From staff reports
The Sea Island Quilters will present their “Southern Comforts” quilt show on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at the National Guard Armory (Beaufort Readiness Center) at 1 Cavalry Land in, Beaufort – just off U.S. 21 near the MCAS Beaufort entrance.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free.
The Sea Island Quilters was founded in 1987 “to foster the art of quilting, to encourage high standards of design and techniques in all of its various forms, and to stimulate an interest in the goals within the community.”
Featured at the show will be approximately 150 quilts of all sizes and styles from traditional to modern to contemporary art. A “Lowcountry Store” will sell used magazines, books, patterns, fabrics from “stashes,” and a few surprises.
“Southern Elegance,” the Sea Island Quilters beautiful raffle quilt is in tribute to and in loving memory of its maker, Joanne Moss. A valued guild member for many years, Moss died shortly before the 2023 Southern Comforts Quilt Show. The quilt was acquired from her husband. Tickets for the quilt are $1 each or 6 for $5. The person who takes home this quilt will own a treasured heirloom created by a multi-award winning quiltmaker and a beloved friend of the Sea Island Quilters.
Back by popular demand, in addition to the show and quilt raffle, is an opportunity to purchase tickets for various themed gift baskets. A small Merchant’s Mall will be available for shopping. Items include fabric, threads, embroidery and wool supplies, long arm quilting demos, tools, templates, and more. A list of vendors is available at SeaIslandQuilters.com.
Proceeds from the quilt show will be used to support guild activities such as making quilts for local children’s shelters and the Good Neighbor Clinic and making stockings for Christmas babies born at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The guild also assists students and adults who want to learn to quilt and offers lectures and workshops. During its 30-plus year history, the guild has hosted many national teachers and authors and has donated hundreds of quilts to deserving community organizations.
The judge for the show is Karen Kendo, an award-winning long-arm quilter, teacher, quilt show judge, and presenter. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place in each of the 15 categories. Attendees also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt to be awarded the “Viewer’s Choice” ribbon.
For more information, email seaislandquilters@gmail.com.
