What an abundance of opportunities this month. I updated the Nordic Notes: Happy 2023 post with details on two more virtual lecture opportunities. See more details for each in the Nordic Notes column.

Virtual Lecture: “Somewhere in America: The Story of Petra’s Quilt.” By Katherine Larson. Sponsored by Livsreise Norwegian-American Heritage Center in Stoughton, WI. Saturday, February 25, 2023, 1 pm-2 pm CST. 

Lecture: Warmth and Color: Traditional Scandinavian Coverlets. Sponsored by the Textile Center of Minnesota as part of “Fiber Art of All” week. Speaker: Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator of Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum. Friday, Feb. 21, 11 am CST. 

Also, today, February 10, at noon, Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum opens up registration for in-person 2023 classes. Check them out!

Robbie LaFleur, Publisher, Norwegian Textile Letter 

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