Alicante Provincial Council exhibition hall opened this Monday at 18.00. A patchwork exhibition of approx. hundred pieces Handicraft of association members Yama Alacant, created by 75 womenPeople who work on this textile technique, which consists of sewing different pieces of fabric into a larger whole.
“There is so much variety: quilts, cushions, murals, bags, purses and tablecloths,” she explains. Charo MunozPatch Alacant, president of the nonprofit association, notes that depending on the technique of the quilt, “it may take time to make.” year More or less. “They can be made by hand or machine, but most are made by hand because the parts are so small.”
This year, the exhibition also included “a collection mini quilt, telling storiesIt is made and travels by members of the Spanish Patchwork Association,” adds the person in charge of Patch Alacant.
The exhibition can be visited from today until January 27 From 11.00 to 13.00 and from 17.30 to 20.00, except on Sundays when the Provincial Assembly is closed.
Patch Alacant consists of “a group of 75 women who love patchwork.” pure art in fabricsAnd We meet every Thursday from 17.00 to 19.00. At Calle Serrano 5 in the Association Center of the City Council of Alicante” refers to the president of the organization, who often travels to other cities to attend meetings of this technique, which is always open to new members.
Society Founded in 2001 and two years ago they were displayed in the main hall of the Provincial Council of Alicante on the occasion of their own celebration. 20th anniversary and given the success of the exhibition, now repeating new parts two years later.
solidarity work
They also prepare a solidarity work among all members of Pactch Alacant every year. For the last three years, they have made a solidarity quilt to benefit the Spanish Cancer Society. This year, they plan to do the same for the Alzheimer’s Association.
The logo of the association was made with the pennant technique made by all members with their own hands.grandma’s gardenIt consists of combining hexagons to form rhombuses across the entire color range.