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Saturday, July 31st, 2010

We were invited to attend the Gala Opening of the 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum on July 31, 2010. This display will be in place in Woodstock, VT (Rte. 12 & River Rd.) until September 26 and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Featured here is a sampling of the wonderful work of quilters from Windsor County, Vermont, representing many styles and design inspirations. This year, two of the antique quilts in the Billings Farm & Museum collection were offered as inspiration to quilters to make miniature spin-off designs. It was fun to see the different interpretations of the same theme. One old quilt was in the “Bear’s Paw” pattern; the other was in the Red and Green appliqué tradition using a white background. The quilt, dated 1830, was hand-quilted so closely that, at first glance, it appeared to be machine quilted, but I knew that could not be true, given the date!

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Antique “Bear’s Paw in Mud” from the collection of Billings Farm & Museum

mini-quilt by Joanne Sharp

“Thrift Store Bears” miniature quilt by Joanne Sharp, North Pomfret, VT

I love this quilt! It looks so spontaneous the way the edges of the quilt are treated, with just part of the “next” blocks showing. The colors are vibrant and fresh with congruent saturation of color in all fabrics. There is nice contrast between the blocks and the background. The sashings are just the right color to set off the rest of the quilt, and the miniature size of this quilt is charming!

wheat field

“Crop Circle: Etchihampton England, 11 August 2002″ by Joanne Sharp, North Pomfret, VT (same quilter as above).

This unusual quilt design caught my eye and invited me to read more to understand the inspiration of the quilter. She explains that it is based on the design seen in a wheat field in England. She created it via the method of “cut away” appliqué. This quilter has proven herself to be proficient at both piecing and appliqué!

This quilt, “Awaiting Spring,” by Elizabeth Allen of Windsor, VT, caught Jim’s eye. He likes its bright colors and large flower designs. The quilter was inspired by a class with Becky Goldsmith as well as a book written by her (unnamed).

group quilt

This beautiful quilt, “Treasures of Vermont” was put together by the Delectable Mountain Quilter’s Guild, Bethel, VT. It is colorful and attractive from a distance. Yet, close up, the beading and inking details are wonderful! I love the variety of techniques in this piece, especially the paper-pieced Robin. Delightful!

Black Bear

My favorite of the entire show is this miniature quilt by Mara Novak of Chester, VT. The quilt is machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine embroidered, and machine quilted. I love her use of color and design. She states that the quilt was intended for use as a talisman against a visit from a real bear. She adds, “It didn’t work.”

Well, that concludes our review of “samples” from this year’s show. There are many other worthy quilts that are not shown here, so we encourage you to make a day of it, bring the family, and enjoy ALL that the museum has to offer. The Billings Farm & Museum is a delight in any season, offering tours of a Victorian farmhouse, horse-drawn rides, and the opportunity to view farm animals, close-up. They have a wonderful gift shop, and across the street are hiking trails that are part of the National Parks system. Of course, Woodstock itself is a mecca for tourists. Antique stores and antiquarian bookstores and other shops are located downtown. Not too far away is the Teddy Bear factory. This a four seasons resort town, and lucky are those who can call the town “home,” a beautiful place to visit!

Many thanks to the Billings Farm & Museum for all that they do to encourage and support quilters and the age old tradition of quilting. For more information, please visit their or call 1-802-457-2355.

Patricia and James Cummings
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Friday, June 4th, 2010

Today, the sun was shining when we got up and we decided that there was no time like the present day to visit Sugar Hill, NH and a newly-installed exhibit of 40 quilts at the Sugar Hill Historical Museum. The display will be in place until October 11, 2010 and is nicely set up along with no less than 59 antique aprons. One of the quilts is a signature quilt made in 1889.

The quilts range in size from doll bed quilts to crib size quilts to bed quilts and modern wall hangings, some of which were designed and made by Everett Aldrich, the newly-appointed president of the New Hampshire Quilter’s Guild. Old Sewing Tools and Memorabilia, as well as Aldrich Family Genealogy is presented, along with an “antique” marriage certificate that has been framed.

The museum gift shop is selling raffle tickets for a (new) quilt, as well as notecards, books, fabric packets, coffee mugs and other delightful items. There is no charge to view the exhibit, but of course, donations are accepted, as are memberships or business sponsorships.

No photos were allowed. Here are some views of the North Country today.

Sugar Hill fire truck

This 1939 Ford pick-up was originally used as a hay truck on Henry Crapo’s farm until he donated it to the fire department. The vehicle has been restored and is put on display on the lawn in front of the Sugar Hill Museum, every weekend.

Lupines of Easton, NH

Lupines we saw by the side of the road in Easton, NH.

Stream in Easton, NH

Jim picked up a tick on his bare leg, while attempting to take pictures of this lovely stream.

child statue in Bethlehem, NH

Statue of a child in Bethlehem, NH in a little public garden area with White Iris.

If you are in the area and like quilts and aprons, I recommend this unique exhibit. We enjoyed it! The exhibit is open every Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 3 PM. For more information, contact the Sugar Hill Historical Museum, 1401 Route 117, Sugar Hill, NH 03586 (603) 823-5336.

Patricia Cummings

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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

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This is the first room of quilts that we visited at the Souhegan Valley Quilt Guild Show in Amherst, New Hampshire

On Friday, Jim and I headed to southern New Hampshire to attend a quilt show that turned out to be one of the finest shows we have seen in a very long time. The greeters were very friendly and the show and vendors took up all the space on the first floor of the Messiah Lutheran Church. Quilts on racks and hanging from trees greeted us as we entered the parking.

outdoors

These lovely quilts and others were hung outside and include a banner quilt for the sponsoring group

A vendor outside was selling refreshments, and in another small building were two additional quilt vendors. After we saw the show, Jim went out to the Meditation garden that had some very interesting, flowering shrubs and included a little frog pond, deeper in the woods.

meditation garden

A meditation garden at Messiah Lutheran Church, site of the 2010 Souhegan Valley Quilt Guild Show

The quilts in this show made our hearts sing. What an array of colors and styles, many of them original designs, and others variations based on a few workshops that the group had experienced.

I gave a Crazy Quilt lecture and workshop for this group in 1993. I don’t suppose anyone would remember that, but a few people did say that they read my column in viagra facts magazine, on a regular basis.

This did not seem to be a juried or a judged show. At least, I did not spot any ribbons. However, everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun in this ambient environment with huge pots of pink geraniums strategically-placed. We also enjoyed a “bed turning” to see a pile of quilts, all hand-pieced, and hand-quilted by “Millie” (last name not mentioned). We would be happy to add a last name! Her quilt with a piece of Belgium chintz in the center was especially exquisite!

Millie's quilts

All of these quilts were made by one women, hand pieced and hand quilted! Nice work, “Millie!”

Here are some of Jim’s photos of quilts that we love!

chickens

Rachel McCombs hand embroidered and machined quilted this 18″ x 30″ echo-quilted quilt.

friendship quilt

“Happy Stars” by Connie Wisneski is a 70″ x 70″ quilt that is double-sided. The reverse side features Hawaiian prints and she quilted the quilt from that side. I noticed her beautifully-mitered corners!

smocked dresses quilt

“Little Sunday Dresses” by Lisa Scalia is machine pieced; hand appliquéd; hand embroidered; and hand quilted (by her mother). It measures 60″ x 74″ and is made by someone who teaches Smocking!

Hunter Star in 1930s fabrics

Lisa Scalia made this quilt as a baby quilt for her fifth child, a little boy. This “Hunter Star” design looks great in 1930s reproduction fabrics! We couldn’t resist the colors!

Columbus quilt

Last, but not least, is this gorgeous quilt made by Barbara Wood that commemorates the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The 120″ square quilt features both designs and fabrics by Jinny Beyer and is machine pieced and hand quilted. She calls the quilt, “500 years After Columbus.”

This was a remarkable show and we felt very pleased to see the fine work being done by quilters in our home state. Keep up the good work, ladies!

Patricia Cummings, quilt historian and program presenter

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Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Yesterday, Jim and I decided to head to North Chelmsford, Massachusetts to view the handiwork of the Chelmsford Quilter’s Guild. This event was set up at the Church of St. John the Evangelist on Middlesex St. and even though that street is a main street in the town, it was not marked so ended up doing a little creative detouring! More than 100 quilts of all sizes greeted us, as well as the friendly ladies who took our money, stamped our hands with hearts, and asked us each to choose a gift of a fabric Kleenex holder in various pretty prints – a lovely and unexpected touch!

Accidental Peacock

“Accidental Peacock” by Melissa Jane Dawson was started a few years ago in a workshop by Karen Eckmeier called “Accidental Landscapes.” When this work was rotated 90 degrees, it was transformed into a peacock quilt!

Jim and I wandered around separately, he taking a few photos, and me lingering with the quilts that “spoke” to me. One quilt that I really liked was a small one composed of panels that depict Amish life. The fabric had been purchased by Jeanne Glenfield, one of the gals who started “A Quilter’s Gathering.” We lost her before she could do anything with those panels, so someone else has made them into a charming quilt. It made me smile to see Jeanne’s name again and to remember her generosity, as well as her delight in attending Elly Sienkiewicz’s appliqué academy!

When we arrived home, I looked at Jim’s photos that represent the quilts that we liked best. Color-wise, I was really drawn to “Blues Sampler” by Diane Loomis. The quilt was inspired by Jinny Beyer’s “Mirage” and has a wool batting. She used silk thread in both the machine needle and bobbin to quilt the piece. It is visually-stunning!

Blues Sampler

Another quilt I like is one from a “Regency Quilt” challenge among a group. The fabric squares are separated by narrow black sashings. I really like the larger-than-calico scale of the fabrics. Nancy Fabbri made this quilt as a Christmas gift to a friend.

Regency quilt

“East Asian Studies” by Tina van Roggen is dedicated to her daughter who just completed a B.A. degree in the subject. I love all of the Japanese images: the flying cranes, the Koi fish, and the stylistic and artistic landscapes. Inspired by a design by Jane Barrett, owner of Quilter’s Way in West Concord, MA, this quilt was machine-quilted by Laurie LaConte.

East Asian studies

“Tea and Friendship” is the result of friends getting together to each make a row. This quilt was put together by Nancy Fabbri. The quilt’s pastel colors are quintessentially “Spring,” and we liked the motifs embroidered in Outline Stitch embroidery.

Tea and Friendship

The last quilt we will share here has an unusual and pleasant shape, and the corner pumpkins are wonderful! Beth Cardozo was inspired by the book,viagra facts by Whimsicals. This quilt reminds us of autumn, our favorite time of year, here in New England.

Pumpkins on the table

There were many other worthy quilts in the show. This is just a Sample. Best wishes to all the ladies. Please keep up the great work. We really enjoyed your quilts!!!

Patricia Cummings

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Sunday, May 9th, 2010

The Central Vermont Quilt was small, but enticing, showcasing a wide range of colors and talent. It is obvious that quilting is alive and well in Vermont. Here are a few of our favorites in the show. When I selected them, I was relying on visual impact alone, and the graphic quality of their “statements.” All of the quilts were stunning!

two pretty quilts

Two windblown quilts beckoned us from the parking lot of the Central Vermont Quilt Show, 2010.

Sunburst by Marie Fortier

This stunning quilt, “Sunburst,” was made by Marie Fortier.

tribute to Reliance Webster Reed

A tribute to the quiltmaker’s great grandmother. We did not happen to notice the quilter’s name. Please contact us to provide it @

scrapbook

The quiltmaker created a scrapbook in honor of her ancestor! Love it!

We are partial to quilts that depict “Flying Geese” whether suggested by abstract triangles, by appliqué, or in a combination of ways. The following quilt caught our eyes.

“Flying Home” by Pauline Lang

Traditional Sampler blocks, both appliquéd and pieced, made by Elaine La Rosa; machine-quilted by Mary Schilke. Elaine calls this her “Well-traveled Sampler, as it was a take-along project while traveling. The source of the design is a “Paper Pieces” pattern dated 1987, Sycamore, IL.

Sampler

The next quilt is a machine embroidered quilt titled “Pictogram Block Party” by Marie Gross, based on a design by Judy Norwicki.

embroidered quilt

Congratulations to all who entered this show. Your work was a pleasure to view. Thank you.

Patricia Cummings

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Friday, May 7th, 2010

When we first walked in the door of the Central Vermont Quilt Show in Barre, Vermont, today, I was awe-struck by the colorful quilts of Kathie Alyce, quilter designer and artist. On display, in a special exhibit, were landscape quilts that she made, as well as other extraordinary pieces. One quilt was made in the shape of an artist’s palette, and about the same size. Kathie admits to being in love with viagra facts. We believe her!

A black, white, and gray quilt (seen on the left) is dedicated to the memory of her brother who met a tragic death in Keene, New Hampshire, when a deer jumped in front of his motorcycle. There is a purposeful tear down the middle of the quilt, perhaps to symbolize how he was ripped from her life. It is a touching tribute, along with an aluminum-foil-color, motorcycle and deer, applied in some manner.

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Kathie Alyce standing in front of a few of her quilts at the Central Vermont Quilt Show – 2010

The center piece of the special exhibit is a quilt, one of thirty quilts, that will be featured in a book, viagra facts, to be released at the Houston Quilt Market in late October 2010. Kathie has developed a special hard plastic (or acrylic?) template tool that can be used to make a number of different quilts. The blue and white one, shown here, with her standing nearby, she calls the “Vermont Wedding Ring.” In a vendor space at the show, Kathy was selling her templates and quilt patterns.

I really enjoyed chatting with Kathie. At one point she said that a trademark of her quilts is curves. In viewing her various pieces, that statement rings true! From her website, I learned that she does commission work and also has some beautiful quilts for sale. In addition, she provides classes to groups.

Check out The new book is being published by AQS (American Quilter’s Society). Congratulations, Kathy! Way to go! Please sign up on Kathy’s website if you would like to be notified when her book is ready for the public!

Patricia Cummings

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Monday, May 3rd, 2010

If you are in the area and free this weekend, you might enjoy stopping in to see the quilts in the Central Vermont Quilt Show. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2-7 and Saturday, May 8, 9-5. The site is Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St., Barre, Vermont.

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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The Quilt Show season in New England is more or less dictated by good traveling weather. The first small shows are set up around the end of April and the last one, in New Hampshire, occurs at the beginning of November. Quilt shows are always a fun time as quilters meet and greet, see what their fellow guild members have been working on all winter, enter quilt challenges, or show grandmother’s quilt.

One can usually readily determine which national teacher has visited a group during the previous fall. When “Stack ‘n Whack” quilts were popular, it was not unusual to see a half dozen or more of them, usually hanging side by side.

In recent years, everyone wants to be given credit: the quilter herself who in many cases is just the “piecer.” Then, there is the person who actually quilted the three layers together. That would be the machine quilter, or someone who hand quilts for hire. Of course, if the quilt was made from someone’s pattern, and is not an original design, it is only polite to mention the source: author/pattern originator and name of the book or quilt class. If one thanks everyone involved they would include quilt fabric designers, thread and sewing machine companies. It seems important to cover all bases, including, perhaps, the mother who birthed you!

Yes, things are increasingly complex and difficult, and made slightly more so by people who scream copyright violation, either on their own behalf, or someone whom they encounter. I have been thinking about how quilting has changed over the years. When there were quilting bees in centuries past, I wonder what their “issues” were, and what their “gossip” was. Of course, these kinds of things are not often recorded. In many instances, I wish I could be, or could have been, a fly on the wall! Quilts themselves don’t talk, but the stories they would tell, if they could!

You know, old habits die hard, and particularly when people learn that something is the right thing to do. They hang onto an idea forever. Take white gloves. Yes, take them! Every show has “white glove” ladies. Now, to “handle with white gloves” is an old concept, and one that denotes a certain amount of respect, and that is GOOD! However, some researchers suggest that white gloves are actually abrasive to the surface of quilts and should be avoided. Freshly washed hands will do, or, alternatively, nitrile gloves (my preference). I buy boxes of these at Sam’s Club (200 pairs at a time). They are lightweight, and go on and off easily.

Avoid latex gloves because they will not only impart a noxious odor to your hands, but latex is known to be medically-dangerous around people who are allergic. An allergic reaction can come on suddenly, even if the person has not experienced this problem in the past.

Please respect the work of quilters who enter shows. Do not touch their quilts, step on them (yes, I’ve seen this happen), or allow children to handle them. Many hours of work are represented by any quilt on display. I hope that you will attend many quilt shows this year. Remember not to take photos of items in vendor’s booths, and to respect the rights of quilters whose quilts have signs that say: “No photos allowed.” If you must take notes, remember to bring a mechanical pencil with you, lest someone jog your elbow and you get ink on someone’s quilted art.

Ah, yes, so many things to keep in mind! Most of all, enjoy the show!

Patricia Cummings

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Today, I received a greeting card/ announcement with photos from my beautiful Ukrainian friend and master quilter who teaches quilting and now lives in Germany. Before today, I had never heard of International Women’s Day which will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2011. The day is set aside annually to honor the “economic, political, and social achievements” of women, according to an online statement. Read more at:

In true artistic style, the front of Tamara’s card is a a printed design that is embellished with strips of cloth, a Log Cabin design that was made to look like a house. One word on the front of the card says: “Willkommen,” which in German means “Welcome.” Inside is an invitation to see the quilts of Tamara’s “Quiltgruppe,” (quilt group), an exhibit that will continue until April 10, 2010 in Chemnitz. Tamara writes that the Municipal Centre has been organizing cultural activities for the women of the town, and that the exhibit has already received a lot of visitors from the surrounding suburban area, as well as the town itself.

Here are some photos:

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Beautiful card that contains information inside, in German, about the exhibit hours, etc.

quiltgruppe

Photos of ladies who belong to Tamara’s quilt group

tamara and her husband, and a group member with quilts

One of Tamara’s students; and Tamara and her husband, Anatol.

We are happy to hear that quilting is a thriving art in this German town, thanks to the efforts of a very talented woman, Tamara Shpolanska. Hope you have enjoyed these pictures as much as we did!

Patricia Cummings

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

mammy quilt in Dallas

Deborah Berry sent the photo above that shows a portion of a Mammy quilt spotted in a Dallas, TX show.

I tried to zoom in on the details of the sign that accompanies the quilt.

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Thanks to Deborah who provided an additional photo of the Mammy figures “with teeth,” shown here a few days ago.

Someone asked me if Mammy Quilts and Aunt Jemima Quilts are the same thing. To me, it seems they are different. Aunt Jemima quilts attempt to re-create the ever-changing depictions of the women who posed for Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix and syrup advertisements. The Mammy quilts are more generic, showing large Black women with head turbans, in dresses, and barefoot. The Aunt Jemima quilts I’ve seen just feature the head. For a detailed history of Aunt Jemima, please see the following book:

Patricia Cummings

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

News from Mancuso Show Management

The Mancuso Brothers have announced their 2010 SHOW CALENDAR

Books at the 25th Street Armory
January 15 – 16
69th Regiment Armory
New York, NY

New Hope Winter Antiques Show
January 16 – 17
Eagle Fire Hall
New Hope, PA

Lawrenceville / Princeton Antiques Show
February 13 – 14
National Guard Armory
Lawrenceville, NJ

Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXI
February 25 – 28
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA

The Quilt Fest of New Jersey VI
March 4 – 7
Garden State Exhibit Center
Somerset, NJ

Denver National Quilt Festival V
April 29 – May 2
Denver Merchandise Mart
Denver, CO

World Quilt Show – New England
Premier of the 2010 World Quilt Show XIV
August 19 – 22
Radisson Center of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH

Historic New Castle Antiques Show
August 29
Battery Park
Historic New Castle, DE

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XVII
September 16 – 19
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA

Pacific International Quilt Festival XIX
October 14 – 17
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA

World Quilt Show – Florida
Grand Finale of the 2010 World Quilt Show XIV
November 12 – 14
Palm Beach County Convention Center
West Palm Beach, FL

This listing is brought to you as a courtesy announcement by

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Thursday, November 5th, 2009

On October 24 & 25, 2009, the Henrietta Quilt Club set up a display of newly-made quilts, as well as antique quilts, in a show that is offered every other year. This event took place in Henrietta, New York (Rochester area). This group of 77 quilting aficionados meet every Tuesday at 1 p.m., at the Henrietta Public Library located at 455 Calkins Rd., Henrietta, NY.

Beth Davis sent some photos, at my request, for your viewing pleasure.

overall shot

Beth states that the show took volunteers four hours to set up, but only 50 minutes to take down!

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Another view of the show. Any quilt show is a labor of love!

bed turning display

Antique bed quilts were flipped, one at a time, in this method of showing quilts.

Many thanks to Beth Davis for providing these images!
This appears to be an active group of quilters. Thirty-six members displayed 65 quilts. A lunch of homemade Lasagna was available to the show workers.

Patricia Cummings

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Saturday, October 24th, 2009

I have been aware of the Gollywog doll and its history for a number of years now. My doll was ordered from England, where they are still made and are popular, apparently. At the time I sent for one, I did not realize that there were any racial slurs attached to it. I’m not sure how I might have missed that fact. The doll’s image is still located in one of my related files online: .

This morning, I stumbled upon three interesting links:

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2) A quilt named “,” which won a blue ribbon at the Pacific International Quilt Festival and has the same design as the “Gollyville 1 kit” sold by

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The quilt, #1028, that won a prize for “Best Hand Workmanship” was made by Ruth DeBord and Wendy Reyes. The quilt was made from a kit that originated in Australia where Golliwog dolls are popular and are not meant to be derisive. To those who speak the King’s English, a “wog” is anyone of color: an Egyptian, an Indian, etc. You get the picture.

I would like you to think about this topic. When we make drawn caricatures or dolls that overexaggerate the physical characteristics of other humans, such as the emphasis on large lips, or curly hair, or skin color, does that always constitute racism or just poor taste? When, if ever, is that practice acceptable?

A second question is this: Should quilt judges award blue ribbons to quilts that are done perfectly, but carry a message that is contrary to acceptable and ethical social responsibility? In other words, is perfect appliqué more important than the message a quilt conveys, one that could be offensive to many others?

These are just words for thought on this dreary, rainy day. You would probably enjoy reading the file I prepared about , as well as the opinions of Dr. David Pilgrim, an African-American who finds many (most?) of these kinds of collectibles to be degrading and humiliating.

Touchy subject, I know. All comments welcome.

Patricia Cummings,
Quilter’s Muse Publications

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Saturday, October 17th, 2009

What a lovely day for a trip “down the road apiece” to Massachusetts where more than 180 quilts awaited our viewing pleasure! The Concord Piecemakers set up their displays in St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Acton, MA. The show featured wearable art, vendors, beautiful items for a silent auction, and two rooms full of quilts of all sizes. In this short review, we will share our picks for “favorite quilts.”

Stone Portal

“Stone Portal” is a wonderful quilt by Tina van Roggen. I love her use of color and the way she creates dimension in this quilt.

Serenity

“Serenity” by Janet Wilhelm looks like its name sounds: serene. Viewing this quilt was viagra facts as good as a walk in the woods!

Birds of a Feather

“Birds of a Feather” by Mary Barbaro is a quilt that I spotted from across the room and had to take a closer look. I love its whimsical nature – very fun!

Memory Quilt

“Memory Quilt” is such an unusual design, made completely of ties. The corners are beautifully-quilting, adding to this stunning quilts. The colors sing!

Pineapples, Palms and Papayas

“Pineapples, Palms and Papayas” by Mary Zessoules is an amazing Hawaiian style quilt. It looks very unusual in the chocolate brown color chosen for it. I was drawn to the fine appliqué work, the large size of the quilt, and the amount of hand quilting that was done. See the “echo” patterns? Nice!

All of the quilts were lovely and it was difficult to chose personal favorites. I was not setting myself up here as judge and jury, just wanted to share a part of my day with you so that you could appreciate a little of the current work that is going on in New England. Quilting does not appear to be going away any time soon, and that is a good thing!

Many thanks to Barbara Weiss and Susan Lee for being co-chairs of the show. For more information about this group, please visit:
online.

Patricia Cummings

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

For Immediate Release

Lowell, MA—October 12, 2009. The New England Quilt Museum is excited to announce their new exhibition of international art quilts. “Masters: 40 Contemporary Master Quilters,” opens November 19, 2009 and explores the cutting edge of art quilting, with today’s most regarded global quilt artists represented in this comprehensive exhibition.

Guest curator Martha Sielman has assembled a seminal collection of representative works by master art quilters, explored in this exhibition and in Sielman’s companion book, Masters: Art Quilts. This expansive look at state-of-the-art quilting brings together works by artists from around the world including Australia, the UK, Japan, Israel, Hungary, France, South Africa, Denmark, and Belgium.

Metamorphosis by Jane Sassaman

“Metamorphosis” made by Jane Sassaman in 2000

Artists included in the exhibition include Noriko Endo, whose detailed, realistic landscapes have won critical acclaim worldwide, Kyoung Ae Cho, whose minimalist wood constructions push the boundaries of the fiber art form, and Jane Sassaman, whose bold, sinuous designs have been widely respected among quilt lovers for over 20 years. The exhibition shows not only the wide geographic reach of quilting, but also its thematic range.

From energetic sculptural works to deeply personal portraits, from meticulous visual narratives to enigmatic still-lifes, art quilting embraces as many diverse forms as contemporary painting or sculpture. For those unfamiliar with the medium, the exhibition is a great introduction—for those who have long appreciated the art quilt, a welcome chance to see old favorites and new discoveries.

Sielman, herself a contemporary art quilter whose commissioned works are featured in many corporate and private collections, set out to gain a comprehensive view of contemporary quilt art, researching the works, techniques, and design philosophies of some of today’s leading artists.

The result was first her book viagra facts, published in 2008 by Lark Books, and now the exhibition that bears its name, showcasing representative works by each of the forty artists profiled in the book.

This exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell is the only stop in the Northeast for the exhibition, and its last stop. This exhibit is the only chance for many to see key works by international artists seldom shown in the United States.

Masters opens on November 19, 2009, with a formal opening reception on Saturday, November 21 at 1pm. Sielman will be signing copies of her book, viagra facts at the reception. The exhibition will run through February 25, 2010.

About the New England Quilt Museum

The New England Quilt Museum, located in Lowell, MA, preserves, interprets, and celebrates American quilting past and present.

Museum hours are 10 AM-4 PM Tuesday through Saturday; and Sundays 12-4 PM, May through December. The museum is closed during the first two weeks of January (Jan. 1-18).

Admission is $7, $5 for seniors and students, and free for museum members. Two for one admission for WGBH and AAA members.

Visit or call 978-452-4207, for more information.

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Christina Inge
Public Relations and Marketing
New England Quilt Museum
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