Fiber Art Wall Hanging Project

"Original Callaway Settlement"

This rendition of the early Cote Sans Dessein store is from a pen and ink drawing created for the local stamp club taken from an early photo circa 1820's.

Creator Nancy Lewis moved to Callaway County in 1980 and worked for Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce for 24 years. She is currently the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society’s museum director.

"Anonymous Woman"

I saw the logo for Callaway 200 and immediately re-imagined it as a traditional band sampler. At the time I began stitching, I was helping with another project at KCHS that involved researching the lives of the county's most prominent early residents. We might call them "Callaway's Founding Fathers" for seldom was there a woman in their midst. In reading of her husband's accomplishment, I usually learned the given and maiden name of the wife and it was often noted that she "came from a fine family" and/or that she 'bore (insert number here) sons for her husband." I longed to see a list of her contribution to the development of the county. Titled "Anonymous Woman", this piece is dedicated to the women who, after saying goodbye to family and friends, bravely ventured west and settled in Callaway County where they devoted themselves to raising their own families and building new communities — and who, inspired by what they saw around them, still found time to create works of beauty from the humble materials at hand.

Creator Judy Schaneman has lived in Fulton since mid-1990s when she accepted a teaching position at Westminster College.

"Hills and Valleys of Callaway County"

Made from pieces of material, cotton balls, sycamore twigs, and twigs from a lilac bush that is over 100 years old. The yo-yos (round fabric pieces) are also old. Just wanted to make a peaceful picture of Callaway.

Creator Nancy Hinnah’s family has lived on the farm in Portland since 1881.

"Quilt Patterns"

Quilting is a long-standing tradition in Callaway County and this project allowed for a representation of several different beautiful quilt patterns. And it was fun to do!

Creator Janet Hafey’s family has been in Callaway County since the late 1800s.

"Home of the Free"

In memory of two special men.

1) My father, Jay W. Shryock, a Millersburg native who served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a sergeant stationed in the China-Burma-India Theater with the famous 20th Bomber Command Base, the history-making organization whose B-29 Superfortress struck Japan.

2) My father-in-law, James "Bo" Wills, Mokane native and life-long resident, who served with the Army beginning his tour of duty in Germany before finishing his senior year of high school. He retired as an SFC after 42 years of service with the Missouri National Guard.

Creator Jayne Wills is a life-long resident of Callaway County.

"Callaway 200 Logo"

Made as a sample of the Callaway 200 logo for the official Callaway Quilt as a guide block for quilters.

Creator Jayne Wills is a life-long resident of Callaway County.

"Mule Auction"

Depiction of 1860's mule auction in Callaway County from photo of the period. Couple purchasing mules are in 1860's clothing. House on right is the M.Fred Bell home on 5th Street.

Creator Deborah Lee has lived in Fulton since 2004.