Lucille Roberta (Harling) Hilger May 30, 2009
She also loved quilting, knitting, crocheting and collecting various antique memorabilia. She was a wonderful and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
One fierce roller derby mama May 29, 2009
And they did it with 00003B54 the budget of your quilting group. Out of the success story has emerged Corgiat, the team's star who goes by the derby name "Betty Rocker" and has been introduced while wielding a massive rolling pin. (Fresno Bee)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AVALABLE FOR LOCAL YOUTH May 26, 2009
There will be free quilting classes as well as demonstrations for hand quilting and long-arm quilting offered throughout the day as well as drawings for door prizes. So come on out and enter your quilt into the show and vote for your favorite quilt, and then enjoy the rest of the nature center. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Charles Victor Cox May 24, 2009
He also took on quilting later in life as a quieter hobby to keep him busy. He made very beautiful and warm hand knotted quilts. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Village voices May 23, 2009
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Eric Taylor shows fifth-graders at Westside Elementary School a portion of a mammoth bone and other fossils Wednesday that was fished out of the Santa Fe River. The school participated in a Sesquicentennial celebration where students were able to see chair caning, quilting, wood carving and needlepoint demonstrations. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter May 22, 2009
The school participated in a Sesquicentennial celebration where students were able to see chair caning, quilting, wood carving and needlepoint demonstrations ... Students were able to see chair caning, quilting, wood carving, and needlepoint demonstrations by re-enactors in period attire, artifacts and fossils from Lake Citys past, and history exhibits that offered a glimpse into Lake Citys history. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Get ready for the Strawberry Festival (11) May 21, 2009
They will show hand quilting skills, proper use of quilting tools, and fabric/color selection techniques. Interactive quilting games will challenge all ages and skills. (Lebanon Express, OR)
James Petry carves a flower in a piece of wood while first-graders learn about the tools used in wood carving and how to make furniture. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter May 21, 2009
Students were able to see chair caning, quilting, wood carving, and needlepoint demonstrations by re-enactors in period attire, artifacts and fossils from Lake Citys past, and history exhibits that offered a glimpse into Lake Citys history. They also were able to hear storytellers from the local libraries weave tales from the past, take part in folk dances and games that students from yesteryear would have played, and take a look inside of antique cars. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Library corner 5-21 May 21, 2009
WYANET ; The Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library;s Quilting Class for May will be ;Machine Appliqu. Anyone interested in learning how to appliqu by machine is welcome to stop by at 1 p.m.Tuesday. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Quilt auction may be ticket to France May 19, 2009
Yuma teens Tatianna and Jessica Valdez have spent countless hours quilting, and the sisters hope raffling off their award wining quilt can help send one of them on a trip to France ... The pair, who have been quilting for three years, worked hard, spending every Wednesday after school, Saturdays, and some Thursday after-school sessions from January right up until the fair, at the end of March ... Already thinking about their next project, the sisters say that quilting is a hobby they'll keep up... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
JOURNEY TO CHINA: Orangeburg group experiences history, culture and entertainment May 17, 2009
We went to the park, where it seemed everyone was out playing games, singing, embroidering, quilting or exercising. The street vendors followed us everywhere, and they were all over the park. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story May 14, 2009
11 a.m.-Coulee Quilts-quilting project ... 2 p.m.-Coulee Quilts, quilting project. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Quilters Will Stitch on Quiltat St. Peter's Church May Faire May 13, 2009
The quilt was acquired by Shirley Budris and will be displayed on a rack made by her husband Vincent Budris until the quilting process is finished and the quilt is donated to the Oxford Historical Society. (OBrien photo). (Voices, CT)
Tribute to Valiant Ladies at Church Women United's Friendship Day May 12, 2009
After their marriage, the couple moved to the farm, where she still enjoys baking bread, making cider, knitting mittens, quilting, genealogy, crossword puzzles, reading mystery books, swimming and travel. She and Tom made many trips to Mexico, Canada, Europe, Thailand and Egypt, where her sister-in-law and family have been missionaries. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Meth Mouth: Tom Siebel's Brash Anti-Crystal Campaign May 12, 2009
"You look at their annual reports, and they give hundreds and hundreds of contributions over the course of the year: $4,000 to the Women's Quilting Society of Armonk, New York. Okay? I mean, this is insane. They could be changing the world.". Siebel believes, without a hint of embarrassment, that he can change the world. (FastCompany)
Mother’s Day essays by Tribune readers May 10, 2009
She had been at church quilting the day that she died. I have missed so much, there are so many things I would have liked to ask Mom. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Quilt designer doing presentation May 10, 2009
LOADING May 10, 2009 - 04:04:52 CDT A quilt pattern designer who is formerly from Turtle Lake will show her quilts and share her story of a mother-daughter quilting relationship in a presentation on June 6 in Bismarck. Lori Allison's "Quilting With My Mother" tea and trunk show will begin at 1:30 p.m. at McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N. Sixth St. Admission to the public event is $5 at the door ... Her lecture will highlight the symbiotic quilting relationship with her mother and... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Keeper of Light casts aside bewitching stereotypes May 9, 2009
It's stuffed full of her passions - a quilting table, skeins of wool, baskets of scraps for quilting, embroidery thread, paintings, sculptures and several small witches and brooms hanging on the wall and ceiling ... "Quilting," she said, "is a sacred act. It ties me to a long line of women. So is baking bread, making butter and composting. There's nothing like turning the compost heap to trigger a meditation on the meaning of death and life.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Leading by example May 6, 2009
As she grew older, she discovered what would become a lifelong passion, quilting. Originally volunteering at the Quilting Museum in Lowell, she decided to invest her talent at the Billerica Senior Center, to teach others the craft she had grown to love ... Being the founder of the center s Quilting Club, Baldwin leads weekly demonstrations on different quilting patterns and encourages the club s members to go home and try to quilt the pattern. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Obituaries for Tuesday, May 5, 2009 May 5, 2009
Another favorite pasttime was quilting with the quilters at English Lutheran Church. Gert is survived by a niece, Nancy Fee and her husband Bud of Onalaska; and by a nephew, Deacon Frank Abnet and his wife Janet, also of Onalaska. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Woman in her 90s still making quilts on her 1937 sewing machine May 5, 2009
I helped my mother way back when I was a young girl, so it was really worked into me that way, Blaha said of her quilting skills ... She plans to keep quilting and share her works with others as long as she is able. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
RIPE FOR EXPANSION May 3, 2009
Faith Pesson wrote on May 1, 2009 6:07 AM:" Fabric, thread, and everything else that is needed for sewing and quilting would certainly be a convenience in New Iberia. Mrs. S is correct that there has not been a place to purchase these items In St. Mary, Iberia and other surrounding parishes sinces Hancock's left New Ibera until recently when a small quilt shop opened in New Iberia and Morgan City. Since Hancock's closed and Walmart stopped selling fabric, myself and many other women in these... (New Iberia, LA)
A patchwork of life stories May 3, 2009
The quilt is currently owned by Josephine's granddaughter, Janice Bakey, who took up quilting to help her dying sister finish the ones she was making for her grandchildren. Bakey has now taught those grandchildren to quilt, saying "quilting keeps that [family] connection.". (Boston Globe)
Step into my bedroom May 2, 2009
Perhaps I belonged to a quilting circle in a previous life, because something has to explain my deep affection for handmade quilts ... Always be sure to inspect a vintage quilt before you buy it and only buy pieces in good condition or else you'll be starting up your own quilting bee to try and repair them. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
COLUMN: 'Stay-cation' doesn't have to mean sitting at home bored May 2, 2009
This year, 46 artists booths were set up in order to demonstrate, sell and display their creative, hand-crafted works of pottery, jewelry making, photography, rug weaving, various paintings, outdoor furniture, quilting and a Christian writer s booth ... And the Effingham County Courthouse that now sits empty was opened up and housed many displays and demonstrations of quilting. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Community Notes (April 30) May 1, 2009
Last year s Craft Fair featured quilting, paintings, jewelry, handmade soap and bath items, handpainted glasses, decoupage, wooden pens, customized monogramming, clothing, baby blankets, gift baskets, handbags, handspun yarn and knitted items, and handmade cards, among others. Many of the exhibitors were local crafters. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Public plans on tourism, infrastructure and transportation Apr 30, 2009
Other strengths and opportunities named included having the Amtrak passenger rail service and the air service at the Havre City-County Airport, being on the route to Glacier National Park, the opportunity to attract Canadian tourists, the opportunity to use the Western culture of the area as an attraction, and local quilting and antique stores. Local events like the area fairs, Havre Festival Days and the Independence Day celebration were listed as strengths. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Nettie E. Belliveau Apr 29, 2009
She enjoyed knitting, quilting and ceramics. She and Ed operated a ceramics shop for some time, and Nettie volunteered knitting lap blankets for area nursing homes. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Obits: Wigdahl, Sattler, Vig & Zimmerman Apr 28, 2009
She also was a part of the church quilting group. She enjoyed participating in the Senior Nutrition Program in Britton. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
What's Cool at School Apr 28, 2009
You can call it "quilting for a cause." A group of students at Garside Middle School is warming the lives of babies without a home. Right now they're making crib quilts to donate to Child Haven. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Vera R. Komro Apr 28, 2009
Her interests included bridge or cards of any sorts, group games, golfing, bowling, fishing, quilting, crafts and reading. Some of her favorite family traditions were potato dumplings, poppy seed bread, fruitcake, roast beef sandwiches on Sunday nights, and cards (smear). (Chetek Alert, WI)
A fabric kind of place Apr 28, 2009
The fabric is our main thing, Wingert said, and she said they offer more than just fabric for quilting ... The store also has basic supplies and materials for sewing, quilting and even some for knitting ... They also want to expand on their fabric line and quilting supplies, as well. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Putting the investigations behind them Apr 19, 2009
Singer spends her free time quilting, embroidering and making other craft items for gifts. She teaches a class on embroidery software at the Sew and Save store in Elmwood Plaza and gets together with a quilting group on Monday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Community calendar Apr 18, 2009
At 1 p.m. there will be a lecture on Underground Railroad Quilts, presented by Joyce Riggs, local quilting instructor. Victorious Living 10 a.m., Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 14th and Exchange streets, Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Double the fun — County to host two festivals this weekend Apr 17, 2009
Other activities include continuous tours of the oldest operating cotton gin in America; tractor pulls; folk life demonstrations including quilting, blacksmithing, weaving, goose plucking, butter making and more; arts/crafts/food booths; pie eating and bubble gum blowing contests; displays of antique tractors, cars and engines; and a barnyard petting zoo. A parade Saturday morning (starting at 11) will feature the 5th annual children s bike parade. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Volunteers, kindergartners craft quilts (52) Apr 16, 2009
Noel Lundee, 6, said she had some quilting experience. She helped her grandmother make a small quilt for her. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Homemade Easter dresses one of a kind Apr 13, 2009
Businesses such as Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft and Quilting Folks g Gallery also offer sewing classes ... Quilting Folks g Gallery has two locations: 200 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 631-8601; and 4501 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, 253-3882. (Florida Today)
Georgetown religion listings Apr 11, 2009
They also meet weekly at 10 a.m., for quilting and crafts. The Ladies Charitable Society has met continuously since 1815 (190 years) to engage in craft and service projects in support of both the church and the community. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Vernice Elaine Cox Apr 10, 2009
Some of her quieter hobbies were crocheting, embroidering, doing daily crossword puzzles and helping her husband with quilting. She was a member of the Good Sams Club as well as the VFW Auxiliary. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fit for a king: Polynesian palaces in Hawaii Apr 10, 2009
You can also participate in regularly offered workshops on lauhala weaving and Hawaiian quilting at the palace; click for details. 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Grad students study local art Apr 10, 2009
Some of the work is traditional, such as woodworking, broom-making, blacksmithing and quilting, while some - sculptures, mixed media art and painting - exemplifies the evolution of the modern Appalachian arts and crafts culture. The students' survey also identified a need for a place specifically designed to support area artisans and educate the local arts community, which Tanasi, currently under construction off I-26 in Unicoi between Johnson City and Asheville, N.C., will fulfill. (East Tennessean, TN)
MARGARET JOHANNA (SPATZ) BEREUTER (22) Apr 5, 2009
She belonged to various church activities at St. Paul Lutheran Church including choir, Ladies Aid, the quilting group, and taught Sunday School and Bible classes. She loved her flower garden, but was also interested in various craft activities, especially quilting, knitting, crocheting and ceramics. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Council on Aging Notes Apr 4, 2009
Smaller groups (knitting, quilting, drawing, blood pressure, financial, podiatry, ESL, meetings with local officials, etc) will be at the module. Book Club: Will meet at the Library. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
DEATHS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 (1032) Apr 3, 2009
Mrs. Wigley loved sewing, quilting and playing Skipbo with her friends. She also loved cooking for people and she was widely known for her famous fried pies. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Friends turn out in support of cancer victim (1695) Apr 1, 2009
Kathy positioned her wheelchair near the doorway, where she greeted friends from Allsteel and her quilting club. John said Kathy temporarily lost her sight due to the brain cancer and was not able to quilt until she regained her vision a few weeks ago. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sentinel Morning Update: Family organizes March of Dimes event Mar 30, 2009
She decided to set up a table with her quilting work at Sundays event when she heard about it from her daughter, Kelly Henry, a Longaberger basket consultant who works with Bowermaster at Dawn iates Realty in South Middleton Township. Along with the rest of this story from Sentinel reporter Kelly Wilson, here's what else to look for in todays print and on-line editions. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Community Briefing (9) Mar 29, 2009
Quilting, brown bag lunch at Singing Wind. Lynn Haak of Globe will display her collection of quilts, some of which pre-date the Civil War, and lead discussion at Singing Wind Bookshop, Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m. Lots of quilting books available for purchase. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
The Quilters of Skid Row (6) Mar 28, 2009
Deborah Martin is one of the Skid Row residents who show up each month at the James M. Wood Community Center for a quilting class ... A large woman with blond hair pulled back into a ponytail, Martin has just arrived at her monthly quilting class and is laying out her current project, along with a few pieces she has already finished ... So Wood, the widow of late labor leader, Community Redevelopment Agency board chair and SRO Housing Corp. founder Jim Wood, asked her guild to sponsor a quilting... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Quilt appraiser and historian Teddy Pruett uses a pick glass to examine the details of a Baltimore Album-style quilt made by an 18-year-old Harriet Ann Dean in 1853. The Quilt Walk will continue today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Mar 28, 2009
Vendors of everything needed for quilting, including old sewing machines, are on sale on the second floor of the Hotel Blanche ... In the Keepsake Quilting collection, there are 21 quilts divided into 10 categories, which include Homespun Challenge, Pieces In Time Challenge, Balie Challenge, Floral Challenge, Home Sweet Home Challenge and five other challenges. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Saturday's stamp expo features four make-n-take projects Mar 27, 2009
According to Hale, Iris Folding is basically quilting backwards. In quilting, you start in the middle and work your way out. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A stitch in time Mar 26, 2009
PRINCETON ; Since the first person put needle to cloth to hold together layers of fabrics, quilting has been both a practical way of staying warm and an art form ... Raising her children took Smith away from quilting for awhile, but it was her mother-in-law who brought her back ... Quilting consists of three layers, the pieced top, the batting and the backing, and then sewing the layers together in decorative patterns. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
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Six demonstrations - basket weaving, rope making, soap making, caning, spinning and quilting - will be located at the Heritage Hall Museum Complex which is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free during Schmeckfest. This large and sprawling facility is home to more than 30,000 rare and unusual artifacts, including farm equipment, classic cars, tools, community memorabilia, other items relevant to early pioneer living and the Plains Indian Artifact Display, the largest privately owned... (Freeman Courier, SD)
Around Madison: Child care volunteers Mar 25, 2009
Also participating are Terri Jarrett, quilting; Peter Loose, painting; Tina McCullough, pottery; Jerry King, wood lathe; Isabel King, woodcarving and walking sticks; Catherine Haley, herb lore, Chip Chandler, log cabin building; Mills Farm, Red Mule corn products; and Beth Kelley Zorbanos, corn shuck doll-making. Fundraiser will help victims' advocates. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Furniture face-lift Mar 24, 2009
Pillows can be simple projects with little more than two squares of fabric, or more complicated with quilting and edging techniques. Another bonus:They're cheap. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Feed Racine: Congregations collecting food at their services to help feed the city's hungry Mar 21, 2009
Young children at Atonement collect the donated food items from parishioners during each worship service, using special collection bags created by the church s quilting group. And one of the congregation s teenagers, Katie Schneider, has challenged the church to collect 5,000 pounds of food in two months. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Go Green! event on Saturday Mar 21, 2009
They can relax in the story room where eco-friendly books will be read to them, visit the Marathon Quilters to see a demonstration of the art of quilting or visit the book swap table where children can bring a book to exchange for another. Familiar faces from the Elmwood and Hopkins School, Sparks, the Library and the Mom s Club will be on hand to welcome everyone. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Find a spring festival Mar 21, 2009
Includes sheep shearing, blacksmithing, butter churning, quilting, woodworking, spinning wool/cotton yarn, pottery and beehive demonstrations ... Activities include quilting, spinning, open hearth cooking, blacksmith, woodcarving, candle dipping and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fresno couple adapt their living space to their love of quilting Mar 19, 2009
Michael Stinson's approach to quilting isn't dainty -- it's more in line with a well-known car company slogan: "Built to Last." ... com six years ago, both enjoy the creativity of quilting ... "Kathy and I attended one class on basic quilting at Quilter's Paradise [a quilt store in Clovis], a couple of years back," 60-year-old Stinson says. (Fresno Bee)
Church quilt show to benefit Catholic youths' trip Mar 19, 2009
During the event, vendors will sell quilting fabric, supplies, patterns and equipment ... See long-arm machine quilting machines and learn new quilting tips and techniques ... First prize is a queen-sized quilt, "Spring Time Tulips," made from Moda's Jelly Roll Collection, "Fig by Fig Tree Quilts. The raffle quilt was pieced by The Churchberries Quilting Group, and it was quilted by Jennifer Bauer of Quilting Connections. The quilt event, with sponsor Diagnostic Radiology Associates, is hosted... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Distinguished Service Awards announced Mar 19, 2009
Allen is part of the city s economic development team and city liaison to the Santiam Scrappers quilting guild and Partners for Progress downtown association, said presenter and last year s winner, Sheryl Tyman. Allen serves on the school district budget committee. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Recreation news Mar 18, 2009
The materials are provided and you provide your sewing machine and love for quilting. For more information, can contact Mary Ann at southofbostonquiltsforkids. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Folklife festival returns in April for ninth year Mar 18, 2009
Also, Terri Jarrett, quilting; Peter Loose, painting; Tina McCullough, pottery; Jerry King, wood lathe; Isabel King, woodcarving and walking sticks; Catherine Haley, herb lore, Chip Chandler, log cabin building and Mills Farm, Red Mule corn products; and Beth Kelley Zorbanos, corn shuck doll making. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junkmans Gems Mar 15, 2009
The quilt store was not geared to quilting, and had craft stuff. You never know till you go look, I guess. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Spring Festival planned at Northeast High School Mar 14, 2009
Patrons can choose from quilting, sports items, baby and pet supplies, artists note card, watercolor, drawings, candle tarts, greeting cards, embroidery, T-shit designs, hair accessories, handbags, apron sets, hand-painted silk scarves, denim bags, neddlepoint, Ukranian eggs, American Girl Doll clothes, and more. Many unique raffle prizes will be offered to patrons. (Malden Observer, MA)
PARIS FASHION WEEK: LV's effervescent '80s Mar 13, 2009
In fact the only hint of sobriety was in the bags, as sleek in their black quilting with gold logo lettering as the clothes were frivolous. "It was fun. All the girls from Marie Seznec to Victoire de Castellane," Marc Jacobs said backstage, referring to the cult models at Lacroix and Chanel in the 1980s. (International Herald Tribune)
