Museum Quilt Guild is hosting a members’ quilt exhibit in the gallery room of Batavia’s Richmond Library for the month of February. Twenty-one small quilts with various interpretations of this year’s annual challenge theme feature a variety of techniques and subjects for “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”
Rock signifies traditional quilt block or quilting technique. Paper indicates paper piecing, foundation, or English paper-pieced. Scissors represents traditional needle turn, or modern fusible or raw edged applique. Members were asked to choose a category for their quilt when submitted. So far, Scissors is winning with nine entries, but members will be able to vote for their favorites in several categories on blue ballots. The public can vote for their favorite “Viewer’s Choice” on white ballots. The categories of the quilts which get the most overall votes will help determine the answer to the ultimate game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Some of the quilters who have entries in the challenge show will be available at the library after the guild’s monthly meeting on Saturday, February 19, from noon to 2 p.m. for an informal “meet and greet.” All are welcome to stop by and see the quilts, ask questions of the quilters, and vote for their favorites.
Museum Quilt Guild has survived the challenges of COVID with Zoom meetings and meetings at a local park this summer, and is happy to be once again at the VA every third Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Masking and social distancing are required for the meetings. Guests are welcomed to visit for a short business meeting, information on local quilt-related activities, and community service. Presentations about quilting and fiber arts and “show and tell” are favorites with guild members. Dues are $20 a year. Additional information is available as a handout at the show.
See the exhibit at the Richmond Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, and vote for your favorites to help determine if Rock, Paper, or Scissors will be the ultimate winner.
Provided information and photo
