Chester Heights Camp Meeting hosts “Fashion & Quilts… Now and Then"   Sewing student Heather from Garnet valley shows a sundress she made from recycled denim jeans. Sewing student Sienna hand sewing the faux fur on her denim jacket she made Sewing Student Taylor from Chadds Ford shows her quilt she made Zoe is ready for school in her new plaid pleated skirt she made   "Crafts of Chadds Ford Sewing Studio" will present a showcase of handmade quilts, fashions, dolls, and more made by children ages 7-18 on Saturday, September 19th from 12noon-4pm. .   Come and vote for your favorite sewn items in categories, including: quilts, fashionable clothing, recycled denim, stuffed animals, and more.  Other activities include: Learn to sew, see how fabric is dyed from natural products, and find out who will win the highest honor, “The President’s Award.” Watch and vote while four students compete in a Challenge Project from 12:30-2:30p.  A fashion show will begin at 2:30p, followed by a concert by pop artist Jamie Marie. Handmade autumn crafts will be sold, and lunch and a bake sale will be available.   Bring the family for a fun day and see how creative children can be.  Rain date is Saturday, September 26th.  For directions or more information please call: 610 563-8633. The Camp Meeting is located at 320 Valleybrook Road (Rte 261,) one mile South of US Route 1 (Baltimore Pike,) at the Smithbridge Road traffic light.   Chester Heights Camp Meeting Association is an evangelical religious organization that works with area churches. They are located on 31 acres, with 150 year-old trees, hiking trails, children's playground, several Victorian public buildings, such as an original gazebo that seats 120 people, and 60 century-old Victorian summer cottages. It’s listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and “Save Americas Treasures.”   ###

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