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a loving tribute in remembrance of those who are no longer with us created by those left behind for healing, hope and history |
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Carol Hart, Chairman Norman Carmel Stephanie Bashein Emerson Terrell Hart Jim Jablonski Richard Trifari John Acevedo
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The
memorial panels that make up The Southwest Florida community AIDS
Quilt were made by all sorts of people, in all kinds of colors,
fabrics and styles. You do not have to be a professional artist to
create a moving personal tribute. It doesn’t matter if you use paint
or fine needlework, any remembrance is appropriate. If you would like a
panel made and cannot do it yourself, we can have it made for you. You
may choose to create a panel privately, as a personal memorial to
someone you’ve loved, but we encourage you to follow the traditions of
old-fashioned sewing and quilting bees, and include family, friends and
co-workers. To
create a panel for the Quilt, just follow these steps: 1.
Design the panel.
Include the name of your friend or loved one and please limit each
memorial panel to one individual. Feel free to include additional
information, such as the dates of birth and death and a hometown. 2.
Choose your
materials. Remember that the Quilt is folded and unfolded many times, so
durability is crucial. A medium-weight, non-stretch fabric such as
cotton works best. The finished panel must be 3 feet by 6 feet (90 cm x
180 cm), but when you cut the fabric, leave an extra 2-3 inches on each
side for a hem. 3.
To construct your
panel, you might want to use some of the following techniques: a.
Appliqué: Sew
fabric letters and small mementoes onto background fabric. Please
don’t glue… it won’t last. b.
Paint: Brush on
textile paint or colorfast dye, or use an indelible ink pen. No
“puffy” paint, it’s too sticky. c.
Stencil: Trace
your design onto the fabric with a pencil, lift the stencil, then use a
brush to apply the textile paint. d.
Collage: A
variety of materials can be added to panels, but please make sure they
won’t tear the fabric (avoid glass and sequins for this reason) and
please avoid very bulky objects. The best way to include photos or
letters is to photocopy them onto iron-on transfers, iron them onto 100%
cotton fabric, and sew that fabric to the panel. You may also put the
photo in clear plastic vinyl and sew it to the panel (off-center so it
avoids the fold). 4.
If you can,
please make a financial contribution to help defray the cost of
maintaining the Quilt. 5.
When your panel
is finished, please contact/deliver it to: The Southwest Florida Community AIDS Quilt -
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Keeper of the Quilt
Community AIDS
Network
1231
North Tuttle Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 366-0461
www.cccsrq.org
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