STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A Glasgow quilter is being recognized for her craftsmanship at a major regional event in Tennessee. Shelley C. Stauffer of Glasgow received an honorable mention award at the 45th Annual Quilt Show and Competition, according to organizers. The event was hosted June 19-20 by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee at the Knoxville Expo Center in Knoxville. Stauffer was honored for the exceptional quality of her quilt titled “Double Wedding Ring.” Her work was entered in the Large Pieced – Solo category of the competition.
Organizers describe the annual show as a highly competitive event featuring about 200 quilts. They report that more than $7,800 in awards were given this year. The Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee is a guild that works to advance the knowledge and appreciation of quiltmaking. The group says it focuses on both craftsmanship and artistic expression, as well as the historical significance of quilts. The guild also sponsors and supports charitable projects intended to offer encouragement to people in need.
Members promote friendship and community through shared quilting activities. The organization reports it has approximately 100 members, ranging from novice to master quilters. Those members work in a variety of quilt styles, including traditional and art quilts, modern designs, miniatures and bed-sized projects, and both hand- and machine-stitched pieces.
Key Facts
• Shelley C. Stauffer of Glasgow received an honorable mention award.
• The award came at the 45th Annual Quilt Show and Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Stauffer’s quilt, “Double Wedding Ring,” was entered in the Large Pieced – Solo category.
• The show, hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee, took place June 19-20 at the Knoxville Expo Center.
• Organizers say the event featured about 200 quilts and more than $7,800 in awards.
• The Smoky Mountain Quilters guild has about 100 members ranging from novice to master quilters.
