Kay Voss, the beauty and brains behind Mama's Log House Quilt Shop, entertained the members of the South Sebastian County Historical Society at Monday evening's meeting. Kay gave a brief history of quilting in America and displayed and discussed an array of vintage quilts, some of which are pictured below. Of great interest to the group were the Civil War era quilts- the cream colored Broidery Purse quilt (circa 1840) from Philadelphia featuring floral appliques and the black multicolored silk quilt from the same era made on the eastern seaboard. Also pictured are a pink and white cotton sateen quilt made in the 1920s by Nancy Orr or Ash Grove. President Ruth McConnell and Vice President Glenda Cox Wallace displayed vintage quilts made by family members.
Kay shared a few little known facts about quilts:
- Fewer quilts were made in the 1950s than at any other time in American history.
- Quilting resumed with the celebration of the Bicentennial in 1976.
- Popular quilting patterns were printed in the Kansas City Star.
Martha Beshears of Epsilon Sigma Alpha joined Kay in leading a discussion regarding the upcoming Airing of the Quilts quilt show. SSCHS Members were pleased to learn that popular local quilter Jeannie Evans will present a special display of miniature quilts at the show.
We hope you'll join us there.
Saturday, May 19, 9AM-5PM Sunday, May 20, 12PM-4PM
Historic Rock GymGreenwood, AR
Tickets are $5 and are available at the door
Vendors!
Call (479) 928-1600 or (479) 883-0254 for more information
