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Barn Quilting Presentation and Demonstration in Minerva, NY

Friday, August 2nd

Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

1 p.m. Presentation

1:30-2:30 Demonstration

Location: Minerva Community Center

 

Route 28N and Morse Highway / 1652 NYS-28N, Minerva, NY 12851

Learn about the history, design, and creation of barn quilts in a presentation and demonstration  by Ruth McWilliams.

This free event, in partnership with Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY), is being presented by the Minerva Historical Society as part of a series of quilting-related events this year in Minerva, NY. It will be held at the Minerva Community Center on Friday, August 2nd from 1pm-2:30pm. No registration is required. 

Ruth McWilliams is a self-taught barn quilter known for barn quilts that feature traditional quilt patterns that somehow represent the owner’s interest, place, and/or history where installed. She is also known for leading community projects, including The Towns of St. Lawrence County Barn Quilt Mural which has 32 blocks featuring an aspect of each town’s history. It was painted at The TAUNY Center in Canton, NY, with the help of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association and volunteers.

During the 30-minute presentation, Ruth will share her knowledge about barn quilting based upon her experiences in the last 10 years and others she has taught and/or collaborated with during her barn quilt journey. Her presentation will cover from inspiration to installation, paying particular attention to the use of quality materials that will endure all kinds of weather and more supplies for measuring, cutting, etc. During the 60-minute demonstration Ruth will show how she primes the board for painting; draws the design on graph paper and then scales it up onto the board; tapes the design for painting; paints the design using brushes, rollers, and exterior paint; and touches up designs. Participants also will receive two handouts covering Ruth’s list of supplies for painting a barn quilt and her basic steps for creating a painted barn quilt.