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Quilts, Coverlets And More Exhibit
M.A. Andrews
Textile production equipment on display at the exhibit.
The museum’s latest exhibit is entitled “Sleep Tight: Quilts, Coverlets and More” and it will run through April 16th. If you love handcrafts as well as a great touch of history, this is the exhibit you definitely will not want to miss. The first thing that greets you is “The Quilting Party”, an oil and pencil on paper adhered to plywood (circa 1937) and is from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Abby received the piece of art as a gift from David Rockefeller. As you take the time to view the exhibit’s artistic creations, you will be overwhelmed by the articulate work from years past. In addition, the exhibit includes textile production equipment that was instrumental in the growth of our region. The 1870 winder; what was referred to as “the walking wheel” ; the flax wheel from the early 1800’s;  and, of course, the niddy-noddy. This most interesting tool was used to make skeins of yarn. The exhibit will quietly take you on a tour of a great time in American history. The museum is located in the old post office building, at 100 East Mountain Street, in Kings Mountain. Hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. School and group tours are available by appointment (704) 739-1019.

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