Book on Quiltmaking provides insight into the history of a great American art form

Book on Quiltmaking provides insight into the history of a great American art form http://tinyurl.com/6464cfh

By Kevin Dayhoff

January 17, 2011 http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2011/01/book-on-quiltmaking-provides-insight.html

LABELS: ART LIBRARY AUTHORS, ART LIBRARY BOOKS, DAYHOFF WRITING ESSAYS,DAYHOFF WRITING ESSAYS ART ARTISTS, DAYHOFF WRITING ESSAYS HISTORY,HISTORY, HISTORY CARROLL CO, QUILTS

A Maryland Album: Quiltmaking Traditions ~1634-1934, published in 1995 by The Maryland Association for Family and Community Education.  Written by Gloria Seaman Allen and Nancy Gibson:

“A Maryland Album Quiltmaking Traditions ~1634-1934” by Gloria Seaman Allen and Nancy Gibson is a definitive resource on the history of quilts, quilt design and quilting in historic Maryland for anyone who has even a passing interest in quilts, a great American art form.

The book is lavishly illustrated to help bring quilts and quilting to life.  As a bonus, a review of the many quilt-design eras gives an historian or anyone interested in art history or the unique American art form of quiltmaking, great insights into American – and Maryland history.

According to information found in the cover flaps, “Some of the oldest and most collectible American quilts are from Maryland and are examined in this book, which is based on the findings of the Maryland Association for Family and Community Education quilt documentation project.”

The book, quilts and quilt making were the topic of a feature presentation, "Pieces of the Past: An Overview of Carroll County Quilts," by the author, Nancy Gibson, at the Historical Society of Carroll County Maryland on Jan. 19, 2010.

Thanks to the efforts of my wife and sister-in-law, Pastor Sarah Dorrance, whose church, Taylorsville United Methodist, (http://www.taylorsvilleumc.org/) is in the heart of the history and tradition of quiltmaking in Carroll County; I now have a copy of Gibson’s book.

Gibson, whose past credentials include 20-years as the textile curator for the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum in Washington, helped the 125 attendees at the presentation interpret the language of quilts that evening.

On January 24, 2010, I wrote in a column in the Carroll Eagle (www.explorecarroll.com,) “Carroll County's 173rd birthday celebrates a patchwork quilt of history,” “Some of the oldest, historic, and most collectible American quilts, dating as far back as 1803, examined for the project by Gibson in the 1990s are from right here in Carroll County. 

“Several are in the collection of the Historical Society of Carroll County, which has sponsored the annual county birthday celebration for many years, according to Dave Roush, chair of the society's board of trustees, (and now a member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners.)”

Further information from the flap reveals, “The oldest quilt examined in the project (– in “A Maryland Album: Quiltmaking Traditions ~1634-1934,” -) was made by the daughter of a Pennsylvania-German immigrant in 1803.  During the 1800s an explosion of creativity occurred in Baltimore that led to the development of the beautiful and highly decorated Baltimore Album quilts.”

This explosion of creativity was also found in Carroll County which has a rich tradition and history of art and artisans in the county, especially practical art forms, be it cabinetmakers, culinary artists, painters, writers, singers – and quilters.

The book flap’s introduction goes on to explain, “Quilts adorned with eagles and pieced chintz quilts have also been identified with Maryland. Throughout the state’s history, Maryland quilts have reflected both the major design trends of American decorative arts as well as the diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds of the makers.”

Any study of art and history in the Maryland and Carroll County would be remiss if it did not include a comprehensive study of the design and history of quilts.

“Examining wills, newspapers, and the quilts themselves, the authors trace the history of Quiltmaking in Maryland during a three-hundred-year period, from the seventeenth century to Maryland’s tercentenary in 1934.

When possible, they spoke with descendents of the quiltmakers in order to gain deeper insight into the artists’ motives and inspirations.  Interwoven with more than seventy-five quilts seen here, the enlightening and accessible text chronicles the rich and diverse history of Maryland.”

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See also my columns on Nancy Gibson and quilting in Carroll County:

Historic 1857 quilt inspired by the politics and faith of its era by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/4jsaybn Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle  http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3929/dayhoff/

... Past: An Overview of Carroll County Quilts," at the Historical Society of Carroll ... Jay Graybeal wrote about another lecture on quilts at the historical society, which took ... ;Eagles are popular designs on Maryland quilts in the early 19th century," ... ...

Carroll County's 173rd birthday celebrates a patchwork quilt of history by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/4akc774 Published January 24, 2010 by Carroll Eagle http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3882/dayhoff/

... help attendees interpret the language of quilts that evening. Her past credentials include ... of our English and German background. Quilts were often the collaborative product of ... is not interpreting the language of quilts ... ...

Gibson is currently a principal with “Gibson Communication,” since 1995.  Find her online store at http://WWW.vandm.com/gabrielgibson, her blog at http://WWW.TheAntiquer.blogspot.com and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriel-Gibson-Decorative-Arts/67445667311.

Join the Historical Society of Carroll County for its annual celebration of the founding of Carroll County . This year's guest speaker, Helen Jean Burn, examines the life of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte.  Wednesday, January 19, 2011... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2011/01/carroll-countys-174th-birthday.html.  For more info: Historical Society of Carroll County 410-848-6494 http://hscc.carr.org/ or read Caroline Hailey article in the Carroll County Times, “County to celebrate 174th birthday Wednesday”

Book on Quiltmaking provides insight into the history of a great American art form http://tinyurl.com/6464cfh By Kevin Dayhoff 

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Mr. Moose relaxes after a hard day at the office

Mr. Moose relaxes after a hard day at the office.  Oct. 10, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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"Lucky 13" by Off Track Art Showing at Birdie's Café By Kym Byrnes

"Lucky 13" by Off Track Art Showing at Birdie's Café

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Twelve different artists are displaying their artwork at Birdie's Cafe on Main Street through the end of February.

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The walls of Birdie's Cafe at 233 East Main Street were adorned in November and December with the inspiring work of award-winning photojournalist (and local resident) Phil Grout. 

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“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art is featuring the work of Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

The show will run through the end of February.

Birdie's Café is owned by Westminster native Sherri Hosfeld Joseph…  http://westminster.patch.com/articles/lucky-13-by-off-track-art-showing-at-birdies-cafe#c  "Lucky 13" by Off Track Art Showing at Birdie's Café By Kym Byrnes

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LABELS: Art Artists, Art Artists Grout Phil, Art Off Track Art, People Joseph Sherri Hosfeld, Photography, Westminster Art Culture Artists, Westminster Bus Birdies's

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There are quite a few activities happening in Downtown Westminster this weekend. Click on the link below to see what might of interest to you in Downtown Westminster this weekend!!!  http://www.scribd.com/doc/46454539/Westminster-Maryland-Main-Street-Weekend-Happenings-%E2%80%93-January-7-and-8-2011

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By Kevin Dayhoff  January 4, 2011

Phil Grout’s exhibition at Birdie's Cafe Gallery in Westminster ended on January 2, 2011 after a well-received two-month showing.

Grout, an award-winning photojournalist, fine art photographer appeared for the opening of a retrospective show of his work on November 5, 2010 at Birdie's Café 233 East Main Street, Westminster, MD  http://www.birdiescoffee.com/

The show titled “44/40,” spanned over four decades of Grout’s work, from Vietnam to Africa, Plains Georgia, to Carroll County; and includes almost 70 pieces of work.  (See also: http://www.scribd.com/doc/41131999/Phil-Grout-award-winning-photojournalist-to-appear-at-Birdie%E2%80%99s-Cafe-Gallery-in-Westminster)

An article about Grout’s critically acclaimed show appeared in the Carroll Eagle on November 7, 2010.  The article may be found at: http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4918/photojournalist-phil-grout-shows-decades-work-birdies-caf/

At that time, Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdie’s and an artist herself, added, “Phil Grout is one of the greatest photojournalists of his generation.  We are truly blessed as a community that he has chosen our stories to document.  Phil has an amazing ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life - and this show, a retrospective of forty-four years of his work, will leave you awestruck.”

On November 6^th, 2010, Grout published the following notes and anecdotes about his show, the art exhibited and his four-decade journey as an artist: “Phil Grout 44/40 in Light.” http://www.scribd.com/doc/46301381/Phil-Grout-art-exhibition-ends-at-Birdie-s-Cafe-Gallery-in-Westminster-Maryland

Birdie’s Café, at 233 East Main Street, in Westminster will kick off the art and culture scene in Carroll County for the New Year with an exhibition entitled “Lucky 13” featuring the artists of Off Track Art, a co-op of local Carroll County artists, for the months of January and February 2011. 

The 13 partners of Off Track Artists will have a reception for the exhibition at Birdie’s Café on the 13th day after Christmas, Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  In the event winter weather closes Carroll County Public Schools that day, the reception will be held the following evening. 

Off Track Art is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the lower level of the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street in downtown Westminster.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.

“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art will feature the work of Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

An extensive collection of Phil's work can be viewed at www.philgrout.com

For additional information: “Birdie's Cafe; has Westminster's Main Street percolating once again - New cafe opens in place of former Pour House,” By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 8/08/10 http://t.co/aZ8XWbe

An article about Grout’s critically acclaimed show appeared in the Carroll Eagle on November 7, 2010.  The article may be found at: http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4918/photojournalist-phil-grout-shows-decades-work-birdies-caf/

Both Phil Grout and Kevin Dayhoff are journalists with Patuxent Publishing.

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Explore Carroll: NAACP's annual MLK breakfast set for Jan. 15

Explore Carroll: NAACP's annual MLK breakfast set for Jan. 15

WESTMINSTER -- The Carroll County NAACP chapter will host its Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Jan. 15, 8 a.m. at Martin's of Westminster. The cost is $30. The speaker will be Ambassador Blango Ross, pastor of Strawbridge United Methodist Church in New Windsor. For tickets, call Bernard Jones Sr. at 410-876-2358, or Jean Lewis at 410-861-6872, or 443-386-7191 or Charlotte Brown at 410-861-7890. http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/5057/community-notices/

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Dine at Forbidden City Chinese Restaurant to support Carroll Lutheran School

Eat Chinese Food to Support Carroll Lutheran School

January 11, 2011

Carroll Lutheran School invites you to dine at Forbidden City Chinese Restaurant, located at 12 Carroll Plaza Plaza Shopping Center, Westminster, MD, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th from 4:00 – 9:00 pm. Mention Carroll Lutheran School and they will receive 10% of your purchases. Thanks for supporting Carroll Lutheran School.  http://gracelc.org/2011/01/02/eat-chinese-food-to-support-carroll-lutheran-school/

More on Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, in Westminster, MD.

Welcome to Grace http://gracelc.org/

Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you to join us for worship, learning, service, and fellowship. We are a faith community in which relationships are important. Jesus Christ is the foundation of our life together. In Christ, we embrace one another with love and joyfully serve the local and global community. We'd love to meet you!

Daily readings: Fri (7) Psalm 29; Sat (8) Acts 10:34-43; Sun (9) Matthew 3;13-17; Mon (10) Genesis 35:1-15; Tues (11) Jeremiah 1:4-10; Wed (12) Matthew 12:15-21; Thurs (13) Isaiah 49:1-7; Fri (14) Psalm 40:1-11; Sat (15) 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Sun (16) John 1:29-42.

Our Mission

Gifted with God's grace, redeemed by God's Son, and filled with the Holy Spirit, we grow in our relationship with God, one another, and community. Through word and sacrament, we gather to worship, learn, and go into the world empowered to serve.

Eat Chinese Food to Support Carroll Lutheran School

20110111 Eat Chinese Food to Support Carroll Lutheran School

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Carroll County MD Public Schools to close one-hour early today shar.es/XFTJo

Carroll County Public Schools to close one-hour early today

By Kevin Dayhoff  shar.es/XFTJo 

Posted 1/11/11 Kevin Dayhoff Explore Carroll: Carroll County Public Schools to close one-hour early today http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/5065/carroll-county-public-schools-close-one-hour-early-today/

Carroll County Public Schools announced at 10:20 this morning that it will close Carroll County schools one-hour early today.  All afternoon and evening activities are canceled and there will be no afternoon Pre-K because of expected inclement weather later this afternoon in the Carroll County area.

Various weather reports indicate that the Carroll County area could possibly see an accumulation of three to five inches beginning jst around the time folks will start heading home from work.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” for the Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Baltimore County area.  According to the NWS, “Low pressure off the Carolina coast will strengthen and quickly move northward up the Eastern Seaboard.  The wintry mix of precipitation associated with this storm will continue to progress northward along the East Coast…”

According to weatherbug.com, later this evening two major storm systems will combine “to form a classic coastal storm” along the east coast.  “An area of low pressure, the same one responsible for heavy snow and freezing rain across the Southeast, has pushed off the Georgia coast, and is starting to march northeastward toward the North Carolina Outer Banks.  Meanwhile, a second area of low pressure is chugging eastward through the Ohio Valley, bringing along another plume of snow from the Mid-Mississippi Valley to the Midwest.”

Frank Roylance, who writes about “Maryland Weather” in the Baltimore Sun notes, “NWS forecasters expect temperatures to hold in the lower 30s, so the event is likely to remain all-snow…. 

“Central and Southern Maryland should expect 3 to 5 inches of snow tonight, with the heaviest amounts close to the Chesapeake Bay, falling off to the west and south.”

Emergencyemail.org reports that a winter storm watch now in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night with the potential for five or more inches of snow.

The snow is predicted to develop during the late afternoon or early evening on Tuesday and continue through Tuesday night with temperatures in the lower 30s and dip to the 20s Tuesday night and northwest winds five to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph later in the evening.

A winter storm watch, according to emergencyemail.com, means “there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel.”

The weather predictions of snow in the Carroll County area come on the heels of last Saturday morning’s light dusting of snow that triggered the snow emergency plan for the Carroll County area for several hours in the morning, but for the most part, only amounted to being a nuisance.

According to a Westminster street department employee, the road crews for Westminster city reported for work around 4 a.m. and easily got the light dusting under control.

At approximately 9 o’clock Saturday morning, the main roads at the intersection of Liberty and Main Street at the railroad tracks made for a picturesque winter-in-Westminster scene, but otherwise, the streets were in good shape for driving. 

(Photo by Kevin Dayhoff January 8, 2011.)

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January 8, 2011: MAISON CHAPLIN

MAISON CHAPLIN

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• Shut Up And Eat
• Scott Schuman at Work in 'The Sartorialist' film
• Gaga's Got The Look
• Agenda: PITTI Immagine - 11/14 Jan 2011, Florence (Firenze)
• More is More

Shut Up And Eat Posted: 08 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

Scott Schuman at Work in 'The Sartorialist' film Posted: 08 Jan 2011 08:24 AM PST A short film has just been released following The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman, taking pictures for his blog.

Gaga's Got The Look Posted: 08 Jan 2011 08:11 AM PST ANick Knight's new image of Lady Gaga was launched to the world at midnight on New Years Eve, via Lady Gaga's Twitter and the SHOWstudio.com blog, giving millions of devoted fans the world over this first exclusive glimpse at a new image for this iconic pop sensation for 2011.

Agenda: PITTI Immagine - 11/14 Jan 2011, Florence (Firenze) Posted: 08 Jan 2011 06:15 AM PST Pitti Uomo 79 officially opens Tuesday, January 11 at 10:30 am, at the Della Stampa Restaurant, on the Lower Level of the Main Pavilion, attended by Matteo Renzi (Mayor of Florence), Umberto Vattani (President of the National Institute for Foreign Trade), Alberto Pecci (President of the Florence Centre for Italian Fashion), Gaetano Marzotto (President of Pitti Immagine) and Michele Tronconi (

More is More Posted: 08 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

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Kevin Dayhoff Explore Carroll: Firefighters battle fire and ice in two-alarm Westminster blaze

Firefighters battle fire and ice in two-alarm Westminster blaze

Units across county help in fighting house fire

By Kevin Dayhoff
kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Posted 1/09/11  http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/5063/firefighters-battle-fire-ice-two-alarm-westminster-blaze/

Area firefighters had their hands full Saturday afternoon as they battled the winter weather and lack of water at a two-alarm blaze north of Westminster.

The fire was called in to the Carroll County emergency operations center at 1:30 p.m.  When units from the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 arrived at 1:42 p.m., the two-story 3,500-square-foot house in the 1000 block of Phyllis’s Reward Drive, just north of Westminster, showed heavy black smoke, according to Bob Cumberland, Westminster Fire Department president and public information officer.

Shortly after arriving on the scene, incident commander Lt. Josh Evans requested a tanker task force and Rapid Intervention Dispatch to battle.

A second alarm was sounded. The rural location of the home, outside of available hydrants, presented firefighters with constant water supply issues.

The freezing cold, light snow on the ground, along with the water being used on the fire freezing on the ground, made matters worse.

The Carroll County roads crews assisted by salting the ground to help with the ice. Nearby neighbors, Dale and Teresa Fletcher, opened their home – and their garage -- for firefighters to set up a relief station for the 80 to 100 firefighters from three counties to periodically take refuge in shifts.

More than 40 pieces from every fire station in Carroll, except Harney, fought the blaze.  Harney provided back-up services, while units from Baltimore County and York and Adams counties, Pa., also assisted...  http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/5063/firefighters-battle-fire-ice-two-alarm-westminster-blaze/

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Art Gallery Westminster, MD - Eclecticity www.eclecticityart.com

Art Gallery Westminster, MD - Eclecticity 240-409-4863

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Eclecticity provides fine arts and crafts, used books and local authors, local artists, and local music to Westminster, MD. Call 240-409-4863 today.

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Birdie's new gallery show features Off Track artists

Published January 9, 2011 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... Off Track Art will feature the work of Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, ... 443-340-0955.Both Phil Grout and Kevin Dayhoff are journalists with Patuxent Publishing. Dayhoff is also one of the partners in Off Track Art, a local writer ... ...

Firefighters battle fire and ice in two-alarm Westminster blaze

Published January 9, 2011 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

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DAYHOFF: Dattilio was a real firecracker in his service to the community

Published January 8, 2011 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... since 1976, when the fireworks displays began there." Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.Dayhoff on Twitter"/> Follow Kevin Dayhoff on ... ...

Dominic Christopher Dattilio, 80, of Westminster

Published January 5, 2011 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... Westminster Barrack, 1100 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157.Online condolences may be made at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.Look for additional memories of Dominic Dattilio, by Kevin Dayhoff in his Eagle Archive column this Sunday in the Carroll Eagle....

Dayhoff: Greeting the new year with comfort, joy ... and a lack of debt

Published January 2, 2011 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... had the lowest tax in the state with the exception of Queen Anne's County." Talk about a happy new year. Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

DAYHOFF: Troopers help make a toy-ful Christmas for area families

Published December 26, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle

... is not dreaming for warm weather and the end of winter, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.Dayhoff on Twitter"/> Follow Kevin Dayhoff on ... ...

Plunkert cited for 50 years as Westminster fire company responder

Published December 19, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

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DAYHOFF: Holiday seasons may come and go, but fruitcake is forever

Published December 19, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle

... a fruitcake. When his not singing for slices of fruitcake, Kevin Dayhoff made be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.Dayhoff on Twitter"/> Follow Kevin Dayhoff on ... ...

Carroll County: Snow emergency plan in effect

Published December 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle

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Santa Claus making his rounds in Westminster via fire engine this week

Published December 14, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

In a greatly anticipated holiday treat, courtesy of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1, Santa Claus is once again roaming Westminster neighborhoods on a fire engine.Santa is leaving the fire station each evening 6 p.m.,, Dec. 13-16, with a ... ...

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