UNION — The "big" Exhibition Hall at Union Fair is promoting a queen-sized quilt themed around "Down on the Farm." This Exhibition Hall is the home of the displays of art, photography, quilts, fancy work, flowers, and vegetables. In addition, local Granges, County Extensions, Historical Societies, and the Lincoln County Quilts of Valor proudly show the work that they are involved with.

We are soliciting 12 ½ inch squares from interested quilters to make up this quilt. The style of the square and the technique used is entirely up to the quilter, keeping in mind the theme: "Down on the Farm." The quilter should also keep the design/pattern within the 12 inch square to allow for the ½ inch seam allowance. Blocks will be incorporated into the quilt as space permits. The quilter(s) should not put their name on the front of the block.

Each square will be numbered as they are received and will be voted upon by visitors to the fair. The square with the most votes will receive a monetary prize TBD. The quilt itself will be on display at the Exhibit Hall during the fair and will be awarded at the Blueberry Queen Coronation on Friday night, August 26. Tickets will be $1 each or six for $5.

All squares should be completed and sent/delivered to Linda Billings, Superintendent of the Exhibition Hall by June 30. Please, only one square per person. The quilter should also include their name, address, phone number and email address. For questions: 549-7207 or llbilli@aol.com.

The Union Fair, located at the Union fairgrounds just off RTE. 17 in Union, will be held Saturday August 20 through Saturday August 27. For more information visit our website at unionfair.org.