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During our April bee we
completed 64 quilts.
Volunteers pieced 33 new
tops.
Our raffle items raised $61.
At this months bee we
will start the day with a basket full of kits ready to be sewn into
tops. The cutting station has an ample supply of kit-kits for those
wanting to spend the day cutting. There is a pile of 13 quilts waiting
to be bound and labeled and a few that just need labels. Ten tops have
been layered and basted for those wanting to tie or quilt.
Don't forget to
visit the raffle table. You'll want to get a few more chances to win the
OttLight Craft Plus Floor Lamp before the opportunity has ended. It is
the perfect
light for large and small work areas. It
features a wide shade which allows broad illumination, sturdy yet
lightweight base, and an adjustable flex neck to position the light where
you need it. The retail cost of this awesome OttLite is $209.99.
As always, we will have a couple of other raffle offering as well.
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DUKE'S
CORNER  Hello
everyone, Duke
here: Production on the pet beds has slowed a little this past
month. Because of the slow progress mom won't be taking any of
your scraps this month, she says she's "out of storage
space!"
The pet bed sewing should get back to normal in June. Until
next month, Puppy
hugs &
kisses.
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According
to author and quilt historian Judy Howard, quilt styles and techniques
have varied over the years. Here are a few interesting tidbits:
•In the 19th century, a young woman often would make 13 quilts for her
dowry chest—12 everyday quilts to keep her soon-to-be family warm, and
one bridal quilt. Quilting bees were held in some areas of the country
to help craft the quilts. In these instances, after the bridal quilt was
complete, a cat would be thrown onto the middle of the quilt, and the
girl nearest to where the cat jumped off would be the next to marry.
•After World War I, color schemes featuring maroon, brown and gray
were common, as widows cut up their mourning clothes to craft quilts.
•“By 1925, home-decorating and ladies’ magazines began pushing
optimism and lighter, brighter decor. Quilts experienced an abrupt
change from somber colors to refreshing pastels and bright floral
calicos, and dreamy floral appliqued quilts were prized,” she notes.
•Patches of cotton grown specifically to make batting for quilts were
planted by farmers during the Great Depression. In addition, worn-out
clothing and feed, flour and sugar sacks were reused to make quilts to
survive cold winters.
•In 1971, the Whitney Museum of American Art showcased quilts in an
exhibit, which helped elevate the craft to a recognized art form.
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