GET INVOLVED!
You can be a part of developing the Southern Quilt Trail in Georgia! From researching quilt history and helping to find a pattern with just the right fit, to drawing and painting the design, to installing the quilt display and stepping back to enjoy the finished work, this is a wonderful opportunity to bring attention to your city's downtown, historic sites and pastoral beauty of Georgia's rural countryside.
Who can be involved:
Schools / Art Departments * Youth Organizations * Senior Citizen Organizations * Individual Voluteers
Who can be involved:
Schools / Art Departments * Youth Organizations * Senior Citizen Organizations * Individual Voluteers
Download the SQT Application to join the trail --> |
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Criteria for Buildings or Barns1. Building or barn should be old enough to be considered historic
(generally at least 50 years old). In addition the property must: a) Be associated with events activities, or developments that were important in the past; or b) Be associated with the lives of people who were important in the past; or c) Be significant in the areas of architectural history, landscape history; or d) Have the potential to yield information through archaeological investigation that would answer questions about our past. 2. Must be on hard surface road. 3. Must be clearly visible from the road. 4. Must be on sites that are well kept. Criteria for Traditional Quilt Pattern Eligibility1. Old quilts that are hand pieced or hand appliquéd.
2. Old quilts that a favorite relative hand quilted for the owner of the structure being used (Mother, grandmother, aunt, etc…) 3. Patterns if possible should be the same era or earlier than the structure being used . 4. Patterns that have some significance to that particular business (Bridal Shop – Double Wedding Ring, Ladies Apparel – Fan, Bookstore – Tree of Life, etc.) 5. Patterns should not be duplicated within the same community. |
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