TO BOSTON WITH LOVE:
SEND A LITTLE LOVE
No group is better than quilters at stepping up to comfort those affected by tragedy.
There have been quilts for Japan after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, pilowcases for Newtown, CT after the recent shootings, Project Linus, the giant AIDS quilt, and so many other examples.
Now, in time for Memorial Day, Modern Quilt Guild members worldwide are getting together to create hundreds of banner flags showing support for Boston in the wake of the Marathon bombings.
This effort is being spearheaded by the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild. The resulting flags will be
on display Memorial Day weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and admission to the MFA will be free that weekend [Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27]..
If you would like to make a flag, instructions can be found here. The Button Box Quilt Shop in Wellesley, MA will be hosting a sew-a-thon this Saturday, May 18th in an effort to make as many little 6"x8" flags as possible to support the "To Boston With Love" project . If you'd like to take part, contact the Button Box quilt shop (email info@buttonboxsewing.com) or project coordinator Berene Campbell (email berene@happysewlucky.com ).
Show your love and make a flag for Boston!
You can also drop your flag off at the museum by end of day on Friday, May 17th and we'll make sure they're delivered to the Museum of Fine Arts.
There have been quilts for Japan after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, pilowcases for Newtown, CT after the recent shootings, Project Linus, the giant AIDS quilt, and so many other examples.
Now, in time for Memorial Day, Modern Quilt Guild members worldwide are getting together to create hundreds of banner flags showing support for Boston in the wake of the Marathon bombings.
This effort is being spearheaded by the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild. The resulting flags will be
on display Memorial Day weekend at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and admission to the MFA will be free that weekend [Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27]..
If you would like to make a flag, instructions can be found here. The Button Box Quilt Shop in Wellesley, MA will be hosting a sew-a-thon this Saturday, May 18th in an effort to make as many little 6"x8" flags as possible to support the "To Boston With Love" project . If you'd like to take part, contact the Button Box quilt shop (email info@buttonboxsewing.com) or project coordinator Berene Campbell (email berene@happysewlucky.com ).
Show your love and make a flag for Boston!
You can also drop your flag off at the museum by end of day on Friday, May 17th and we'll make sure they're delivered to the Museum of Fine Arts.
MUSEUM SEEKS NEW DIRECTORConnie Barlow, executive director of the New England Quilt Museum, has announced her retirement, effective April 1, 2013. The museum's board of directors is now conducting a search for her replacement.
The Museum is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 to 7 years senior management experience in museum or art related non-profit organizations to implement the strategic plan, manage operations, programming, finances and community relations and oversee the Lowell Quilt Festival. Degree in museums studies, museum or arts administration, or art history preferred. Individual must have demonstrated fundraising success and be entrepreneurial and creative in her/his approach. Excellent managerial, communications, interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary. The successful candidate should possess a passion for the textile arts, and professional experience with quilts or textiles is a plus, but not required. Send resume, cover letter, three references and salary requirements to searchcommittee@nequiltmuseum.org. SAVE THE DATE!
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BREAKING NEWSJust in Time for Memorial Day
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