Kemper Quilt
History: Though the exact date of this quilt is unknown, the usage of feed sack cloth in the quilt top places this around the 1930s-1950s. Where the quilt is heavily worn, the batting shows. Unlike...
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Textiles
This exhibit explores the textiles in Foxfire’s collections, such as coverlets and quilts, the processes to create these, and their impact on Appalachian lifeways.
Square Patchwork Quilt
History: The small squares of this patchwork quilt are made from the scraps of many different fabrics – some remnants, worn-out clothing, feed sacks, and old blankets. The small squares were...
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Drunkard’s Path Quilt
History: The Drunkard’s path pattern, or Solomon’s puzzle, looks deceptively simple, with only two pattern pieces that can be arranged in a variety of ways. However, the curved edge is...
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20th Anniversary Sampler Quilt
History: The first of a series of anniversary quilts, this piece was made by the community – including many Foxfire contacts who labeled their squares. Like a friendship quilt, each...
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20th Anniversary Banner
History: In addition to the community-created quilt for Foxfire’s 20th anniversary, they also made a banner in honor of the pivotal members of Foxfire. Mike Cook, one of the first Foxfire...
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25th Anniversary Quilt
Description: A sampler quilt made for Foxfire’s 25th anniversary. The block patterns vary, including six-pointed stars, geometric flower designs, and small squares. The blocks are made...
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30th Anniversary Quilt
Description: A sampler quilt made for 30th anniversary of Foxfire. The quilt is made up of 20 blocks of alternating patterns including log cabin, fan, blocks, diagonals, drunkard’s path, and...
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35th Anniversary Quilt
Description: A sampler quilt made for 35th anniversary of Foxfire. The quilt is made of 36 blocks of various patterns. The quilt is made like a friendship quilt–the blocks were individually...
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About Foxfire Exhibits
The collections at Foxfire contain hundreds of artifacts used throughout daily life in Southern Appalachia, from the 19th to 21st centuries. These exhibits investigate some of the deeper themes that make up the culture of these mountains, and provide historical context for the material culture.
