QUILT EXHIBIT AT THE
NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM OF KANSAS CITY
The National Archives Museum of Kansas City is located
just to the left of the Union Station parking lot as you turn in from
Pershing Road. The address is 400 West Pershing Road and the hours are from
Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Starting on July 1, 2010, the Museum will host a
traveling quilt exhibit from the Quilt Study Center and Museum at the
University of Nebraska – Lincoln. There are 12 historic quilts entitled
Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political and Patriotic Persuasion.
Our local quilt historian, Barbara Brackman, will give a lecture on
Thursday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a reception before that at 6:00
p.m. If you would like to attend the free reception and lecture, either call
816-268-8010 or email
kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
The exhibit will be at the Museum from July 1, 2010 until
October 1, 2010. To find out more information about the National Archives
Museum and the quilt exhibit, go to
www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/public/events.html.
The information about the quilts is listed under the Exhibits link.
Please pass this message along to your quilt friends.
 PHYSICIANS
WITH HEART PROJECT (RUSSIA QUILTS)
For this year, the quilts need
to be 60 x 72 inches and they are due by the July 13th Guild
meeting. As you know these quilts go to orphanages or schools for the
disabled in former Russian satellites. They ask that they be colorful and
made with new (not old or recycled) fabric. Suggestions are to use items
that would be familiar to the students, such as fish, dogs, cats, etc.
Nothing too American, and no religious symbols. If you want to make a quilt
for this project, contact Nancy Wakefield.
Next year's retreat 2011 will be from the
third Thursday in February to Sunday. Yaaaay! Mark your
calendars.....
The 2010 Opportunity Quilt
was won by Kathi
LaFrance from Colorado. Here is what Kathi had to say:
" I am so honored to be
the person that won a one of a kind quilt design for your guilds 35Th
anniversary.
Your guilds beautiful quilt arrived a few
minutes ago!
OH MY! What a beautiful quilt! You can feel/see
the love that went into making this beautiful quilt! The applique
is stunning and the stars.. Oh My gosh! They are perfect! The long arm
quilting shows off the quilt! All the time and effort that went into
making this quilt shows! One very beautiful quilt!
My husband's first comment when he saw the quilt
was..."That is my quilt...so, you won it.. I claim it!"
I know that quilts are made to be used and
loved, but this quilt will hang in my sewing/quilting room! It will be an
inspiration for me...something to push me to make a quilt this exquisite. I
have only been quilting for 3 years...so, i have a ways to go to get to this
level...your quilt will encourage me!
I was sorry to hear that you will not have a
quilt show this year! I had planned to drive my daughter to Lawrence to see
her grandma...and make a side trip to see your show! I will add my name to
your newsletter mailing list and I will watch and see if you find another
venue for your shows!
Thank you again,"
Donna Bogue has
donated a wonderful "original pattern" quilt top for the 2011 Opportunity
Quilt.
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33 ANNUAL HEART OF AMERICA QUILT SHOW
Sponsored by
The Quilters Guild of Greater Kansas City
The winners of the Viewers' Choice prizes:
Small Quilt: Robin Wreath
by Joann Webb
 Wall
Quilt: Winter Wonderland
 by Janelle Hammontree
Large
Quilt: Trade Winds
by Marilyn Henderson.
The following is from someone who attended the
Quilt Show and took amazing photos of our quilts as well as compiling
relevant information. Take a look for yourself and you will almost feel as
though you are actually at the quilt show. THEY ARE THAT GOOD! Thank you
Jessica!!!
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"My name is Jessica Toye
and I run the blog know as Sewbot's Laboratory. I am a 25 year old quilter,
crafter, and fabric addict living in the Kansas City area. I attended the
Quilters Guild of Greater Kansas City
Quilt Show at Crown Center and was impressed by the vast array of
exceptional quilts. You can find some of my photographs and thoughts on my
blog at
www.sewbotslab.com. "
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The direct
links to the photos are in two sections:
http://sewbotslaboratory.blogspot.com/2009/10/quilters-guild-of-greater-kansas-city.html
http://sewbotslaboratory.blogspot.com/2009/10/quilters-guild-of-greater-kansas-city_16.html
Pat Jerez
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