Try the textiles on for size at Sacramento-area events
Pioneer Quilt Show
Where: Roseville Sports Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12
Admission: $7; children age 12 and younger admitted free
Details: pioneerquiltersguild.wordpress.com
See dozens of quilts and wearable textile art – and take some home, too – at this large show and sale. A special boutique features a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts.
Art to Wear and More Show and Sale
Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12
Admission: Free
Details: 916-823-5500
Sacramento Center for the Textile Arts presents this annual showcase devoted to one-of-a-kind “wearable art.” A 10 a.m. Saturday fashion show kicks off the weekend.
Sacramento Antiques Faire
Where: Under the freeway at X and 21st streets, Sacramento
When: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12
Admission: $3
Details: 916-600-9770, www.sacantiquefaire.com
Find your own treasures. More than 300 vendors offer a wide range of antiques and collectibles at this huge marketplace.
40th annual River City Quilt Show
Where: Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19
Admission: $10; children age 12 and younger admitted free
Details: www.rivercityquilters.org
Presented by the River City Quilters’ Guild, this large show features hundreds of quilts. Featured artist will be Carol Smith, a charter member of this guild. Also, find a trove of fabric and supplies.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published November 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Try the textiles on for size at Sacramento-area events."