The American Quilt Study Group held its 35th yearly seminar last week in Milwaukee. It's an annual highlight in the quilt historian's year. What's the best part?
Rod Kiracofe talking about quilts from
the mid- to late-20th century from his new book:
Unconventional and Unexpected
American Quilts Below the Radar 1950-2000
but
- Shopping Ops has to be a top draw.
One can buy (or see) spectacular quilts from dealers who come from around the country. The onsite exhibits and sales are open only to registrants.
We also have an auction room featuring donations from members. This sale benefits the organization.
There's an enormous silent auction.
we bid for a couple of days
Notice finger in lower left. These are bi-i-i-ig yo-yos
The donor auction has items for all tastes.
from finished quilts....
and tops
to blocks
and paper ephemera, books...you name it...
More pictures to tempt you to consider
attending the 2015 seminar in Indianapolis, September 9-13.
The 2014 Seminar was hosted by the Wisconsin Quilt Study Group and
the Northern Illinois Quilt Study Group.
Brochures for next fall's event will be mailed in early summer.
Bookmark the American Quilt Study Group webpage:
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