Originally Posted by
dunster
.....Sometimes we also had a bed turning at various times during the quilt show. Someone brought in a blow-up mattress, and we stacked quilts on it, then talked about each quilt as the one above it was removed. Sometimes the quilts were vintage, but we also put in modern quilts and talked about the pattern. Another favorite activity was having guild members doing hand applique, embroidery, or other types of sewing and answering questions......
That's a great idea to have as a program event!!
There's such a wide range of topics that could be covered during a bed turning!
And what an interesting way to present the info, rather than a typical lecture format.
Or with someone standing and holding a quilt.