Antioch Historical Society Invites Local Quilters for a Centennial Quilt

Come one, Come all, it doesn’t matter if your old and gray or if you don’t have anything to say. Just grab those quilting needles and come on down to the Antioch Historical Societies Centennial quilt! This is another great family event that everyone can participate in. So, show the community your skills by quilting up a Black Diamond Mine pattern, renovated Marsh house design, or an adorable portrait of your little one. Not only is this hobby entertaining, but in a time of economic downturn every penny counts!

The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch (ACFA) is dedicated to advancing all of the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation, cultural diversity and collaboration throughout our community

“The Antioch Historical Society would like to invite local quilters to work on a Centennial quilt that will be displayed during the 100th year anniversary celebration of the Riverview High School building in 2010. Pattern and fabric will be provided. Quilters will need to bring their own machines. Quilting dates will be August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th between 10am and 4pm. For more information, contact Eleanor O’Donnell, 757-2409.

The museum is located at 1500 West 4th Street in Antioch and showcases artifacts, publications and other memorabilia relating to the rich history of Antioch and East Contra Costa County. The museum is also home to the Antioch Sports Legends Program. Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special tours are available upon request. Call (925) 757-1326.”

Well there’s only one day left, but you can definitely get plugged into this hip and hot social circle. Thought quilting was just for women? Think again, what better place to meet 50+ singles than at the Antioch Historical Society Centennial Quilt? Quilting definitely has a niche in American History. Even in early frontier times quilting was one of the main ways to create textiles. Quilts can tell elaborate stories too; if you listen closely. For example Mary Emma Allen recalls her mothers quilt, “I think of the quilt I call, The Wedding Quilt. I recall it always lying on the bed in the guest room of our farmhouse. I can visualize one day, as Mother, Sister and I cleaned the room and made the bed for a visit from my aunt and uncle.

Mother had aired the quilt on the clothes line on the south side of the house and now was folding it to place at the foot of the bed. I don’t know if Sister or I asked a question or Mother was reminiscing. However, she related that this quilt was one Father and she received as a wedding gift about 10 years before. She probably told us who gave it to them, but now I don’t recall. I hope someday that information will come forth from my subconscience. Then I could better piece a story together….“