UNION- The Exhibition Hall at Union Fair (August 17-24, 2019) is promoting a queen-sized quilt themed around “Union Fair, 150th Anniversary.” (148th Fair)  

This Exhibition Hall is the home of the displays of art, photography, quilts, fancy work, flowers, and vegetables.  In addition, local Granges, the County Extension, SeamRippers Quilting Club, Union Historical Society, and the Lincoln County Quilts of Gratitude proudly show the work that they are involved with. Please check out the Premium Book under Attractions/Exhibition Hall on the fair website:  Unionfair.org for more information.

Organizers are soliciting 12 ½ inch squares from interested quilters to make up this quilt. The style of the square and the technique used is entirely up to the quilter, keeping in mind the theme: “Union Fair, 150th Anniversary.”  Quilters should also keep the design/pattern within the 12 ½ inch square to allow for the ½ inch seam allowance.  Blocks will be incorporated into the quilt as space permits.  The quilter(s) should not put their name on the front of the block.

Each square will be numbered as they are received and will be voted upon by visitors to the Fair.  The three top squares with the most votes will receive a monetary prize TBD.  The quilt itself will be on display at the Exhibit Hall during the Fair and will be awarded on Saturday, August 24th.  Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.

All squares should be completed and sent/delivered to Linda Billings, Superintendent of the Exhibition Hall, by June 30, 2019.  The quilter should also include their name, address, phone number and e-mail address.  For questions: 549-7207 or llbilli@aol.com.  Linda Billings, PO Box 992, Jefferson, Maine 04348-0992.