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Here's a look at the work of award-winning quilt artist, Ann Petersen, including those with which she decorates her home and those which she cherishes as family heirlooms. You can learn more about Ann in Episode 1211: Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites.
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Quilt Show Honors Legacy of Local Benefactor
A quilt exhibit and sale will be held at Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, Ossining, New York, on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Wednesday, June 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. June 8. All are welcome. Admission is free. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Mariandale Retreat Center’s Outreach Programs.
The quilt show has a rich backstory. The late Nancy Murphy of Croton-On-Hudson succumbed to breast cancer in 2001, leaving behind a husband and two sons. An avid quilter and quilting teacher, she also left behind fabric and equipment, which her husband sold, donating the proceeds to cancer research.
Roll forward to just last year, Mike Murphy was moving to a smaller house, his sons now grown and starting families of their own. In the attic he discovered tubs of unfinished work: quilts; needlepoints; appliques and embroidery.
Having heard that there were quilters who met at Mariandale, Mike Murphy called to see if he could donate the materials. He met with Sister Donna Brunell, a Dominican Sister of Hope, and director of Hands for Hope. Sister Donna enlisted the help Carole Burton, a Mariandale quilter, who actually had known Nancy Murphy, to help catalogue the donation.
“Although we expected fabric we might use in other projects, we were both amazed at the beauty of the unfinished quilts and high quality of the craftsmanship. At first I was overwhelmed by the number of projects in various stages of being completed,” said Sister Donna, “but then I recognized the legacy, not only of the quilts, but of the techniques we could learn by completing them.” It was decided that the quilts would be finished by volunteers from among Mariandale quilters and friends and would be celebrated in the exhibit and sale in June.
At Mr. Murphy’s request, any proceeds from the sale of Nancy’s quilts will benefit Mariandale Outreach Programs. These programs serve the spiritual needs of the poor, marginalized, previously incarcerated, homeless and especially women in the surrounding communities, including New York City.
The quilt exhibit and sale, which will also include quilts crafted by Mariandale quilters, will be on display in the Chapel at Mariandale. Besides the posted hours above, they can be seen by appointment, also, during the week of June 8th to the 15th. Call 914-941-4455 ext. 100 for an appointment.
The Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center is a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Hope. For more information, visit www.mariandale.org or call 914-941-4455.
Story and photo by Alison Faubert, Communications Director for the Dominican Sisters of Hope
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We're wrapping up our visit to the Denver National Quilt Festival with quilts representing various exhibits on display at the festival including quilts from Quilt for Change and The Signature Art Quilters.
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At Portland Market, Alex saw her friend, TJ Lane. Tommie makes and markets wonderful thimbles. (Alex has several.) So here is your chance to take a closer look.
Click on the Picture to Zoom in and see the thimbles up close. Fun!
(There are 2 Zoom pictures so be sure to scroll down to the second.)
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Watch Part 1 of Captain John's video of Susan Stewart has she talks about Tulip Fire, which won Best Machine Workmanship at AQS Quilt Week in Paducah. Listen as she describes how she made the quilt, discusses her quilting technique, and explains why she is a "fabric pusher."
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Our hearts go out to the Oklahoma Tornado Victims and their families. There are many ways you can help, click here for information regarding the Red Cross and other disaster relief organizations that are supplying aid.
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Do you have a mountain of scraps taking over your work space? Look what you can create when you cut wayward scraps into strips and add them to a colorful foundation. It's so easy! Take one block, assemble it two ways, and see what you can make as shared by Molly Flanders ...
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The Quilt Life has a challenge for you! They want you to submit your quilted interpretation of Grant Wood's classic painting, American Gothic. This quilt is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century art and probably one of the most parodied in pop culture and now it's your turn to create a masterpiece.
And here's the best part, selected quilts will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Quilt Life!
Here are a few details to get you started. There will be more to follow.
Deadline for entry is September 30, 2013.
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Learn more about the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY, and about the Friends of the Museum program. And, keep your eyes open and you'll get a peek at Ricky's Fire Dragon Rhapsody quilt.
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