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One name at a time: the past, present and future of Heidelberg's Busy Bee Signature Quilt
Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 03:00 PM
Location
Old Heidelberg Court HouseJika Street (corner of Park Lane)
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Australia
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Event contact
Margaret Birtley0418 814 957
In 2018, the Heidelberg Historical Society received by donation a Signature Quilt that was created in 1895-96 by the Busy Bees, a group of eight women who were members of the congregation of Heidelberg’s Scots Church. Their names are embroidered in the corners of the quilt's large central square (above).
The quilt project raised funds for the church. Constructed from 213 squares of cotton fabric, the quilt is decorated with hand-made lace and embroidery, and framed by a substantial embroidered frill.
The quilt's past involved contributions by about 150 people from many parts of Melbourne and a lengthy sojourn in New Zealand.
Its present includes listing with the National Quilt Register and commendation at the Victorian Community History Awards.
Its future requires ongoing research into the 139 names that are legible on the squares, plus careful preservation by the Society.
This talk by Margaret Birtley (starting at 3 pm) will share insights gained from studying the quilt and its people, one name at a time.
An exhibition about the quilt is open for viewing from 2 pm to 5 pm. Throughout the afternoon, the Banksia Lace Group will demonstrate how the quilt's lace insertions were crafted.
Click HERE to explore the quilt online.
Admission charges apply:
Adults $5
Children under 16 (and members of Heidelberg Historical Society) free
Numbers are limited in accordance with the Society's COVID-Safe Plan. Please bring your mask.
There is no on-site parking.
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The HCV was formed as an advisory body in 2001 and incorporated in 2003. It comprises representatives from cultural and educational institutions and heritage bodies; history teachers and curriculum advisors; academic and professional historians; and local, Indigenous, community and specialist history organisations.
As the peak body for history, the HCV has both ‘outward-looking’ roles (including advocacy and representation to government and the wider community, consultation, community education, and networking with allied interest groups) and ‘inward-looking’ roles (including member support, information dissemination, and networking between members).
Credits
The History Council of Victoria acknowledges the State Library of Victoria and the Public Record Office Victoria for supply of the archival images that appear on this website.
We acknowledge the National Film and Sound Archive for the right to use of the video footage on the home page, titled "Melbourne: Life in Australia (1966)".
Image credits
- Italian sailors on ship at Port Melbourne 1938, Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria
- Chinese procession in Collins near Elizabeth Street 1901, Harvie & Sutcliffe, photographers, State Library of Victoria
- People’s homes, Aboriginal station Coranderrk 1878, Fred Kruger Photographer, State Library of Victoria
- Chinese nurses at Children’s Hospital under scholarship 1947, Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria
- Ladies physical culture class VRI Melbourne c1931, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12903/P0001, 011/02
- Melbourne Cup, Derby and Oaks Day, Flemington Racecourse 1936, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12903/P0001/4802, 372/30
- Flinders Street viaduct at foot of Market Street with advertisement for McRobertson’s Chocolate on bridge, Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 12800/P0003, ADV 1342