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The Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild Proudly Presents

"Traditions and Treasures"

a quilt show featuring the works of our guild members 

The show will include:

• hundreds of beautiful quilts
• vendor booths
• boutique of quilting and craft items
• raffle baskets and quilt
• children's activity area
• quilt appraisals done on-site by certified quilt appriaser Vivian Lee Sayre (by appointment only)

AND

"The Martha Howard Quilt"

This antique treasure is the oldest known American made whole-cloth quilt.  It was donated to the Canton, MA Historical Society around 1910 and over time, forgotten.  A historical society employee discovered the box in storage at the Society headquarters in 2008, as well as letters documenting the quilt's history.  The quilt subsequently underwent a year-long restoration project to return it to its former glory. 

Come hear the story of Martha Howard’s journey and her dedication to perfection in creating this magnificent quilt. Witness the unique salmon color of the ‘chintz like’ wool. Admire the handiwork, and marvel at the overall quilting patterns, designs typical of New England.

This is the first time the quilt has been released for a multi-day display open to the general public!

                                                                                      Photograph courtesy of Gary Higgins / The Patriot Ledger

Admission to the show is $7.00 for a single day; $10 for two days.  Admission grants access to both member quilts and The Martha Howard quilt.

Quilt Appraisal Fees:

$25 for a verbal (unwritten)
$45 for a written fair market or insurance appraisal
$50 for a written donation appraisal.

For further information on appraisals or to make an appointment, email appraisal_req@rnqg.org.