Common threads quilting event

Another great fiber event coming up.

Common Threads II: Alabama Quilting Traditions at the Alabama Department of Archives and History When Friday March 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM CST -to- Saturday March 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM CST Add to Calendar   Where Alabama Department of Archives and History 624 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130-0100 Driving Directions March 4 - 5 at the  Department of Archives & History The Montgomery session of Common Threads II, will explore Alabama's rich quilting traditions through the textile collections at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. This 2-day event features expert speakers, tours, and and a quilting workshop.  Admission is FREE but registration is required. A box lunch can be purchased in advance for Friday for $15. Friday, March 4, 9:00 to 3:30 The Alabama Quilt Book Project  by Mary Elizabeth Johnson Huff The Mt. Ida Quilt Project  by Sarah Bliss Wright Tour of Archives' quilt collection and storage led by Ryan Blocker, curator Gee's Bend Quilting Traditions  by Louisiana Pettway Bendolph The March Quilts Project by Lillis Taylor Saturday, March 5, 9:00 to Noon Quilting workshop led by  Lorretta Pettway Bendolph Make a Pine Burr quilt square - the same pattern as the official Alabama state quilt!    Get more information Register Now! I can't make it Questions? Call (334) 242-4364