(Le Mars) — This weekend will be the last opportunity for people to view the Vintage Quilt exhibit now on display at the Plymouth County Historical Museum. Margaret Henrich is the chairperson for the quilt show, and says the exhibit features more than 100 quilts. Henrich says the oldest quilt on
display dates all the way back to 1825. Each of the quilts have a
historical connection to Plymouth County, including one quilt that was sent from California.
Henrich says the quilt exhibit features quilts of all different sizes,
colors, and patterns.
Henrich explains the crazy quilts do not have any set pattern. Rather, they consist of a mixture of fabric pieces that have been randomly sewn together, but with detailed stitches.
On Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m. the museum will offer a “walking tour” of the various quilts. Henrich says the purpose of the tour is to offer visitors additional historical information about the quilts, and to discuss the uniqueness of each quilt.
The quilt show chairperson says people wanting to visit the Vintage Quilt Show will want to make certain they see a special quilt, created in the early 1900’s, featuring little baby faces.
The Vintage Quilt show exhibit is on display in the “Study Hall” on the 4th floor of the Plymouth County Historical Museum.
