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Door County Amish Quilt Show at the Institute Saloon
July 25 -27
A myriad of traditional yet colorful Amish quilt designs, enhanced with
both dimensional and appliquéd floral patterns are the featured attraction at the annual Door County Amish
Quilt Show. Treadle sewing machines are used to insure even seams as the Amish work without electricity. All quilting
is done by hand as in old order Amish tradition.
Regular sized quilts as well as queen and king-sized quilts will be on display on either a double, queen or king-sized
display bed and will be turned on a regular basis for show goers to view. Gloves are always worn to protect the
beautiful quilts from being handled by the public and are turned by show employees. Some baby quilts will be available
this year.
In addition to the quilts a wide selection of wall hangings in a variety
of sizes, patterns and colors will be on hand. Pillows, table runners, place mats, pot holders, table centers,
quilt cards, mini-quilt pins, rugs, Amish dolls and many other interesting gifts depicting the Amish will be on
display. Several excellent books on quilting patterns and Amish quilt trends and tips for quilters will also be
available.
Amish calendars for 2004 will be on hand. This calendar created by noted photographer, Doyle Yoder, features photographs
of Amish life taken in settlements throughout the United States.
Several Amish recipe books will be available as well as a variety of
excellent paper-back books highlighting many aspects of Amish life. The "Reuben " collector series of
children's books featuring noted artist P. Buckley Moss with the Amish stories written by Merle Good will be available
this year along with other children's books. Children's play aprons with crayons, kitchen utensils or work tools
and coloring books depicting Amish life will be for sale.
The Amish families have worked the entire winter preparing for this annual showing and know you will be pleased
with all that will be on display. Back by popular demand will be the "Door County" area featuring some
of the other quality-handcrafted items made by area artists and regularly featured at the Craft Cottage.
An entry fee of $1 will be charged at the door for the Quilt Show. Children
age 5 and under are admitted free but must be attended by an adult at all times. A beautiful Amish wall hanging
will be given away as a door prize and every adult attending the show can register. You need not be present to
win.
The Jacksonport Craft Cottage annual Amish Quilt Show and Sale will be
held at the Institute Saloon Hall located on Highway 57 in Institute, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, July 25, 26 and 27. Off street parking is available in a large parking area behind the hall. Entry
directly into the hall is located at the back and side of the building right near the parking lot.
To reach Institute in Door County follow Highway 57 North. The Institute Saloon & Dance Hall is located just
3 miles north of Sturgeon Bay at the junction of Hwy 57 and County Highway P. For information call 920.823.2288
or email jarosh@dcwis.com or check the Web site at www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com.
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