Originally Posted by Feathers
Hi Sue:
Steve asked a question that I've been wondering about, too. I have been asked to go on a mission trip to Uganda later this year and they would like me to teach folks how to make quilts. Their hope is to learn some techniques so they can make and sell the quilts in the markets in Kempala. I always think of Africa the same as Steve does, hot, dry and no need for blankets/quilts. Maybe the quilts they want to make are for the tourists to buy and take back home with them???? Anxious to hear your ideas on this subject. Thank you.
Hi all,
Africa is a huge place. South Africa is situated at the very tip, the next piece of land south of it is Antarctica. From what I know, they have four seasons, like most of the USA. It's moderated by the currents on both sides of the Cape of Good Hope, but I am sure quilts made there are used, appreciated and loved as much as in our northern climates.
Now Uganda is much closer to the equator. They do have mountains there though so this might be why you would need quilts in that location. Some of the mountains form an area called 'The Mountains of the Moon'. Sounds pretty nice. It's major peak is at 16000 feet or so. Sounds cold.
By the same token, I won't be making many heavy quilts here in the Bay area of SF. A very cold day here gets down to 30 deg. F.
tim in san jose