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in beautiful historic Chautauqua Institution in New York

Quilt devotee?  Shopping enthusiast?  Enjoy gardens and lake views?  The nineth annual Quilting Around Chautauqua 2012 will be held September 28, 29, and 30. All of your needs will be satisfied.

One of the main attractions of the event is the number of quilts that are on display—over 900 beautiful quilts that are as diverse as the colors in your fabric stash. The quilts are housed in different locations around the grounds of Chautauqua Institution; their placement allows you to meander through this magnificent setting and enjoy each guild's art. The allure of this large quilt show has drawn more than 5,000 shopping quilters through the gates during the last eight years. The hours of the event are Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 30, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
 
During your leisurely stroll, you can also conveniently shop in many different locations hosting over 60 vendors where you can see the newest products and techniques for your quilting craft. In addition to retail vendors within the buildings, there will also be artisans and craft persons outdoors on Bestor Plaza, with food vendors offering a delightful complement to the festival atmosphere  

Speakers for Quilting around Chautauqua have been some of the top names in the quilting world. Previous speakers include the quilt diva herself, Eleanor Burns, Nancy Zieman of the PBS sewing program, Sewing with Nancy, Kaye England, nationally known for her quilting techniques, books, patterns, and fabric lines, Betty Cotton, Karen Montgomery, Mary Mulari, and Rita Faro.  

This year, the tradition of bringing you the best is continued. Our guest lecturers are Marianne Fons, along with her daughter ,Mary Fons, Sue Hausmann, and Mattie Rhoades.  Marianne Fons is a well-known and widely respected quilt educator on Fons & Porter television show and an author. Mary Fons, daughter of Marianne Fons  is the host of Quilty. Quilty is a weekly quilting show offered online that seeks to inform and inspire the next generation of quilters. Sue Hausmann is the host of America Sews with Sue Hausmann. Mattie Rhoades is the president and owner of the  Quiltsmart company.

Chautauqua Institution is a cultural arts community located on beautiful Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua, New York, about 80 miles west of Buffalo, 30 miles east of Erie, and about 150 miles from both Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The main lodging is in the 150-year-old historic Athenaeum Hotel which is the largest wooden hotel still in full operation east of the Mississippi River. Ten United States presidents have stayed in the Athenaeum. Meals are served in its lavish dining room. The setting is picturesque and serene and is the perfect place for a walking tour. To learn more about Chautauqua Institution, visit www.ciweb.org.    

The Quilting around Chautauqua event is always looking for quilt guilds to display their quilts. If you are affiliated with your local guild, please pass on this information and have them contact Judy Fenton, Coordinator for Quilting around Chautauqua, at 814-866-8227 or info@millcreeksew.com .  

Quilting around Chautauqua 2012 will celebrate its nineth year.  Each fall, as the reputation for unique quilts on display has spread, it has grown in both participants and vendor offerings. You should plan to be a part of this great fall weekend and enjoying the beautiful Chautauqua foliage