The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Quilt and Fiber Arts Show returns this year with quilts and fiber art projects on display at the Meyers Building at the Bourbon County Fairground, October 2-4.
Area quilters and fiber artists are invited to enter items that have never been exhibited before in the show. Fiber art includes any work done with thread, yarn, fiber or fabric — weaving, rug hooking, spinning, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitching, tatting, needle felting, macrame and more.
In addition to the exhibits, fiber artists will be present at various times during the show working on their current projects. The public is invited to drop in, view the exhibits, talk to the artists, and bring their own needlework projects to work on.
“A quilt and fiber arts show is a wonderful place to come be inspired, encouraged, and tempted,” said Linda Rogers, this year’s show organizer. “You will see some fantastic quilts, some showcasing new techniques and contemporary colors, as well as more traditional quilts. And if you are thinking about taking up a new craft, or if you are in the middle of a needlework project and have hit a roadblock, maybe one of our quilters or artisans can make suggestions to help you.”
Quilting and fiber arts are examples of “what goes around comes around.” Generations ago, quilting and needlework were necessary skills, then became less important as mass production took over. During the craft revival of the 1970s, interest in unique handmade items resurged, and crafts like quilting and weaving were rediscovered. Now new generations have again “rediscovered” these “granny crafts.” Today traditional crafts continue in homes and studios by women and men who enjoy creative pursuits as a hobby, a source of income, or simply to fulfill a need to create art. In a hyper-connected, technology-driven world, both adults and youth are finding the simple joy and calm that comes from working with colors and textures to create something tangible with their own hands.
Show Details
Take-in (to enter items): Thursday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no fee to exhibit items. The only award given is a “People’s Choice Award.”
Public viewing hours: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admittance is free.
Item pickup: Sunday, October 4, 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Linda Rogers at 620-215-4905.