Pacific Northwest Quiltfest
Quiltfest - August 11, 12, & 13 2006
American Quilts - A Retrospective: 1850 - 1950
From the private collection of Beverly Dunivent
Was one of your ancestors a quilter, but you don't have any examples of their work? Do you want to know what the work of that quilter might have looked like for the period of time in which they lived?
Quilting has long been an American tradition, with all quilters interpreting designs and construction in their own unique ways, and with each era having its own special characteristics. Some of the earliest quilts were made from “found” materials—scraps from clothing construction, recycled clothing and bedding, etc. — and served utilitarian purposes, such as keeping families warm. Others were fancy “showpieces” that displayed the finest handwork of makers having considerable leisure time. From hand-tied “utility” quilts (the kind my grandmother made) to meticulously crafted Baltimore Album heirlooms, from Victorian crazy quilts to the whimsy of yo-yos, antique quilts showcase the variety, timelessness and enduring art of American quilters.
This year Pacific Northwest Quiltfest is sponsoring an exhibit entitled American Quilts-A Retrospective. The exhibit will feature 30 antique quilts starting as early as 1850.
The exhibit also includes quilts from the late nineteenth century; a sampling of different styles of quilting from the first quarter of the twentieth century; and quilts from the 1950’s. This look at one hundred years of quilt making from across the United States is a wonderful opportunity to view a visual timeline of American quilting.
The collection belongs to Beverly Dunivent who has done considerable research into the history of quilting and quilt makers as she developed an extensive collection of antique quilts over a number of years. She has had the opportunity to share her love of quilts and their history as a teacher, lecturer, appraiser and exhibit curator. In 1993 Beverly became an AQS certified quilt appraiser. The author of numerous articles and books, Beverly has also served as consultant to RJR for that firm’s lines of reproduction fabrics, and has appeared on the TV program “Simply Quilts.” A longtime quilt maker and quilt historian, Beverly now lives in Olympia, WA with her ever-growing collection of antique quilts.
This exhibit will be on display in the Lopez room in the Northwest Rooms. Admission to this exhibit is included in general Quiltfest admission.
Quiltfest - August 11, 12, & 13 2006
The 2006 Pacific Northwest Quiltfest will be held August 11-13, in Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall on Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. Show hours are 10 am to 6 pm on each of the three days. Daily admission to Quiltfest is $10; a three-day pass is $20.
A special thank you to the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters for permission to reprint portions of their website for this article.
Links in this article:
Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters
Pacific Northwest Quiltfest
American Quilts - A Retrospective: 1850 - 1950
Seattle Center
American Quilts - A Retrospective: 1850 - 1950
From the private collection of Beverly Dunivent
Was one of your ancestors a quilter, but you don't have any examples of their work? Do you want to know what the work of that quilter might have looked like for the period of time in which they lived?
Quilting has long been an American tradition, with all quilters interpreting designs and construction in their own unique ways, and with each era having its own special characteristics. Some of the earliest quilts were made from “found” materials—scraps from clothing construction, recycled clothing and bedding, etc. — and served utilitarian purposes, such as keeping families warm. Others were fancy “showpieces” that displayed the finest handwork of makers having considerable leisure time. From hand-tied “utility” quilts (the kind my grandmother made) to meticulously crafted Baltimore Album heirlooms, from Victorian crazy quilts to the whimsy of yo-yos, antique quilts showcase the variety, timelessness and enduring art of American quilters.
This year Pacific Northwest Quiltfest is sponsoring an exhibit entitled American Quilts-A Retrospective. The exhibit will feature 30 antique quilts starting as early as 1850.
The exhibit also includes quilts from the late nineteenth century; a sampling of different styles of quilting from the first quarter of the twentieth century; and quilts from the 1950’s. This look at one hundred years of quilt making from across the United States is a wonderful opportunity to view a visual timeline of American quilting.
The collection belongs to Beverly Dunivent who has done considerable research into the history of quilting and quilt makers as she developed an extensive collection of antique quilts over a number of years. She has had the opportunity to share her love of quilts and their history as a teacher, lecturer, appraiser and exhibit curator. In 1993 Beverly became an AQS certified quilt appraiser. The author of numerous articles and books, Beverly has also served as consultant to RJR for that firm’s lines of reproduction fabrics, and has appeared on the TV program “Simply Quilts.” A longtime quilt maker and quilt historian, Beverly now lives in Olympia, WA with her ever-growing collection of antique quilts.
This exhibit will be on display in the Lopez room in the Northwest Rooms. Admission to this exhibit is included in general Quiltfest admission.
Quiltfest - August 11, 12, & 13 2006
The 2006 Pacific Northwest Quiltfest will be held August 11-13, in Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall on Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. Show hours are 10 am to 6 pm on each of the three days. Daily admission to Quiltfest is $10; a three-day pass is $20.
A special thank you to the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters for permission to reprint portions of their website for this article.
Links in this article:
Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters
Pacific Northwest Quiltfest
American Quilts - A Retrospective: 1850 - 1950
Seattle Center
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