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 AAHGS
is getting to work! We are currently in the planning stages for the
annual expansion of the AAHGS Memorial Quilt at the 2007 Conference.
Who can participate? All AAHGS chapters and those individuals who are
financial members. Chapter presidents can have their members work on
quilt squares (blocks) at chapter meetings. Individuals who will be
attending the Conference can design and create quilt squares to honor
their ancestors. The topic of each quilt square should be related to
genealogy.
The individual quilted squares (blocks) will be tied onto existing
squares at an evening event, to expand the AAHGS Memorial Quilt. Click
on the thumbnail below to view the status of the quilt after the 2003
conference.
Preparation Instructions
- When you cut the material for the square (block), cut 12-1/2
inches by 12-1/2 inches, so that each quilt square will be 12 inches
by 12 inches when finished. To ensure that all pieces fit together
properly, please make sure that your finished square measures exactly
1-foot square.
- Use 100% cotton sheet backing and an inner layer of muslin
interfacing or a thin layer of batting. This step is important since
the quilt will be a wall hanging.
- Use light colored materials on the backside of each square
(block).
- Include a satin ribbon (1 inch wide, 12 inches long) on each
corner of the quilting square (block). Every square MUST
have corner ties!
- You may decorate individual quilt squares (blocks) using different
media. Most creative items such as buttons, bows, ribbons are
acceptable but bulky or objects with sharp edges should not be used.
If you have an item that must be displayed with the square, contact
the quilt manager for guidance. At this time, it is preferred
that you do not use acrylic or fabric paint on the quilt square.
- Only financial AAHGS Chapters will have permission to submit a
quilt square with the chapter logo; no individuals will be allowed to
incorporate a chapter’s logo in their personal quilt square.
- Sign each quilt square (block) on the back with a
permanent acid free marker, (such as Pigma© or Sakura© micron
pens). It is recommended that you test a swatch of your
background fabric with the pen for ink bleeding.
Quilt Square Identification Guidelines
Quilts can tell a lot about history and our ancestors' background.
So, in gathering information on the AAHGS Memorial Quilt, please help us
preserve these memories by including as much information about your
quilt square.
Beginning with the AAHGS 2005 Conference:
- A digital photograph must be submitted with each quilt square.
- Each quilt square will be categorized into one of three groups:
Individual, Organization or Founders.
- An identification number (to be determined by the Quilt Manager)
will be assigned to each square.
- The date of submission will be included with the square
documentation.
- Quilter information:
Who made the quilt square?
Rather than just a name, what is known about the maker?
Why was the square made?
What year was the square completed?
- Submitter information (if different from the quilter)
Who submitted the square?
- Description of Quilt: (the following are suggestions only):
 | Give a brief description of why the square was made. If a
founder, provide data on any office held by the individual |
| If a photo or newspaper article, identify the event (portrait,
group photo or newspaper article), provide name(s) in the photo,
date, location (city/state), whenever possible |
| Might there be a story associated with the quilt square, such as
a birth, birthday, marriage, family reunion, church, college or
school event, etc? |
| Does the quilt square have a theme or interest? |
Key words: Provide search word(s) to be used in a computer
database to describe the square. This could be a family surname,
event, location, title of newspaper article, etc.
A square submission form may be downloaded here.
Start designing your quilt square now!
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