Vassalboro Historical Society quilt show a success

submitted by Janice Clowes

During the weekend of October 7 & 8, 2023, the Vassalboro Historical Society (VHS) held a Quilt Show and a raffle. The quilt exhibit showcased vintage, heritage and contemporary quilts that were donated to the Society over the years. Two quilts were donated as part of the raffle. One quilt was a lovely twin quilt in blue, black, and white made by Judy Wentworth Goodrich.

Another quilt sewn by Peggy Dore Lawrence was donated for a raffle item. This quilt was of particular interest due to its connection with Peggy’s mother Phyillis Dore who donated her time and efforts throughout her life to the betterment of her community. The quilt was a “Crazy Quilt” pattern using fabrics that Phyillis had collected through the years. Phyillis’ quote “No Scrap Would be Left Behind” was the sentiment of the quilt donated.

The quilts were last displayed 18 years ago, in 2005. At that time the museum displayed approximately 20 quilts and coverlets. Since that time more than 30 additional quilts have been added to the VHS collection and range in historical value from the early 1800’s to the present.

The quilts were presented throughout the building (the former East Vassalboro Grammar School) and incorporated the fabrics to enhance its many ongoing exhibits.

The displays also centered around the month-long fundraising event which was a raffle showcasing various Vassalboro businesses, farms and individual patrons with values nearing $3,000.

VHS would like to thank the many patrons who supported by both donating the raffle items and those that took time to come and enjoy the quilts.

They look forward to future events of this kind and will keep you posted via VHS Facebook, Instagram (@vassalboroHistoricalSociety), website www.vhsme.org or you can call the museum at 207-923-3505 or email at vhspresident@gmail.com.

Photos of some of the quilts at the Quilt Show and raffle (photos by Laura Jones):

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones

photo by Laura Jones