The Crown of Thorns is from the 1940s and symbolizes the cross with the crown of thorns from the crucifixion. Jane Egan purchased it at the Christie Antique Show, initially attracted by the colours. “Yellow orange and red don’t usually don’t work together but in this quilt they do because of its graphic appeal and unusual pattern,” she said.
EXETER – Antique dealer Jane Egan has kept an eye out for careful stitching, bold patterns and unique colour combinations to compile a collection of antique quilts over the past four decades.
The owner of Galt House Antiques in Goderich has amassed more than 100 quilts, with half of them coming from Huron County. Over the years, they’ve been harder to find. While she used to buy two good quilts a week at local auctions, she says she is lucky to find one or two quality quilts a year now.
Fifteen of those quilts will be displayed at the second annual Heritage Quilt Exhibit, April 11 to 13, at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church in Exeter. Admission $6.
Besides the collection, the Heritage Quilt Exhibit will also showcase heirloom needlework with hooked rugs and christening dresses. The heirloom needlework is an added feature this year, with samplers from the 1800s, petit point, tatting, and crochet. Avid collector Margot Kearney, of London, will display some of her favourites.
A tea room, merchant mall and quilt appraisals will be available throughout the three days.
Questions and call to entry forms can be obtained from Michele Haberer at (519) 236-4905 or Bonnie Sitter (519) 235-1909.
