These quilts are frequently constructed by piecing together patches of fabric

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The theme for this years show, Piece for Peace, reflects thework of the many Guild members who make quilts for communityservice groups.
These quilts are frequently constructed by piecing together patchesof fabric in the hope that the resulting quilts bring peace to therecipients.
The show features over 250 quilts from guild members and otherregional and national artists, and judges will award prizes inexcess of $7,000 to winners in 13 categories.
This year's opportunity quilt is Radiate Peace, designed by RobinBrooks, a member of the Asheville Quilt Guild and the SouthernHighlands Craft Guild, and quilted by Asheville Quilt Guild memberBrian Fackler.
Vendors of fabric, sewing machines, thread, tools, thimbles andmore will be on hand for shoppers. Other activities includequilting demonstrations and a silent auction of small quilts, theproceeds of which will benefit the Guild's scholarship program.
Hours for the show are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, and 10a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 3. The fee for the show is $4 per person, andarboretum parking is $5 during this event only.
The Asheville Quilt Guild features a permanent, rotating quiltexhibit at The North Carolina Arboretums Education Center.
Visitors can also enjoy the Arboretums Quilt Garden year-round,with plantings and patterns that change with the seasons.
For more information, call 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org .