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A VERY SPECIAL EVENT!!!!
June 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet Betty Ford-Smith, a nationally and internationally recognized Florida-based artist, quilter, and historian. Betty is the author of Pinecone Quilts, Keeping the Tradition Alive.
Her spectacular exhibit of quilts was recently on display for several months at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala where thousands enjoyed a close-up view of these intricate handsewn creations.
Come to hear her fascinating story and begin your own small, quilted pinecone piece with Betty’s guidance.
- What to Expect
A brief history of Pinecone Quilts
Hands-On–Begin to stitch your own 12″ x 12″ piece.
Book signing (Bring your own book or purchase from Betty)
Light Lunch Refreshments
WHAT TO BRING – A supply list will be available. Betty will have some Doll needles if you do not have any. She will provide a 12″ x 12″ quilting base to sew your points onto.
ABOUT BETTY FORD-SMITH
Betty began making Pinecone Quilts in 2004 under the apprenticeship of Miss Sue (Arlene Dennis), a 92 year old African American woman in Sebring, Florida. After Miss Sue’s passing in 2010, Betty went on to share the art form through lectures, exhibits, classes, museums, and consumer shows.
Website – pineconequilts.com
Book Pinecone Quilts, Keeping Tradition Alive, Learn to Make Your Own Heirloom, C&T Publishing
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