Wow, actually in 21st century is quilting in America modern?
Yes.Sure.Ano
I had the pleasure to watch a quilting presentation of elderly ladies. I will describe it with only two words-amazing show. Ladies get the theme for quilting and after six months, they present their sewing art to the others. I couldn’t believe, that these ladies are so talented.
This year the topic for presentation (competition) was Christmas. Well, most of them choose to quilt Christmas trees, Santa Claus. Glenace Smelcer (my host grandma) choose snow flakes-she did a beautiful quilt.
Anyway this trend in America sounds for me as old fashioned. In Slovakia I didn’t hear about quilting competition or the show. I am convinced that in Slovakia we called quilting-patchwork. Specially quilting is something forgotten in Slovakia, but on the other side of the world – in USA quilting is more popular. This fact worried me (because Slovakia should follow this trend) but on the other hand inspired me.
You know, Glenace encouraged me to start quilting. So I worked hard and quilted a table cover and picked up some pictures (patchwork parts),the reminded me of my stay in Wisconsin- some flowers, nature, animals. During my sewing I realized, that sewing is relaxing. I learned how to use the sewing machine and I couldn’t believe that with Glenace’s idea, start my love for sewing. Of course, without Glenace’s assistance it wouldn’t be complete. Thank you my teacher.
Maybe you will be surprised but quilting in St. Johns church in Evansville is a favorite activity. Every Tuesday the ladies meet and quilt in the basement of the church.These ladies use easy technique, so everyone can help, also the beginners. After quilting you can eat some snacks. I ♥ to write this part because they quilt blankets for homeless people, isn’t it heart touching? God hands are everywhere.
I can pray for bigger interest of quilting in Slovakia because as I checked it here. I think that quilting is much more than work, its love and possibility to meet some people and aren’t alone. It makes the day happier. At the end I write bible text from Luke.18:25
For its easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Moreover quilting is a big business in America. Many quilting shops offer beautiful supplies and fabric, unfortunately its little bit expensive.TV quilt shows with a man-teacher for sewing. I was pretty impressed and shocked. Anyway I wanted to say:,,Don’t forget to share with your work with the others.”
Ladies in St. Johns church
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