Quilters Hall of Fame reception 07-16-14

Between 6pm and 8pm there was a reception at the Quilters Hall of Fame Museum (QHOFM) in honor of Ruth -  a chance for people to get a little bit acquainted and, of course, to meet Ruth.

They had a table full of hats that attendees could wear if  they chose.  This is the one that Ruth picked.  Very un-Ruth, but pretty cute.  You will see other hats in the pictures below, I think I was the only "natural hat wearer". 

This is the marque they had erected on the front lawn to server the refreshments and to let people rest out of the sun.  We are very fortunate that the weather is unseasonably cool, only about 75F today.

Quilts from the The American Quilt Study Group 2012 Study of Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Quilts are currently on exhibit at the house.  They will come down on Monday and the Ruth McDowell quilts will be hung.  The Ruth quilts are on display for this week at the Marion Library, about two blocks down the street.

 

 The lovely and delicious cupcake "tree" which also held some extra yummy brownies.

 

We were entertained by a harpist and a violinist who played well together.  This little girl was there with one of the volunteers - does she have long legs, or what? 

Helen Carter, Phebe Smith, Debi Geyer (Museum Manager)

Ruth McDowell

Ruth McDowell with two fans.

Debi Shepler (Treasurer for the Marie Webster Guild), Mimi Dietrich, and Ann Shaw (who is teaching Ruth's techniques).

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