Instructor
Van Horsen, Gail
Gail Van Horsen's love of quilts comes from the family quilts that were at her grandmother's house as a child. She loved to pick her favorite for her bed when spending the night. Her first quilt was made at age 8 and was a doll quilt for her little sister. Gail has quilted now for over 60 years and enjoys making all types of quilts.
Her interest in quilts took her to appraising and she became an AQS Certified Appraiser in 2010. She is currently serving as president of the Professional Association of Appraisers- Quilted Textiles. She also enjoys lecturing on quilt history and presenting her quilt collections to guilds and quilt groups. Her largest collection is Double Knit Polyester Quilt, followed by Crib Quilts from the 20th Century.
Instructor Workshops
The Housewife's Friend: Double Knit Polyester Quilts from the 1970's, #21804
Lectures
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fall Creek
Van Horsen, Gail
All Levels
$15
Travel back to the late 1960's - mid-1970's and remember when double knit polyester filled the fabric stores. Stretch & Sew classes were available and the scraps from your three-piece slack suit could be stashed for your next quilting project. Double knit polyester took over the fabric world and then like a flash it was gone. The quilts from that era are out of the closet now and collectible. Gail began her collection of these bright and textured quilts when she was studying to be a quilt appraiser. She was taken with the colors, strange textures, and the fabrics ability to mimic so many different weaves. These quilts aren't particularly fancy, but they are serviceable and come in every size from table topper to giant water bed size. Many of Gail’s quilts came from the maker so she was able to hear the stories of their quilts and family quilting history. You will be surprised by the variety of these vintage quilts!
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