Date: Fri 25-Jul-1997

Publication: Bee

Author: SHANNO

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Ryan-quilt-award-Vermont

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Local Quilter [Carole Ryan] Wins VT Festival Award

Carole A. Ryan of Newtown was awarded a yellow ribbon for her quilt,

"Pineapple Fields Forever" at a gala champagne preview held July 17 for this

year's Vermont Quilt Festival.

The contest portion of this year's festival showcased the work from 22 states

and three Canadian provinces, presenting a total of 148 quilts. The Festival

was presented in Northfield, Vt., July 18-20, on the campus of Norwich

University.

In addition to the contest division, the festival offered workshops and

lectures, a Merchants Mall, and appraisals of old and new quilts. The festival

additionally featured special displays, including the "Riva" quilts by art

quilter Ruth Reynolds; a retrospective of the quilts of contemporary artist

Ruth McDowell, an internationally recognized professional quilter with more

than 250 quilts to her name, the author of three books, and a highly

sought-after quilt teacher; and a collection of antique quilts, showcasing

rare stenciled quilts including a circa 1830 quilt recently acquired by The

Bennington Museum.