Uncommon Threads 2012: A Celebration of Quilts, Old & New - Seeking Quilt Submissions and Vendors
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10 am - 3 pm & Sunday, April 22, 12 pm - 4 pm
Smith Barn, 38 Felton Street, Peabody

The Peabody Historical Society is seeking quilters and vendors to participate in its annual celebration of quilts. The theme of Uncommon Threads 2012 is "Two Centuries of Tradition: Antique and contemporary quilts inspired by traditional quilting patterns and techniques." Rarely-exhibited quilts from the Society's collection and from museums, private collections, guilds, and quilters across the North Shore of Massachusetts will be on display during this special two-day event. Uncommon Threads will also feature vendors from local quilting and sewing shops, heirloom quilt appraisals, a quilt challenge for Uncommon Threads 2013, quilting demonstrations, and more.

Uncommon Threads 2012: A Celebration of Quilts & Community is a wonderful opportunity for quilters and vendors to showcase their work to quilters, textile enthusiasts, collectors, Peabody Historical Society members, and the general public.
 
FOR QUILTERS - Submit a quilt for Uncommon Threads 2012!

If you've made a quilt inspired by a traditional quilting pattern or technique, or if you have an antique quilt that fits this theme, please consider submitting it for exhibition in Uncommon Threads. There is no fee to exhibit a quilt. To submit an entry for Uncommon Threads, please review the Quilt Submission Guidelines and return the Quilt Submission Form and a color photograph of your entry to the Society by Monday, April 2, 2012.

FOR VENDORS - Showcase your business's products and services!

Vendors will provide Uncommon Threads attendees with the opportunity to shop for the latest in fabrics, notions, patterns, sewing machines, and other tools. Vendors will be supplied with one 8' table and 2 chairs. Hurry! There are a limited number of spots available! Please review the Vendor Guidelines and return the Vendor Registration Form to the Society with a $150 payment by Monday April 2, 2012. Registrations received on or before March 16, 2012 will qualify for a reduced rate of $100.

As a vendor, you will receive the following exciting benefits:

♦ Two days to interact with attendees and market your business
♦ Opportunity to demonstrate quilting techniques and/or tools at your table
♦ Publicity on the Society's website and in press and marketing materials
♦ Inclusion in the Uncommon Threads brochure, which will be distributed to all attendees

Does your business host a quilting group or class? We also welcome you to submit a quilt for exhibition in Uncommon Threads that was created by members of a group or class affiliated with your business. Simply review the Quilt Submission Guidelines, and return the Quilt Submission Form and a color photograph of your entry to the Society by Monday, February 28, 2011.

If you would like more information about this event, please contact Heather Leavell at (978) 977-0514 or heather.leavell@peabodyhistorical.org.

George and Rachel Shaw Scholarships

The Peabody Historical Society is currently accepting applications for Shaw Scholarships. Two $1250 scholarships will be awarded at the Society's annual dinner on May 16, 2012. Applicants must be Peabody residents, and currenlty enrolled in college (sophmore year or higher) and carrying a course load of at least 12 credit hours per semester.

To apply, please download and complete the Shaw Scholarhsip Application, and return it to the Peabody Historical Society, 35 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960, by April 13, 2012. For more information, please call (978) 531-0805.