Library exhibits quilts

There is something appealing about quilts -- maybe it is the bright colors or intricate patterns that draw the eye. Several pieces of quilted art are on display in the annual Sweetwater Quilters Open Exhibit at White Mountain Library now through October 31st.

Local quilters participating in the display include Janet McCann with two unique purses and a patriotic themed table runner. McCann has been a seamstress since she was a child, but she did not start quilting until after she retired. She said she falls in love with the colors and designs of the fabrics then hunts for the perfect pattern to...