Quilters camping at mall
Published Thursday, June 19, 2008
Photo by Trisha Marczak
Kennedy Hartwell works on her quilts Wednesday at the first ever quilt camp held at the West Ridge Mall.
Three generations of quilters gathered Wednesday at the West Ridge Mall for the first ever quilt camp.
The camp gives kids a chance to learn the art of quilting in a very hands -on way. Although parents, grandparents and volunteers were present to share some tricks of the trade, quilts were primarily constructed by the kids themselves.
“This is something that they’ll have now and for the rest of their life,” said event coordinator, Jeannie Anderson.
Kids worked on sewing machines, provided by their adult supervisors, to make decorative runners. Each runner represented the artist, as was apparent by Kennedy Hartwell’s runner made of horse printed fabric.
“You can be as creative as you want,” Anderson said.
Sarah Carlson was using fabric left over from her brother’s quilt to make the runner. Her runner had a patriotic theme and represented her brother’s service in the Minnesota National Guard.
Campers finished up runners Wednesday and are looking forward to next week when they get the chance to make their very own pillows.
Organizers of the quilt camp are already thinking ahead for future programs. A one-day quilt camp is scheduled for August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 .m. For more information, contact Jeannie at 739-4439.
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