A Stitch in Time
| Quilts and Homespun | Comments |
| About Dorothy Rainer.pdf | A brief bio on the artist and her crafts... |
| StitchTime_Abby'sDresses_12-29-08.pdf
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The dresses of Abby extend from near infancy to the horse-loving, frontier girl. A series of dresses made by one who is so talented and for one who is talented too... |
| StitchTime_Homespun_12-29-08.pdf
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Along with the dresses, came some "homespun" for the others; from blouses to haversacks, life on the home-front was busy keeping the boys ready too... |
| StitchTime_Quilts&Other_12-31-08.pdf
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What a beautiful collection of quilts to add to the creations already made; check-out these collectables that have been crafted uniquely for each (and all) of the children... |
| StitchTime_GeesBend_12-29-08.pdf | Located in south-central Alabama - near Selma - this tradition of quilting goes back six generations in American-African, and has gained attention on a national scale. Who are these ladies and what is unique about their quilting tradition, techniques and tapestries? |
"Blessed
are the grandchildren of the piece-makers for they shall inherit the
quilts."
This page, called "A Stitch in Time", is a dedication to the quilting and other fine crafts of Dorothy Rainer. On this page will be a collection of some of her work along with a brief of each project. From the collection of such information, I hope to become more knowledgeable and appreciative of her talents and application in this art.
For many years, she had plied her talent in such art as pencil sketching and painting; then, around 2001 she began to quilt but also continued to make keepsakes such as the bride's pillow bearing the wedding rings. Of particular benefit to me and my children, she turned her attention and effort to making homespun dresses and blouses for us when we re-enacted as Civil War characters.
For my daughter in particular, she made a series of dresses that have been chosen as the first collection or writing of this series...with others to follow. As I write and develop this page, she continues her craft with equal conviction and care - as though her handy-works will find their home to their intended owner for which each has been uniquely and unconditionally created. It must be true that blessed our the piece-makers too, for their handiwork represents both history and heritage...
For
more information, e-mail: hey@hkirkrainer.org
Last Edited: 07/08/2009