Philomath

1. Beauty Secrets: 150 years of History in One Quilt Pattern
August 5 – October 1
"Beauty Secrets" will showcase Bill Volckening's private collection of New York Beauty quilts in the Moreland Auditorium. "Beauty Secrets" will demonstrate the history and artistic evolution of this unique pattern over the past 150 years. Lecture and guided tour will be announced at www.bentoncountymuseum.org.
Curated by Benton County Historical Museum and Bill Volckening.
Benton County Historical Museum
1101 Main Street, Philomath
541-929-6230
Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 4:30 map

2. Safari in the Ark
September 1 – 30
A wild collection of animal-themed quilts.
Organized by Jake and Kelly Esbenshade.
Ark Animal Hospital
1100 Applegate Street, Philomath
541-929-5061
Monday – Friday 8 – 5, Saturdays 8 – 1 map

3. Totally StarStruck! for Paper Piecing
August 15 – September 30
Step through the doors of the old Waucomah Movie Theater in Philomath and you'll discover Jan and Lou have become Totally StarStruck!for Judy Niemeyer paper foundation piecing. This collection of stunning quilts demonstrates Jan's progression from early patterns through Jan & Lou's joint project of Glacier Star and beyond!
Organized by Jan Bressler and Lou Shafer, JanniLou Creations, Inc.
JanniLou Creations
1243 Main Street, Philomath
541-929-3795
Monday – Saturday 10 – 5:30 map

4. Quilts: A Family Legacy
Aug. 15 – Sept. 15
Quilts from the Rusk family estate find a perfect venue at Furniture Restoration Center of Oregon, bringing the past into the present with love in every stitch. Small quilts are early handquilted pieces created by Jan & Lou of JanniLou Creations.
Organized by Jan Bressler and Lou Shafer, JanniLou Creations, Inc.
Furniture Restoration
1321 Main Street, Philomath
541-929-6681
M, T, W, Th 9 – 5; 1st Sat 11 – 3 map

5. Mystery on the Beach
Aug. 15 – Oct. 15
JanniLou Creations features a double mystery project at their "on the Beach Retreat" each November. Jan and Lou choose a pattern, JLC Staff choose fabrics for kits – and students attending the retreat have no idea what they are making until the weekend is nearly to a close. It's great fun, and as you can see by the results, great quilts "happen at the beach!"
Organized by Jan Bressler and Lou Shafer, JanniLou Creations, Inc.
Citizen's Bank of Philomath
541-929-3228
1224 Main Street, Philomath
Monday – Friday 10 – 4 map

6. Trip to Philomath – A Philomath Bulletin & JLC StarStruck Challenge
Aug. 15 – Oct. 15
In this show, Jan and Lou thought it would be great fun to offer a block of the month project in the Philomath Bulletin, so Lou designed a quilt titled, "A Trip to Philomath". Blocks were named in honor of Philomath, Oregon and the design was a mystery until the assembly instructions were supplied.
Organized by Jan Bressler and Lou Shafter, JanniLou Creations, Inc.
OSU Federal Credit Union – Philomath Branch
541-929-7673
1446 Main Street, Philomath
Monday – Friday 10 – 4 map

7. Block Party
September 1 – 30
Quilts made by various members of the Marys River Quilt Guild who won Blocks of the Month in the guild give-away. Organized by Barb Baxter.
Shonnard's Nursery, Florist and Landscape
6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Philomath
541-929-3524
Monday thru Friday 9 – 6; Saturday 9 – 5; Sunday 10 – 5 map

8. From Small Beginnings
September 1 – Oct. 27
Charity quilts made from strips, squares, abandoned projects and orphan blocks.
Organized by Marys River Quilt Guild Service Committee members.
Philomath Community Library
1050 Applegate Street, Philomath
541-929-3016
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 – 5
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 – 8 map

9. Friendly Challenges
Aug. 17 – Oct. 15
This show represents challenges that friends have given to each other – either with a certain fabric, a specific topic or just "can you get it done?" Enjoy how quilters stepped up to the challenge.
Organized by Marcia Gilson and Lisa Ullmer.
The Wine Vault/Creekside Coffee
1301 Main Street, Philomath
541-929-8496
Monday – Friday 6 – 6; Saturday – Sunday 7 – 6 map

10. Down on the Farm
Sept. 8 through October 15
You never know what is growing on the farm and these quilts are just another example of what you might find on any farm.
Organized by Jan Andrews-McKirdie and Judy Juntunen.
Gathering Together Farms
25159 Grange Hall Road, Philomath
541-929-4270
Tuesday – Saturday 9 - 5 map

Corvallis

11. Class Act
Aug. 15 – Sept. 15
Quilts on exhibit, made by members of our "Block of the Month" Club, were inspired by techniques and color choices learned in class. Organized by Jan Gustafson and Marion Zerull.
Creative Crafts and Frame Shop
934 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis
541-753-7316
Monday-Friday 9 – 8; Saturday 10 – 6; Sunday 11 – 6 map

12. Fitness Over Fifty Quilters
Sept. 1 – 30
Besides staying fit, these members of Fitness Over Fifty health club make quilts!
Organized by Priscilla Newberger.
Fitness Over Fifty
6735 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis
541-929-5555
MWF 5 am – 7 pm; TTH 7 am – 7 pm; Sat 7 am – 5 pm; Sun 1 – 5 pm map

13. Sweet Indulgences
Aug. 1 – Sept. 30
Small format pieces celebrating interpretations of some of life's sweet indulgences. Organized by Peggy Peirson.
Burst's Candies
353 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
541-753-2864
Monday – Saturday 10 – 5:30 map

14. Healing Stitches
Aug. 1 – 31
Art quilts created by the members of the Permission 2 Play Group.
Organized by LuAnn Kessi, Kathi Borrego, Virginia Gregory and Nancy Bryant.
Samaritan Regional Cancer Center
501 NW Elks Drive, Corvallis
541-768-5220
Monday – Friday 8 – 4:30 map

15. Quiet Reflections
Sept. 1 – Oct. 7
These small quilts, which will be donated to the "Alzheimer's Priority Quilt Initiative" to support research, have been made by area quilters as they reflect upon how this disease has affected their lives.
Organized by Marcia Gilson.
Visit Corvallis
553 NW Harrison Blvd, Corvallis
541-757-1544
Monday – Friday 9 – 5 map

16. Quilts to Dye For
July 27 – August 30
The quilts in this show are unique in that they contain material hand-dyed by the quilt maker. A group of women gathered during the summer of 2010 for a day of experimenting with different fabric dying techniques.
Organized by Theresa
Valentine and Debbie Garvin.
Footwise: The Birkenstock Store
301 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
541-752-4820
Windows viewable 24 hrs map

17. Inspiration
September 1 – 30
Wall-hangings and art quilts in this exhibition have been inspired by a picture or an event.
Display organized by Breaking Free.
New Morning Bakery
219 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis
541-754-0181
Monday – Thursday 7 am – 9 pm; Friday – Saturday 7 am – 10
pm , Sunday 8 – 8 map

18. The Journey is the Destination
Aug. 9 - Sept. 3
A visual record of a meandering journey one quilter took in the process of playing with patterns and finishing quilts over the last two years. Wall quilts by Alice Hall
Corvallis Arts Center – Corrine Woodman Gallery
700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
541-754-1551
Tuesday – Saturday, Noon – 5 map

19. Four Voices: Four Visions
Sept. 2 – Oct. 30
As artists, we find ways to visually share the story of our experiences in the world. This show presents the work of fiber artists Kim Campbell, Linda Johansen, Daphne John and Sidnee Snell.
Organized by Sidnee Snell.
Sam's Station
1210 NW 29th Street, Corvallis
541-752-6170
Tuesday – Friday 7 – 7; Saturday – Sunday 7 – 2 map

20. Northwest Vibes and Oregon: State of Diversity
Sept. 6 – Oct. 7
"Northwest Vibes" is a juried show containing approximately 25 new art quilts, fiber-art wall hangings, small sculptural fiber art pieces and wearable art, by High Fiber Diet based in Portland, Oregon. "Oregon: State of Diversity" represents the work of Oregon members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, an international organization. These members have sought to interpret their favorite features of our beautiful state.
Organized by Christina Brown, Georgia French and Laura Jaszkowski.
First Congregational Church of Corvallis
4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis
541-757-8122
Monday – Friday 9 – noon; Wednesday 7 pm – 9 pm map

21. Binding to Binding
August 24 – October 5
This exhibition of quilts represents each maker's interpretation of a favorite book. Quilts will be displayed without the book title and viewers are invited to guess which book is the quilter's favorite!
Organized by Naomi Weidner.
The Book Bin
215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis
541-752-0040
Monday thru Saturday 8 am – 9 pm; Sunday 9 – 7 map

22. Duet: Full Circle and Second Time Around
September 13 – October 25
"Full Circle" is a series of quilts inspired by photos. The first quilter received a photo and then made a quilt based on something in the photo, and then took a photo that related to her quilt and sent her photo on to the next quilter who repeated the process. "Second Time Around" quilts were created using recycled materials.
Organized by Tactile Expressions
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis
541-752-5218
Monday – Friday 10:30 – 2:30 map

23. Layered Surfaces
September 6 – October 8
Layering builds a surface that can create depth, intrigue, and imply multiple meanings. Textile paints, photo transfer, stencils, stamps, foam and Tyvek® embellishments, hand and machine stitching, and machine quilting are some of the surface design materials and techniques used to make these multilayered, small scale quilts.
Curated by Nancy Bryant, Liz Hoffman and Cheryl Jordan.
Talisman Jewelers
311 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
541-758-8311
Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 – 5:30 map

24. A Quilt for All Seasons
September 4 – 30
Our Friday group enjoys celebrating the seasons and holidays throughout the year by making quilts. On display are a few of our favorites.
Organized by The Friday Afternoon Quilters.
Clothes Tree, Inc.
204 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
541-752-5518
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 6 pm, Saturday 9:30 – 5:30, Sunday 11 – 5 map

25. Potluck
Sept. 6 – 30
A potluck dinner has a variety of dishes that when combined make a wonderful meal. This exhibit is a potluck of quilts, from traditional to contemporary style, from large to small in size, and from antique to recently made, which combine to make a delightful show.
Organized by Cyndi Stadsvold.
Grace Lutheran Church
435 NW 21st St, Corvallis
541-757-1600
Monday – Friday 9 – 4 map

26. Antique Quilts from the Collection of Ann Durley
Sept. 6 – Oct 1
Antique quilts, dating from the 19th century to early 20th century.  Organized by Jessy Yorgey.
Quiltwork Patches
212 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis
541-752-4820
Monday – Saturday 9:30 – 5:30 map

27. Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild
Sept. 6 – 29
Quilts made by members of the Santiam Scrappers Quilt Guild of Lebanon. A variety of styles and sizes reflect the diversity of the members of the guild.
Curated by Erin Kahle and Jean McDaniel.
Corvallis – Benton County Library
645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis
541-766-6928
Monday – Thursday 10 – 8, Friday – Saturday 10 – 6 map

28. Pieces of Faith
September 16 – 17
Quilters created these quilts to donate to social service agencies. Handmade items and quilts will also be available to add to your own collection.
Organized by Ladies in the Basement.
First United Methodist Church Library
1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis
Saturday – Sunday 9 – 5 map

Oregon State University

29. Unbound/Unwound
Sept. 6 – Oct. 27
This is Loosely Bound's fourth Quilt County exhibition in the MU Concourse Gallery. We continue to explore contemporary materials and techniques by learning from and supporting each other. This year our group was challenged by the theme "New York Beauty." We have "loosely" interpreted the theme to complement the exhibition of New York Beauty quilts featured at the Benton County Historical Museum.
Memorial Union Concourse Gallery
Oregon State University, Corvallis
541-737-2416
September 6 – 18: Monday – Friday 7:30 – 5
Starting September 19: Monday – Thursday 7 am – 11 pm
Friday/Saturday 7 am – 12 am Sun 10:30 – 12 am map

30. Lady Sings the Blues
Aug. 29 – Oct. 31
These quilts reflect the talents and gifts of students, faculty, staff and alumnae of OSU. All quilts use at least a little of the color blue.
Organized by Beth Rietveld.
OSU Women's Center – Benton Annex
1700 SW Pioneer Place, Corvallis
541-737-3186
Monday – Friday 9 – 5 map

31. A Few of Our Favorite Things
Sept. 1 – 29
This juried exhibition features the current work of regional and local fiber artists. Fiber work in this exhibition exemplifies the quilt makers' innovation in the use of fiber, weaving, quilting and surface design techniques as well as excellence in artistic composition and craftsmanship.
Curated by Tina Green-Price.
Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center
875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis
541-737-2402
Monday – Friday 8 – 5
Artists' Reception: Friday, September 9, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 pm map

Kings Valley
Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11, 10 to 4
Kings Valley Quilt and Craft Show
At the corner of Kings Valley Hwy (223) and Maxfield Creek Road
The historic Kings Valley Community Hall, built in the late 1800’s, is a vintage backdrop for modern and heritage quilts presented by residents of the Kings Valley area. Some quilts, along with a variety of artisan crafts, will be for sale. map

Special Events - One Day Only

Quilts in the Gardens Saturday, August 27, 10 – 4 This year's Quilts in the Gardens will have seven different venues, each showcasing quilts with different themes. Each garden is handicapped-accessible. The ideal way to visit each garden/quilt show is to walk, bike, or take the free shuttle that will travel the circuit during the course of the day. Venues include a teen vegetable garden, several private homes and the experimental garden at the OSU Horticultural Center. For ticket information and maps, please download these two flyers. Organized by Marys River Quilt Guild under the direction of Corey Arentz, Barb Baxter, Pam Duren, Marcia Gilson, Dianne Jackson and Peggy Peirson.

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Quilt Documentation Day
Event postponed. For more information visit the Oregon Quilt Project web site: www.oregonquiltproject.org

New York Beauty Quilt Pattern Workshop
Saturday, October 1, 9:30 – 4
Master needle worker, Eileen Cross, will teach the New York Beauty quilt pattern to quilters of all levels of experience. For detailed information about workshop fees and materials needed, please visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org.
Benton County Historical Museum
1101 Main Street, Philomath map

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