Marquette – The Lake Superior Fiber Festival will be held Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette.
The festival will celebrate heritage fiber arts and new fine quality art created by members of the local quilting, weaving, knitting, and cross stitch guilds. The museum will be filled with colorful displays. Ten presentations will be held between 11 a.m.and 3 p.m. sharing the techniques of sock knitting, tatting, trapunto quilting, clothing sewn from handwoven fabric, cross stitch techniques and more.
The museum curator will present textile treasures from the collection, such as antique coverlets and samplers. Between noon and 2 p.m. the Kids Korner will have hands on finger knitting and quilting for children. Several tables will showcase hand crafted items made by guild members that are for sale.
There will be door prizes and information about each guild. This will also be a perfect time to view the museum displays and the new special exhibit, “Marquette County Collects.” This event is included with regular Museum admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3.00 for students, and $2 for children 12 and under. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 226-3571.
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