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Spider Web Crib Quilt, early 20th century. Collection of Sara Miller. Photo by Lisa Bisson

Lowell, MA—December 15, 2009—The New England Quilt Museum is very excited to announce their first exhibition of the 2010 season, Bettina Havig’s “Kinder Komforts: Amish Crib Quilts.” This exhibition will bring together many of the most remarkable examples of Amish quilting, all the more exquisite for their small dimensions.

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The exhibition draws primarily from the collection of Sara Miller, herself a member of the Old Order Amish community for most of her life.

online viagra without prescription represents a new view of Amish quiltmaking. Amish crib quilts are made with the same saturated colors and simple, striking patterns as traditional large scale Amish quilts. They are made, however, with a greater degree of freedom than larger quilts, precisely because they are intended for rough wear and utilitarian purposes. These small quilts present notable variations in color and design, making online viagra without prescription an eye-opener, even for those who think they know Amish quilting.

“Kinder Komforts: Amish Crib Quilts” runs from March 4 through May 9, 2010. An opening reception on March 6 at 1 p.m. will feature a lecture on the Amish lifestyle and its intimate connection to quilting by guest curator Bettina Havig, an internationally-renowned quilt expert and author. In addition, quilt historian Gerald Roy will give a talk on the Amish use of color in conjunction with the exhibition on April 17, 2010 at 1 p.m.

During the exhibit, the museum will feature, in its permanent collection rooms, the work of Dorothy Bosselman. The late artist set out to re-create 60 historical Amish quilts, most dating from the early 20th century, in miniature. Her reproduction quilts, most of them no larger than 6” square, were recently acquired by the museum and will be exhibited for the first time in 20 years.

Support for this exhibition is provided in part by A Quilters’ Gathering/Eastcoast Quilters’ Alliance LLC.

About the New England Quilt Museum

The New England Quilt Museum, located at 18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA, preserves, interprets, and celebrates American quilting past and present. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; and Sundays 12-4 p.m., May through October. Closed January 1–18, 2010.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students/senior citizens; Museum members are admitted free.
Visit or call (978) 452-4207 for more information.

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