Marie Webster House Quilters Hall of Fame (Marion, Indiana)

USA / Indiana / Marion / Marion, Indiana / South Washington Street, 926
 museum, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, 1905_construction, Colonial Revival (architecture), hall of fame, U.S. National Historic Landmark
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This was the home of Marie Webster (1859-1956), a master of quilting and a noted advocate of this artistic craft. Webster did not begin quilting until she was 50 years old; her first quilt, based on the traditional Rose of Sharon pattern, displayed Webster's creative talent, resulting in a stunning three-dimensional effect. In 1911 and 1912, Webster's unique designs were featured in Ladies Home Journal. The popularity of these designs led to the publication in 1915 of her book, Quilts: Their History and How to Make Them.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993, and is the only NHL honoring a quilter.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Webster_House
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Coordinates:   40°33'9"N   85°39'37"W
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