Those Crazy Quilts is the latest exhibit to be put on at the Annandale National Historic Site in Tillsonburg. The display features a popular quilting technique from the 1880s.
TILLSONBURG - The Annandale National Historic Site in Tillsonburg has a new exhibit at their facility.
Those Crazy Quilts features a technique of quilting that became popular in the 1880s.
Collections and Exhibitions Specialist, Jen Gibson says the type of quilt is still made up to today.
"It was a time when silk was becoming less expensive and more accessible so it's a really interesting thing for your eyes to see. As well, there was a lot of embroidery on these type of quilts and women were able to show off their embroidery skills in the medium of quilting."
The quilts are made of fabric with different size pieces and also decorated with ribbons and the names of different family members.
Gibson says the quilts are only available to see for a limited time.
"It's a really great opportunity to see these quilts that don't necessarily get out in the public, get out and displayed that frequently. It's a great opportunity to be able to see them."
She adds the fabrics are so fine and fragile so the exhibit is only available for one month.
The exhibit began on August 25th and it runs until September 29th.

3rd Annual Running with the Bulls Shines
Mischief in Tillsonburg is Under Investigation
Upgrades Completed for Woodstock Disc Golf Course
OPP Enforcement for Civic Holiday Weekend
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Anthony Scalisi
Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
EZT Candidate Profile - Don Chowan
Oxford County Requesting Public Input
Norwich Man Charged in Brant County
SPWH Wants You to Know Drinking Risks
Charges Laid after Truck Hits Bridge
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Mike Tucker
Motorcyclist Killed in Oxford Collision
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - July 2026
Oxford OPP Briefs - July 28th, 2026
Cat Thrown from Vehicle in Norfolk County
Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Oxford Mosquito Traps Tests Positive for West Nile
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Sandeep Sidhu
Comments
Add a comment