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54th Annual Kalona Quilt Show
April 24-26 at the Kalona YMCA
Picking out the exact right quilt to purchase was a challenge for collectors surrounded by a sea of choices.
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The number of hand stitches in antique quilts fascinated show goers.
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“Little Brown Bird,” the stunning quilt created by Thuy Nguyen, sold on Quilt Show’s opening night. At $9,995, it was the costliest quilt at the show. “Country Love,” the other quilt by Nguyen for sale at the show, also sold quickly, going home with a Kalona local.
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Collectors from almost every state and a handful of countries attend Quilt Show every year, says Kent Karnes.
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Folks flocked to the Kalona Historical Village’s quilt raffle; “Pastel Star” was won by Ryan Simbro of Monroe, Iowa, at the drawing at the end of the show Saturday.
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Priced at $245, this throw-size quilt features a unique design of cheddar wedges and peppermint wheels.
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“Sunburst Seagull” is large enough to fit a king-size bed; recently completed, it was priced at $3,300.
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Beautiful creations filled the Kalona YMCA for the weekend – and drew crowds of excited collectors.
