Brazieres For A Cure on Fox 40 News

Greetings, this morning Ashley from Fox 40 News in Binghamton called to see if they could interview me and other participants, and possibly see some of the entries for Brazieres For A Cure for their evening news program at 6pm. Since all the brazieres were down at the Van Zandbergen Photography studio, we all met there at 1:00.

Kirk and Lesli were busy photographing when I arrived. Sew Many Quilts owner and participant, Joyce Paulsen was there, along with Judy Zurenda and Cheryl Miller of the Broome County Offices, both of them had made entries. Crystal Lown, program coordinator for Encore Plus and her assistant Kathleen came by also. Sara Delafield and Ruth Manzer from the UHS Stay Healthy offices (Oakdale Mall near Sears) and participants stopped by too.

It was fun to see them look at all the brazieres sorted out on the floor, hanging from rods, stored in bins and being photographed. Most of them had not see all the entries before.

Lesli and Kirk have been working with graphic artist Carol Grassi to have a posted made f all the entries. I will have more on that as things get firmed up.

The Fox News 40 at 6pm aired - and there we were! You can read the text and see the video shown at their web site: http://www.wicz.com/ under the title Brazieres For A Cure.

VZ's Studio

I stopped down to the Van Zandbergen photography studios yesterday with my trusty sidekick Issac (my oldest son) to drop off the last of the entries - a few needed some TLC to be travel ready. Kirk and Lesli had brazieres everywhere! They had them sorted by the color background they were going to shoot them against. The "Got Milk" entry by Lee Ann Adolf of Endwell was being photographed when we got there. Kirk even brought out his harmonica to play a tune for Issac.

Brazieres For A Cure Poster

Judging - Sew Many Brazieres!

The judges - Gina Chapman, Sharon Stroud and Lorry Chwazik holding up the ribbons, and during the judging. Afterwards, I held up my entry - dedicated to "Etta" Kania and Ann Dinoff - the whole reason I started this project. Lorry posted a couple of photos, under the judging tag, at her website http://quiltsbylorry.shutterfly.com

The winners will be announced on September 4th here on the blog. The ribbons will be on display during the exhibition, along with the winning entries. After the Auction and Closing Reception (November 6th at the Binghamton YWCA), the winners will get their ribbons and awards. The groups, businesses that donated the awards are listed in a previous blog entry, and will be updated as donations are made.

The entries are now at the photographers - my son Isaac and I brought them down to Kirk and Lesli of Van Zandbergen Photography in Binghamton (http://www.vzphoto.com) earlier today.

Quilt Shop or Lingerie Shop?

Tables and tables of entries - I asked Joyce if this was a quilt shop or lingerie shop! Getting ready to be judged - I'm glad I don't have to choose! Gina, Lorry and Sharon have their work cut out for them!

Photo Collage 5 of Entries

Here are a few more entries - we have 82 in total. Thank you everyone who took the time to participate in this project. The judging took place on Tuesday, August 25 at Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City, NY. (http://SMQuilts.com)

Ribbons and Awards

Hello all, here are the award ribbons I made for the winning entries. Guild member, Anita Hastings did the machine embroidery for me, and fellow quilter Therese Cingranelli donated some of the fabric. I purchased the pink ribbon fabric from JoAnn's. The judging will take place on Tuesday, August 25th at Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City (http://www.smquilts.com/) - thank you Joyce for letting us use your classroom! Our esteemed panel of judges are going to have a difficult time picking the winners - they are all so wonderful. Thank you everyone for participating.

Judged Categories: Most Innovative, Best Use of Embellishment, Best Use of Color, Most Effective Breast Cancer Message, Most Humorous

Ribbons will also be given for the following: Judges Choice (one for each judge), Viewers Choice (as determined by $1 Braziere Ballots) and Highest Bid (at the auction on November 6, 2009)


Our Esteemed Panel of Judges:
Lorry Chwazik (NQA Certified Judge) http://www.nqaquilts.org/
Sharon Stroud (Quilter, teacher and author) http://www.sharonstroud.com/
Gina Chapman (American Cancer Society) http://www.cancer.org/


Award Prizes have been donated by:
United Health Services http://www.uhs.net/
Quilters Corner of Ithaca http://www.e-quilterscorner.com/
The Churn Dash of Owego http://www.churndashfabrics.com/
Patchwork Angels of Endicott http://www.patchworkangels.com/
Cornucopia Yarn Shop of Endwell http://www.cornucopiayarnshop.com/
The American Cancer Society of Southern New York http://www.cancer.org/
Common Threads Quilters Guild http://www.ctqg.blogspot.com/

(More will be added as groups donate)

Brazieres For A Cure Exhibition Schedule

Brazieres For A Cure 2009 - Exhibition Schedule

BINGHAMTON, NY – YWCA - OPENING RECEPTION
Date: Friday, Sep 4
Hours: 9am to 8pm
Location: YWCA, Binghamton
80 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Admission: Free
Notes: Display Opens at 9am, Reception Starts at 5pm
Contact: Crystal Lown, YWCA/ENCOREplus Program Coordinator
Phone: (607) 772-0340 Ext. 242

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JOHNSON CITY, NY – SEW MANY QUILTS
Dates: Sat, Sep 5 until Tues, Sep 15
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm
Location: Sew Many Quilts
800 Valley Plaza, Johnson City, NY 13790
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 797-1976
Web: http://www.smquilts.com/

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OWEGO, NY - THE TIOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & 3RD FRIDAY ART WALK
Dates: Thurs, Sep 17 thru Thurs, Sep 24
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Hours: Tues - Sat, 10am - 4pm
Notes: Open during the 3rd Friday Owego Art Walk, Fri, Sep 18
from 2pm until 8pm
Location: The Tioga County Historical Museum
110 Front Street, Owego, NY 13827
Admission: Free, but donations welcome
Phone: (607) 687-2460
Web: http://www.tiogahistory.org/

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The exhibition will be split between the next two venues, with half being shown at each quilt show.

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ATHENS, PA - QUILT SHOW SPONSORED BY ENDLESS MOUNTAINS QUILT GUILD
Dates: Sat, Sep 26 & Sun, Sep 27
Hours: Sat 10am - 5pm & Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens, PA 18810
Rt. 17 (I-86) Exit 60, Take 220 South to Athens Exit
(Follow the Pink Signs)
Admission: $5
Web: http://www.emqg.org/

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DELHI, NY - QUILT SHOW SPONSORED BY TOWN & COUNTRY QUILTERS
Dates: Sat, Sep 26 & Sun, Sep 27
Hours: 10am - 4pm
Location: Delaware County Historical Museum
46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753
Admission: $4
Phone: (607) 746-3849
Web: http://www.dcha-ny.org/

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ITHACA, NY – QUILTERS CORNER
Dates: Tues, Sep 29 until Thurs, Oct 8
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am- 5pm, Sun 1pm – 4pm
Location: Quilters Corner
518 W. State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 266-0850
Web: http://www.e-quilterscorner.com/

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OXFORD, NY - QUILT SHOW SPONSORED BY CHENANGO PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD
Dates: Sat, Oct 10 until Mon, Oct 12
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Location: Oxford High School Gym
50 South Washington St., Oxford, NY 13830
Admission: $4 (under 12 free w/adult)
Guild Info: Chenango Piecemakers Quilt Guild
PO Box 583, Norwich, NY 13815
Web: http://www.chenangopiecemakers.com/

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CORNING, NY - THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER LAKES
Date: Tues, Oct 13 to Fri, Oct 16
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Location: The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
32 West Market Street, Corning, NY 14830
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 962-5871
Web: http://www.earts.org/

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BINGHAMTON, NY – YWCA - PINK TEA SPONSORED BY ENCORE PLUS
Date: Saturday, Oct 17
Hours: 3pm – 5pm
Location: YWCA, Binghamton
80 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Admission: Free
Contact: Crystal Lown, YWCA/ENCOREplus Program Coordinator
Phone: (607) 772-0340 Ext. 242

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - The COOPERSTOWN ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY – DISPLAY & RECEPTION
Dates: Sun, Oct 18 until Thurs, Oct 29
Hours: Daily 11am – 4pm, Sun, 1pm – 4pm
Closed Tuesdays
Location: The Cooperstown Art Association Gallery
22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Notes: Reception Fri, Oct 23 5pm-7pm
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 547-9777
Web: http://www.cooperstownart.com/

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BINGHAMTON, NY - TEMPLE CONCORD
Dates: Sat, Oct 31 to Sun, Nov 1
Hours: Sat 10am–5pm 7 Sun 12pm–5pm
Location: Temple Concord
9 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 723-7355
Web: http://www.templeconcord.com/

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JOHNSON CITY, NY – OAKDALE MALL UHS STAY HEALTHY CENTER
Dates: Mon, Nov 2 to Thurs, Nov 5
Hours: 9am – 7pm daily
Location: Oakdale Mall (near Sears)
223 Reynolds Road, Johnson City, NY 13790
Admission: Free
Phone: (607) 763-6060

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BINGHAMTON, NY - YWCA - AUCTION & CLOSING RECEPTION
Date: Friday, Nov 6
Hours: 9am until 9pm
Notes: Silent Auction starts at 9am, Reception Starts at 4pm
Live Auction starts at 6pm
Location: YWCA, Binghamton
80 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Admission: Free
Contact: Crystal Lown, YWCA/ENCOREplus Program Coordinator
Phone: (607) 772-0340 Ext. 242

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Brazieres For A Cure Flier

The Common Threads Quilters Guild (CTQG) of Vestal, NY is sponsoring Brazieres For A Cure, a Breast Cancer Awareness project to support women in New York’s Southern Tier.
Artists and quilters throughout the region embellished the bras graciously provided by Maidenform for this project.

The Opening Reception will be held at the Binghamton YWCA on Friday, September 4, 2009. The bras will be on display all day with a reception starting at 5pm in conjunction with Binghamton’s First Friday Art Walk.

During the months of September and October, they will be on display at various venues throughout the region.

Check out the Exhibition Schedule to see where and when they will be touring near you.

The Closing Reception and Auction will be held at the Binghamton YWCA on Friday, November 6, 2009. The bras will be on display all day with the Silent Auction starting at 9am. The Closing Reception starts at 4pm with the Live Auction starting at 6pm. Auctioneer Charlie Manasse will be calling the auction. Again, this coincides with Binghamton’s First Friday Art Walk.

We hope you enjoy this very humorous exhibition that supports a very serious cause.

All the proceeds to benefit The American Cancer Society and ENCORE Plus. The Southern New York Region includes Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties. Encore Plus helps eligible women receive free breast and cervical cancer screening.

Thank You to Quilters, Artists, Participants
The Common Threads Quilters Guild wishes to thank you for your generous support by donating your time, talent and resources for this very special project. We could not have done it without your support.
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August Preview Display At BC Library
Several of the bras will be on display at the Broome
County Library during the month of August. Stop in
and take a peek!
Broome County Public Library
185 Court St Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-6400 www.bclibrary.info
Hours: Mon – Thurs, 9am - 8pm
Fri – Sat, 9am - 5pm
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Monday, November 2 ~ California Grill Night
The California Grill is donating 10% of its sales, excluding alcohol, tax and tip, to Brazieres For A Cure from business conducted on Monday, November 2, 2009. Coupons are needed to take advantage of the program. They will be available at the various venues or you can download them at Brazieres4aCure.blogspot.com. The offer is good both for eat-in and takeout meals.
California Grill (Across from JoAnn Fabrics)
912 Vestal Road Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 741-4062 www.caligrillny.com
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Judged Categories:
The entries in this project are judged by a panel of three to determine the winners for the following categories:
Most Innovative
Best Use of Embellishment
Best Use of Color
Most Effective Breast Cancer Message
Most Humorous

Ribbons will also be given for the following:
Judges Choice (one for each judge),
Viewers Choice (as determined by $1 Braziere Ballots)
Highest Bid (at the auction on November 6, 2009)
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Viewers Choice - $1 Braziere Ballots
Vote for the Viewers Choice winner, $1 per vote. Ballots will be available at most of the venues to vote on your favorite entry. All proceeds from the Ballots and Auctions will go to The American Cancer Society and Encore Plus.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite entry!

Photo Collage 4 - Copperstown Art Association Plus Others

Here are some more images - mostly from the Cooperstown area (Art Association Gallery), plus a few from O'Susannah's in Watkins Glen (thank you Pam for getting them) and a few from Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City. There are also some photos sent to me by the artists of their creations. Just to let you know, the extended deadline is August 20th. Late entries need to be brought to Sew Many Quilts or contact me for other arrangements. It looks like we will have around 80 entries, so it should be an exciting exhibit! I hope to see everyone and meet the artists that donated their time and talent to this project. You have my heartfelt thanks!

Photo Collage 3 - Quilters Corner in Ithaca, NY

Most of these came from Quilter's Corner in Ithaca, NY. I can't believe it, but someone actually made my favorite bird: the Blue-footed Boobie, from the Galápagos Islands! Thanks to Gloria and her hubby for picking them up.

Making Strides Against Breast Kick-off Breakfast

This morning, August 6, 2009 we had a display at the kick-off breakfast for the Making Strides Walk at the Binghamton Regency. Anyone interested in learning more about the fight against breast cancer or forming a team for the Oct. 4 walk at Binghamton’s Recreation Park, check out this web site: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY10Eastern?pg=entry&fr_id=19785

Preview Display at the Broome County Library

I set up a preview display of some of the Brazieres at the Broome County Public Library in Binghamton, NY on August 3rd. They will be there until August 20th or so - then they will be gathered up for the Judging that will take place on Tuesday, August 25th at Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City, NY. Our panel of three judges will determine the winners for the following categories: Most Innovative, Best Use of Embellishment, Best Use of Color, Most Effective Breast Cancer Message and Most Humorous. Ribbons will also be given for the following: Judges Choice (one for each judge), Viewers Choice (as determined by $1 Braziere Ballots) and Highest Bid (at the auction on November 6, 2009).

The three judges for the project are:

Lorry Chwazik (NQA Certified Judge)
(607) 336-3564 lchwazik@roadrunner.com

Sharon Stroud (Quilter, teacher and author)
(607) 898-4639 sharon@sharonstroud.com

Gina Chapman (American Cancer Society)
(607) 766-6907 Gina.Chapman@cancer.org

Braziere Collage Number Two - SMQ

Here is another collage of entries - submitted to Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City, NY. The plan is to head out to Cooperstown this coming Friday to get the entries at the Cooperstown Art Association Gallery. Again, thanks to everyone who participated in the project, a heartfelt thanks goes out to each any every one of you!

Collage Shots of the Brazieres - SMQ One

Here is a collage of entries - as I collect the paperwork, I am taking a snap of each of the entries. These were taken at Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City, NY. I will be heading out to O'Susannah's in Watkins Glen and Quilter's Corner in Ithaca tomorrow - pending weather and kids illness (a yucky summer flu). Cheers to all who completely their entires!

Brazieres Hanging at the Photographers

Our photographers, Kirk and Lesli Van Zandbergen of Van Zandbergen Photography in Binghamton, NY (http://www.vzphoto.com/) are storing some of the entries, as they plan out their strategy for photographing all the entries. The one with the flowers in front is decorated with yo-yo flowers made by using the Clover yo-yo maker - very cool!

The Braziere Wall at Sew Many Quilts

Here are some of the entries hanging on the wall at Sew Many Quilts in Johnson City, NY. If you recall, a gentleman in my quilt guild made an entry, and as per our agreement, I will be wearing it at our first meeting this September when we start our 09-10 year. Can you guess which one it is? I'll give you a hint - it's got icicles on it - Colder than a Witches you-know what!