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'Quilting Classes'
By Elizabeth Flom

 

December 05, 2005
Monday


Ketchikan, Alaska - Peggy Gelbrich, quilting enthusiast and former Ketchikan resident, was at the Silver Thimble Quilt Shop over the weekend teaching quilting classes for Spin Wheel, Pieced Pyramids, Crazy Quilting, and Ton of Bricks.


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Peggy Gelbrich stands next to her finished piece "Ton of Bricks" ...
Photo by Elizabeth Flom


Saturday's class "Ton of Bricks" had quilters cutting, piecing, smiling, laughing, and sharing stories of their long-time friend Gelbrich and her passion for quilting. Gelbrich's finished piece "Ton of Bricks" was on display and was a beautiful example of her collection of quilts.


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Saturday's class at the Silver Thimble Quilt Shop
Photo by Elizabeth Flom

 

On the Web:

Peggy Gelbrich
www.yellowhousequilter.com

Silver Thimble
www.silverthimblealaska.com

 

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