Traditional and modern quilts will be available in all shapes, sizes
Danita Simmons, manager of Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework shop in Amana, points out some of the detail work in this 1930s reproduction quilt that Jane Bazyn of Victor (left) made from a bag of fragile, unfinished Dresden plate blocks. Bazyn took a modern approach to the project, blending classic and modern designs. It will be among more than 150 quilts on display Friday through Sunday at the Quilt Amana show and sale at the Price Creek Event Center in Amana. (Diana Nollen/The Gazette)
Jane Bazyn notes the straight-line stitching she did on this quilt, to secure the colorful owls that she first fused to the background fabric. Bazyn, of Victor, quilts for her own collection, as well as for Quilts of Valor for veterans, and for Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework shop in Amana. (Diana Nollen/The Gazette)
Amana Winterfest is on this weekend, with some changes for social-distanced fun
An ice sculpture takes shape during the 2020 Winterfest in Amana. The popular attraction is returning to this year’s celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Market Barn. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Best Beard contestants listen to one of other competitors being interviewed during the 2020 Winterfest in Amana. This year’s contest, slated for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Market Barn, is expanding to include a “most creative mask” division so women, children and men who aren’t sporting beards can participate, too. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Casey Frame of the Amana Fire Department serves up chili during the 2020 Winterfest in Amana. The Amana Fire Department serves chili every year at the festival, and will again be warming people from the inside out, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Market Barn. (David Harmantas/Freelance)