10-Year pins awarded to members who joined the Guild in 2001
Friendship Star
Janet Schleiser*
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*Janet joined the Guild in 2000 but failed to receive a pin last year.
(Left to right) Joan Keener; Mulberry's new President, Carolyn Heald, accepting on behalf of her members; Jean Patterson; Kay Hasson; and Janet Schleiser.
KEN & CONNY GLEASON presented "The Story of Quilting Through the Civil War"
The Guild was happy to have members of The Villages Civil War Club as guests for the night's lecture and trunk show.
Patty Rizzo, Mulberry, Mr. Packyderm
Beth Bender, B's, Red, White & Blue
Ann Lewis, Patchwork Garden Underground RR
Tonia Brock, Mulberry, Child's Quilt
And another child's quilt by Tonia
Eloise Noble, Patchwork G'den, Underground RR
Jo Loder, Allamanda, 4-Patch 1890s Black/Pink
Jo Loder is the Label Queen!
Sharon Musch, Allamanda, Antique Red & White
Shirley Larsen, Patchwork G'den, UndergroundRR
Connie explained how her costume was created in the same way women, North and South, sewed simple clothing. Ken spoke of uses for quilts during the war; how soldiers needed them for comfort and warmth, and all too often, as burial shrouds. Ken is a certified quilt appraiser and history educator. What looks like a sampler quilt is a representation of an Underground Railroad quilt said to be made to point out safe houses and as a guide to runaway slaves seeking safety and freedom in the North. Coincidentally, this year, our own Patchwork Garden Chapter is working on Underground Railroad quilts ... see some from the Show-n-Tell, below:
Guild teachers of upcoming classes are available at every Guild meeting, with samples and sign-up sheets. All members are welcome to stop by and check out their classes.
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