I am always charmed when I find a quilt hanging in a public spot such as a hospital, clinic, or meeting place. Last night, we enjoyed seeing the quilt that was put together for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration of Loudon, New Hampshire. The quilt is mounted in a permanent, wooden frame in “Charlie’s Barn” where local residents who belong to the Loudon Historical Society meet. There must be a reason the place is called “Charlie’s Barn.” Alas, we do not know. If you do know, please tell us! Write to: pat@quiltersmuse.com
Meeting place of the Loudon Historical Society, at dusk on March 17, 2010.
The Bicentennial quilt features many landscapes and includes important buildings in town. I was most impressed with a church building depiction that utilizes fine wale, white corduroy to simulate the clapboards. Lovely! The framing on this is fantastic! What a lot of work went into this quilt. Most enjoyable to view!
Patricia Cummings
Quilter’s Muse Publications
Tags: 1j976 Bicentennial Quilt, Loudon, NH
