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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD, Thursday, September 21, 1978 - Page AWWAAAAAVi 10 v ' i Quilting fair recalls pioneer days Letters by Florence The Record welcomes letters from its readers on any Galbraith The Blandmg LDS Ward Cth Relief Society hosted a quilt- subject of public interest. The publisher at all times reserves ing fair instead of their August homemaking meeting recently in the FI or tli Chapel. It was a most impressive display of the traditional and beautiful art form of quilt -making. The chapel recreation hall was filled to capacity with an array of color and design. Over 130 quilts were on display. 1 hey ranged from early pioneer quilts, handsewn and showing signs of age, to the very latest m chiffons, tnco, em- the right to edit, condense or reject any contributions in the interest of brevity andor good taste. To the Editor: Here is a copy of a lettei I have written to President Carter; President Jimmy Cartel Whitehouse Washington, D.C. broidery, appliques terns. Dear President Carter; and pat- There were novel quilts, both tied and quilted. The many designs displayed love of nation, love of school, love of friends, love of home and love of family. There were baby, youth, teenage, camp and bed- Before allowing the Central Utah Water Project to pass, I think you should know what is happening. For several years there has been a moratorium placed on all lands in the Colorado River Basin for any kind of water development. We cannot drill a well or build a reservoir if the water is to be used spread quilts. For quiltmakers, the in- tricate designs and materials used m the various Patterns, for irrigation. Ring, World, The Colorado River Basin covers about 25 of the state of Utah. This water is being diverted to Central Utah where they already have about 90(t of the water that is in Utah. The reason for the moratorium is to make sure that all the water allocated to Utah from the Colorado River is to be diverted to Central Utah, and all water developed by drilling wells or stored in reservoirs would count against Utahs allocation of the Colo- the Pictured left to right are: Sixth Ward Relief Society President Virginia Redd, Eva Bergshoeff Star, (educational counselor), Kay Bates (homemaking counselor), Maxine Nielson (homemaking leader). Photo by Stan Byrd. Double Weddmg Trip Around the the Handkerchief, the Drunkards pattern, and many other patPath, terns held great interest. The display was open to the public, and many interested their pioneer ancestors. novices and proattended. Delight and ficient, were expressed appreciation for the hours of labor which m such beauty some of the older quilts on display. These histories were shared by Irene Redd, Mae Black, Clea Palmer and Beth Smith. those who had the time and desire, there were quLlts work on, both to tie and Colorado River Basin wheie College Courses Community School paiticular interest wexe the stories told concerning Of The money that is being requested for this project should be used to make the water available to the lands in the UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY and variety. rado River. S.U.C.C.E. Offers Innumerable styles, materials and patterns have evolved thiough the years and enjoyment of quilting continues. qui Iters, resulted Wo- men have long made quilts, not only for their beauty but for their utilitarian value as well. In PJIonticelfo for the Community School will be staitmg m Munticello again soon. Fall Quarter beginning September 25, 1978 at San Juan Co. Extension Office in the Court House or Call 587-223- REGISTER NOW yolo)o, finFsh-it-yourse- house lf 4 The home you thought you couldn t afford can be yours now1 Quality construction Build from your ideas or Capps selection of over 50 home desiqns Financing assistance Send for your free Home Planning Guide Information or call your Capp Representative r Custom Builders since 1946 L Division of (gE) evnns products comPRnY WW WI pP8 f,,J p8! " The KlHftfllftbnil To: CAPP HOMES Dept. 4525 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs. CO 80907 WU-08- Southeastern Utah ADDRESS Q COUNTY CITY TOWN ZIP Center for PHONE Dean Baxter (303247-495- 2 option is also available. courses are available to Veterans under the Gl Bill. own a lot: location STATE dit All S.U.C.C.E. NAME (Please Print) D no-cre- 05 FREE CAPP HOME PLANNING GUIDE INFORMATION I Course fees dependent on number of credit hours taken. (Example-3.- 0 Cr.Hr. $53.00 ; 5.0 Cr.Hr. $83.00 r Cal1 Toll-Fre- e: Look for us in the Yellow Pages under Home Builders! 1 (800) 525-50- 74 Continuing Education "SUCCESS" BEGINS WITH S.U.C.C.E. |