If you are a lover of quilts, this show is for YOU!

Maine Quilts 2012, Pine Tree Quilters Guild’s 35th annual quilt show, will be at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr., Augusta, Maine. Maine Quilts opens on Thursday evening, July 26, with a Champagne Reception and Show Preview from 7 to 9 p.m. It continues Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nine teachers will present 30+ workshops. 600+ quilts will be on exhibit; these include antique, contemporary and judged quilts ranging from 12” wall hangings to king-sized bed quilts. Special exhibits include: The Alliance for American Quilts’ 2012 Contest “Home is Where the Quilt Is”, Association of Pacific West Quilters’ “Spirit of the West” and Summer’s Offering: a collection of 19^thcentury quilts.

40 vendors from across the US will be selling fabric, tools, quilts and other items. There will be lectures, free demonstrations and quilt appraisals. Wallhangings, table runners, quilted bags and more will be sold at the silent auction; all proceeds from the auction will be donated to WomenHeart of Maine. At the Gala on Friday, July 27, Margaret J. Miller from Bremerton, Washington will present a trunk show.

Admission: $8 daily; $15 multi-day; children 12 & under free with paid adult; $7 groups (14 or more) with advance registration. For more information: info@mainequilts.orgor visit http://www.mainequilts.org.