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If your local quilt shop or guild is interested in a Ruby Short McKim Presentation or Book Signing, email us at info@mckimstudios.com
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JULY 19-21, 2012
The Quilter's Hall of Fame Celebration 2012 • Marion, IN
The Quilters Hall of Fame is pleased to announce Eleanor Burns, author of over 107 quilt instruction books, and host of her own television show for over 22 years, as the 2012 Quilters Hall of Fame inductee.
McKim Studios Booth # To be announced.
Ruby Short McKim–A Glimpse Beyond • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This special presentation will give the audience a peek behind the story that most people know about Ruby Short McKim. I'll share bits and pieces of "Grammy's" childhood, education at the NY School of Fine Arts and more. I'll also share a wide variety of ephemera that is just beginning to be revealed to Quilt Historians and Researchers.
Saturday • July 21st • 2:30-4:00 pm
For more info…www.quiltershalloffame.net
APRIL 25-28, 2012
28th Annual AQS Quilt Show & Contest • Paducah, KY
Hopefully we'll be there to roam around enjoy the show!
The April AQS Quilt Show & Contest experience is legendary. The quilts are among the best in the world; the merchants have the latest books and supplies; and the teachers are the finest. Treat yourself to an extraordinary experience!
Paducah Expo Center
415 Park Avenue - Paducah, KY 42001
For more info…www.americanquilter.com/shows
APRIL 14, 2012 – Saturday
Ruby Short McKim–A Glimpse Beyond • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This special presentation will give the audience a peek behind the story that most people know about Ruby Short McKim. I'll share bits and pieces of "Grammy's" childhood, education at the NY School of Fine Arts and more. I'll also share a wide variety of ephemera that is just beginning to be revealed to Quilt Historians and Researchers.
Iowa-Illinois Quilt Study Group - Kalona, IA
APRIL 12, 2012 – Thursday – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ruby Short McKim–Trunk Show / Book Signing / Interviews • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This trunk show is all about quilts designed by Ruby Short McKim! I'll also provide a brief history of Grammy's personal and professional life. Come in and see us, and I'll be available to sign your Ruby Short McKim pattern books, if you desire. We'll also be video-taping short interviews featuring you and your favorite Ruby Short McKim quilt, with your permission of course!
NOTE: Janette Dwyer of Atkinson, IL will also be there to appraise your quilts.
Expressions in Thread • Pam Huges, Owner
Comfort Inn Conference Room - Le Claire, IA
For more info…(563) 289-1447
APRIL 11, 2012 – Wednesday – 12noon to 4:00 pm
Ruby Short McKim–Trunk Show / Book Signing / Interviews • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This trunk show is all about quilts designed by Ruby Short McKim! I'll also provide a brief history of Grammy's personal and professional life. Come in and see us, and I'll be available to sign your Ruby Short McKim pattern books, if you desire. We'll also be video-taping short interviews featuring you and your favorite Ruby Short McKim quilt, with your permission of course!
Susan's Calico Creations • Susan May, Owner
1108 4th Street - Fulton, IL
For more info…(815) 589-2221
APRIL 10, 2012 – Tuesday
Ruby Short McKim–My Personal Treasure • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This presentation features a brief introduction to Ruby Short McKim, the story of destiny's hand in a granddaughter's journey, a glimpse into "Grammy's" personal and professional history, followed by a viewing of treasures in the McKim Family Collection.
River City Quilter's Guild - Morrison, IL
For more info…Marjorie Gibson (815) 772-3399
APRIL 9, 2012 – Monday
Ruby Short McKim–My Personal Treasure • Merrily McKim Tuohey
This presentation features a brief introduction to Ruby Short McKim, the story of destiny's hand in a granddaughter's journey, a glimpse into "Grammy's" personal and professional history, followed by a viewing of treasures in the McKim Family Collection.
Geneseo Park District Quilter's Guild
Geneseo Community Center - Geneseo, IL
FEBRUARY, 2012
Three Little Pigs & Quaddy Quiltie Pattern Books
These two pattern series have rolled up & over into our new "Ruby Short McKim Collaborative" Special Edition Series! For the same price as our 1st edition, each of these pattern books include beautiful full color photographs of the featured quilts, detailed instructions to make yours just like them, a special McKim family story, and the option to purchase the patterns on CD along with the book. The Three Little Pigs featured quilt was made by LaNae Reyburn of Geneseo, IL and the Quaddy Quiltie featured was made by Janette Dwyer of Atkinson, IL.
JANUARY, 2012
Child Life Quilt Pattern Book • VIEW •
"Ruby Short McKim Collaborative" Special Edition Series Debut! This pattern book includes beautiful full color photographs of the featured quilt made by Janette Dwyer of Atkinson, IL, as well as detailed instructions to make one just like it, a special McKim family story, and the option to purchase the patterns on CD along with the book.
NOVEMBER, 2011 – Thursday
Introducing...Ruby Short McKim • Merrily McKim Tuohey
An introduction of Grammy to those who either aren't familiar with her work, or simply want to know more about her. This presentation features a brief history of her life, fond family memories, and a showing of quilts in the McKim family's collection.
Bushwhacker Quilt Guild - Nevada, MO
OCTOBER 13, 14 & 15, 2011
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo • Booth #621
Thursday & Friday: 10:00am–6:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am–5:30pm
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is delighted to announce Explorations in Quilting, the latest chapter in our ever-growing response to quilters' requests for MORE! We've bumped up the quilting education program with more hours of workshops, a broader curriculum with exciting projects and technique classes, launched a new quilt competition and brought together more enthusiastic retail vendors to provide the most innovative tools, patterns, books, gadgets and fabrics for quilters ever! We've made it our mission to bring quilters and would-be quilters a high-level, more satisfying experience in the classroom, while they're shopping and in our carefully chosen display collections.
KCI-Expo Center
11730 N. Ambassador Dr. - Kansas City, MO 64153
For more info…816-891-7694 • www.kciexpo.com • www.sewingexpo.com/KansasCityMO
SEPTEMBER 28th thru OCTOBER 1, 2011
AQS Quilt Show & Contest • Des Moines, IA • Booth #532
We'll be vending our first show! A great line up of Workshops, Lectures, and Special Events!
For more info…www.americanquilter.com
SEPTEMBER, 2011
5th Anniversary of McKim Studios Ruby Short McKim Revival
AUGUST, 2011
Buggy Barn's™ 15th Annual Quilt Show & Folk Art Festival
The Buggy Barn is well known for their Annual Outdoor Quilt Show. Classes are from August 24-28, Quilt Show is August 27-28, 10am to 4pm.
The Buggy Barn
28848 Tramm Road N. - Reardan, WA
For more info…www.buggybarnquilts.com
JULY 14-16, 2011
The Quilter's Hall of Fame Celebration 2011 • Marion, IN
Ardis and Robert James of Chappaqua, New York were chosen to be the 2011 Honorees. In addition, there will be the Merchant Mall with many exciting events planned, Lectures, Workshops, Quilt Exhibits, Appraisals, Show & Tell and Auctions.
For more info…www.quiltershalloffame.net
JUNE 14, 2011 – Tuesday – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Book Signing / Show & Tell / Interviews • Merrily McKim Tuohey
Come in and see us! Shop Owner Gloria Hankins and BFF Janette Dwyer are providing light refreshments, and I'll be available to sign your Ruby Short McKim pattern books if you desire. We'll also be video-taping short interviews featuring your favorite Ruby Short McKim quilts, with your permission of course!
Quilts-N-Blooms
127 South State Street - Geneseo, IL - (309) 944-0111
JUNE 13, 2011 – Monday
An Overview of 20th Century Quilt Kits • Rose Marie Werner
A discussion of the phenomenon of quilt kits, their designers, and their role in 20th Century quilting - including lots of show and tell.
Geneseo Park District Quilters Guild
Geneseo Community Center - Geneseo, IL
JUNE 13, 2011 – Monday
Ruby Short McKim Collaborative 1st Annual Meeting
Victorian Manor - Geneseo, IL
MAY 14, 2011
Ruby Short McKim–A Glimpse Beyond • Merrily McKim Tuohey
A deeper look beyond the story we all know about Ruby Short McKim
Midwest Fabric Study Group
Quilt Quarters Quilt Shop - 9840 Michigan Road - Indianapolis, IND
APRIL/MAY, 2011
Roly Poly Circus Quilt Pattern Book
Special Edition Debut from the new "Ruby Short McKim Collaborative" series
APRIL 27-30, 2011
27th Annual AQS Quilt Show & Contest • Paducah, KY
We'll be there to visit and take classes - Hope to meet you there!!!
For more info…www.americanquilter.com/shows
MARCH, 2011
Bird Life/Audubon Quilt Pattern Book
Special Edition Debut from the new "Ruby Short McKim Collaborative" series
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