The Joining of Quilts and Genealogy

 

The Oklahoma County Home and Community Education (OHCE) Genealogy Group is pleased to present a program that combines two of America’s favorite hobbies: Genealogy and Quilting. On Wednesday, February 18th, at 10:00 a.m. they will host member Beverly Kirk as she presents “Admiring Harriet Powers.”

 

Harriet Angeline Powers, an African-American quilter from the late 1800’s, poured her faith, experiences and community’s stories into her work. Only two of her quilts survive today: The Bible Quilt and the Pictorial Quilt. Yet, their impact is timeless. Whether you are a quilter, a lover of history, or someone who values the voice of trailblazing women, this lecture will inspire and connect you to an enduring creative legacy.

 

The speaker, Beverly Kirk, is a member of the Genealogy Group, the President of the OHCE Scissor Tales Quilt group and an active quilter and teacher of quilting.

 

The OHCE Genealogy group meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Oklahoma County Extension Center, 2500 NE 63rd St., OKC. Our purpose is to share our love of family history, genealogical research, local and national history and how those are part of our past, present and future.

 

Our meetings are open to the public and more information can be found on our Facebook page: OHCE Genealogy Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1614399178772026/

Quilting as Always ! Dear Jane

 

So, no.  I only glanced at the pattern.... since I figure I've know about DJ since the 70's - 80's!!!   hmnnn   NO JOKE ON MY SCRAP PILES... 

BUT a 5" unfinished square.  I DON'T INTEND TO COUNT THE BLOCKS.... JUST A QUILT ALONG FOR SURE!

I'm just so grateful for God giving me my retirement dreams and visions of long ago.   !   Quiltin, Gardening, Genealogy, Patio chimes, A cup of tea an quilting all in the same day!

Calaboose Museum (TX)

Hello Quilt Friends.... here's what I learned this weekend as a genealogy spin-off!

The Calaboose African American History Museum (CAAHM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum in San Marcos, Texas. CAAHM was founded in 1997 by Mrs. Johnnie Armstead to collect, preserve, and interpret authentic African American artifacts related to San Marcos and Hays County history. 

The purpose of the organization is to inform and educate all citizens about the many accomplishments, contributions and experiences of African Americans in San Marcos and Hays County.

Genealogy a'Quiltin

A recent reading by Dee Parmer Woodtor noted that genealogy is about a time, a place and perspective and a firm resolve to learn. This embodies the reason why I quilt and cherish my grandparents quilts and hand-me-down household items... like the washboard and big-ol'black boiling pot.

Who remembers a hot water bottle??? There's a red one stuff back in the linen closet. I won't throw it away.... What - why.... well the dictionary says...A hot water bottle is a container filled with hot water and sealed with a stopper, used to provide warmth, typically whilst in bed, but also for the application of heat to a specific part of the body." hmmmmmm