Home Sewn: Alabama’s Quilting Traditions

Home Sewn: Alabama’s Quilting Traditions -  This talk examines the changes in quilting and quilting design/technology from the 18th to 21st centuries through the eyes of the quilt collection at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. At the end of the talk, Ryan will discuss best practices for documenting, storing, and preserving your antique (or future antique) quilts. 

This program is presented by Ryan Blocker.

Ryan Blocker has been with the Alabama Department of Archives and History for the past thirteen years. She currently serves as the Museum Collections Coordinator, where she is responsible for the care and preservation of a diverse collection of artifacts. Ryan also oversees the work of the NAGPRA and the Museum Services programs. She is a past President of the Alabama Museums Association and was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Board of the Governor's Mansion Authority in Montgomery. Ryan is a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery, where she received a B.A. in History, and the International Preservation Studies Center, where she received certification in Collections Care, focusing on Textile Conservation and Preservation.