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CLEVELAND, TN: The Museum Center at 5ive Points announces its Stitches-in-Time quilt submission weeks during the Museum’s open hours of Tuesday – Friday 10 – 5 and Saturday 1- 3 from January 5-9 and 12-16.  Due to space considerations this year, people can submit one quilt for the 2010 Stitches-In-Time exhibit that will be held from January 28 – March 13. The quilts can be contemporary or antique and can be made in any part of the country.

Participants are encouraged to have a 4” hanging sleeve either sewn or pinned to the back top of their quilt so the piece can be hung. Antique quilts do not need to have a sleeve. For questions about this please call the Museum and ask for Lisa at 339-5745.

Quilts will be judged before the exhibit opens by a panel of judges in the following categories: Best of Show – Contemporary, Best of Show – Antique, Best Wall Hanging, Best Group Quilt, Best Use of Color & Design. New this year will be the awarding of second and third place awards in these categories. Throughout the exhibit viewers will be able to vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award, which will be awarded at the close of the exhibit.

The Stitches-in-Time quilt exhibit is the most popular exhibit hosted by the Museum each year drawing viewers from throughout the southeast. This year’s exhibit will feature Saturday workshops on quilting. The exhibit is sponsored by First Tennessee. Additional sponsors for the exhibit are Jane Easterly Designs, Joe Hooper Insurance, Hyderhangout: Quilt Fabric & More, and Lavender Lime Quilt Shop in Chattanooga. In-kind sponsors are Kingsway Press.

For further information about submitting a quilt to the exhibit or for a list of workshops and classes being offered call the Museum at 423-339-5745.

The Museum Center at 5ive Points preserves and interprets the history and culture of the Ocoee District of Southeast Tennessee. The museum hosts exhibits and education programs. The Museum’s Store sells Appalachian arts and crafts from the region. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The museum is closed Sunday, Monday & holidays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for children under 5. Groups of 12 or more are $4 each. The Museum is free the first Saturday of each month. Members of the Museum Center receive free admission. For further information call 423-339-5745 or visit www.MuseumCenter.org.

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