An amazing array of quilts were on display at the Pavilion throughout the weekend, showing that after 25 years Quilting on the Green continues to impress.
“I’m a painter and I love visual things,” Angie Bennett said as she looked among the rows of quilts hanging throughout the Pavilion.
The quilts themselves are more than simple cloths with striking designs, they can tell stories as well. One entry, titled “Brendon’s Dream” was a quilt depicting a grandson’s first hunting experience and was created by Green River resident Sandy Malloy.
Another quilt, depicting the Fort LaClede Stage Station, was based off of the multiple drives and hikes taken throughout Wyoming.
Patsy Moody, the event’s chairwoman, said the event survives on the generosity of its sponsors and the interest of local and regional quilters. The event draws attention from nearby counties, as well as some interest from quilters in Utah.
“We get a lot of out-of-town people,” Moody said.
While one would expect showing high-quality work would cause others to think quilting to be a daunting activity, Moody said the show actually helps quilters get acquainted with new techniques and projects.
“Something like this helps them not be afraid of doing a project,” Moody said.
Quilting on the Green also gives quilters a change to build lasting friendships with other quilters in the area.
The annual trunk show allows quilters to display quilts and talk about their works in front of other quilters.
The event also pays cash prizes to the top two quilts in each judging category. This year, $913 in prizes were awarded to quilters, along with special Mayor’s Choice ribbon and viewer’s choice award.
However, while the event continues to draw, Moody said the committee seeks more volunteers and committee members to help organize the annual event.
“If we don’t get them(volunteers), I’m afraid we won’t have the event,” she said.
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