December 13, 2010

One of the first things that caught my interest upon moving to southeast Arizona was the nighttime sky. Since the begining of human exsistence, the nighttime sky has been used to tell  directions, a means to pass on oral culture and wisdom, weather conditions, time, etc.

You may feel it's a stretch to compare a quilt trail to stars and planets but there actually are many similarities. Quilt trails guide travelers to specific destinations. If you followed the PA Quilt Trails, the quilt at the Sewing Shanty not only introduces you to a charming fabric shop but the lovely community of Selinsgrove and its surrounding as well. Similarly the quilt square at Hunters Valley Winery in Liverpool has one of the most amazing views of the Susquehanna River I have ever encountered.

Quilt trails pass on oral history and culture. We are in the beginning stages of working on a new quilt honoring a noted hook rug master who resided in Perry County. 

The colors of quilts will change according to time of day and time of year. In the winter a blue may seem cobalt yet in warmer seasons closer to teal.

The PA Quilt Trail is currently at its early stages. Your support is greatly appreciated. Give the gift of a quilt square in honor of a friend, employee, boss, family member and/or dearly departed. $250 buys all the materials necessary for a quilt square. You can easily donate by using the Paypal button on the top right of this page. No Paypal account is needed to pay this way.