Ruth Finley: Old Patchwork Quilts
Last week I wrote about the 50th Anniversary of the Whitney Museum Abstract Art quilt exhibit. Little did I know that I would find (or create in my own mind) a link between the quilts in that exhibit and today’s…
The Quilters Hall of Fame
Jocelyn Smith
These quilts were all made by Marie Webster Quilt Guild member Jocelyn Smith.
Whitney Redux: Don’t Miss the Party
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Abstract Design in American Quilts, at New York City’s Whitney Museum of American Art mounted in 1971 by our Honorees, Gail van der Hoof and Jonathan Holstein. If you want a review of these two…
Phebe Smith
These quilts were all made by Marie Webster Quilt Guild member Phebe Smith. Phebe is one of the founding members of the guild.
Georgia Bonesteel: Lap Quilting
I don’t know about you, but January is a time for me to draw in, reflect, and simplify. This has become especially true this year since the pandemic is still limiting my social life and activities. So, I’ve been thinking…
Vicky Jones
All of these lovely quilts were made by Marie Webster Quilt Guild member Vicky Jones.
Kathy Boxell
All of these quilts were made by Marie Webster Quilt Guild member Kathy Boxell; a very prolific quilter!
Amy Emms, Honored for Services to Quilting
A somewhat belated Happy New Year to you all. I’m looking forward to so much in 2021; we’ll see. Before I write about this week’s Honoree, I want to do a follow up on Mary McElwain. We had a comment…
Julie Spangler
All of these quilts were made by Marie Webster Quilt Guild member Julie Spangler; a very colorful quilter! This sampler quilt was the result of a quilt challenge with a group from Sunnycrest United Methodist Church in the 70’s. One…
Holiday Visit
Even in this unusual year, the holiday rush is taking place. So, no Honoree this week, but a heart-felt wish for merriment and light from my house to yours. And a virtual tour. I’d like to welcome you to my…