Bee Inclined Quilter to Exhibit Handmade Quilts at Incline Village Community Center

Submitted by Millie Szerman

A broad and beautiful assortment of handmade quilts and quilted goods will be on display at the Incline Village Community Center, located at 855 Alder Avenue in Incline Village, on Saturday, October 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. These handmade treasures have all been crafted by members of the local quilt group, known as Bee Inclined Quilters.

“The members of Bee Inclined are passionate about sewing these quilts from donated fabrics,” remarks Millie Szerman, one of the members that make up the Leadership Committee. “We’ve all worked diligently and have more than we need in our donation stockpile. We’re pleased to be able to display these available quilted goods to our community! They’re made from donated fabrics from a variety of sources including fabric retailers and individuals.” Quilted goods such as bed quilts, quilted throws, wall hangings, placemats, microwaveable hot pads, and much, much more, will be for sale, as well.

Founded in August 2005, the group began with just four quilters for the purpose of promoting the art of quilting and giving back to the community. “We’ve lost track of just how many quilts we’ve donated over the years, and are grateful for the donations of quilting cottons we continue to receive,” explains Maggi Davis, the group’s original founder.

“This bi-annual Quilt Expo brings our efforts to the forefront of the community, and

hopefully, this awareness will spur donations so that more comfort quilts can be made and distributed to those in need.” The Bee Inclined Quilters meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Incline Village Library Community Room.

Over the years, the Bee Inclined Quilters have donated to such worthwhile organizations as Sierra Community House and the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), as well as causes the likes of the victims of the recent Lahaina fires (12 quilts), victims of the Joplin, Missouri tornado (37 quilts), and several more -2-2-2/BEE INCLINED QUILTERS quilts to Japan following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The group sent quilts to New Jersey after

Hurricane Sandy, and most recently the Bee Inclined Quilters made baby quilts for Casa de Vida (home for unwed teen mothers).

For further information, if you are a quilter or would like to learn to quilt, contact Millie Szerman at MillieSz746@gmail.com or call (775) 833-3311.