gwen marston

New England Quilt Museum Visit! from Humble Quilts

My last trip to New England was specifically to go to the New England Quilt Museum and see the special exhibit Barb Veddar curated called "Personal Expression: The Legacy of Gwen Marston"

I snapped photos of the quilts I recognized and by friends I know with quilts in the exhibot.

A Gwennie Inspired Round Robin

Another Round Robin

Katy's sweet quilt

Audrey's

One of mine. I admit it was the calmest quilt of the exhibit.

Cynthia's

Wendy's

Another one by Audrey

Sharon's

Another one of mine.

Sharon's

Barb did a lovely job spearheading this ...

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Interrupting Midwest Quilt Road Trip from Humble Quilts

We were just kids when we married in September 1981!

To celebrate this year we went backpacking in WA state. It was amazing!

Killen Creek waterfall.

Mt Adams in the background. It wasn't an easy trail.

Adams Glacier.

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And ...

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New England Quilt Musem from Humble Quilts

I was fortunate to be able to visit the New England Quilt Museum in 2022 and 2023. Lowell, MA is a town with so much history. The west coast is young and I do appreciate the differences in areas of the USA. The above photo is now apartments but used to be a fabric mill.

The New England Quilt Museum is in a wonderful historic building.

Lowell, MA

Beginning September 12 and running through December 30 the special exhibit will be

Marston Retrospective Exhibit

I am honored to have 2 quilts in this exhibit, both started in a class with ...

added by Lori 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under basket quilt , gwen marston , hand applique , new england quilt museum

Gwen Marston’s “Minimal Quiltmaking” from The Snarky Quilter

Since I’m on vacation I’m republishing a post from 2014. I did meet Gwen in California and can say she was shyly elf-like. Original Post: Gwen Marston has been recognized for many decades as an influential quiltmaker. She developed her … Continue reading →

added by snarkyquilter 2 years, 3 months ago. under books , gwen marston , minimal quiltmaking (Comments)

Stories in Stitches - A webinar from The Root Connection

A Quilt Story - I Really Want to Tell

I still remember that day very distinctly. I was at my niece' house in Seattle and walking down the stairs. I had just received an email from Gwen informing me that someone name Kris will contact me and if she asked to teach, I should grab that opportunity.

That very afternoon, I heard from Kris Cornell of Quilted Strait. The email said, Gwen who had been teaching at Quilted Strait was going to retire and she had suggested my name to be filling the spot to teach at that shop. I remember ...

added by Sujata Shah 3 years, 6 months ago. under gwen marston , kawandi , online presentation , quilted strait , siddi quilt , webinar , wonderfil specialty thread

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