Saturday, October 22, 2011

Visit to Sisters Choice Quilters

I just returned from a trip to Falls Church, VA, outside Washington, DC.  I was invited to come down and give a presentation to this great group of quilters.  My talk was titled:  "Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases and Other Small Treasures".  I showed pillowcases from my collection, representing about 100 years of antique PA textiles.  The earliest was a dated piece from 1829, the latest was from 1900, with a note attached with maker's name and year presented.  I also showed some of my doll quilts made from antique fabrics, along with the antique pieces that inspired them.

I was treated well by the lovely ladies of the guild.  We had a great Thai dinner before the meeting and luscious frozen yogurt afterwards.  Thanks to my host Amy for making very comfortable arrangements for me and for their attention and interesting discussion from the guild members.

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7 comments:

  1. What a lucky quilt group! Your collection is amazing and I count myself lucky to have seen some of your pieces.
    Keep collecting and sharing!

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  2. What a wonderful collection you must have - those ladies were quite lucky to see you AND them!

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  3. Sounds like a great time! You have some beautiful things to show off and you have so much information to share, they are a lucky group of ladies.

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  4. I wish I could attend one of your presentations. Your knowledge and enthusiasm surely makes for an excellent program! ---"Love"

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  5. Way to go, Ann! Here's hoping for more bookings in the future!

    Liri

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  6. I really wish that I could have been there to hear your presentation and see you wonderful collection.

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  7. I wished I could have been there too!

    Carolyn :)

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