Stolen Quilts
All quilters can really relate to this event. It is our worst nightmare. It is our hope that the more we pass this news along, the more successful the outcome may be. I have received many e-mails about this event and I would like to pass it on to you.
Valerie Hearder, fellow quilter, teacher, published quilter, quilt artist, is well known to all of us here on the East Coast. Val had her quilts stolen while travelling in Newfoundland for Quilt Canada. To quote an e-mail I received; “her art isn’t just a hobby, it’s her life and it’s irreplaceable.”
You can see the article on CBC’s website here.
An update from Val, as posted on the internet list “QuiltArt” where Val is a member….
“One of the quilts is on my homepage top right - purple with yellow gold - flames in the centre - it actually belongs to a collector - I’d just borrowed it back for a show.
Also, in my gallery section, one of my African Skirts called “Fertility”. Also a quilt called “Tropic of Capricorn” - a major work from my African Skirt series.
My work is distinctive, so should anyone see works that look like mine on eBay please contact Constable Coady of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St. John’s Newfoundland immediately - they have ways of tracking down the sellers. Constable Coady said my best hope is to spread the word.
I am far from home and not with my computer so I can’t keep abreast of my emails or update my website here.”
If you see quilts for sale, please, ALWAYS look for a signature/label and be very suspicious if the name of the artist does not match the name of the seller. Ask to see proof of sale/ownership.
It is my intent by having this information sent out to my contact list that we can get this information distributed world-wide. If you or someone you know spends a lot of time on the web, have them keep an eye on eBay and other auction sites. If you see anything suspicious, please e-mail Teri (Val’s friend) at teri@fiberandthread.com or contact the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary directly at 709-729-8000.
Thanks,
fellow quilter
Jeanne
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