Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Quilts on Church Pews! Novel idea!

Not long ago I was asked to speak & show the Civil War quilts at an annual town celebration in Swea City, Iowa, a small town about 20 minutes from our farm.  The day was beautiful with a short rain shower making it's way through the area which only served to elevate the humidity. 

Anyway, the presentation was to be in a local church, but here's the big surprise -- the church pews were draped with quilts - old & new!  Isn't it just awesome - - I had to share pictures with you. 







 


Isn't it just neat!  Sorry I missed a few because some ladies began to take them down before I got my pictures.  The pews had been totally covered in the beginning.

Anyway, I thought it was an idea maybe someone else could use.

Our weather has cooled down a bit & rain is in the forecast; great!  Have a super week!
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  1. Joy VJuly 24, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    What a fantastic way to display the quilts. They look great. I hope there was room for people to sit while you spoke!

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  2. Evonne Cook - The Clothesline QuilterJuly 24, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Actually, Joy, the talk & showing of my quilts was held in a totally different room in the church. It was a wonderful afternoon of sharing.

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  3. KaHollyAugust 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Looks lovely. I love quilt shows in little churches.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2016 at 12:28 AM

    They have been hanging quilts on church pews in England since before the first world war...FYI

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  5. Evonne Cook - The Clothesline QuilterJanuary 20, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    I'm so glad that the tradition made it to the US. Thanks so much for your information.

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