1976 Bicentennial Quilt

1976 Bicentennial Quilt - Shelton CT

Shelton, CT Bicentennial Quilt - 1976

This quilt was on view at the Plumb Library in Shelton, CT back in April 2006. Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity of seeing it again when it was on display. The last time I saw this quilt up close was over 30 years ago (1976) when it was first made.

The Plumb Library website link below will take you to the quilt and the individual blocks. Each block includes information about the maker and what the block represents. If you click on the pictures you will see an enlarged version of each block.

As I mentioned in my original posting, Quilting: The Fabric Of My Life - July 2006, this quilt made a lasting impression on me.

Copy and paste the link below into your browser. It will take you to the Plumb Library site. Permission to use the above photo has been graciously granted by the Plumb Library.

http://www.plumblibrary.org/aboutquilt.htm

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