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		<title>Only One Quilt was Showing at the Smithsonian...</title>
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			<title>Joyce Hawkes says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It is really beautiful. Would be nice to see it all.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joyce Hawkes</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2016 17:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Lynn Randall says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The American History Museum (part of the Smithsonian) used to have more quilts on display until they renovated a few years ago. If you want to see more quilts on display, go to the DAR Museum. They have about a dozen quilts on display, and they are rotated at least annually (but probably more often than that). The Textile Museum has also undergone a recent renovation. They may be another opportunity for viewing quilts.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lynn Randall</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2016 08:48:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Becky in Idaho says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just saw this quilt up close and personal two weeks ago - it was gorgeous. To say I was disappointed there weren't more quilts would be an understatement!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Becky in Idaho</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:53:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Carol says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I believe the special quilt case was provided by the Smithsonian to always have a quilt safely on display as part of their "apology" for licensing outstanding American quilts to be copied by a Chinese business. They also held a quilt symposium. This was all in the 1990s.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:02:52 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Tiny alderson says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does the DAR museum not have a quilt display anymore? When I was there several years ago, in addition to the DAR, there was an exhibit of quilts at one of the smaller buildings of the Smithsonian.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tiny alderson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2016 08:47:57 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Loretta Thomason says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Was in DC recently saw this quilt, but also saw incredible quilts at the "Women in Military Service For America" Memorial at Arlington National Cemetary. Built in the 90's to honor those women who served/serve our country so valiantly. While by no means as grand as some for their male counterparts, this made me feel so very proud to be a member of the female species. I salute them all. There are many, many quilts on display made by civilians to honor those who served. And amazing quilts made by both the active and retired women of valor themselves. History presented, the photos, the incredible paintings, as well as the stories by the women themselves are such a revealing and poignant reminder of the important role these brave women played, and now play in the present and future of of our nation. I felt it a privilege to see and I thank these women for revealing so much of themselves . Hey! Let's go make some quilts of valor for women!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Loretta Thomason</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:57:38 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Nance Crawford says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[At the very least, the Smithsonian could rotate exhibits of life-sized photos on canvas of the quilts they hold in trust - and could sell reproduction prints, postcards and note cards.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Nance Crawford</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:59:51 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Marn Cameron says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wonderful quilt. Wish the photo had been taken without the two women in the foreground as it would have been nice to see the whole quilt.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Marn Cameron</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:07:28 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Diane m Shink says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Smithsonian Think that special display case was provided by a group of quilters on the 1980's do there would always be a quilt displayed st the Museum of history Yes there are hundreds of quilts in storage in state of the art specially built drawers My friend has been doing volunteer work there for years having th photographed and documenting Ratjer than write another book former textile curator made the decision to put the collection onU tube Http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/national-quilt-collection]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Diane m Shink</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:29:36 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>ethereal says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I also had a disappointing trip to the Smithsonian when it comes to quilts. I only saw one - and it was uninspiring. I really expected more from the Museum. As much interest as there is in quilting, you'd think they could find some room for display. :sad:]]></description>
			<dc:creator>ethereal</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Jean Haynes says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am writing a letter to the Smithsonian today to ask why with this form or Art History "Quilting", they display only one Quilt! I am amazed as this is such an important American art form in our History. Please let's all write to the Smithsonian.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jean Haynes</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Cindy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our guild had a private tour and showing of the huge quilt collection (group scheduled for a fee) @The Smithsonian. Most of the quilts are in a climate controlled, said free drawers for preservation. There were three on display for public view. The DAR in DC also has a fabulous collection you can view if scheduled for a fee. Unfortunately to preserve the quilts they cannot be in a constant normal environment. Thanks for preserving our quilts.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>TxQuilter` says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have never been to DC or the Smithsonian, but this is really shameful that only ONE historic quilt would be on display, or 1 or 2 quilts shown sporadically. Quilting is such an important and historic textile art ... nothing else comes close to it. How could the DAR collection or donated quilts not be displayed??? I agree, the Smithsonian's quilt collection should be moved to Paducah KY where quilters and quilt lovers can enjoy it !!!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>TxQuilter`</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:25:32 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>willetgo says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The International Quilt Studies Center in Lincoln, Nebraska has a museum with the largest collection of Quilts in the world. Living in Omaha, NE, I visit it often and have seen people there from all over the world. They also have an online catalog with pictures and descriptions that is not to be believed. Take a look - it's incredible. http://www.quiltstudy.org/]]></description>
			<dc:creator>willetgo</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:39:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Pat Callahan says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Among the Smithsonian collect is a pink and brown UFO by Martha Washington. It has always made me feel I am in good company.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Pat Callahan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:31:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Joanie Korte says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Beautiful quilt! On our visit to Washington DC I was expecting to see American quilts in the Smithsonian museums. No such luck, the information center had no listings anywhere! I finally found a few at the American Red Cross building from WWI. I would love to see quilts of American history of the past 250 years displayed in Washington.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joanie Korte</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:12:14 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sylvia says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Look slike each block was appliqued, and quilted separately, then joined by narrow strips of white. How lovely a gift is this!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sewdreamy says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It's a beautiful quilt, but shame on the Smithsonian. They do not understand the importance of quilting in our history and they don't acknowledge quilting of the 21st century even exists in any of their museums.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sewdreamy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Lyn wolf Jackson says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[momratz - Is your friend's WW2 Art quilt in the online exhibit?]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lyn wolf Jackson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:16:53 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>norma1952 says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It has been possible to schedule a behind the scene tour of quilts in the collection..You will see a select group as picked by curator and volunteers...]]></description>
			<dc:creator>norma1952</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:48:09 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>candyce copp grisham says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Most of the quilts are in their special climate controlled storage area. It is available to see on tours I believe twice a month. I to wish they were displayed more often. Perhaps the museum in Lincoln, NE would be a better place.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>candyce copp grisham</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:15:54 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Diane Taylor says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Even though only one quilt was on display during your visit, the Smithsonian's National Quilt Collection includes more than 500 quilts and quilt related items. Due to space constraints, only a limited number of quilts can be displayed at one time. Go to the link below for more information, photos and a video tour. It is a magnificent collection! http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/national-quilt-collection?ogmt_page=quilts-about]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Diane Taylor</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:07:20 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Ady Hirsch says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It is indeed gorgeous, and a few years ago I reproduced it in a BOM program by Margaret Mew of Australia, who very skillfully drafted the pattern.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ady Hirsch</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:04:20 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Brenda M says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Beautiful quilt. Wish we could have seen all of it.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Brenda M</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>momratz says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[When I went to the Museum this winter, there were no quilts on display. They told me because they are all available to see online. Given that the National Quilt Museum is in Paducah, I think that the Smithsonian collection should be moved there so that they could be on display periodically. A friend's quilt was asked for a display on art during WWII at the Smithsonian and so she donated it to them. It was never been on display. JMHO]]></description>
			<dc:creator>momratz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:44:28 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Arlene kelly says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I remember visiting the Smithsonian some years back and asking to see the quilt collection. Was very disappointed they were unavailable. Same for the DAR collection.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Arlene kelly</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:44:28 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Karolyn iyer says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Such beautiful work, and intricate patterns!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Karolyn iyer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:36:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>J. Kinyon says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What a wonderful quilt and the quilting is absolutely gorgeous.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>J. Kinyon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:30:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>Mary Cunningsworth says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[You can really see the different characters of the makers shine through - definitely some free spirits among them and one like me who doesn't do curves!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mary Cunningsworth</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title>J.Heijnen says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What a beautiful Quilt]]></description>
			<dc:creator>J.Heijnen</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 04:50:44 -0500</pubDate>
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