Preservation Long Island and North Shore Quilting and Fiber Arts invite you to create history!
As we anticipate our hosting of the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, Preservation Long Island and North Shore Quilting and Fiber Art invite you to be part of a unique and collaborative experience—the creation of our very own community quilt! This program is inspired by a historic quilt in Preservation Long Island’s collection created and signed by community members during the 1860s. Once complete, this new quilt will be featured in the upcoming exhibition and will become a part of Preservation Long Island’s collection of art and artifacts.
Schedule of Events
January 12: Opening Reception – Enjoy light refreshments, pick up your kits, and learn more about the project (don’t forget to first register for a block at the link above!)
Where: Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery (161 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor)
When: 5:30 to 7:30 PM
January 25: Sewing Session – If you need a hand, or would just like to gather around, drop in for this hand-sew session!
Where: Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery (161 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor)
When: 10:00 AM to 4:00PM
February 28: Deadline – Turn in your completed blocks to North Shore Quilting and Fiber Arts at the store or by mail
February 29: Piecing Day: Volunteers will piece the blocks together into a quilt top.
The Community Quilt program is part of a series of programs in support of our upcoming exhibition Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. You can donate in direct support of programs and initiatives related to Voices and Votes here.
