It Just Takes Time

Keegan gave me a great opening to introduce Mrs. Ruth Lockhart. We are honored that she will be showing her quilts again at the 14th annual AUUF Quilt Show. Ruth started quilting when she was 16. She is a native of Waverly, Alabama and has long friendships with the quilters in this area.

I recently read that people will live longer lives if they keep a circle of close friends. Ruth was born in 1932, on March 17. We will have to celebrate her birthday at the reception on March 28. I hope you will join us.

Ruth is known for her "strip" quilts. According to Ruth she "just puts them all together." She is understated. Ruth learned to "tack" with Mozell Benson and Georgia Avery. Georgia showed her quilts in the show a few years back. She is now in a nursing home. I know Ruth misses quilting with her and spending time together. I can hear it in her voice.

It takes time to make a quilt. Ruth will tell you "they're real pretty" and they are without a doubt. Come by and meet her on Saturday, sit, take some time, and say "hello."