I was sorry to have missed this, but was put out of commission by a bout of Strep Throat, so I really appreciate the recording to listen to. I have a cedar chest in my office that was made by my uncle and is filled with quilts created by my grandmother and great-grandmother. I also have my grandmother's quilting frame propped up next to the chest. With all of these special people no longer here, these are treasures that comfort me and will be passed down to my daughters and grandchildren. I had always wanted my grandma to teach me to quilt, but she passed too soon, and even though she taught me to sew, we hadn't gotten to quilting yet, so I am grateful to have the quilts she made, as they bring back so many wonderful memories. I agree with Barry....there is nothing as comforting.
I have a duplex in Des Moines where one side is our studio, the other side is my daughter’s apartment. The studio has a cutting room, sewing room, quilting room and finally, an embroidery room. I have helped several people start quilting here at no charge. During the pandemic, we used this space for mask making. We were a hub for hundreds of people volunteering to respond to the crisis. More than 250,000 masks were made in this statewide effort. Most of these folks had never sewn before. Quilters donated tons of fabric from their stash and quilt stores donated hundreds of bolts. We were left with extra fabric when “home made” masks were no longer needed. We are committed to use the leftover material for charitable purposes. We can provide the fabric in whole cloth, or pre cut pieces and help the a wannabe quilter get started. When the top is finished, we can also provide a quilting experience using our long arm machine. The only rule is the quilt is donated when completed. Anyone who wants to try out quilting is welcome to contact me.
I am lucky to have the last patchwork quilt my grandma made on her treadle sewing machine. It’s not fancy, hand tied and not machine quilted, but it consists of patches of material from outfits my grandma and aunt made for my sisters and me when we were young children. There are also a couple of patches from a maternity shirt my mother wore while pregnant with my youngest sister. It holds treasured memories. When my mom died (she was only 58), we placed the quilt over her casket instead of a floral spray - she was a frugal person, and had let us know that money was not to be wasted on expensive flowers for her casket. My sister died about 14 years later (at age 54) and we draped the same quilt over her casket. It’s become our own tradition of comfort and solace.
I have been quilting for approximately 30 years. Maryann was my first and best teacher. My daughter and I make quilts for charity auctions and shelters. We love to do quilts and make several a month. Also love the Museum.
I was sorry to have missed this, but was put out of commission by a bout of Strep Throat, so I really appreciate the recording to listen to. I have a cedar chest in my office that was made by my uncle and is filled with quilts created by my grandmother and great-grandmother. I also have my grandmother's quilting frame propped up next to the chest. With all of these special people no longer here, these are treasures that comfort me and will be passed down to my daughters and grandchildren. I had always wanted my grandma to teach me to quilt, but she passed too soon, and even though she taught me to sew, we hadn't gotten to quilting yet, so I am grateful to have the quilts she made, as they bring back so many wonderful memories. I agree with Barry....there is nothing as comforting.
I have a duplex in Des Moines where one side is our studio, the other side is my daughter’s apartment. The studio has a cutting room, sewing room, quilting room and finally, an embroidery room. I have helped several people start quilting here at no charge. During the pandemic, we used this space for mask making. We were a hub for hundreds of people volunteering to respond to the crisis. More than 250,000 masks were made in this statewide effort. Most of these folks had never sewn before. Quilters donated tons of fabric from their stash and quilt stores donated hundreds of bolts. We were left with extra fabric when “home made” masks were no longer needed. We are committed to use the leftover material for charitable purposes. We can provide the fabric in whole cloth, or pre cut pieces and help the a wannabe quilter get started. When the top is finished, we can also provide a quilting experience using our long arm machine. The only rule is the quilt is donated when completed. Anyone who wants to try out quilting is welcome to contact me.
This is a great story, Jill!!
Connie, please consider taking a basic quilting class. Sewing patchwork is not at all difficult, and so satisfying.
I am lucky to have the last patchwork quilt my grandma made on her treadle sewing machine. It’s not fancy, hand tied and not machine quilted, but it consists of patches of material from outfits my grandma and aunt made for my sisters and me when we were young children. There are also a couple of patches from a maternity shirt my mother wore while pregnant with my youngest sister. It holds treasured memories. When my mom died (she was only 58), we placed the quilt over her casket instead of a floral spray - she was a frugal person, and had let us know that money was not to be wasted on expensive flowers for her casket. My sister died about 14 years later (at age 54) and we draped the same quilt over her casket. It’s become our own tradition of comfort and solace.
What a lovely story!
Quilts hold so much emotion and meaning within their threads.
Are there any school districts that have quilting in its curriculum?
Delbert, not that I know of, but I would not be surprised if there were.
I have been quilting for approximately 30 years. Maryann was my first and best teacher. My daughter and I make quilts for charity auctions and shelters. We love to do quilts and make several a month. Also love the Museum.
Good to know!