STAFF REPORT
A Glasgow quilter is being recognized for her craftsmanship at a major regional event in Tennessee. Shelley C. Stauffer of Glasgow received an honorable mention award at the 45th Annual Quilt Show and Competition, according to organizers. The event was hosted June 19-20 by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee at the Knoxville Expo Center in Knoxville. Stauffer was honored for the exceptional quality of her quilt titled “Double Wedding Ring.” Her work was entered in the Large Pieced – Solo category of the competition.
Organizers describe the annual show as a highly competitive event featuring about 200 quilts. They report that more than $7,800 in awards were given this year. The Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee is a guild that works to advance the knowledge and appreciation of quiltmaking. The group says it focuses on both craftsmanship and artistic expression, as well as the historical significance of quilts. The guild also sponsors and supports charitable projects intended to offer encouragement to people in need…