Leading expert on antique quilts makes a featured guest appearance on the Martha Stewart Living show.

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Quilters, local guilds and quilting groups that have created a quilt inspired by a traditional quilting pattern or technique, or who have an antique quilt that fits this theme, are invited to exhibit in Uncommon Threads. ” This exhibition will feature antique and contemporary quilts that are inspired by traditional quilting patterns and techniques. Rarely exhibited quilts from the society’s collection and from museums, private collections, guilds and quilters across the North Shore will be on display during this two-day event. The event will take place Saturday, April 21, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. and Sunday, April 22, from noon to 4 p. m. at the society’s Smith Barn, 38 Felton St. PHS is seeking quilt submissions. On April 21-22 , the Peabody Historical Society will present “Uncommon Threads 2012: A Celebration of Quilts, Old & New. Uncommon Threads will also feature vendors from local quilting, sewing, and needlework shops. quilting demonstrations and much more.

Source: Daily News Transcript

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How else to describe a quilt, a knotted comforter actually comprised of the most precious embroidered prayer blocks, machine sewn around the edge to the top of the heaviest, dreariest gray comforter one can imagine. It was the best of quilts, it was the worst of quilts. Every time I look at it a Tom Jones song goes running through my head "Please release me let me go. ". The prayer embroidered on the blocks isn't your typical "Now I lay me down to sleep. QUILT AND COMFORT. That day was last St. Patrick's Day when Alice Rice visits my studio during J. K. O'Donnell's annual celebration. I knew her late husband Micky long before she did for Micky and I were Franke Park Day Camp Counselors-in-Training as teenagers. It strikes me like something I would find in the basement of an antique mall where everything not worthy of prime space is relegated. " This one is "Now I lay me down to sleep.

Source: The Waynedale News

Source: Raggie Girls

Awhile back, my mom was sorting through some vintage and antique quilt blocks.   I thought wouldn't it be cool to be able to make a quilt that incorporated these seven vintage pieces. To be honest, I hadn't even thought of the Civil War reproduction fabrics, but when looking for navy colored blues with white designs that were similar to the seven, that is exactly where I ended up.   It just   All had the same pink crossbar fabrics, but there were three or so different blues used ranging from navy to indigo. A simple but effective block.   Some to keep, some for an auction and a few she gave to me.   Amongst the ones I received was a set of seven made of the same pattern and fabrics....

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Source: Piecemaker's Quilt Guild of Western Iowa

I have a few pictures that I will show you, we really do have a lot of talent in our group and the projects never fail to amaze me. We quilter's are a prolific group when it comes to making quilts and other "quilty" items.   This quilt was made by "No UFO's Karen". We are a friendly, relaxed group and would welcome anyone that has an interest in quilting or sewing.   She is a unique person among us. Her Angel and Star quilt was a BOM project that she completed. It was a huge quilt and very well done. Our Guild meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday, except December, at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7:00 pm in Missouri Valley, IA. We have about 60 members and enjoy programs, show & tell, lectures and fellowship.