This quilt is about "Temperance" and is the newest in my series of family history quilts. The photo in the center is of my great-grandmother, Laura Kincaid Seaman Meade. To the left is her father, the "father of Sumner [WA]," who was very pro-temperance. To the right is Laura's second husband - a "hops king" until aphids destroyed that industry. The photo in the top row is of a hops kiln and workers in Sumner. Sumner was a "dry" town, but many residents became rich from hops, from which beer is made. I have no idea how Laura handled this situation.
I have not quilted this top yet. I enjoyed finding lots of antique-ish red prints. I will probably add more quotes. There are also quotes and images about temperance and the hops industry on the back.
This is a very neat way of recording your family history. I like your choice of fabrics. Pam Clark
ReplyDeleteAnn what a wonderful way to preserve family history.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting insight into the types of conflict that the temperance movement caused within your family. Your choice of "antique-ish" fabrics is very appropriate, and the increasing size of the slanted T's gives a feeling of depth to the piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne! I like your incorporation of your on-going series about your family history. I love that you have used a traditional block to represent your word as well as all of the relevant quotes. Job well done!
ReplyDeleteThis really makes me think. That is one aspect of art that I believe is missing in a lot of stuff. WONDERFUL! I would like to know even more about this piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice piece of family history presented in quilt form.
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the connection to your family history.
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