Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
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Final day to observe hand quilting

7 years ago

The Legacy of the Plains Museum Quilters have one more work day this spring at the museum before the 2014 raffle quilt is complete. Come to the museum between 9 a.m. and about noon tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, to watch them work on the heritage art of hand quilting.

The quilt is stretched on a wooden frame in the museum lobby, and the quilters are more than happy to answer questions about what it takes to hand-quilt a quilt, and how techniques and materials have changed over the years.

Quilter Wanda Mowry said this year’s quilt follows a very traditional “triple Irish chain” pattern, but with a twist – it has a modern border that includes three-dimensional elements.

As soon as the quilt is completed, it will be on display at the museum, where visitors can purchase $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win this hand-quilted, functional art piece.

Since 1990, the annual quilt raffle has raised more than $34,000 to support Legacy of the Plains Museum and its predecessor museums, the North Platte Valley Museum and Farm And Ranch Museum.

Copyright 2014 by Legacy of the Plains Museum

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Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
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