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About Heirloom Industry
Donna is the Heirloom Industry quilter specializing in quilt repair. She has been quilting for over 25 years and enjoys helping others preserve their family memories. Professionally trained as a museum curator, she applies her museum training to the care and preservation of quilts.
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Heirloom Industry was born from an interest in textile and quilt history, quilt restoration and pattern design.
Experience and Training In Quilt Restoration
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Museum Curator since 1997 - Specializing in Collections Management and 19th century furnishings and textiles.
​Masters of Arts degree - 2013 - University of Nebraska, Lincoln - History of Textiles with Quilt Studies emphasis.
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Workshops and Training
2012 - Dating Textiles Workshop, Terry Clothier Thompson, Lawrence, KS
2011 - "Saving Our Treasures: Restoration, Repair and Conservation" Workshop, Mary Kerr, Paducah, KY
2011 - Quilt restoration techniques workshop, Sandy Schweitzer, Paducah, KY
2011 - Quilt Restoration Workshop, Nancy Kirk, Omaha, NE
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