Island Falls quilter is contestant at American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week

5 years ago

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — American Quilter’s Society, the largest quilting membership organization in the world, announced Thursday, June 20, that Barbara Binotto of Island Falls has been accepted as a contestant with her quilt, “Acadia’s Own: Cobblestone Bridge” at the AQS Quilt Week.

Barbara Binotto of Island Falls has been accepted as a contestant with her quilt, “Acadia’s Own: Cobblestone Bridge” at the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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The national event features more than 450 quilts from around the world. The high point of the show recognizes the artistry of today’s quiltmakers as hundreds of quilters in the AQS Quilt Contest compete for $54,000 in cash awards.

Quilts in this international contest and exhibition come from around the world, with entries from 41 states and 14 countries.

The American Quilter’s Society is the largest quilting membership organization in the world. For 35 years, AQS has been the leading voice in quilting inspiration and advice. At AQS, we believe that with the proper resources, the creative individual can take their quilting projects beyond what they can imagine. For more information about the American Quilter’s Society, please visit http://www.americanquilter.com or call 1-270-898-7903.