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Quilt Block Contest

Thursday, 21 April 2011 04:54 Written by Administrator

Butterfly Quilt Block Contest sponsored by the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild

Quilt blocks must have a butterfly or moth theme and may include any part of the life cycle (egg, caterpillar, pupa or cocoon, and adult).
All entries will be displayed at the Botanical Center during the Butterfly Festival, July 16 and 17 2011, with the winners to be announced during the Butterfly Festival. Entries should be a 12" block (12 1/2" unfinished) and any method of construction will be accepted, including hand or machine pieced, appliquéd, or embroidered. Blocks submitted will not be returned, but will be made into a quilt for donation to Friends of the Garden.

Entries are due by June 28, 2011. For more information or to submit an entry, please contact Janice Woodring with the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 417-827-9729.
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