It's Quilt Time in Havana!
November 2nd
9:00 - 4:00 @ Havana History Museum
204 2nd St NW, Havana, FL
Unique! One of a Kind! Cherished! Made Locally!
Each year, many folks make a trip to Havana to browse and buy a quilt made by Havana's local quilters. This quilt sale would not be possible without the work of the volunteers who sewed, quilted and bound these beautiful quilts - true labors of love. Once again, this years selection is beautiful. Sheila Callahan will also give a talk on "Patchwork and Quilting Around the World" and will provide a free drop-in workshop on "Slow Stitching".
WIN THIS BEAUTIFUL QUILT!
Quilt Size: 94 x 94
Buy Raffle Tickets at the Slappey Bldg.
and Wanderings or call 850-755-2999
Drawing Saturday, 11/2 @ 4:00
$1.00 - each or 6/$5.00
In addition to quilts, you can shop from a selection of antique feather weights, various like-new sewing machines and lots of sewing notions and miscellaneous items. You name it, we probably have it for sale. More information about the sewing machines and notions that will be for sale will be added by Oct. 29th. Short list: antique featherweights, current sewing machines, sergers, lots of acrylic rulers, thread, books, cd's, bobbins, storage bins, sewing table, etc.
PATCHWORK & QUILTING AROUND THE WORLD
At 10:30 in the Museum, Sheila Callahan will talk about “Patchwork and Quilting Around the World,” outlining its history, materials, and techniques, with examples from her work and the work of other women who love to sew, including traditional and modern American quilts, African-American quilts, molas, and five African-inspired quilts. She will also present examples of “slow stitching,” including boro and sashiko from Japan, bei jia bey from China, jogakbo from Korea, kawandi and kanthe from India, and American appliqué, embroidery, and quilting techniques. For those interested in learning more, handouts on African textiles, African-American quilts, and slow stitching techniques will be available, as well as a “Quilt Talk Resources” handout with helpful books, websites, and videos.
From 1:00 to 4:00, Sheila will host a free “Slow-Stitch Sewing Bee” at the Museum, where you can stay for a short while or all afternoon to learn some of the sewing techniques discussed in her morning talk. All tools and materials will be provided. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Children 12 and over are welcome to participate (the workshop is not suitable for younger children due to needles and scissors being used).
EXAMPLES OF SLOW STITCHING by Sheila Callahan
