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February 19, 2015
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Every Stitch Tells a Story
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Abington Community Library hosts memorial quilt exhibit, lecture by Stephanie Longo
ABINGTON SUBURBAN EDITOR
For the late Peg Winter, summers were all about going to her cabin at Indian Lake and spending her days birdwatching and quilting. Winter, who was the founder of the Abington Community Library’s “Always in Stitches” quilting group, died last September and members of the group wanted to do something in her memory. As February is the month that celebrates love, they decided to dedicate the library’s monthly art exhibit to Peg and her love of quilting. The Margaret “Peg” Winter Memorial Quilt Show features a variety of Winter’s handmade quilts, ranging from her beginning years to her final pieces. The library is also hosting a presentation by Denise Norberg and Lorraine Ezbianski, who wrote “Saved for the People of Pennsylvania: Quilts from the Collection of the State Museum of Pennsylvania,” on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. in Winter’s memory. “She always promoted what you wanted to do, inspired you and helped you every step of the way,” said Molly Farinola, who joined Always in Stitches after grappling with an uncertainty of whether or not quilting was the right hobby for her. “I snuck into the room and sat in the back row because I thought it was going to be a scary experience and too much for me — I thought it was a quick exit,” Farinola added. “Peg was so down-to-earth about it that it sounded like a great hobby.” Always in Stitches is one of the Abington Community Library’s most popular groups, boasting more than 20 members. They regularly make and donate quilts for charities and
Members of the Abington Community Library’s Always in Stitches group are pictured in front of a quilt they made in memory of the group’s founder, Peg Winter, that will be on permanent display in the library. From left, front row: Diana Yarem-Vass, Barbara Kudalski, Gail Paquin, Brenda Mercuri, Linda Newberry and Betty Ann Hobert. Back row: Chiyoko Cheplick, Daria Robinson, Susan Potenzano, Pat Guiliani, Molly Farinola and John Hobert.
enjoy helping “newbies” learn the craft. For Winter, the group was a way to make friends as well as share her passion. “She would break it down for you so you would be able to do the most complicated thing with confidence,” Farinola said. “She was a great teacher.” The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Seating for the Sunday, Feb. 22, lecture is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, call 570-587-3440.
A detailed look at one of Peg Winter’s quilts.
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