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THE QUILTS OF BERNE AND KNOX
August 3, 2014
A collaborative quilt show with Berne Historical Society and Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail
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Winnie Chartier (front left), a Wolford descendant, admires the Wolford Quilt from Knox Historical Society's collection. Historic textile experts have termed the quilt "priceless" because of its expert craftsmanship, irreplaceable textiles, and known provenance.
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The Wolford Quilt, a beautifully crafted Log Cabin design

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People’s Choice Dennis Barber and Margaret Torok display the awards at the Knox quilt show: first place, “Cross-stitch Flowers” made by Edith White and owned by Margaret Torok; second place “Eight Star” made by Celestina Passage and owned by Sue Lotterle; third place, “Feedsack Quilt” made by Nickie Barber and owned by her granddaughter, Amy Barber Morgan.
Knox quilt show draws 125 visitors, Altamont Enterprise, August 6, 2014
To the Editor:

The quilts of Knox have been displayed, scrutinized, exclaimed over, and admired, and are now safely returned to their owners. The quilt show Sunday, on Aug. 3, sponsored by the Knox Historical Society and the Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail, drew 125 visitors from nearby and out of state.

Many quilting enthusiasts came to see the quilts stitched by the women of Knox Reformed Church. Several of those quilters attended the show to reconnect with each other and reminisce over the slide show and scrapbooks.

Pat Lightbody and Kris Zimmer demonstrated hand quilting as they worked on a vintage quilt top made of salesmen’s fabric samples. John Elberfeld showed his method for constructing and painting barn quilts to many interested attendees.

People’s Choice prizes were awarded: first place, “Cross-stitch Flowers” made by Edith White and owned by Margaret Torok; second place “Eight Star” made by Celestina Passage and owned by Sue Lotterle; third place, “Feedsack Quilt” made by Nickie Barber and owned by her granddaughter, Amy Barber Morgan.

The prizes were donated by Beebe Farm IdeaWorks, the Knox Historical Society, PinchPenny Threads, and Township Tavern, all of Knox. Lowe's provided financial support for the construction of the quilt display frames.

Donna Gwin and her committee would like to thank everyone who volunteered and especially all who loaned a quilt or two for this event.

Jane McLean, vice president
Knox Historical Society



Learn about quilts — traditional and modern, fabric and wood
Altamont Enterprise, August 1, 2014

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“Clay’s Choice” is the newest addition to Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail. Nicolina Barber used the traditional pattern in a blue-and-white quilt for her first grandchild, Nicolas. John Elberfeld, left, helps Dennis Barber hold up the Barber family quilt that inspired the barn quilt “Clay’s Choice.” Visitors can see the quilt and get a map for Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail at Knox Historical Society’s quilt show at Knox Town Hall. The show is part of “The Quilts of Berne and Knox” on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Art installation: On a hot July morning, Brian Whipple lifted Dennis Barber and John Elberfeld to attach the new barn quilt at Barber Family Farm in Knox. Bob Flagler assisted with the installation. The barn quilt, at the corner of Pleasant Valley and Knox Cave Roads, is illuminated at night. Photos by Jane McLean

To the Editor:

Lovers of quilts and fans of rural architecture are invited to “The Quilts of Berne and Knox” on Sunday, Aug. 3. They’ll see fabric quilts, both traditional and modern, and learn about barn quilts, the wooden painted patterns that are popping up on barns in the Hilltowns. Barn quilts are part of a national grassroots folk-art movement celebrating our rural architecture and our legacy of quilting.

Nicolina “Nickie” Barber, a well-known and prolific quilter, stitched the pattern “Clay’s Choice” in blue and white for her first grandson, Nicolas. Dennis Barber recently created and installed an 8-by-8-foot barn quilt based on that quilt at the family farm in Knox. “Clay’s Choice,” beautifully set against a red barn, is the latest addition to Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail’s driving tour. Visitors may pick up trail maps at either quilt show.

The Berne Historical Society will hold its show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail (Route 443) in Berne. The show will feature historic quilts from the society’s collections and other quilts from Berne, as well as drawings and prizes.

The group will host a luncheon at Berne Fire Department, 30 Canaday Hill Road (County Route 9), from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Summertime foods, including sandwiches, fresh fruits, and refreshing beverages, will be available for a free-will donation.

The Knox Historical Society’s show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156). The quilters of Knox Reformed Church, including Mrs. Barber, will be honored with an exhibit.

Experts will demonstrate hand-quilting techniques and barn-quilt construction from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors may see the Knox Bicentennial quilt and other artifacts from Knox history at the Saddlemire Homestead, in front of the Town Hall, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Admission to both shows is by suggested donation. Visitors are asked not to bring in food, drinks, or pets so that we all can enjoy the beauty of the quilts that have so graciously been loaned. For details and to download maps, visit Helderberg Quilt Barn Trail at http://www.hqbt.org/ Please contact me at 872-2082 or jbmclean@aol.com for more information.

Jane McLean, vice president
Knox Historical Society


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Facebook Event: We had an Event page on Facebook, inviting people to "The Quilts of Berne and Knox." We shared photos of quilts and their stories.
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Rivenburgh "Dresden Plate" detail
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Berne Historical Society's "Crazy Quilt"
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Shultes' "Tumbling Blocks"
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Anti-renter, detail from Knox Historical Society's 1976 Bicentennial quilt
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"Wolford Quilt" Diamond pattern
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Berne Historical Society's Mystery Quilt, a variation of "Geese in the Pond"

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