Craneway Pavilion to Host East Bay Heritage Quilters' Voices in Cloth 2012 -- "Extraordinary Quilts by the Bay" -- on March 17 & 18

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Mar 12, 2012, 10:00 ET

RICHMOND, Calif., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Craneway Pavilion—the historic, world-class, and sustainably designed venue at Ford Point in Richmond, CA—is proud to host Voices in Cloth 2012, Extraordinary Quilts by the Bay, presented by East Bay Heritage Quilters (EBHQ). The two-day, biennial quilt show takes place Saturday, March 17 from 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, March 18, from 10AM-4PM. More than 200 quilts and garments will be on display. Adult tickets are $12; admission for children ages 5-12 is $3, and children 4 years and under may enter for free.

In addition to the main exhibition, Voices in Cloth 2012 will feature "Ancestral Voices," a special exhibit by the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland. There will also be a variety of quilting demonstrations, a wide array of vendors, a silent auction with many unique and valuable items, door prizes, and a raffle to win two beautiful, large quilts. Special activities for children include an exhibit of quilts made by kids.

Founded in 1978, EBHQ is an all-volunteer non-profit organization based in Albany, CA. In addition to preserving and continuing the traditions, culture, and history of quilting, EBHQ sponsors and supports quilting activities, and contributes to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles and patterns. They are also involved in community service projects including Children's Quilts—which distributes quilts for needy children around the world—and Quilts for Japan, which provided quilts for Japan's earthquake and tsunami survivors.

Owned and operated by Orton Development since 2004, Craneway Pavilion is part of the historic 525,000-square-foot Ford Assembly Building, also home to BoilerHouse Restaurant. The building was originally designed by legendary 20th century industrial architect Albert Kahn, and opened in 1932 as Ford Motor's Model 'A' production plant. In the 1940s, it became a hub of WWII home front efforts when it was retooled to produce tanks and jeeps. During that time, the legend of Rosie the Riveter was born, and now the building is adjacent to the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park.

Boasting panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and surrounding environs from a 25-acre waterfront setting, Craneway Pavilion is located at 1414 Harbour Way South in the Marina district of Richmond and can be accessed from the 580 freeway. Its wharf is accessible by private ferry from most waterfront locations in the Bay Area, and is also accessible by helicopter, BART and Amtrak (+ shuttles from nearby stations), car (the venue has 1,200 dedicated parking spaces), and by foot or bicycle from the shoreline Bay Trail. See the attached Richmond Bay Trail map for alternative bicycle and walking routes: http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/map.htm