Whitley County Country Quilters auctioning off a quilt to benefit the Ag Museum
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
A century ago, the effort put into crafting a quilt was almost commonplace. Each piece, each stitch -- lovingly applied by a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a neighbor. Each quilt took a very long time to make, but was enjoyed for a lifetime and passed along to the next generation.
Quilts are just as loved today and the joy of quilting continues with the Whitley County Country Quilters who gather to quilt together as they did in the old days.
For the past several years, the ladies have been working on a quilt they will be auctioning off to the highest bidder on Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at the Whitley County Agricultural History Museum and 4-H Learning Center. Proceeds will support the Whitley County Agricultural History Museum and quilting enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and bid.
Whitley County Country Quilter Joyce Klingaman has been among the club members working on the quilt for the past several years.
"Many of our club members participated in machine piecing and hand stitching the quilt," said Klingaman.
Club member Jo Crace, co-owner of Quilts n' Ladybugs in downtown Columbia City, was president when the project started and has been involved in its completion these last few weeks. Countless hours have been lovingly invested in this quilt.
Somewhere between a full and queen size, the design features log cabin blocks in a barn raising pattern. "This pattern normally has a dark red center and this one does," Klingaman said. Other colors include shades of blue, navy, cream and beige.
Following the auction, the Jerry Yagel Band will perform their old-timey, bluegrass music at the the museum on the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds. The community is invited to stay and enjoy the free show.
A century ago, the effort put into crafting a quilt was almost commonplace. Each piece, each stitch -- lovingly applied by a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a neighbor. Each quilt took a very long time to make, but was enjoyed for a lifetime and passed along to the next generation.
Quilts are just as loved today and the joy of quilting continues with the Whitley County Country Quilters who gather to quilt together as they did in the old days.
For the past several years, the ladies have been working on a quilt they will be auctioning off to the highest bidder on Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at the Whitley County Agricultural History Museum and 4-H Learning Center. Proceeds will support the Whitley County Agricultural History Museum and quilting enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and bid.
Whitley County Country Quilter Joyce Klingaman has been among the club members working on the quilt for the past several years.
"Many of our club members participated in machine piecing and hand stitching the quilt," said Klingaman.
Club member Jo Crace, co-owner of Quilts n' Ladybugs in downtown Columbia City, was president when the project started and has been involved in its completion these last few weeks. Countless hours have been lovingly invested in this quilt.
Somewhere between a full and queen size, the design features log cabin blocks in a barn raising pattern. "This pattern normally has a dark red center and this one does," Klingaman said. Other colors include shades of blue, navy, cream and beige.
Following the auction, the Jerry Yagel Band will perform their old-timey, bluegrass music at the the museum on the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds. The community is invited to stay and enjoy the free show.