"Stars and Stitches Forever" Quilt
From
Coolbaugh Township
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Thu, Oct 2 @ 8:36am
Description
For Immediate Release
Subject: “Stars and Stitches Forever” Quilt Challenge and Exhibition
Contact: Amy Leiser, Executive Director (570) 421-7703
The Monroe County Historical Association is inviting quilters of all abilities and skill levels to participate in the “Stars and Stitches Forever” Quilt Challenge. Following the guidelines, quilters are asked to create a piece of art that interprets their journey (or their family’s journey) of migration or immigration to America and/or the area now known as Monroe County, PA. This challenge is part of the county-wide celebrations planned for 2026 to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The challenge comes not only in interpreting the theme but also in working within specific rules. Each quilt must be 30” by 30” and include at least one star. Traditional or original patterns may be used. Fabrics, colors, and techniques are left to the quilter’s choice.
Monroe County Historical Association Executive Director Amy Leiser said, “The 'Stars and Stitches Forever' Quilt Challenge offers artists the opportunity to create a meaningful quilt that tells their personal story through the use of fabrics, stitches, and images. Quilters will share their connection to the community, their family, and the broader American experience.”
Linda Post Bushkofsky, Monroe County Historical Association Board member and quilter, reflected on the history of quilting, saying, “Throughout our country’s history, quilts have been made to keep people warm and to feed the soul as artistic expressions. Now it’s time to honor this momentous anniversary with quilts unique to Monroe County.”
Quilts are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will be accepted from February 3 through the deadline. Challenge quilts will be exhibited in the Monroe County Historical Association’s Hughes Community Room in the new Heritage Center from April 1 through July 31, 2026.
The Monroe County Historical Association owns over 100 quilts of various patterns and sizes. Experienced quilters created some of these quilts, while others were made by first-time sewers, all from Monroe County. As part of the “Stars and Stitches Forever” Quilt Challenge, a selection of quilts from this collection will be showcased in a special exhibition. The quilts chosen for display will highlight their relevance to the challenge, focusing on patriotic themes and colors, star motifs, and a particularly notable quilt depicting the likeness of the Marquis de Lafayette.
For additional information and the complete instructions, including the entry form for the “Stars and Stitches Forever” Quilt Challenge, please visit https://www.monroehistorical.org/250pa.html or contact the office at 570-421-7703.
Monroe County Historical Association
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
P: 570-421-7703, ext. 201
F: 570-421-9199
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