2004 Family Quilt / Courtepointe Familiale

For the 2004 Guédry-Labine Family Reunion Cindy Guidry Herdt, one of our members who enjoys quilting almost as much as she enjoys genealogy, made a Guédry-Labine Family Quilt. During the 2004 Reunion in Nova Scotia we displayed the Quilt for all to enjoy. It was a highlight of the Reunion as families located their 'family square' and explained its significance to others attending the Reunion.

Preparing the Guédry-Labine Family Quilt was a very time-consuming task and required almost a year to complete.  Each participating family created a "family square" for their immediate family using any method that they wished (e.g., applique, needlework, permanent ink, pieced fabric, etc.). The "family squares" were 10 inches on each side with an 8-inch square at the center containing the family design. Families were quite creative in designing their "family square". Some included the names of the family members, others noted their home state or other interesting facts about their family. All were distinctive and unique to the family creating their "family square".

Each family then sent their finished "family square" to Cindy in Entiat, Washington and Cindy designed and quilted the Guédry-Labine Family Quilt using the "family squares" as the focal point of the quilt.

The Guédry-Labine Family Quilt has become an heirloom of the Guédry-Labine Family and is displayed at each Guédry-Labine Family Reunion. It has become a conversational piece at the Reunions and families take pride as they 'show off' their "family square".

In fact, the quilt has become so popular, we are doing it again! Learn how to contribute to the 2029 Family Quilt!

Click a quilt square to enlarge and learn about its creator: