Would you display quilts in an outside show?
05-10-2013, 06:01 AM
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Thanks for your responses. This quilt festival is in a small town in Illinois, (maximum 200 quilts). I found some pictures online from the show last year. I wouldn't mind my quilt being displayed on a hanger in the middle of the street but I wouldn't want my quilt laying on the concrete pavement or under a tree.
http://oswego.patch.com/articles/pho...photo-10165314
I think I will pass on this outdoor quilt festival. I am not sure it is worth the risk.
Elise
http://oswego.patch.com/articles/pho...photo-10165314
I think I will pass on this outdoor quilt festival. I am not sure it is worth the risk.
Elise
05-10-2013, 11:28 AM
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In our area we have a quilt show where quilts are displayed outside - I've never heard of anything happening to any of the quilts. I like the way the quilts are displayed in the link above - They are off the ground and easy to view.
05-10-2013, 12:17 PM
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I wouldn't be so worried about bird poop, spilled drinks, or dirty hands ... quilts can be washed. I would worry about theft though and I'd probably position myself or a loved one within viewing distance of my quilt <g>.
I also wanted to say thanks for starting this thread. I didn't know about this show. Weather permitting, I just added it to my calendar to attend!
I also wanted to say thanks for starting this thread. I didn't know about this show. Weather permitting, I just added it to my calendar to attend!
05-10-2013, 04:27 PM
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I wouldn't hesitate to enter one in an outside show. It would only be for a day and would be enjoyed by everyone who saw the show. Love to share my quilts and as far as damage they might receive, mine are in danger every day. They are used on the beds, washed, loved by the cats, etc.
05-10-2013, 04:34 PM
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My goodness yes! I love to share my quilts and have people see how happy and worthwhile making quilts can be. It's no fun to see a quilt with a stick up it's butt. My quilts can touch the ground, be touched, even have bird poop decorate it. It's a quilt and washable. I know quilts do get stolen but the risk is not big enough for me to worry about at a local show.
I'm so glad you said this! I was starting to think I was freak because I would display them outside. Maybe I would hesitate if I made heirlooms, but I just make quilts. They should be loved and love can be messy.
05-11-2013, 04:43 AM
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Trenton, FL has a lovely outdoor show. This was our first year to attend and we were amazed at how many quilts were on view. The only "bad" thing I saw was a couple of folks couldn't resist touching a quilt. It was a wonderful experience and I'm thankful so many folks shared their quilts for others to enjoy. Weigh the risks and then decide about whether to be part of the show...or not.
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