Quilt Out Loud! Episode 111 May 2010

Quilt Out Loud! Episode Notes

May 2010 Episode

Segment 1: What’s Up?

Jodie and Mark introduce the show from the Turning Point exhibit at the Atlanta History Center. One of the nation’s largest and most complete Civil War exhibitions, Turning Point depicts the war through the eyes of soldiers and civilians. One of the civilians was Carrie Berry, a little girl whose story of remaining in Atlanta through the war and tending to daily chores such as sewing, is preserved here in her diary. The theme of “preserving the pieces, preserve the stories” continues throughout the episode.

Segment 2: The Stories Quilts Tell

Susan Neil, VP of Collections and Exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center, invites Mark to her workroom, a rare opportunity. Susan has chosen a few quilts to show Mark, each of which has a story to tell. Susan shares those stories and addresses some truths and myths surrounding quilts and their history.

The quilt by Harriet Powers can be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts. Kyra Hick’s book, “This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers’ Bible Quilt and other Pieces “ is available from Black Threads.

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Segment 3: Rose of Sharon Project

Jodie visits the Tullie Smith Farmhouse, a charming and typical example of a Georgia Piedmont architecture of the Civil War period. Jodie shows the reproduction Rose of Sharon quilt on the bed and then invites viewers to follow her to her sewing room to make an updated stuffed appliqué table topper inspired by the quilt.

Visit the Quilt Index for your own quilt search, or click on “search” and type in “Rose of Sharon” to see the results Jodie got for her inspiration for the project she created.

The stuffing tool Jodie used appears to be no longer available. The Clover tool makes an excellent replacement.

Click to download the pattern for the Rose of Sharon table topper.

Segment 4: Doorknock: Marti Michell

Mark drops in on industry icon Mart Michell at her offices in the quaint town of Chamblee, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Marti gives Mark the tour, from her office to her workroom and the shipping department all the while learning about her fascinating and productive career. You’ll even meet her husband Richard, the behind-the-scenes half of the business!

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Segment 5: Quilt Appraisal

Should you get your quilts appraised? What makes a quilt valuable? Can we predict which quilts will become valuable? What should you collect? Holly Anderson, President of The Professional Association of Appraisers, joins Jodie and Mark to answer these questions and more. Mark and Jodie bring quilts from of their own as examples.

Segment 6: Book Review: Books From The Civil War Period

From the front steps of the Tullie Smith House, Jodie and Mark share their picks for quilting books from the Civil War period. From how-to to a period diary of a young quiltmaker in Illinois, these choices are sure to inspire!