WinterThur Quilt Exhibit 2007 
Winterthur mansion after the March 16 snowstorm
Winterthur mansion after the March 16 snowstorm
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Museum Entrance Hall with quilts by modern day quilters
Museum Entrance Hall with quilts by modern day quilters
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Baltimore Album
Baltimore Album
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Tree of Life
Tree of Life
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Closeup of the Tree of Life quilt
Closeup of the Tree of Life quilt
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Applique Center with a pieced surround
Applique Center with a pieced surround
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This was a wedding quilt made for a bride but the wedding never happened due to family differences.
This was a wedding quilt made for a bride but the wedding never happened due to family differences.
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Quilting Detail from a whole cloth quilt
Quilting Detail from a whole cloth quilt
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Quilting Closeup from a whole cloth quilt
Quilting Closeup from a whole cloth quilt
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Pieced Quilt - looks like nine patches but really not.  Maureen Craig did some research and Barbara Brackman lists it by 4 names: Nine Patch Checkerboard, Old Mail, The Queen's Favorite, and Checkerboard.  Thanks Maureen!
Pieced Quilt - looks like nine patches but really not. Maureen Craig did some research and Barbara Brackman lists it by 4 names: Nine Patch Checkerboard, Old Mail, The Queen's Favorite, and Checkerboard. Thanks Maureen!
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Close-up - the block goes by any of these names:
Nine Patch Checkerboard, Old Mail, The Queen's Favorite, and Checkerboard
Close-up - the block goes by any of these names:
Nine Patch Checkerboard, Old Mail, The Queen's Favorite, and Checkerboard
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Unusual setting of leaves in an applique quilt
Unusual setting of leaves in an applique quilt
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Leaves Closeup
Leaves Closeup
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Beautiful label - click on the photo for a closeup so you can read it.
Beautiful label - click on the photo for a closeup so you can read it.
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Just like quilters before us, we all keep scraps!
Just like quilters before us, we all keep scraps!
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Stairway in the museum
Stairway in the museum
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Interesting view looking down to the first floor from above.  That's a beautiful ceramic bowl in the display case.
Interesting view looking down to the first floor from above. That's a beautiful ceramic bowl in the display case.
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This wall of chairs caught my eye.  Lots of different styles.
This wall of chairs caught my eye. Lots of different styles.
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A walk around the grounds didn't show the early blooms I was hoping for, but there was a serene beauty to be enjoyed.
A walk around the grounds didn't show the early blooms I was hoping for, but there was a serene beauty to be enjoyed.
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