Quilting, An American Legacy-Spring
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2014
Counties Affected
Carver
Project Overview
Quilt designer Marilyn Ginsburg, from Hector, MN, will give an informative presentation on quilting -- its time honored traditions, history roots and exciting future. She will share her quilt patterns which have been distributed nationwide in retail outlets and in published books and magazines.
Project Details
19 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$150
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Audience will learn the history of quilting and how deeply it entwined with early Minnesota culture and history. Speaker will share stories, patterns pique interest to try quilt making.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Presenter shared a lot of history over the centuries because of technology and materials. Attendees appreciated the number of quilts and samples that accompanied the program providing beautiful examples. Variety of tips and Q&A was very helpful.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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