Michigan Quilt Project Blocks

"It was a great addition to our quilt show. As a matter of fact the blocks received 3 votes for viewers choice."
—C.A.M.E.O. Quilt Guild, West Bloomfield, MI

"The MSU Museum quilt squares generated a lot of attention and very positive comments from our library customers. Your organization offers a wonderful service to public libraries and we are glad we have been able to take part in it."
—Clinton Macomb Public Library, Macomb Township, MI

PICTURED: (top) Laurel (Double) Wreath (Detroit News), Carol Hartsell, 1987.
(bottom) Job's Tears, Lorna Tippen, 1987.
Photos by Pearl Yee Wong.

SCHEDULE FOR 2008:

American Presidents Museum
Branson, Missouri
September 2008

These educational quilt blocks have been used by the following organizations and individuals: Liz Antilla, Lexington, MI; Benzonia Area Historical Society, Frankfort, MI; Cameo Quilt Guild Quilt Show, International Academy, West Bloomfield, MI; Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Macomb Township, MI; Courthouse Square Association, Inc., Charlotte, MI; Marge Dickinson, Marquette, MI; Festival of MI Folklife Children's Activity Area, East Lansing, MI; Con Foster Museum, Traverse City, MI; Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, MI; Grand Rapids Girls School, Grand Rapids, MI; Cathy Gruben, Port Huron, MI; H.H. Wiley Elementary School, Utica, MI; Historical Crossroads Village, Flint, MI; Iosco County Historical Museum, East Tawas, MI; James White Libra/Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI; Linda Kuhlman, Lansing, MI; Marquette Mission Park & Museum of Ojibway Culture, St. Ignace, MI; Mason County District Library, Ludington, MI; Michigan Quilt Network/Michigan State Fair, Detroit, MI; Napoleon Branch Library, Napoleon, MI; Oakland County 4-H Fair Pioneer Tent, Davisburg, MI; Orion Township Public Library, Lake Orion, MI; Rawson Memorial Library, Cass City, MI; Rochester Hills Museum, Rochester Hills, MI; Scottville Library, Scottville, MI; Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Township, MI; Southfield Public Library, Southfield, MI; St. Gerard School, Lansing, MI; Trinity Christian School, Redford, MI; Troy Historical Museum, Troy, MI; Whalley Historical House, Flint, MI; Denise Wheat, Croswell, MI; Wolcott Mill Metropark, Shelby Township, MI

As part of the Michigan Quilt Project, Michigan State University Museum,with the help of quilters from all over the state, developed sets of quilt blocks to celebrate quilting in Michigan and to educate the public about quilting traditions. They are designed for hands-on learning or display in libraries, small museums, community centers, schools and other institutions. Each set of blocks is packaged in a small-size trunk, and includes the following:

1) Approximately 30 oversized quilt blocks ready for hanging (number varies) with accompanying object labels. The blocks include ones related to Michigan history and its cultural and natural resources.

2) A handbook of related educational activities

3) A bibliography on quilting

4) A sheet on how to care for and display your quilt in your home

5) A set of Michigan Quilt Project inventory forms

For more information about the Michigan Quilt Project, check the website, e-mail, or call the Michigan Quilt Hotline: 517-432-3800. To borrow the Michigan Quilt Project Blocks, please contact the Traveling Exhibition Service at 517-432-3355.

Rental fee (4-week period):	$25 to non-profit organizations, plus shipping. $50 to for-profit organizations, plus shipping.
Number of pieces:	20-30 oversized quilt blocks with labels
Running feet required:	30 to 50 ft.
Insurance Value:	$500
Security requirement:	Lockable, limited access display area; fire protection according to local ordinances
Additional materials available:	Lectures; related publications for resale

To purchase the publication, Michigan Quilts: 150 Years of a Textile Tradition and other merchandise from the Michigan Traditional Arts Program Store, Click Here.

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This is an activity supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs