Quilt history tends to focus on block patterns, stylistic elements, and fabric. The actual quilting is generally only briefly described and not well photographed. But the quilting was often more important to some quilters than the piecing or applique. This zoom presentation allows for an up-close and detailed look at the often-breath-taking quilting found in textiles of the 19th century.
Lenna DeMarco, a former professional dancer and choreographer, retired from 35 years as a professor of dance, teaching and performing both in AZ and nationally. She currently spends her time researching and writing about quilt history as well as presenting lectures, workshops and trunk shows. She is a past national president of the American Quilt Study Group and has served on the executive board of the Arizona Centennial Quilt Project. A past president of Phoenix Area Quilters Association, she also held board positions on the AZ Quilters Hall of Fame, and the AZ Quilt Documentation Project. She is the founder and facilitator of the AZ Quilt Study Group. For three years, along with Anne Hodgkins, she co-authored the column “Vintage Views” on antique quilts for Quilting Quarterly Magazine. Her research has appeared in the American Quilt Study Group’s publications Blanket Statements and Uncoverings. In 2016 she was inducted into the AZ Quilters Hall of Fame for her work in preserving and promoting quilt history both nationally and in Arizona. In 2017 she was featured in QuiltFolk, a national quilt publication. She has numerous publications to her credit and is recognized for her research in red and green applique quilts and 19th century quilting styles. She has an extensive collection of antique quilts and textiles that she loves to share.
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Photo is a detail of quilting on VQM.2021.001.001 Carolina Lily Quilt, made in 1840s by members of the Burns family.
