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Progress Report

There are several ways to get involved and support The Lynch Quilts Project. From fundraising to sewing, you decide how you would like to support our community effort. This page is dedicated primarily to the sewing aspects of the project. EVERYONE (and I mean EVERYONE), regardless of your sewing level is encouraged to participate. Novice sewers, click here for resources and information to help you get started. To learn more about various methods to support LQP, click here or checkout the tab "GET INVOLVED!"

Quilt III:
A Partial Listing

Status: 

  • We are currently actively sewing on Quilt III.  

  • ETA is Spring 2017.

 

How to Participate:

  • Send red, white or blue fabric.

  • Sew strips of 2 inch fabric together.

Quilt V:
The Making Quilt

Status: 

  • Quilt is in the design phase in terms of exploring best quilting techniques to utilize. We are exploring patchwork combined with applique.

 

How to Participate:

  • Send pink, charcoal, black or white fabric.

  • Sew specific segments such as a star, the background, circle, etc.

  • Assist with quilting once top is completed 

Quilt VI:
Memoria: In Progress

Status: 

  • This 'virtual' quilt installation continues to pop-up and morph into many configurations. We are still working towards having each name on the "lynching rolls" claimed and documented. 

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How to Participate:

  • If you are interested in bringing Memoria: In Progress to your community, please click here or visit the "Contact" tab.

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Quilt VII:
The Ties that Bind

Status: 

  • Quilt is in the design phase in terms of exploring best quilting techniques to utilize. We are exploring patchwork combined with applique and/or trapunto.

 

How to Participate:

  • Send yellow and gold fabric for background.

  • Sew strips of yellow and gold fabric for background. 

  • Send brown, black and red fabric figures. We are gathering stories and symbols that are special to each community to integrate into the quilt.

  • Some areas have embroidery beading.

  • Contact directly for additional information.

Quilt VIII:
All Around the World, 
The Same Song


Status: 

  • Still in the design phase.

 

How to Participate:

  • Check back frequently for additional information.

Quilt IX:
Angels in America


Status: 

  • Still in the design phase.

 

How to Participate:

  • Collecting fabric associated with "boyhood" and/or clothing from little boys.

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