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Quilt-making, part of the American experience for more than 200 years, remains not only a thriving art form but a time-honored tradition in many American families, as evidenced by the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles' 10th annual Benefit Auction on Nov. 8. A preview exhibit of the auction items takes place Oct. 29 at the museum's downtown San Jose location. Free to the public, the preview exhibit provides an opportunity for early bidding. Tickets for the auction itself are selling for $15 to $20.
A rite of passage for many women, the gift of a quilt often represents the celebration of a wedding or the expectation of a baby. Each panel of carefully chosen fabric weaves together a story of combined families or childhood fables. But for those who lack the patience to stitch intricate patterns of fabric, batting and embroidery and those not obligated to trick-or-treat duty, there is a Meet the Artists event on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., where quilting artists Marguerite Jay Gignoux, Kathy McNeil and Barbara Sargent will be on hand to discuss their work.
A "festival of fiber art," as the museum curators call it, the annual auction typically features more than 200 quilts and textiles, including historical, contemporary, traditional and experimental pieces, in all sizes.
Call the museum for tickets at 408.971.0323 or go to www.sjquiltmuseum.org for more information. The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is located at 110 Paseo de San Antonio, across from the San Jose Repertory Theatre.
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