Quilts A Highlight

Thu., Sept. 14, 2000

The beautiful weather had fairgoers out in force on Wednesay.

Or maybe it was the quilts. Though it’s rare these days, you can see quilts that are all hand-done, said Dorie Clark, president of the Washington State Quilters, which puts on demonstrations at the fair. Here are some don’t-miss quilts:

Manda Benton’s “12 Days of Christmas,” which took best in show. It’s all handmade. It’s a truly exceptional piece of work, Clark said.

Margie Karavitis’ blue-ribbon masterpiece “Brick wall, sky and grass.” She used more than 2,000 fabrics. Chairs are set up so it can be viewed properly.

Becky Kramarz’s applique-style quilt called “Sunbonnet Sue throughout the year.” The first-place winner is sweet and charming, Clark said.

Karyn Monroe’s second-place entry called “My Mariners,” made with Mariner T-shirts.

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