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| In some venues, the original quilt will be displayed with the study quilt |
They are currently exhibiting, "In War Time: A Study of Civil War Era Quilts 1850 - 1865" - 25 small quilts reproduced with permission from private collections and museums.
Each quilt is accompanied by a written statement that documents the study of the original quilt as well as their journey as a quilt maker.
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| Original Quilt is in the collection of the Indiana State Museum and Historical Society |
The study quilts will be on exhibit through July, 2016 in the Marie Webster House. They then move to their next venue. The quilts travel for four years.
On June 4 - July 9 they will also have an Indiana Historical Society exhibit titled, "Faces of The Civil War". Deb Geyer, Executive Director says, "This exhibit bring to life the stories of many Hoosiers whose lives were touched, and in some cases taken, by the Civil War and illustrates how regular people coped with the tragic experiences of the day - all from an Indiana perspective."
If you are in the area or planning a trip, you might also be interested in attending Celebration 2016, (July 14-16) when Carolyn Mazloomi will be inducted into The Quilters Hall of Fame.
The 25 quilts represent a wide variety of techniques from quilters across the country. The next study theme is "Baskets", the 50 entries will be shown at the annual American Quilt Study Group Seminar.
Some of the entries are group projects.
I think you will enjoy the variety of works in the exhibit.
A special thank you to the many volunteers who make this activity possible. In addition to the team of AQSG volunteers, thank you to each location who participates in the program.
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| Original quilt from Deanna's collection - will be on exhibit when the study quilts travel to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum - Golden, Colorado |
At The Quilters Hall of Fame - Executive Director Deb Geyer, Exhibits Coordinator Sherry McConnell and the many volunteers who make it all possible.
Photos courtesy of Dale Drake.
The companion book, "In War Time: A Study of Civil War Era Quilts 1850-1865" is still available HERE. It includes all 50 fabulous quilts.
Do you have the book?
Have you seen the exhibit?
Are you going to the exhibit?
Are you participating in the basket study?
Would love to hear from you!
Have a great week,
Dawn
PS
Yes, my little flag quilt is also in this exhibit!
I saw this exhibit last fall at the quilt museum in New England (Massachusettes). It is well worth seeing. I am in Jo Morton club classes that are taught by Karen Dever and she is an excellent teacher and quilter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI dearly love that 12 block applique quilt and would love to make one similar.
ReplyDeleteI am not a member of the study group but did read the requirements for the basket challenge. I assume you create something inspired by an antique basket quilt but also must have a picture of the antique version to go with it.
The 12 block quilt has wonderful, detailed history of the makers and the recipients. It has beautiful embroidery and color.
DeleteFor the basket study some will work from a photo, some will see or own the inspiration quilt. The project can't be shown online until after the study exhibit in September.
Dawn gracias por compartir
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saludos
Wow! What an amazing collection. Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting pictures and sharing the other events that will be happening at the Quilters Hall of Fame. Yes, I have the book and I am participating in the basket study. I have a quilt in the Civil War exhibit and haven't seen it exhibited yet. I would love to make it to the Hall of Fame to see it. We will see if I can make it happen.
ReplyDeleteJill I love your indigo signature entry and will get you photos of it when it hangs at RMQM. I hope you get to QHF, I would love to see the gowns on display as well. Beautiful installation.
DeleteOh I love that basket quilt! They are all beautiful but that's my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful to those who share photos of the exhibits they attend. Pretty sure I won't be there in person, but I do have the book.
ReplyDeleteSadly enough we don't have groups as interesting as the Quilt Study Groups over here in Holland. But what a pleasure it is to enjoy these beautiful quilts you share with us through this wonderful blogpost. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do have the book. I am afraid I won’t be able to see the exhibit in person but thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It was great to see your quilt and the entire exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum. And the book is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful display. I'm going to check the RMQM calendar to see when it's coming my way. Love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your visit - flag quilts are always special - yours is inspiring - taking a set of blocks to surround the center flag offers so many options. Also really like the other flag quilt with the baskets and appliqued vines/berries.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful exhibit! Your flag quilt is especially charming!
ReplyDeletePart of the study is to recreate the regional so I included the 'imperfections' by today's standards.
DeleteI just ordered the book! I wish I could see the exhibit! I did not know there is a Quilter's hall of fame in Marion. My husband and I drove through Fort Wayne once coming from Michigan going east.
ReplyDeleteBeen meaning to make a visit to that museum, we are a couple hours north of there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, wish I could visit. Unfortunately a bit out of the way :-) , but thank you for posting so many pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great exhibit. I saw it at the Lowell museum. Always fun to see photos of them.
ReplyDeleteYes, the exhibit travels for four years. One of the stops was The New England Quilt Museum.
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