A fascinating symposium on quilting, split-oak woven baskets, Shenandoah Valley crockery and pottery, and community and church picnics was held at St. Paul's Heritage Center in Edinburg, VA on Saturday. The quilting portion was headlined by Alexandra Deutch, Chief Curator of the Maryland Historical Society, who gave an informative lecture and slide show on Baltimore Album quilts. After the first two sessions, we got to see some "show and tell" quilts that attendees brought with them. The theme was signature, album, friendship, and family quilts. I thought you might be interested in seeing some of the photos I took.
There were numerous crazy quilts that were heavily embroidered and signed.
It was fascinating to see some of the friendship quilts, too:
Two of the most beautiful quilts shared were applique. This one is a Carolina Lily, if I'm not mistaken; interesting to speculate whether different greens and red were used, or if this is a result of fading.....
The quilt below just took my breath away; the applique and quilting were exquisite. I should know this pattern, but can't get my head around the name....
It was such a pleasure to attend this interesting and informative event just 5 miles from my front door. All the proceeds went to benefit the Edinburg Heritage Foundation and the Edinburg Mill Museum. Several of the crazy quilts shown will be on display there.
It was an enjoyable day learning about the families, traditions, artisans, and heritage in our "adopted" Shenandoah County. It just proves once again that there are a wealth of stories waiting to be discovered "right down the road" no matter where you live.
Have a great day.....it's snowy but roads are clear so I'm off to my Book Club....
Kathy
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing these beautiful quilts, Kathy! They are all stunning!
Those quilts are all so pretty!! =D
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