Mazloomi Discusses New Obama Book Sunday

Posted on July 30, 2009 by ovbrantley

When Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi lectures at the Hammonds House Museum this Sunday at 2 p.m., one of the things she will share are insights about her new book of quilts. The new book, entitled The Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama, celebrates the election of President Barack Obama. Several of the [...]

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Meet Sparkle

Posted on July 24, 2009 by ovbrantley

 It is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to Sparkle, who was featured in the July 19, 2009 edition of the Start Your Week with a Quilt newsletter.  Sparkle was created by Cookie Keeling Patterson.   Sparkle, along with 35 of her best girlfriends,  is looking forward to meeting you in person at the Brown Sugar Stitchers [...]

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New Book by Kyra Hicks

Posted on July 24, 2009 by ovbrantley

Kyra Hicks, noted quilt historian and author of Black Threads, is out with a new book. It is called This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers’ Bible Quilt and Other Pieces . The book explores the life and quilts of Harriet Powers in more detail than ever before. Every quilter should have this book in her library. [...]

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Holly Anderson Appraises Quilts August 8 at Hamonds House Museum

Posted on July 19, 2009 by ovbrantley

  Holly Anderson,Georgia’s only APS certified quilt appraiser, will appraise quilts August 8, 2009, at Hammonds House Museum. Anderson is appearing at the museum as part of the Clara Ford Quilt Lecture series. Anderson will present a free lecture entitled 200 Years of Quilts and Counting. The lecture will be followed by a continental breakfast [...]

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Brown Sugar Stitchers Want This Quilt to Go Home With You

Posted on July 12, 2009 by ovbrantley

The Brown Sugar Stitchers bi-annual Quilt Show is August 1 -7, 2009 and the quilt shown above will be raffled off as part of the festivities. The raffle will be held at the end of the opening reception at 6 p.m. August 1, 2009. Tickets for the raffle are just $1.00 each and can be [...]

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Story Quilter Tina Williams Brewer Receives Lifetime Achievment Award

Posted on July 9, 2009 by ovbrantley

Tina Williams Brewer, known for her story quilts with African themes, recently received the lifetime achievement award from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Brewer’s life’s work includes not only her exquisite quilts, but many contributions to the community in the form of mentoring other artists, teaching children and adults, and active participation in guilds [...]

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Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is Saturday

Posted on July 7, 2009 by ovbrantley

The very popular and unique Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is this Saturday. It occurs each year on the second Saturday in July in Sisters, Oregon. This quilt show is unique in that all the quilts are exhibited outside. Visit the web site for more information.

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Quilters’ Travel Companion is a Must Buy

Posted on July 7, 2009 by ovbrantley

Quilters love quilts and they are willing to travel to see them. Most quilters include a trip to the local quilt store in their vacation planning. The Quilter’s Travel Companion has been an invaluable resource for quilters for many years. Now much of the information is also on their web site and is updated regularly.  All traveling quilters [...]

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Happy Birthday to Semira and Our Country!

Posted on July 4, 2009 by ovbrantley

  Maxine Moore made this cute little  ice cream cone quilt for a ten-year-old named Semira. It seemed to be the perfect quilt to show on Independence Day because it is called simply Happy Birthday!  Maxine says she made this quilt because “Semira is a little girl born on my birthday 10 years ago and [...]

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Mazloomi to Lecture in Atlanta August 1 and 2

Posted on July 3, 2009 by ovbrantley

Renowned quilt artist, historian, curator and author Carolyn Mazloomi will present two lectures in Atlanta as part of the Clara Ford Quilt Lecture Series. The first lecture, which is being presented in collaboration with the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild bi-annual quilt show is August 1, 2009. The lecture will be held at the South Fulton [...]

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Amish Quilts at Textile Museum

Posted on July 1, 2009 by ovbrantley

Amish quilts are on display at the Textile Museum in Washington , D.C. until  September 6, 2009. The exhibit is entitled Constructed Color: Amish Quilts. According to the museum web site, “Amish quilts are among the most striking and famous of all American quilt types. Renowned for their play of color and strong geometric patterns, [...]

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