The January meeting featured a slide presentation from Ann on Baltimore quilts. The stories of the quilts and the quilters behind them, came alive as each slide was shown. The history of the quilts, symbolism, settings and borders were each presented with many examples shown. These types of quilts were made in the Baltimore, Maryland area during the 1840's and 50's. They are heavily appliqued and embroidered. Many of the designs are seen frequently in the quilts and all made by different women. As we know - quilters still like to share patterns today!
Ann also brought examples of several Baltimore Album blocks she had made. At the end of the presentation everyone had an opportunity to try folding flowers out of fabric. These flowers are some of the different kinds featured in many of the Baltimore Album quilts.
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| Ann begins her presentation on Baltimore Album Quilts. |
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| Ann shows one of her own Baltimore Album quilt blocks. |
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| Mandy smiles as she shows her sew and tell. |
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| Mandy's Christmas Wreath. |
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| Carolyn show her beauty. |
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| Bonnies wacky squares and .... |
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| the second wacky square quilt. |
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| Ann sews up Dinky Babies. |
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