H I G H L I G H T S
A Selection of Quilts from the Editor
A GATHERING OF QUILTS
IS HELD ANNUALLY AT THE TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2024
By Susan A Christie, Editor/Publisher
Photographs were taken at the show by the Editor.
Edited by Lin Bentley Keeling, Assistant Editor
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
A Selection of Quilts from the Editor
A GATHERING OF QUILTS
IS HELD ANNUALLY AT THE TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2024
By Susan A Christie, Editor/Publisher
Photographs were taken at the show by the Editor.
Edited by Lin Bentley Keeling, Assistant Editor
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
Community Care Quilts
The Winter Quilters give away over 100 quilts each year in Sierra County. 
Sue Wyard in the Lobby Area
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The Auditorium at the Civic Center
The larger quilts are suspended on the upright quilt racks. 
Anne Dimit-Buckley in the Lobby Area
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Or draped on the bleacher seats.
Smaller qilts are displayed flat on
long tables. |
Ribbons and Grace
2023 Dotty Bell Quilted by Dotty Bell - “Novaya Zhizn” panto Ribbons & Grade is a free pattern from the HoffmanFabrics.com website. I made this version using batik FQ’s that I had accumulated. The “ribbon” blocks were made by simply “snowballing” the corners with 3 consecutively smaller squares. I used the trimmed triangle pieces to make another quilt. 56” x 72” 
Seed Packet
2023 Jane Darland Machine Quilted by Sue Ward Kaffe Fassett Fabrics 65 1’2” x 80 1/2” 
Girl with Guitars
2023/2024 Linda Dunivan This pattern is by Lori Hat (Bees in my Bonnet). Hers was sweet & pretty. I wanted more of a Bohemian or “folk” look - so I used my Kaffee Fassett fabrics. The background pieces were fabrics left by my quilting grandmother. Then I decided to add the hand stitching all “folksy” looking. 64” x 78” 
Flamingo
2023 Donna Monroe A Kawandi 75” x 64” 
Black on White Butterfly Floral
2023 Melissa Rucker Quilted by Sue Wyard I did not use a pattern for this Panel Quilt. I do love how it turned out! |
Pink Waste-Not, Want-Not
2020 Anne Dimit-Buckley One of the quilts I made during covid. Totally scraps! 55” x 68” 
Wishard
1980’s/Early 2000’s Anne Dimit-Buckley When I quilt working for Wishard Ambulance Service in Indianapolis, Diana McQuiston collected signed squares from coworkers forme to use in a quilt. Some of the blocks are hand quilted in a grid representing different street layouts in Indy I finally finished it after moving to New Mexico. 61” x 50” 
Sun Star
2010 Yadi Flannery Quilted by Sue Ward Inspired by the sunsets on the Kansas Plains 75” x 78” 
Two by Two
1940?/2023 Sybil Langford Made by Frances Langford, Edna Hatty and Sue Wyard. Quilted by Sue Wyard My mother was a master sewer, making clothes, dresses and even gowns for our family. To our knowledge, she had never quilted. We were surprised, then, to find these animal panels last year. It appears she started them when I was a baby and then put them away. 38” x 38” 
Where the Cluck is the Rooster?
2022/2023 Georgia Van Pelt Quilted by Sue Wyard 60” x 74” All Artwork, Images and Information on this Website are under Copyright by the Individual Artists. © COPYRIGHT 2017-2024 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. |
FROM THE NEW MEXICO FIBER ART DIRECTORY
From the Editor: Several weeks ago I ran across an article by Julie Platt Leonard in TABLE Magazine published in Santa Fe, NM. Julie wrote "Forget baseball and apple pie. If you want to get to the heart of America's best, cast a votefor quilts. Join the celebration, at the Gathering of Quilts, held at the Truth or ConsequencesCivic Center the last Friday and Saturday in February." (Reprinted with Permission)
I have visited this distinctive show many of the 18 years I have lived in Truth or Consequences. However, I had no idea how it came to be. Today, January 24, 2024, I visited the group, the Winter Quilters, who have sponsored and organized this “Gathering” for many years. The Winter Quilters meet weekly to talk, sew, and show and tell, in a quiet room in a large city building. There were about 15 women today gathered with sewing machines, stacks of fabric, quilts in progress, and finished quilts.
I wanted to know more about them and the history of the Gathering of Quilts annual show. I had been in touch with Dottie Bell, Melissa Rucker, and Anne Dimit Buckley as I researched to be able to bring you more information.
Years ago a winter visitor, Mary Alyce Grow, from Nebraska wanted company. She was a quilter. She would demonstrate
or possibly show a video. The group has been together for about 27 years according to Dottie Bell. Dottie came to T or C in 2000 and joined the ongoing group in 2002. Another early member was Pat Woodlsey. Mickey Whitlock’s husband made the first two quilt stands from PVC pipe to show the early raffle quilts. Connie Siffring’s image of their early display, chairs on tables, draped with quilts was delightful. Anne Dimit Buckley estimated that they now have about 28 metal quilt racks which fill the large wooden floor of the Civic Center.
The show is not juried or judged. Quilts are brought to the venue beginning on the Thursday before the weekend. There is no limit to the number of quilts nor are there stylistic nor vintage requirements. A walk through this marvelous show ranges from smaller, table top quilts, either flat or on small stands. The larger quilts are suspended on the upright quilt racks or draped on the bleacher seats. All are labeled with the title of the quilt and the maker and the date. You will see the occasional antique quilt preserved over time by a family member. These handmade quilts range from traditionally hand quilted to machine work. It’s colorful. You will see historic quilt patterns, patterns created by the makers and contemporary creations
I have visited this distinctive show many of the 18 years I have lived in Truth or Consequences. However, I had no idea how it came to be. Today, January 24, 2024, I visited the group, the Winter Quilters, who have sponsored and organized this “Gathering” for many years. The Winter Quilters meet weekly to talk, sew, and show and tell, in a quiet room in a large city building. There were about 15 women today gathered with sewing machines, stacks of fabric, quilts in progress, and finished quilts.
I wanted to know more about them and the history of the Gathering of Quilts annual show. I had been in touch with Dottie Bell, Melissa Rucker, and Anne Dimit Buckley as I researched to be able to bring you more information.
Years ago a winter visitor, Mary Alyce Grow, from Nebraska wanted company. She was a quilter. She would demonstrate
or possibly show a video. The group has been together for about 27 years according to Dottie Bell. Dottie came to T or C in 2000 and joined the ongoing group in 2002. Another early member was Pat Woodlsey. Mickey Whitlock’s husband made the first two quilt stands from PVC pipe to show the early raffle quilts. Connie Siffring’s image of their early display, chairs on tables, draped with quilts was delightful. Anne Dimit Buckley estimated that they now have about 28 metal quilt racks which fill the large wooden floor of the Civic Center.
The show is not juried or judged. Quilts are brought to the venue beginning on the Thursday before the weekend. There is no limit to the number of quilts nor are there stylistic nor vintage requirements. A walk through this marvelous show ranges from smaller, table top quilts, either flat or on small stands. The larger quilts are suspended on the upright quilt racks or draped on the bleacher seats. All are labeled with the title of the quilt and the maker and the date. You will see the occasional antique quilt preserved over time by a family member. These handmade quilts range from traditionally hand quilted to machine work. It’s colorful. You will see historic quilt patterns, patterns created by the makers and contemporary creations
There is a display of raffle quilts, a drawing for door prizes and sewing vendors.
And you can vote for your favorite(s)!
For more information contact either Connie Siffing at 575-895-2959 or Dottie Bell at 575-740-0671
And you can vote for your favorite(s)!
For more information contact either Connie Siffing at 575-895-2959 or Dottie Bell at 575-740-0671
A PS from the Editor: The Taos Quilt and Fiber Arts (TQFA) Guild is currently showing 14 quilts of all sizes and styles, featuring many made by nationally known quilters, at the Taos Public Library. The TQFA Guild is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the appreciation and knowledge of all fiber arts and sponsor and support activities and educational opportunities for its membership and the New Mexico public. Friday, Jan. 19 through March 16, 2024. The Taos Public Library is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. An article entitled Quilting fever was published in the Taos News: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
"Forget baseball and apple pie. If you want to get to the heart of America's best,
cast a vote for quilts." - Julia Platt Leonard
cast a vote for quilts." - Julia Platt Leonard
The following article, written by Julie Platt Leonard, appeared in TABLE Magazine New Mexico, Issue .07
It is reprinted with the permission of TABLE Magazizne New Mexico.
It is reprinted with the permission of TABLE Magazizne New Mexico.
