Trunk Show Displays 

Quilters sometimes use old trunks, or reproduction trunks, for transporting and displaying their quilts for shows, workshops, and lectures.  The trunks add appeal to the display and a bit of nostalgia to their talk or workshop.
This way, they can share their wonderful collection of items in a unique way:

Antique quilts
Fabric art
Wearable art
Samples of the work they’re teaching
Vintage fabric collections

The first time I saw an old trunk used  for a presentation was at a quilt show.  One of the quilters displayed an attractive arrangement of clothing (wearable art) that she had designed and made.  She also produced patterns of her work, …read more