Preserving Memories
Memorial Quilts by Louise Silk
Westminster Cares 2005 Quilt ShowOctober 1st and 2nd, 2005
West Minster, VT
How does one explain this exhibition? Perhaps through example?
- A 92-year-old mans tie collection made into a charm quilt lap throw.
- A Vera Wang wedding dress into a baby quilt.
- Deceased fathers and sons shirts made into 5 king size quilts for the remaining four sisters and mother.
- The childhood Boy Scout uniforms of a 32 year-old man made into a wall hanging.
- Baby quilts from the baby clothing of sisters adopted from China.
This is a traveling exhibition includes 12 Memory Quilts ready with sleeves to hang for wall display with optional supporting materials and events including catalogues for purchase, artist lectures and workshops and appropriate press package materials. Contact Louise for more information.
Freda |
Nana |
My Beloved I |
Self Portrait I |
Jack |
Phillip |
Lillian |