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.

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

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

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