Autumn Gems

Quilt Show 2008

 

Location

 

East Peoria Event Center

4200 E. Washington St. (Route 8)

East Peoria, IL 61611

 

See “Directions” below for a map and more information on how to get there.

 

hours

 

September 27       10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 28       11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

Admission

 

Adults             $5

Children 6-12     $1

Two-day pass       $8

 

Bus rates available. Email Laurie Baker at lbaker1015@comcast.net for ticket information and special arrival instructions.

Featured displays

 

Count on viewing more than 500 quilts at the show. In addition to the main display, you’ll see examples of the activities in which our guild members participate. Quilts are made and generously donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Francis Hospital, the Peoria affiliate of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Center for the Prevention of Abuse. We’ll have many of these quilts on display. Many more quilts can be viewed at the themed bed turning which will be presented twice each day of the show. And don’t forget to visit our Workshop display and see what our guild members and special guest teachers have taught us through the year. For a look at some of our past work in these areas, visit our home page and click on the appropriate links.

 

Little Quilts auctions

Throughout the year, guild members make what we call “little quilts” for the quilt show silent and live auctions. These little quilts can not be more than 28" on any side. Last year we had more than 100 little quilts donated! Ten plus quilts will be selected for the live auction, which takes place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. A prominent community member (to be announced) will emcee the event, and partial proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can participate in the silent auction both days of the show. Just pick up your number and rules at the booth near the entrance, and then go bid! Bids must be in by 3:30 on Saturday and 2:30 on Sunday, so keep an eye on the quilt you want so you don’t get outbid! Cash or checks will be accepted.

 

 

Quilt Appraisals 

Alexandra (Sandy) Schweitzer will once again be appraising quilts during both days of the show. Sandy is an AQS certified Quilt Appraiser and appraises antique (before 1900), vintage (1900-1970) and contemporary quilts and textiles.  

Schweitzer recommends contacting your home owner’s insurance agent to find out if you need an appraisal for your quilts and textiles. Without an appraisal, if your textile is lost or damaged, your home owner’s insurance will most often treat your quilt as a “blanket” with a value of $50 to $100. 

A fee of $40 is charged per appraisal. The item MUST BE PHYSICALLY EXAMINED in order to complete an appraisal which takes about a half hour.  

Beginning August 7 you can make your appointment by contacting Niki Nuttall by email at nsnuttall@yahoo.com or snail mail at 628 N. 13th Ave., Canton, IL 61520-2218. Please include your name and phone number or email address, how many quilts you want appraised, whether you prefer Saturday or Sunday, and if a morning or afternoon appointment works better for you. She will contact you with an available time. First come, first served.

 Vendors

 

We will have approximately 20 vendors. Their names will be posted as they confirm their attendance at the show.

 

Raffle quilt

 

A photo of the raffle quilt will be posted as soon as it is finished. Tickets are $1 each or five for $6 and can be purchased at the show or from any guild member.

 

Food

 

Sandwiches, salads, and drinks will be available from our caterer.

 

DIRECTIONS

 

From I-74 East

If you’re taking I-74 from the East, take Exit 96 Washington St., and then a right at the bottom of the ramp. Continue through all the lights, and make sure you continue on Washington St. as it crosses over the train tracks (it curves to the right). Stay on Washington St. for about 3.5 miles and the facility will be on the right.

 

From I-74 West

If you’re taking I-74 from the West (Peoria), take exit 95-C Camp St. Continue through the lights at Washington St. Go straight for about 3.5 miles and the facility will be on the right.

 

From Route 24

If you’re coming in on Rt. 24, follow the signs to IL Rt. 8 West. Turn left when the signs indicate. The road terminates at a traffic light. Turn right onto “IL Rt. 8 West.” Go through Sunnyland. The facility will be on your left.

 

From Rout 150 (Peoria)

If you’re taking Rt. 150 from Peoria, head East across the river. Where Rt. 150 peels off to pair with Rt. 116, continue going straight. You will be on Rt. 24. After 3.3 miles, you will see a sign that says “Route 8 Business 24, Washington/East Peoria.” At the stoplight (Rt. 8), turn right. Continue through Sunnyland. The facility will be on your left.