Stitchers and Weavers Exhibit Opening

The Carlton County Historical Society will host an Exhibit Opening for its new exhibit "Stitchers and Weavers of Carlton County" on Saturday, January 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. at its museum in Cloquet.

The new exhibit highlights individual women from Carlton County with examples of their handwork. Items dating from the 1800s to present day include quilts, hooked and woven rugs, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, knitting, cutwork, pulled thread, huck toweling and bobbin lace. Learn more about the lives of the people who made these items by reading their biographies, viewing their photos and examining their handwork.

The Exhibit Opening includes demonstrations of weaving rag rugs on a handmade loom recently donated to the museum.

Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. Regular admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12, and free admission for children under 5 and Carlton County Historical Society members. The museum is handicapped accessible. For more information call 218-879-1938.