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WEST PLAINS, MO: Quilters and visitors from around the world will be greeted to an Opening Ceremony like no other when the International Quilt Festival officially welcomes an anticipated 55,000 attendees to its event Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. in Houston, TX.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF) and Gammill Quilting Systems will honor America’s Servicemembers through the unveiling of a specially painted Patriotic machine. The ceremony will include: A color guard presentation, speeches by Catherine Roberts, Founder of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and Ronald Parker, Gammill Quilting Systems, CEO; and the singing of the National and American Anthem by Ross A. Chitwood, Graduate of Rice University, Houston, TX and The Juilliard School, New York, NY, Actor and Singer.
“The Gammill Patriotic machine is a stunning tribute to all Servicemembers,”
Gammill commissioned artist Christopher Cofield to paint the machine, which took approximately 50-hours to airbrush. Ronald Parker, Gammill, Inc. CEO stated, “I am pleased we could partner with the Quilts of Valor Foundation on such a worthy project – honoring our brave Servicemen and women who defend our liberty.”
• ABOUT GAMMILL QUILTING SYSTEMS:
Gammill Quilting Systems is the world’s leading manufacturer of professional hand- and computer-guided longarm quilting systems, which includes Statler Stitcher®. The company's headquarters is in West Plains, MO, with a worldwide network of Dealers. Several machine models and sizes are available, with features and tools for different quilting needs. For more information about Gammill’s complete quilting product line (including the computerized Statler Stitcher and the entry-level Premier Home-Pro), or to find an Authorized Dealer nearest you: Stop-by Gammill’s booth at the Show: 400,02,04,501,03,05;
• ABOUT THE QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION (QOVF):
The Quilts of Valor Foundation is dedicated to providing ALL war wounded and servicemembers and veterans with Wartime Quilts of Valor. A QOV is a beautifully made, pieced and quilted wartime quilt presented as a thank you for a veteran or current servicemembers’
• ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL/HOUSTON:
The International Quilt Festival/Houston – “The World’s Fair of Quilts” is the largest annual quilt show, sale, and quilt making academy in the world. Produced by Quilts Inc., the event attracts more than 55,000 attendees with 1,500+ quilts, cloth dolls and garments on display; more than 1000 booths selling antique and contemporary quilts, supplies, books, notions, antiques, and crafts; and more than 400+ classes, lectures, and events for all skill levels. The 2009 Festival is scheduled for October 15-18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX. For more information, visit www.QUILTS.com or phone: 713-781-6864.
