Special Display

Pilgrim Roy Challenger

This exhibition was organized by the
National Quilt Museum
Paducah, Ky

Terry Clothier Thompson will be our featured speaker

 September 24, 2010

Lecture:  10:00AM Battle of Blue Mills Landing, Civil War in Missouri    $8.00 fee

What quilts were women making before, during and after the Civil War? What effect did the War have on fabrics, style, and patterns for quiltmakers?  How did quilts serve as political statements for both Northern and Southern quilters?  What part did quilts play in the lives of men and women, whose lives were forever changed by this war?  Terry will show both new and old quilts, and clothes to tell the stories. Members are encouraged to bring Civil War era quilts  and clothing to share in Terry’s talk.

              September 25. 2010

Lecture:  10:00AM Red And Green Quilt, C. 1840                                       $8.00 fee

Terry will show 19^th century appliquéd Red and Green quilts, and a few Red and Blue vintage quilts. She will also show her  collection of 36”appliquéd quilt blocks that will be the subject of her workshop. Terry will show design sources and discuss her theories about why they were so popular. Members are encouraged to bring their own Red and Green quilts, tops, and blocks to share.

 September 23, 2010

  Appliqué by the Yard

“ Applique by the Yard---1840-1940---beginner and advanced appliquers invited---there is always something new to learn( Terry will demonstrate how to use her Vine Line tool for making vines for flowers and borders). You may choose a free pattern from a selection of 12 different four block patterns. Bring the following to class: 1 precut 36 1/2 square of a neutral for the background block, 1 yard @ of red and green prints (or any color you wish) and a ½ yard of a gold or accent color. Sewing tools for hand or machine appliqué, matching COTTON thread, freezer paper, 1 yardstick and prepare for a wonderful day of sewing and learning easy tips on appliqué that will help you have hope that appliqué, Terry’s way, is fun and so easy. If you want to appliqué, but haven’t had much luck , this is the class for you!

"You may see options of pattern choices on Terry Thompson's website at terrythompson.com.  On the left column click on "Applique by the Yard."  You will select your pattern at the workshop." 

Special class  9:00am to 4:00pm

Fee $50.00

     For information contact;

 Karen Jones
PO Box 99
Fordland, Mo 65652

or e-mail kjones519@centurytel.net