Bellevue resident in quilt finals

Carol Hill of Bellevue is a finalist in the 8th biennial Pacific Northwest Quiltfest, August 8-10, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

Carol Hill of Bellevue is a finalist in the 8th biennial Pacific Northwest Quiltfest, August 8-10, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

The piece titled “Woodscape Fabrication” will compete with 290 quilts and wearable art entries from the five northwestern United States and the four western provinces of Canada. More than $40,000 in cash and major prizes, including top of the line sewing machines, will be awarded to winners in 11 categories.

The Pacific Northwest Quiltfest is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10.

More information is available at 425-558-1983 or at www.apnq.org.