This is a fun, interactive audience participation
lecture which gives those attending a look at the comparative values
of quilts from antique to newly constructed.
- We discuss the reasons for, the types of,
and the component parts of an appraisal.
- We bring quilts from many time periods (1830's
to present) to illustrate above.
- Attendees record their values for each of
our quilts before we give the correct dollar value. The attendee
who has the closest total to our total value of the collection
will receive a certificate for a free appraisal.
- Care and use information sheets are given
to each attendee.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
We answer questions about the possibility of
doing "something" with unfinished tops and blocks.
- Discussion of what to do with orphan blocks
and stray tops is given taking into account color of fabric,
historic significance of the item, condition of the fabric, and
construction of the block or top.
- Advice is given on what to do with well used,
old quilts.
- Participants are asked to bring their "orphans" and "strays" for
evaluation and suggestions for use.
- We will bring examples of our rescued treasures
and show what we chose to do with them.
- Care and use information sheets are given
to each attendee.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Why were signature, postage stamp, album, and
other styles of quilts made?
- Gives the historical, economic, industrial,
technical, social, and religious influences on women's daily
lives as they made their quilts.
- Examines the different styles that were repeated
through history.
- No monetary value is given for quilts
- Care and use information sheet is given to
each attendee.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
This lecture presents some of the most popular
stories and traditions in the quilting world with an eye to what
is known as fact.
- A few of the questions we answer include:
- What do dates on quilts mean?
- When did the log cabin block originate?
- Were scrap quilts made from old clothing?
- Were quilts used on the underground railroad
as signals?
- Can you pick out of a lineup an African-American
quilt by its style and colors?
- Care and use information sheet is given to
each attendee.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
We live in an area that was and is in the forefront
of many quilts designs. We will look at the old favorites
of the 20's and 30's as well as the stunning designs of the art
quilt movement.
- The quilts that are coming out of drawers
and other storage now are the quilts of our mothers, grandmothers
and aunts. They are pastel, happy and nostalgic. Where did they
get their designs?
- What companies were marketing to the quilts
of the past?
- What were the social influences of the 20th
century?
- When, where, and why did the art quilt movement
become popular?
- We will bring many examples.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
This lecture gives ways to preserve our quilts,
both old and new, so that future generation may enjoy them.
- What circumstances dictate that quilts may
be cleaned and repaired?
- What are the different ways to display, store,
and clean quilts?
- Do I preserve the quilt in the present condition
or restore it to its original state?
- How to preserve and restore a quilt - develop
a plan and execute it.
- How do you document a quilt with a label?
- Care and use information sheet and a sample
label is given to attendees.
- 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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