POINTS OF PRIDE – SOUTH DAKOTA’S QUILTING HERITAGE

 SDPB Premieres New, Local Documentary
POINTS OF PRIDE: SOUTH DAKOTA’S QUILTING HERITAGE
Saturday, November 25, 8pm (7pm MT) on SDPB1.

Mission Quilter Vi Colombe presents one of her award-winning star quilts.

November 13, 2017

VERMILLION, SD – From county fairs and tribal lands to church basements and modern quilting guilds, SDPB’s new, one-hour documentary Points of Pride: South Dakota’s Quilting Heritage travels the state to showcase the art and heritage of South Dakota’s vibrant quilting communities.

Produced by SDPB’s Stephanie Rissler, the film features South Dakota quilt documentarian Mary Reece Fitzgerald, author of South Dakota Quilts and Quilt Makers, (published by South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum), Rapid City quilter Beth Mazella, Mission quilter Vi Colombe and many other local quilters.

Dell Rapids quilt documentarian Mary Reecy inspects a quilt.

For an excerpt of the documentary, “Lone Star Quilts,” see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcTNT6CNddU

Points of Pride: South Dakota’s Quilting Heritage premieres Saturday, November 25, 8pm (7 MT) on SDPB1.

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Showcase Your Talents At The South Dakota State Fair

Over 1,100 Ways to Enter the SD State Fair

(Huron, SD) – There are 1,171 ways to showcase your talents at the South Dakota State Fair by entering in the open class static exhibit divisions and the registration deadline is right around the corner.

Some contest areas include: canning, needlework, baking, quilting, table and place settings division, garden crafts, flower arrangements, art and photography.

“Whether you have an intricate quilt, upcycled furniture item, perfectly round and red tomato, or a table and place setting you are dying to show off, check out the premium books and see where you might fit in,” said State Fair manager Peggy Besch. “This year, an online entry process is available and exhibitors are encouraged to use it. To find the online entry forms, log onto sdstatefair.com, find the competitive events tab at the top of the page, and click on ‘static’ in the drop down box.”

The static entry deadline is Sunday, July 31. Entries postmarked on that day will be accepted. Remember to include payment and completed W9 form (include SSN) with your entry. Other upcoming deadlines include open class livestock on Monday, Aug. 1. Late fees will apply to entries received after the deadline.

The 2016 SD State Fair will run from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 5. Channel Seeds Preview night will be Wednesday, Aug. 31. This year’s theme is “Thrills, Squeals and Ferris Wheels.” For more information on State Fair events, contact the fair office at 800-529-0900, visit http://www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.