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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS - see p. 3
Through October 6
PEMBERTON COLLECTION QUILTS
Newsletter of the
New England Quilt Museum
Friday, September 27
GUILD PROGRAM CHAIRS MEETING
www.nequiltmuseum.org / 978 452 4207
October 17-November 15
STUDY PIECES: AMISH QUILTS
October 10-December 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 29: 2pm
TRACY CHEVALIER READING
& BOOK SIGNING
A Fresh Look At Old Quilts
Saturday, October 19: 1-3pm
CURATOR’S RECEPTION:
ROOTS OF MODERN QUILTING
Friday, November 15: 7pm
DENYSE SCHMIDT LECTURE
& BOOK SIGNING
November 28: Thanksgiving
MUSEUM CLOSED
November 29-30
MUSEUM STORE HOLIDAY SALE
November 19-December 28
WEE FOLK OF SALLY MAVOR MOORE
Nov 29-Dec 28: Classroom Gallery
HOLIDAY EXPRESS MODEL TRAIN
& QUILTED VILLAGE
Thursdays at
the Museum
BOOK GROUP: see page 2
BROWN BAG LECTURES:
see page 3
Exhibitions
Through October 6, 2013
A SLICE OF CHEDDAR
Antique Pennsylvania Quilts
October 10-December 28, 2013
ROOTS OF MODERN QUILTING
Fresh Eyes On Old Quilts
January 16-April 12, 2014
QUILT JAPAN
The 11th Quilt Nihon Exhibition
April 17-July 6, 2014
CHARMED
Every Piece Is Different
July 10-October 5, 2014
DOWN BY THE OLD MILL STREAM
Rhode Island Quilts
October 9-December 31, 2014
HUMOROUS QUILTS
Keeping Us In Stitches
FALL 2013
ROOTS OF MODERN QUILTING
“Modern Quilters started
a renaissance in quiltmaking. It is a true quilt
revival, the first of the
21st century,” states New
England Quilt Museum
Binney Family Curator
Pamela Weeks. The young
women and men known
Left: a traditional Hawaiian quilt.
as “Gen-X” are making
Right: a modern piece by Denyse Schmidt [photo by John Gruen]
the craft their own. Most
learned to quilt via online
classes and gleaning info from other internet sources.
The Modern Quilt Guild formed when a Los Angeles group wanted face
time with fellow quilters. Although original group members were in their 30s
and 40s, the 150 worldwide chapters now includes quilters of all ages.
What is Modern Quilting? Here’s the definition from the Modern Quilt
Guild website: “Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by
modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern
quilting in different ways, but several characteristics often appear which
may help identify a modern quilt. These include but are not limited to: the
use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color,
improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space, and alternate
grid work. ‘Modern traditionalism’ or the updating of classic quilt designs is
also often seen in modern quilting.”
Weeks planned this exhibition to show the strong influence of vintage
quilts on some modern quilters. Included are many of the rock stars of
Modern Quilting: Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Angela Walters, Jacqueline Gering,
Thomas Knauer and Denyse Schmidt. Traditional quilts from the museum and
other private collections illustrate classic influences on this new style.
Through October 6, 2013
A SLICE OF CHEDDAR
Antique Pennsylvania Quilts
From the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country comes a
stunning collection of bold and colorful antique quilts
featuring cheddar orange in greater or lesser amounts.
~ Guest Curators: Arlan & Pat Christ
3rd Thursdays: 12:30-1:30pm
BOOK GROUP
FALL READING LIST
September 19
Non-fiction
MassQuilts Documentation Days
Registration required.
Appointments: call 978-452-4207 ext.15
Friday: September 20, October 18, November 15
www.nequiltmuseum.org/events/mass-quilts.html
Fiction
THE MUSEUM’S NEW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Children
Nora Burchfield of Marblehead, Massachusetts is the
museum’s new Executive Director. She replaces Connie
Barlow, who retired in April.
Quilts: Fabric of Friendship
York County Documentation Project
The Quilter’s Kitchen: An Elm Creek Quilt Novel with
Recipes by Jennifer Chiaverini
Addy’s Wedding Quilt (American Girls Short Stories)
by Connie Rose Porter and Valerie Tripp
October 17
Non-fiction
15 Minutes of Play -- Improvisational Quilts: MadeFabric Piecing Traditional Blocks Scrap Challenges
by Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Fiction
The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier
Children
Mooshka, A Quilt Story by Judy Paschkis
November 21
Non-fiction
Pioneering Quilt Artists, 1960-1980: A New Direction in
American Art by Sarah Sider and Robert Shaw
Fiction
The Language of Threads by Gail Tsukiyama
Children
The Handkerchief Quilt by Carol Crane and Gary Palmer
December 19
Non-Fiction
Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration:
20 New Designs With Historic Roots
by Denyse Schmidt and John Gruen
Fiction
The Christmas Wedding Quilt: Let It Snow\ You Better
Watch Out\ Nine Ladies Dancing by Emilie Richards,
Janice Kay Johnson and Sarah Mayberry
Children
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco
As I complete my second month
as Executive Director, I want to
share with our broader community
of volunteers, members, donors,
supporting guilds and regional
partners how honored I am to be a
part of this remarkable museum.
Our mission to inspire and
educate people about the rich
legacy of quiltmaking embraces
the vibrant present-day spirit of
quilting, as much as its significant history.
This was especially evident at the 2013 Lowell
Quilt Festival earlier this month. Like everyone who
attended, I was in awe of the exceptional skill, creativity,
commitment and talent exemplified by entries from
nearly every region of the country. I was equally in awe
of the countless volunteers who gave so generously of
their time, talent and energy to make this celebration of
quilts and their makers such a memorable event.
The contributions of so many dedicated volunteers
are essential to the future success of both the New
England Quilt Museum and the Lowell Quilt Festival. I
invite every museum member and visitor to volunteer. I
welcome the opportunity to discuss how your available
time and talents can support our mission.
I also encourage you to share with me your ideas,
comments and suggestions.
Most important, I hope you continue to enjoy the
quality exhibitions, workshops, programs and events that
make NEQM unique in all of New England.
~ Nora Burchfield
Classes and Workshops
NOW REGISTERING
DENYSE SCHMIDT
Denyse Schmidt
has brought a
Satuday, September 21, 10am-4pm
new perspective
Tiny World Pincushions with Mimi Kirchner
to the way we
Satuday, September 28, 10am-4pm
think about
Quilting Inspirations with Bea Grayson
quilts. Renowned
Sunday, September 29, 11am-4pm
for her fresh,
Beginner Sashiko with Miho Takeuchi
offbeat approach
Saturday, October 5, 10am-4pm
to design and
Embellished Art Quilts with Amy Ropple
color, She has won
acclaim in the art
Saturday, October 26, 9:30am-4:30pm
Shibori Dyeing with Indigo with Carol Ann Grotrian world as well as
the crafting world.
Saturday, November 2, 10am-4pm
As author, fabric
Swaddled Baby Dolls with Mimi Kirchner
designer, quiltSaturday, November 16, 11am-4pm
maker and teacher,
Improvisational Patchwork with Denyse Schmidt
she continues to
Denyse Schmidt [Photo by Allison Michael Orenstein]
Stop by our front desk, look online [www.nequiltmuseum. inspire with her
unique take on tradition.
org], or call 978-452-4207 x16 for detailed course
Join Denyse as she shares images and stories about
descriptions and registration information.
the journey of her work and process. Denyse Schmidt
speaks at the New England Quilt Museum on Friday,
November 29th & 30th
November 15, 2013 at 7pm.
Holiday Sale in
the Museum Store
Shop the NEQM Museum Store over Thanksgiving
weekend for holiday season specials. Find holiday cards,
stocking stuffers, and handmade gifts at sale prices.
While you’re here, enjoy our Holiday Express Model Train
& Village—especially fun for our youngest visitors!
Museum Member Special - Enjoy your 10% museum
discount on select sale items.
CLASSROOM GALLERY
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Three very special exhibits appear in our Classroom
Gallery this fall.
Enjoy spectacular antique quilts from the Pemberton
Collection, on view through October 6th.
From October 17-November 15, see Amish miniature
quilts from the museum’s Permanent Collection.
From November 19-December 28, enjoy the whimsical
Wee Folk of author and illustrator Sally Mavor Moore.
Young visitors will especially enjoy this exhibit, along with
our Holiday Express Model Train & Quilted Village, which
will also be in the Classroom Gallery from November 29thDecember 28th.
Admission free with paid admission.
Members always free.
1st Thursday of the Month: 12:30-1:30pm
BROWN BAG LECTURES
Bring your lunch and join us for our Brown Bag lectures.
On September 5th, enjoy a presentation by the collector
of the Pemberton pieces, on display in our Classroom
Gallery through October 2nd.
On October 3rd, Cheryl Nunez Keigwin discusses
English paper piecing
On November 2nd, Sue Reich will be here to discuss
quilts from World War I.
Brown Bag lectures free with paid admission.
Members always free.
LIBRARY LISTINGS ONLINE
The New England Quilt Museum has a reference library of
over 2,000 books, periodicals, videos and other materials
related to quilt history and techniques. The library is
open to all visitors for browsing and research. Museum
members also enjoy lending privileges.
In addition, library staff will research your quilt-related
questions. Email Questions@nequiltmuseum.org.
Library holdings are now searchable online. Visit the
library web page: www.nequiltmuseum.org/neqm-library.
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MISSION
The New England Quilt Museum uses quilts and the stories of quiltmaking, a rich legacy of artistic expression and historical documentation
from the earliest days of this country to the present, to inspire and educate quilters and the general public.
Tracy Chevalier, Denyse Schmidt
TWO GREAT AUTHORS APPEAR AT THE MUSEUM
The New England Quilt Museum is delighted to
host two renowned authors this fall.
Tracy Chevalier, author of The Girl With the Pearl
Earring, will be here Tuesday, October 29 [2pm] to
discuss and sign her latest novel. The Last Runaway
is the compelling story of a young Quaker quilter
who emigrates to 19th century America, only to find
herself caught up in the Underground Railroad.
[Members $5/non-members $10]
Denyse Schmidt designs quilts, fabrics and more.
This innovative, inspirational teacher discusses her
offbeat approach to design and color during her
Friday, November 15th lecture [7pm].
[Members $15/non-members $20]
Join us for both events and to have the authors
sign their latest books.
Register online or call 978-452-4207 x16.