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Name: Old Fashioned Quilt Bed Turning

Date: February 16, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Website: http://www.washingtonilhs.com

Event Description:

Local quilt historian, Joan Ruppman, will present a program where she talks about many of the quilts that have been loaned to the Historical Society for their special exhibit. “Bed turning” started as a social event back in the days of pioneer women. After spending the winter sewing warm, beautiful quilts, a woman would invite other ladies from the community to her home for refreshments and a time to show off all the quilts made over the winter. Because there were no large areas in their cabins to show off the quilts, the host would pile the quilts neatly on top of her bed, stacked on top of each other, and then reveal each quilt one-by-one while talking about the methods she used to make the quilt and the history behind it. Joan will re-create this wonderful social experience for our members and friends. Of course, refreshments will be served.

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Washington Historical Society 128 Washington Square

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Melissa Heil

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