HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 It’s Fiber Arts Weekend at the Farmers’ Museum FIBER ARTS—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fiber Arts Weekend. Demonstration of weaving, spinning, knitting, quilting and other textile-related activities. Included with admission. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/ FUNDRAISER—Noon. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and a percentage of the proceeds goes to support local non-profit Helios Care. Lake House Restaurant, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield…
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Jim Bryden, Quilter: Fabric Arts Captivated Man By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com GILBERTSVILLE – Jim Bryden is not fazed by the fact he is the first man to be the featured quilter for The Major’s Inn Foundation’s annual quilt show – the 25th anniversary one, no less. “If they want to put up with me that’s their decision,” the 81-year-old Sidney Center resident said. About 20 of Bryden’s quilts will be displayed, mostly in a room exclusively for…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JAN. 28 Fido Fest At Winter Carnival DOG COMPETITION – 10:30 a.m. Check out the Fido Fest Dog show where dogs and their owners compete for titles in categories like best trick, waggiest tail, and best mirror image. Part of the Winter Carnival Festivities. Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. Info, susquehannaanimalshelter.org/category/events/ WINTERFEST – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stay warm and have fun with outdoor activities like sledding, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing,campfires and more. Cost, free. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18…
Susquehanna Valley Quilters Mark 30 Years of Fabric, Fun By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – In 1986, a handful of women gathered to form the Susquehanna Valley Quilters and share their love of fabric craft. “We got together and decided there was going to be a quilting renaissance,” said Debby Clough, who helped start the original group. “I started quilting in 1976, and it didn’t matter what we were working on. I was at a table surrounded by…