The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting its 2nd Vintage Quilt Turn Down on July 15 and 16 and are looking for local handmade quilts to be part of the event.
During the “Turn Down” vintage quilts are stacked on a bed and as each quilt is “turned down” and displayed, its unique story is told—who made it, when, where and for what reason. Other details of each quilt are also discussed: the fabrics, the stitching, and the pattern and its history.
Joyce Kellogg, volunteer at the Reddick Mansion and chairperson of this event for the second year, is hopoing approximately 18-20 quilts will be displayed. “We are asking people from the community to offer their vintage quilts to be part of this event” said Kellogg. “We are hoping for quilts from the 1800s and early to mid 1900s. We would love to see the quilt that Grandma made and hear the family story about it.”
“We promise to handle these lovely family heirlooms properly, ” said Diane Sanders, co-char of the event. “White gloves will be worn during the “turn down” and Joyce Kellogg will tell the story of each quilt with the honor it deserves.”
Forms for general information about the invidual quilts are available at the Reddick Mansion. The Mansion Association would like the form completed and returned by July th. The actual quilts should be delivered to the Mansion on Wednesday, July 12. Kellogg can be contacted at 815-252-5317 with specific questions or for more information.
The Vintage Quilt Turn Downs will be at 11am and 2pm on Saturday, July 15 and 2pm on Sunday July 16. After the quilt presentation at the Mansion, refreshments will be served. Cost is $8.0 per person and all money raised will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the Reddick Mansion.
