Author Suzi Parron To Sign Book at Pickens County Museum

The public is invited to enjoy an informative and entertaining presentation and book signing by author Suzi Parron. The event will be Saturday, August 25^th, starting at 1:00p in the LaVonne Nalley Piper Auditorium of the Pickens County Museum (307 Johnson St, Pickens, 29671).

Suzi Parron is the author of the recently released book, Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement.  Barn quilts are replicas of traditional cloth quilt patterns, painted on wood and then mounted on buildings—often barns—for passersby to enjoy.   There are over 4000 such quilts on display in 32 states and Canada, with about eight hundred in Tennessee.

Suzi spent three years traveling the country talking with barn owners and others who have participated in this new form of “quilting.”  She will take you on a journey along the quilt trail, beginning with the very first barn quilt, which stemmed from one woman’s wish to honor her mother’s quilting art. Suzi’s presentation features over 100 photos of stunningly created barn quilts, some of which rival cloth quilts in their intricacy.  You will also hear stories of some of the individuals who have created painted quilts to honor loved ones, along with a few humorous anecdotes uncovered along the way.

The Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement book, now in its second printing contains over 80 full-color photographs.  It appeals to those who celebrate America’s rich tradition of fiber arts, history buffs, and anyone interested in the ways in which communities come together to preserve their cultural traditions.  Those attending can bring their copy of the book to be signed or purchase a copy at the event for $25.00. 

Suzi Parron is a quilter, backwoods traveler, avid kayaker and folk art collector. She holds a Master of Arts in English from the University of Florida, with a concentration in the literature of the American South. She teaches English at Lakeside High School in Atlanta and lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

This program is part of the museum’s continuing effort to provide a variety of entertaining and educational programming for the community. The Pickens County Museum of Art & History is funded in part by Pickens County, members and friends of the museum and a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Located at the corner of Hwy. 178 at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens SC, the museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. For more information call the museum at (864) 898-5963.