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American Quilt History
An American Quilt History. Join Paula Neufeld at 2:00 p.m. for an exploration of quilt history. The first quilts in America were bedcovers created for warmth. Along the way quilts evolved from utilitarian pieces to cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, to works of art hanging in museums. Whether traditional quilts or contemporary masterpieces, questions exist about the origin of patterns, how they moved across the country and how quilting evolved into the industry it is today. Neufeld will guide participants on a journey through time across America and tell stories of some of these quilts and the quilters who stitched them. Neufeld, now a resident of Loveland, Colorado, has been quilting for 30 years. The retired operating room nurse calls quilting her "passion and sanity." Neufeld continues, " With retirement, I am fortunate to be able to quilt as many hours as there are in a day, and sometimes night." With her strong interest in history, Neufeld has been inspired to explore the context of quilts in American history. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
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