Murphys, CA…The wild and crazy, mavens of textile mastery from the Independence Hall Quilters filled Ironstone last weekend.  Their 42nd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire was another beautiful artistic display. It Featured Quilts, Wall Hangings, Dolls, Needle/Wearable Arts, Member Challenge Exhibits. Vendor Booths, Country Store, Boutique & Blade Sharpening Services. The Scholarship Quilt Drawing and more…

The mission of the Independence Hall Quilters is to encourage the art of quilting and to promote fine and useful quilting in an atmosphere of friendliness and sharing among people; to promote public interest in America’s oldest folk art form; to encourage quilt making and collection; to contribute to the growth and preservation of quilting techniques through education and instruction; to maintain a current and active quilt library; to present qualified speakers and demonstrations; to promote seminars and other quilt-related events; to use funds earned by this group for the benefit of its members in achieving the above stated purposes; to contribute up to 5% of the previous year’s profits from the annual Quilt Faire to any philanthropic or scholarship programs with which the membership is in agreement.

Education of IHQ members is a major element of our charter and mission. Trunk shows and workshops will provide new ideas and techniques. Member-taught classes will continue to be diverse and exciting. Particular emphasis will be given to the many requests for basic quilting classes. We will continue to present the design challenge, a special display at our annual Quilt Faire. Quilt Camp continues to be offered, providing another opportunity to learn new quilting techniques and nurture new and continuing relationships.