Ocotober 25, 2010

With my internship winding down I feel it's time to give an update on what the PA Quilt Trails has accomplished over the past five months. With the the first and second quilt squares installed focus has shifted to two more squares both sponsored by the Juniata Valley Quilters Guild.

The first of the two will be painted by Skills of Central Pennsylvania and installed at Heirloom Cabinetry in Mifflintown. (Next blog I will devote to more details about working with the people at Skills and a bit about who they are. ) Juniata Valley Quilters Guild is working on selecting a traditional pattern to be used. This will be hung in early Spring, one of central Pennsylvania's most charming seasons.

One of the unforeseen benefits of working on a project such as the PA Quilt Trails, is how it brings members of the community together. With each quilt, I have met many people who share a passion for central Pennsylvania in unique and interesting ways.

Please consider participating in the Pa Quilt Trails as it rapidly expands. At present Community Partnerships RC&D and the PA Quilt Trails is serving seven counties including:  Juniata, Perry, Mifflin, Montour,  Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. Whether you, your family, friends or group want to financially sponsor a quilt, paint the actual quilt or have a location to be considered, your participation is greatly appreciated.

Be part of your community and be part of the PA Quilt Trails!

October 19, 2010

Well..... Sorry it's been so long since I last posted but an out-of-town visitor followed by a horrible chest cold put all things PA Quilt Trails on temporary hold.
To date two quilt squares have been  completed and installed at Hunters Valley Winery (Liverpool) and Sewing Shanty (Selinsgrove), The Juniata Area Quilters Guild are sponsoring a third square at Heritage Cabinetry and we are still looking for sponsorship for a square to be installed at the Tuscarora Ranger Station (Perry County).

The success of the PA Quilt Trails depends on community support. As the trail grows and becomes more visible we will add  maps, and audio information accessible from a cell phone.