Wednesday, November 8, 2017

This year I missed two special exhibits at the Houston Quilt Festival that were very dear to my heart. One was a tribute to the late Sue Garman. I can only imagine what it would be like to see one of her magnificent creations in person. She was an amazingly talented designer and quiltmaker. You are missed Sue! 


The other was the 70,273 Project (Please read about incredible project it here). Spearheaded by the remarkable, Jeanne Hewell-Chambers it must have been a sight to behold. I have been surfing the net trying to find images of this incredible event. Lo and behold I found this photo of Jeanne herself and she is standing right in front of my quilt (the one on the top) honoring 115 people. 


I must admit when I first heard of this project, I thought it was an impossible task to find enough people to make blocks and quilts to honor each of the 70,273 victims. I admire her dedication and determination. I’m not sure what the count is at this moment, but I now know she will reach her goal! Thanks to all of you who have participated in this amazing journey.

12 comments:

  1. Love that Sue Garman quilt.
    And I absolutely love your little 70,273 quilt!! I was planning to just make a block and send it in (which I am embarrassed to say I still haven't made). That tiny quilt is a beautiful little representation of 115 lives senselessly taken.

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  2. I wish I had gone to the show too but missed it this year - I would have loved seeing Sue's quilts - what a great quilter she was. I have not heard of the 70,273 quilt but looked it up to read about it.

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  3. Oh yes, I was whining and pining to be in Houston to see Sue's quilts too! She was a fabulous designer AND a great lady, was always so helpful and encouraging. She is greatly missed. I feel this way about her and I've never met her in person, only online.
    I am knee deep in her Friends of Baltimore quilt.
    That 70,273 quilt is amazing!

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  4. How wonderful to have your red X quilt displayed! I too made some blocks early on, and the exhibit was touching.

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  5. I participate too in the X project ! Your little quilt is amazing.. And what a wonderful tribute to Sue Garman... Her quilts are stunning, inspiring and it's well deserved !

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  6. So nice to see your little 70273 quilt! I made a couple of blocks a while ago and hope to make more. Sue Garman was an extraordinary quilter and extremely talented!

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  7. It looks like both of these exhibits were very moving to the viewers. How sweetthat your quilt of remembrance was included in the show.

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  8. I wish I had known about that project. I had no idea the number was so great. Bless Jeanne, and all the quilters who participated. The exhibit must have been stunning.

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  9. Both exhibits were very special. I was so fortunate to spend time really enjoying them. I had the whole show almost to myself during Market so I really took advantage of it. I saw your little quilt!

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  10. OMG how fabulous that she is by your incredible quilt. I am so ashamed to say that I haven't made my blocks yet.
    I am going to do it this weekend - done - finished.
    I too am a such ad admirer of Sue Garman. She designed my favorite quilt in the whole wide world - Ladies of the Sea. I so wish I had gone to Houston this year. I am making it a priority to go next year.

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  11. Your small quilt looks amazing on Exhibit! How special to have Jeanne posing in front of it. I have always been a huge fan and admirer of Sue Garman and her designs. I was very sad to hear of her passing.

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