2004 Quilt Show

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Colorful quilts and festive patterns everywhere you look!	Carol Compton, Marcia Jenkins, Virginia Compton and Jackie Foster hang entries for display.	One of many quilting displays at the show.	FTHS board member Leroy Compton next to the Historical Society's quilt showing every President of the United States from George Washington to Ronald Reagan.
These hand-stitched quilts date back to the 19th century.	This heirloom quilt incorporates scanned photos into a family tree.	Detail of another unique quilt made with family photographs.	More spectacular quilt patterns.
Patrons browse the quilts and vote on their favorites.	Two of the winners, Mary Spencer and Sheri Lathrop, pose with their certificates.	Photos submitted by Nancy VanArendonk and Carol Compton.

2004 Quilt Show - Success!

The Historical Society's first Quilt Show, held April 17 at Acton United Methodist Church, was a great success. Families and individuals proudly displayed their quilts, resulting in a total of 61 unique entries. Some were antique, some modern, some hand-stitched, some machine-sewn, but all stunning in their craftsmanship.

Many of the quilts on display were treasured family heirlooms, some of which date back as far as the Civil War. Some quilts were new, made recently by their owners. Others had a more mysterious origin, such as those bought at rummage sales or auctions.

While many quilts were praised for their beautiful colors and design, others were admired for their individuality. Two of the quilts on display had family photographs screened onto the fabric and worked into the design, creating a unique and special heirloom. An entry contributed by the Historical Society was the President's Quilt, a fascinating piece featuring portraits of every U.S. President from George Washington to Ronald Reagan.