Linda and I presented a seminar at OLLI entitled "Quilts Then and Now: The Fabric of Life" yesterday. We covered some history and an overview of the place of quilts and quilting in American life, as well as telling our individual stories. I told of my 40-year quilting journey and the beginnings, using graph paper and templates and moving from traditional to art quilter. Linda shared her very different story and how technology and online resources have made her an accomplished quilter in seven short years. She also touched on how quilts have been (and are) featured in books and films and everyday culture. We showed samples of a variety of pieces and both emphasized that it is a great time to be a quilter.
After the joy and excitement surrounding these recent presentations, it is definitely time for some more ordinary days--like adding the binding to a quilt.
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| This Is My Story, This Is My Song |
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| View from back of room |
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| View from back of room |
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| View from front of room |
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| View from front of room |
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| Linda in front of Rise and Shine, Inner City |
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| Linda showing her technique |
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| Linda reading about quilts in "Grapes of Wrath" |
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