The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy, Pennsylvania is the setting for this annual 2-day Quilt Show. Show guests have the opportunity to view antique, traditional and new quilts, representing virtually all styles. Diversity and artistic interpretation are highlights of the show and each year, the event is a showcase of stunning hand and machine workmanship, appliqué and quilting techniques, reflecting the originality of the makers and their expertise with needle and thread. The vintage quilts, which help to set this Show apart from others, are from private and museum collections from across the state of Pennsylvania.

The Show also includes quilts entered in the Challenge Theme category, special exhibits, lectures and/or workshops, fabric and specialty vendors, quilt appraisals and a variety of hands-on demonstrations. The show activities are selected to appeal to all ages and young people are encouraged to participate.
The Show’s will be held at the Myers Elementary School, located at 125 New Street, Muncy, PA, an air-conditioned facility with plenty of parking and easy accessibility from I-180.

***NEW LOCATION***
***AIR CONDITIONED FACILITY***

Myers Elementary School, 125 New Street, Muncy, PA

From the South:I-180, exit 10 Main Street; left on Susquehanna Trail Rd/S. Main Street .9 mile; right on New Street .2 mile to school entrance on left
From the north: I-180, exit 13A; right on Route 405W .8 mile; left on S. Main Street .6 mile; left on New Street .2 mile to school entrance on left

***CHANGE IN HOURS***
Friday, July 15, 2011
4:00 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, July 16, 2011
9 AM to 3 PM

Lectures and/or Workshops – to be determined – Saturday, July 16

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MUNCY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
QUILT SHOW REGISTRATION FORM

Quilt Entry Deadline
(Antique, vintage, traditional, challenge)
Wednesday, July 13, noon

Muncy Historical Society hosts its Annual Quilt Show in July. Enjoy antique, traditional and art quilts at this year’s special 2-day Quilt Show.
2011 Dates: July 15, 4:00 - 9 p.m.
July 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Quilt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 13, noon

7th Annual Quilt Challenge

“Civil War Quilt”
Quilt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 13, noon

To commemorate the Civil War’s sesquicentennial the 2011 challenge theme is “The Civil War Quilt.” The quilt, at left, is from the museum’s collection and is just one example.

The young men of the Susquehanna Valley and state of Pennsylvania responded to their nation’s call and many paid the ultimate sacrifice. In Muncy alone, more than 120 of our promising sons met their fate on the battlefield or died as a result of disease attributable to their exposure to Southern climes or imprisonment. To honor those who lost their lives and those who returned from war with lifelong impairments, the theme for 2011 is “The Civil War Quilt.”

The Muncy area also was a destination for fugitive slaves both before and during the war, which makes the story of emancipation also relevant for quilt consideration. We are stipulating that your entry should be faithful to the sensibilities of the period in color, design, materials and quilting pattern. Your entry may be a replication of an actual Civil War quilt (if so, provide citation) or the product of your own imagination as long as the stated criteria are met.

Challenge Quilt Size: Maximum 72” x 72” and Minimum 36” x 36”; Quilt may be any shape as long as the outside dimensions fall within these guidelines. NOTE: If entering a quilt which has been reproduced from a quilt distributed to soldiers during the war and made according to the specifications of the U. S. Sanitary Commission, the dimensions can be 84” x 54”.

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8th Annual Quilt Challenge – 2012

In response to our faithful quilters’ requests, we are announcing the details of the 2012 theme two years in advance to afford more time to compete in that year’s “Challenge.”

Size: Maximum 72” x 72” and Minimum 36” x 36”; Quilt may be any shape as long as the outside dimensions fall within these guidelines.

For 2012, the theme is to create a quilt that is “historically-focused” – challenge quilt entries can either replicate exactly, or be inspired by, an antique or vintage quilt. The above dimensions apply and entries must be accompanied by a picture of the replicated quilt and, if inspired, an explanation of the inspiration.

Quilt Challenge Themes

2007 “Americana/Glory Be”: Sheridan Walter, Mifflinburg, challenge winner with “For All People.” The quilt gently reminds all that the blessings named in the Preamble are fundamental human rights, not the exclusive property of Americans. Quilted olive branches invite the viewer to consider images of Americana from a global perspective. In this inclusive context, the eagle is symbolic of historical American expressions of human rights. Patriotic images, pieced into stars in a wide border with subtle value contrasts, appear to be a single fabric. This intentionally chosen effect avoids a flashy, flag-waving jingoism. Yet, close inspection will reveal that the glory of Americana is present. The patriotism is quiet, respectful and not boastful.

2008 “Americans Embrace Diversity”: Carol Nihart Odell, Muncy, challenge winner with “Reaching for the Stars.” Odell used Minnesota’s state colors of maroon and gold in the quilt and the state’s motto, “The North Star State” supported the quilt’s theme. When the Midwest began looking for “strong, able-bodied young men” Odell’s grandparents left their Central Pennsylvania lifestyle to pursue a better life in logging and farming in Minnesota. Minnesota became Odell’s home until she met her husband, Fred Odell, and together they returned to Pennsylvania where they “reached for the stars” and reared their own family.

2009 “Dreams Become Reality”: Betty Neff, Canton, challenge winner with “Tales of My Father’s Father.” This is a story quilt, a genealogy quilt for Wyatt E. Neff by his paternal grandmother. The structure of this quilt is based on several paintings by Bruce Storm.

2010 “Coverlet-Inspired”: Jane Coleman, Bruch Valley, PA, challenge winner with “4-Corners Inspired.” Sigrid Piroch of Foxburg, PA found a weaver’s pattern book printed in the 1820’s among her family possessions. She wanted these patterns reproduced in quilts. Jane chose this pattern. In the process of planning the quilt, the pattern fell on the floor. Looking at the design from a distance of 4 ½ feet, she saw the design similar to the ones used in Native American blankets or carpets. So she chose the southwest color palette and the quilting designs are similar to their pottery and basket weaving designs.

2011 “Civil War-Inspired”

2012 “Historically-Inspired”

More about the Show …

Judging: A three-person panel will judge quilt entries before the show opens. Judges reserve the right to change a quilt’s category when another category seems more appropriate. Judges will examine all entries and base their opinions on content and design, message to the viewer, and workmanship. (Workmanship is not 100 percent of the judging criteria)

The judges will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons for Challenge, Hand Quilting, Machine Quilting, Appliqué, Embroidery, Wall Hanging, Under 16, Use of Color and Original Design categories. After all categories are judged, the “Best of Show” will be selected from all first-place winners. All exhibited quilts, judged and “for exhibit only” are eligible for the Viewer’s Choice award, which is determined by our show guests. Voting for Viewer’s Choice will be open until the show closes on Saturday afternoon and the Viewer’s Choice ribbon will be displayed on the winning quilt during the show on Sunday.

Registration: ll quilts must be registered by completing the quilt entry form. Quilt entry forms are available online or by calling the Society. Check in for all quilts, including Challenge Quilts, must be by Wednesday noon of show week. If it is not possible to hand deliver an entry, it may be mailed directly to the Muncy Historical Society, P.O. Box 11, 40 N. Main Street, Muncy, PA 17756.

All quilts should include a cloth label with the name of the quilt, the owner’s name and address sewn to the back of the entry. A 4-4 ½” hanging sleeve must be affixed to all traditional/contemporary entries.

Pick-up: Saturday at 3 p.m. or Monday following the show between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. unless other arrangements are made. All entries must remain for the entire length of the show.

Questions: Call the Muncy Historical Society at 570.546.5917, write to Muncy Historical Society, P.O. Box 11, Muncy, PA 17756, or e-mail at MuncyHistorical@aol.com. 

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ORDER THE MUNCY COMPASS QUILT PATTERN
© 2007 Muncy Historical Society (Muncy Compass)

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The Muncy Eagle Quilt Pattern

©2006 Muncy Historical Society (Muncy Eagle)

First in a Series by

The Muncy Historical Society

Owned by the Muncy Historical Society, this Eagle Appliquéd crib quilt (circa 1850-1880) is hand-pieced, hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted of silk plaid and cotton.

First in a series, the Muncy Eagle Quilt Pattern is highly collectible. Like the original, the pattern features the eagle, which measures 25 x 22 , and four five-point stars, anchoring each corner, and a one and one-half inch sawtooth border. The predominant colors are gold, gray and white.

 

Your purchase will also include a pattern for the doll's bed quilt.

 

ORDER THE MUNCY EAGLE QUILT PATTERN
© 2006 Muncy Historical Society (Muncy Eagle)

ORDER THE MUNCY EAGLE QUILT PATTERN
© 2006 Muncy Historical Society (Muncy Eagle)

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For individuals in Lycoming County, the Muncy Eagle Quilt Pattern is available at the Muncy Historical Society

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