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115 Year Old Quilt
Written by Claudia Worth   
Wednesday, 12 November 2008

115 Year Old Quilt Returns to Wheat Ridge

  

On November 2nd 2008, The beautiful Crazy Quilt given to Rev. Robert H. Rhodes by the Ladies Aid Society of the Wheat Ridge Methodist Church as a going away gift. 

 

Rev. Rhodes was born in Indiana, he was very proud of being a close friend of the author of Ben Hur. He moved to Colorado in 1873 ans settled on a small farm in the Wheat Ridge-Arvada Area. On January 11, 1874 he organized a class at Wheat Ridge with 13 members.  This small congregation was the beginning of the Wheat Ridge Methodist Church. Besides being an ordained minister, Rev. Rhodes was an expert cabinet maker and helped to build many early churches in Colorado including the school house where Wheat Ridge Methodist Church met for the first ten years.

 

The Quilt made of beautiful silk, satin, fine cottons, and brocades of many colors, was made by ladies then sew together with the fancy stitches so well known in crazy quilts.  Many of the patches are embroidered with the name of the lady who made the patch. Other patches list family names of members of the church.  The gold center medallion consisting of a nine pointed

star, has a name embroidered on each point.  Though some of the pieces in the quilt have deteriorated over the years.  The quilt is in remarkably good condition and is listed by the Quilt Society as an Historic Quilt.

 

Doris Ibbison a long time member of the church worked closely with the great-great granddaughter of Rev. Rhodes, Darla Thomas, who inherited the quilt from her Aunt several years ago.  After much discussion with family members they decided to gift the quilt back to the Church where they felt it would be at home. The church is mounting the quilt in a museum quality case and it will be on display in the commons of the Church.

 

 

 

 

Member of the family are shown in the attached photo with Doris Ibbison in the Blue Pants Suit.

Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )
 
Christmas Bazaar
Written by Claudia Worth   
Monday, 03 November 2008

WHEAT RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL BAZAAR

 DECEMBER 12TH, FRIDAY FROM 10:00 A.M UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

INTERESTING HANDMADE GIFTS AND ORNAMENTS.  ALSO SPECIAL UNUSUAL

ONE OF A KIND GIFTS FOUND NO WHERE ELSE.

SOME FOUND OTHER PLACES BUT UNIQUE

COME CHECK US OUT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ON YOUR LIST.

SALE IN THE BRICK MUSEUM

4610 ROBB ST

WHEAT RIDGE COLORADO

 
New Display at the Museum
Written by Claudia Worth   
Friday, 24 October 2008

     We are very excited to have a new exhibit in the museum.  Donald E. Shobe a local artist has agreed to let us display 5 of his lovely hand turned cottonwood bowls.  Three of which he has agreed to sell.  So if you are looking for something very unusual to give that someone special for Christmas, or another occasion, stop by and see these beautiful turned bowls.  The natural wood of the cottonwood tree is marbled and the grain, under the expert hand of Donald is highlighted with just a touch of red color caused by a fungus common to this species.  And you thought cottonwoods were just a nuisance tree.  "Not so" says Donald. He selects only fresh cut trees that have just that certain look that appeals to his keen eye.  The result is a work of art that anyone would be proud to have in their home.

    Jack Hunt stopped by to see if we would like some farm equipment that his brother is willing to give away.  We are going out later today and will report on our findings.

 Research on Fruitdale School is continuing and we hope to locate the descendents of the Arthur Lewis Family very soon.  A historian avilliated with Clear Creek Baptist Church which also has a reverter clause in the deed, from the same farmer, is also researching to locate the decendents of this generous man.

     Claudia Worth is still working on pot holders for the Christmas Bizaar and has promised some special suprises of hand made gifts this year. 

     Jacob Worth was a hugh help in taking down and setting up the new displays.  Washing the glass on the display case inside and out.  His little 9 yr. old body just fit inside to do an excellent job in placing everything in the display just so.  Thanks Jacob for your help.

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 24 October 2008 )
 
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