The AIDS Memorial Quilt was established to educate people, raise awareness, and help support the fight against the AIDS epidemic. The quilt was created by the NAMES Project Foundation and is the world's largest community art project. In this episode of
Simply Quilts, see the AIDS Memorial Quilt, then learn how to create a panel for the quilt to honor those who have died of AIDS.
Guest Sally Collins offers these tips for making an AIDS Memorial Quilt panel:
- When designing the panel, talk with family, friends and co-workers of the honored person to gather detailed ideas for the design. Wonderful designs can come from reminiscing. For instance, if the person was a school teacher, incorporate simple symbols such as an apple or books, or if the person were very kind, incorporate a heart and hand symbol into the design.
- NAMES requires the quilt panels to be finished in a 3' x 6' size. This is symbolic in that it is the size of a grave. Other requirements include using 100-percent cotton fabric, and sturdy backing fabric because the panel will be folded often. What shouldn't be used? Sharp objects shouldn't be attached to the panel, plus avoid using puff paint or liquid embroidery paint because these paints melt.
- Include the first and last name of the honored person. Add the home town, and birth and death dates if desired.
Resources NAMES Project Foundation
NAMES Project Foundation established the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which was developed to educate people, raise awareness, and help support the fight against the AIDS epidemic.
The NAMES Project Foundation AIDS Memorial Quilt
Website:
www.aidsquilt.org
Guests Sally Collins
Quilter and author
Website:
www.sallycollins.org
Margaret Peters
Quilter
325 Lancaster Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Phone: 925-934-1895
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