Harriet Powers Stamp Unveiling

Harriet Powers Bio

National Quilting Day celebrated with the

Unveiling of Harriet Powers’ Stamps

March is National Quilting Month and the third Saturday in March is National Quilting Day. That day celebrates the artistry involved in the tradition of quilt making. It serves as a time for quilters to share their skills and recognize the historical and cultural significance of this textile art form.

The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild of Mullica Hill, New Jersey partnered with ESPER to unveil Harriet Powers’ stamps on Saturday, March 21 at the Mullica Hill Library. The program included the US Air Force, Singer Shirley Dorn and Rev. William Love. ESPER members from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware were part of the 75 people in the audience.

The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild was established in June of 2010. They are an organization of quilters and crafters with the goal of stimulating interest and opportunities to educate the public about the art of quilt making. They offer many opportunities for workshops, exhibits and basic instructions.

Harriet Powers, "The Pictorial Quilt," (1895-1898) (Boston of Fine Art)

Honor Guards from US Air Force

Mistress of Ceremonies Sharon Suber

Singer Singer Shirley Dorn

Angelique Williams, President of the Peaceful Stitchers and Quilter Stephanie Hawkins, both ESPER members, unveiled the Harriet Powers stamps at the quilting celebration.

In addition to the stamp reveal there were over 30 quilts on display in the room. As part of the program the Peaceful Stitchers created a quilting project for the children at the event. Although the project was for children the adults in the room enjoyed the activity also.

ESPER Members from New Jersey, Delaware, PA and New York

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ESPER Members Henry Marwieh, Michelle Baynes, Sharon Suber, William Jordan, unknown, Stephania Hawkins,

unknown, Angelique Williams and Asley Tunbull

ESPER Member and photographer Asley Turnbull

ESPER Members Sharon Suber from NJ and Jane May
from Philadelphia

ESPER Members
Henry Marwieh from NY

ESPER Members Henry Marwieh and William Jordan from NY at stamp cancellation table with USPS employee

ESPER Members Sharon Suber from NJ with
two attendess and William Jordan from NY

ESPER Member and photographer Asley Turnbull

ESPER Members Henry Marwieh and
William Jordan from NY

ESPER Member and photographer Asley Turnbull

ESPER Members, Stephanie Hawkins, Michelle Baynes
and Sharon Suber from NJ

The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild of Mullica Hill, New Jersey members

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Back row left to right: Sylvia Rodgers, Valerie Berkeley, Beverley Lucas-King, Marva West, Barbara E. Wallace and Stephanie Hawkins. Front row left to right: Linda Jones, Michelle Mosley, Angelique Williams, Linda Anthony and Cheryl Ann Giles.

Peaceful Stitchers

Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild was established June 2010. We are an organization of quilters and crafters with the goal of stimulating interest and opportunities to educate the public about the art of quilt making. We offer many opportunities for workshops, exhibits and basic instructions.

Our motto "EACH ONE - TEACH ONE - PASS IT ON" is true to our core of advancing communications and outreach through our various communities

The only requirement for membership is a desire to learn, create and share your love of sewing. Community Outreach is always at the forefront of all that we do. It is an integral part of our Mission. The desire to pass our expertise and challenges on to the next generation is important. The guild opens its doors to all people who share our interest.