What are some of your other passions and interests beyond swimming?

Originally posted by Karen Duggan Bill, How'd you get into THAT? Interesting. Very cool. You're full of surprises. No wonder you swim the mile. You're very patient ;) Antiques Road Show? PS If you ever forget your towel... just kidding:p Hi Karen, When I lived in Manhattan, I was dating a woman from Germany who was studying at F.I.T. with a Fulbright Grant. She liked all types of different cultural foods and events, and had a particular interest in textiles. At the time, there was a well known quilt dealer named Shelly Zegart visiting New York from Kentucky, and she brought about 100 of her best quilts to a private showing in a brownstone apartment. My friend wanted to return to Germany with an authentic antique American quilt, and she dragged me along. When we were there, I was really drawn to the objects. One quilt in particular, a stunning New York Beauty from 1860, caught my eye because the pattern reminded me of a large Navajo storm pattern rug given to me by my Grandfather many years earlier. After much correspondance with Shelly, I purchased it. Now, more than 15 years later, I have a couple dozen very fine examples. I display them in my home because I have large wall spaces and tall vaulted ceilings. Not only are they very unique works of art, but they really help with the acoustics in large spaces. By the way, I think the people who actually make these pieces are the ones who are patient....I've never made one myself. Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com Swimmer Bill, Have you ever been to any of the Meninite(sp) relief sales? They are held in ht espringtiem. Once in Penn., a woman was selling quilts mde by her great grandmother. They were awesome. Hi Craig, I have never been to the Mennonite relief sales. If they are in Pennsylvania, it's a bit of a trip from my home in the northwest. I do have several Pennsylvania Dutch examples in my collection, most notably an 1820's crib quilt featuring 54 gothic paper-cut applique snowflake blocks made of glazed cotton from the lining of men's clothing. It is thought to have been made by children. (pic attached).

Originally posted by Karen Duggan Bill, How'd you get into THAT? Interesting. Very cool. You're full of surprises. No wonder you swim the mile. You're very patient ;) Antiques Road Show? PS If you ever forget your towel... just kidding:p Hi Karen, When I lived in Manhattan, I was dating a woman from Germany who was studying at F.I.T. with a Fulbright Grant. She liked all types of different cultural foods and events, and had a particular interest in textiles. At the time, there was a well known quilt dealer named Shelly Zegart visiting New York from Kentucky, and she brought about 100 of her best quilts to a private showing in a brownstone apartment. My friend wanted to return to Germany with an authentic antique American quilt, and she dragged me along. When we were there, I was really drawn to the objects. One quilt in particular, a stunning New York Beauty from 1860, caught my eye because the pattern reminded me of a large Navajo storm pattern rug given to me by my Grandfather many years earlier. After much correspondance with Shelly, I purchased it. Now, more than 15 years later, I have a couple dozen very fine examples. I display them in my home because I have large wall spaces and tall vaulted ceilings. Not only are they very unique works of art, but they really help with the acoustics in large spaces. By the way, I think the people who actually make these pieces are the ones who are patient....I've never made one myself. Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com Swimmer Bill, Have you ever been to any of the Meninite(sp) relief sales? They are held in ht espringtiem. Once in Penn., a woman was selling quilts mde by her great grandmother. They were awesome. Hi Craig, I have never been to the Mennonite relief sales. If they are in Pennsylvania, it's a bit of a trip from my home in the northwest. I do have several Pennsylvania Dutch examples in my collection, most notably an 1820's crib quilt featuring 54 gothic paper-cut applique snowflake blocks made of glazed cotton from the lining of men's clothing. It is thought to have been made by children. (pic attached).