Maryland Quilt Show at AQSG

Detail of a Baltimore Album quilt in the collection of

Debby Cooney & Ronda McAllen

When I heard that the American Quilt Study Group was meeting

in Maryland in 2018 I knew I was going.

They made some pretty spectacular quilts in Maryland and I knew those Maryland quilt historians would hang some show-stopping examples.

These are all details from Debby & Ronda's BAQ

The woman behind the quilt show, Debby Cooney

Debby found a few albums

And showed a couple of her own collection. This is a crib quilt

I had no idea how small the reverse applique feather was until I saw it in person.

Early medallion center detail

I photographed the labels, which were quite informative

so here's a blurry example

Framed Center Medallion

About 1825

Collection of William Hearn

Mosaic

Private Collection

About the same time.

Reverse Appliqued Wreath

Reverse of the reverse appliqued wreath

In an album top

Peonies from the collection of Brian & Donna Ruppert

With a chintz border

Open Wreath dated 1846 by Carrie L. McCoy of Baltimore

Silk Windmill Blades signed by Mary Kroeger of Baltimore

About 1879. Collection of Stella Rubin

Crib Quilt of chintz swags and laurel leaves

Another from Stella Rubin Antiques

Medallion initialed T.A.C. from Worcester County, Maryland,

1830s

Collection of Julianne Hardy

Whitework piece also from Julianne Hardy's collection

Touching Stars with stuffed work quilting

About 1840

William Hearn Collection

Thanks to Debby and the lenders for a show worth the trip.