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Vermont Quilt Festival As New England's oldest quilt event, the Vermont Quilt Festival has also grown into ''New England's largest'' quilt event.〔(New England's oldest and largest quilt event )〕 Featuring a weekend of quilt exhibits, contest quilts, classes taught by renowned quiltmakers, a champagne preview, vendors, lectures and appraisals, the festival is well attended by both beginner and expert quilters alike. ==History== In 1977, the Festival started as a one-day show featuring 〔(Began in 1977 )〕 both antique and new quilts. The following year contest quilts were added 〔(Contest quilts )〕 and by 1981 the Festival included classes and also appraisals of antique quilts. Originally held in Northfield, Vermont, the annual event took place on the Norwich University campus until 2006.〔Held in Northfield, Vermont through 2005〕 The Festival moved its venue to the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont with classes held at the neighboring Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont where it continues to be held each year on the last weekend in June. The Vermont Quilt Festival, Inc., a non-profit organization, has marked its 35th anniversary in 2011. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Vermont Quilt Festival」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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