Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly

DECEMBER 2013 Page 6B • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove Quilts bring warmth in more ways than one In the 19th century, quilting was a way women could make a statement to show their creativity and proclaim personal views. Besides being utilitarian, quilts in some places were recognized as a valid document, and were handstitched for many occasions, including political campaigns. It was a high honor to be called "a needlewoman." Fabric scraps as tiny as postage stamps allowed the thrifty to produce a masterpiece. Shown here are the first two antique quilts that have been donated for the 2014 Antique Quilt Auction benefitting The Women's Center in Waukesha. We are building an auction committee. Would you or your quilt guild volunteer to help with this benefit? We are accepting antique and vintage quilts, sewing baskets, cabinets and sewing accessories. Providing auction expertise will be Ms. Phyllis Kao, representing Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago and Milwaukee. "Sew" to speak, we need lots of hands to "piece" this project together to help rebuild BARBARA EASH Antiques Appraised lives of domestic violence victims. Send inquiries to: threadsofcomfortquiltauction@gmail.com Often when I'm appraising in homes, blanket chests reveal great-grandma's quilt wrapped in plastic. Owners have said, '"I won't sell it, but I don't know what to do with it." I gasp while saying, "First get rid of the plastic.'' Then I share about the upcoming Threads of Comfort Quilt Auction. "Oh, grandma would like that,'' is often the reply . personal taste. The hearts within the central motif made it popular for dowry chests. The white work areas with white stitching showcase created designs. This 84- x 84-inch quilt has a value of $425. A client from Hartland with Ohio family roots donated the quilt above, not knowing the pattern name is "Ohio Rose." Early settlers often dedicated quilt patterns to the states where they settled and Ohio Rose is one of the most popular. Borders were often altered by quilt makers to express The pattern on the quilt to the right was popular in the 1920s to '40s when entrepreneur D.F. Duncan brought the yo-yo toy to fad level. Tiny, rosette circles of fabric, (many from feed sacks), are gathered around the edges forming a small flat pocket, then stitched in orderly rows. There is an exceptional amount of hand stitching with this project using fragments of fabric scraps. A quilt by definition has three layers: top, center filling and backing. The yo-yo coverlet usually has no filling or backing allowing it to be reversible. This example is very large, 75 inches x 98 inches, with 4,032 yo-yos. Repairs noted; black fabric backing was later added; value of $265. Have an item for appraisal? If you have an item you'd like to be appraised, mail entries to Waukesha Antique Shop, 1427 E. Racine Ave., Unit E-2, Waukesha, WI 53186. Your entry could be selected. Send sharp, well-lit photos of front, back and underside of your item, and measurements are important. List any known history or even hearsay, length of ownership and all markings, even partial ones. Include your name, address and phone number. No photos can be returned and no purchase of antiques will occur. (Barbara Eash is a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, specializing in appraisals of antiques and collectibles and has extensive experience writing and speaking about antiques.) Brookfield residents to open microbrewery Biloba Brewing Company to start pouring beer early next year Dallmann said, is that it is community-focused and it didn't start in the urban core of Milwaukee. Also, the brewing company is not going to start out creating In the beginning, Biloba By Katherine Michalets Special to The Freeman Brewing Company will have two or three standard ales, but will have six to 10 rotatfour employees: Lane, her BROOKFIELD – Biloba daughters Kathryn and Kris- ing taps in the tap room for customers to sample and Brewing Company wants to ten, and Dallmann, all buy he said. , have roots as deep as the Brookfield residents and The ale will be perfected in gingkgo biloba tree's in the neighbors. The group a one-barrel system and Brookfield community A . brewed beer together at the made in small batches. The space in the village area of Lane home. Brookfield is being transDallmann will bring indus- primary batches will likely be made by another area formed into the microbrew- try knowledge to the busi, ery with the intent of open- ness after helping to operate brewery Dallmann said. The , ing to the public this winter. Spring Ale Fest in the Twin initial capacity for the BiloThe historic village area of Cities for the past two years. ba Brewing Company is 1,000 barrels per year. Brookfield, which is being That business puts on com"We're very excited. We're revitalized, appealed to the munity festivals focused on working hard to get things Biloba Brewing Company the craft beer industry . owners, said brewery ManAlso like the erratic limbs moving," Dallmann said as he was getting ready to work ager Bryan Dallmann. of the gingkgo biloba tree, on the future location. Owner Jean Lane is renovat- Dallmann said the Biloba ing a building at 18720 Pleas- Brewing Company will have Pilsner with maple ant St. to house the 2,000unique ales. Biloba will focus on craftsquare-foot brewery, which What sets Biloba Brewing ing beers using simple and will have a 750-square-foot Company apart from other tasting room. microbreweries in the area, pure ingredients, such as a Living Life traditional-style pilsner with a twist of Wisconsin maple. In the beginning, Biloba will sell its beer on tap in the tasting room and have it available for purchase through growler sales. A federal permit still needs to be obtained before operations can begin. In the meantime, the Lanes and Dallmann are working to transform the space. "It's a great opportunity to share our passion for beer with our neighbors and build local support," Dallmann said in a news release. Tim Casey, economic development coordinator for Brookfield, said the city has been working closely with existing businesses in the village area along Brookfield Road and also with helping more locate there. "We think that a microbrewery is a great addition to everything going on in Charles Auer/Freeman Staff Bryan Dallmann talks about plans for the tap room at the Biloba Brewing Company, 18720 Pleasant St. in Brookfield.The room will be converted from an office space to a new bar and tasting room. the village area," he said. The brewery has organized a contest, asking homebrewers to submit beer recipes to be considered for a special "Brook- field 1836 Beer." The winning recipe will be used to make one of the first beers offered in the tasting room. 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