The brochure cover that shows a partial view of the Munroe Family Quilt made for a four-poster bed. It is attributed to Emily Wiley Munroe, Lynnfield, MA, circa 1865. Her brothers served in the cavalry during the Civil War.

Yesterday, April 14, 2011, was the opening day of a new exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum, the work of Pamela Weeks, a New Hampshire resident and quilt appraiser who since 1999 has been fascinated with quilts that were constructed one bound block at a time and then sewn together. The idea of making a quilt in this manner makes sense particularly when a group of quilters was making a presentation, autograph or family quilt. Almost forty quilts are on display as well as a display case of Civil War textiles and artifacts.

The International Quilt Study Center, the Brick Store Museum, private collectors and quilters, and people who own historic family quilts all contributed to the success of this exhibit and supplemented the quilts that the curator herself had collected. This is truly a stunning collection and one with variety. I was smitten by the Red and White quilt with unusual appliqué designs; the earliest example of a so-called Potholder quilt (1837) with an unusual tadalafil side effects figure on an appliquéd block; and the quilt given to James George, a convalescing Civil War soldier.

If you are at within driving distance of Lowell, please take the opportunity to see this wonderful exhibit. After you view these stunning quilts, you will surely want to view all of the enticing items in the museum gift store, carefully and tastefully gathered. You’ll see old sewing tools, new quilts, books, handbags, jewelry, magazines, books, fabrics, embroidery packets and more! A new line of reproduction fabrics by, based on quilts in the NEQM collection, are on sale.

The New England Quilt Museum is well worth the trip. Surprises await at every turn! Pam will be giving talks and classes throughout the length of the exhibit. The opening reception and talk by Pam Weeks will occur on April 16 at 1 p.m. Enjoy! The event is sponsored by .

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