Commemorative Quilting

Quilts are often made to commemorate significant events. I have made a number of pieces lately that fit this category, and am currently working on developing the applique patterns for the Red Hook 2012 quilt in honor of the Bicentennial. It will contain applique and embroidery images of historic buildings in the township of Red Hook, and signatures. There are all sorts of events being planned, but as you may imagine, the quilt is underway now so it can be finished in time to display all year. The block arrangement is done and the buildings are being patterned now. If you are interested in helping with this project, from doing applique blocks, to helping piece, to helping collect signatures or quilting and binding, please join us at the meeting on July 7, at 12:30. Applique block materials will be available at that time. As this is being paid for by volunteer funds, we are also collecting red cotton fabric donations for the block framing and signature border. Those you can drop off any time.

Another event that is often associated with quilts is a wedding. I have three over the next three weekends, two of which are receiving quilted gifts. Obviously for my sister, there is a bed quilt, but for the other, a canvas mounted wall piece in a style I have been calling Significant Ephemera. In the case of a wedding, it includes a photo transfer of the invitation, trimmed out with the bridal colors and hearts, quilted and embroidered and mounted. For non quilters, it is just as significant as a bed quilt, and can be hung with a simple picture hook. (Unfortunately Blogger isn't letting me upload any photos right now.) Every time I have given one of these it has been met with joy. I am now taking commissions on these style pieces. I will post more details after I get through all these weddings and when Blogger lets me post photos again.

The Shoppe will be closed ( due to some of the weddings ) on June 25, and July 5. The Crazy Quilt Club meeting for June is cancelled, they will meet on July 9. The Block of the Month meeting for July is cancelled, we will resume with two blocks, and more paintstiks fun in August. Please join us for the Altered Book Quilt Journal workshop this July. Get the young people in your life involved with fabric and keep them busy over the summer with one of our kids and teens classes. Space is still available, but filling quickly. Check the page tabs at the top for more information.