enjoy seeing all of our different styles and personalities coming through our quilts.” They are continually accepting new members, advanced and beginners, all are welcome including guests. The Sugar Creek Quilters’ Guild meets on the 3rd Monday night of the month at 6:30pm at CDPL. Textile-based programs and Show & Tell featuring their members are major focal points of these meetings. Email sugarcreekquilters@gmail.com to inquire about membership. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to ensure the most up-to-date schedules and organizational details.

For more information about CDPL’s hours of operation or to view our calendar, please visit our website at crawfordsvillelibrary.in.gov. If you are an artist or a member of an artists’ group and are interested in displaying your work at the Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery in 2027-8, please contact Toni the Gallery Coordinator at (765) 362-2242 for more details.