Here is a program about women of America' s past and their influence on our country. This presentation will introduce you to six women and quilts that have a connection to each woman.
Documentation-Appraising-Judging
Should my quilt be documented?
Is my quilt worth appraising?
What does a judge look for at a quilt show? And a word of caution for quilt guilds.
Showing and discussing quilts made using cigar silks, ribbons, cigarette felts, and quilt tops made from tobacco bags and tobacco premiums.
Bring your own quilt for an entertaining, educational and fun program! It's an opportunity to come and find out about your quilt. In addition to learning some fascinating things about your quilt. How old is my quilt? Is it valuable? What is the pattern? How do I care for it? I will also have information about the care and storage of quilts, some facts about quilt appraisals, the etiquette of ‘gifting’ quilts and answer questions about your quilted treasures. Please contact me t o set up a program or a possible appraisal day.
Learn about the seven sisters from Sweden and their quilts. A bank robbery. A woman who loved to dance. A trunk show of several quilts, their patterns, and history. A good story of the early immigrants to America.
Newly made or vintage, it's important to know how to care for your quilt! Learn how to repair a torn or damaged quilt. When, or if, it should be washed. How to care for both a newly made quilt and an older one. What's the difference in conserving it and restoring it? Bring your own quilt to find out the best approach.
A program/workshop about the construction, use, history and charm of the early Crazy Quilts. Learn how to make a Crazy Quilt. Construction, techniques, methods, and materials. Kits are available.
The Underground Railroad, Hobo Signs; Symbolism In Quilts; Women of the North and the South, The Sanitary Commission.
Lecture & Workshop
The Isle of Man and the cats and quilts from that barren land. Also learn about "Joe the Quilter". Lecture and workshop. Kits available. The folded log cabin technique will be discussed and taught.
Quilts and Questions: 1. Friends 2. Amish Rebellion? 3 .Horse's Patoot 4. Quilt Police 5. Exact Estimate? 6. Keeping the Baby Awake. 7. Tired Binding? 8. Front and Back 9. Cellulite 10. Mucklededun 11. Granny's Passion 12. A "Fool's Errand" 13. A Secret Middle...and more.