Jane Stickle Quilt Comes Out of Hiding at the Bennington Museum

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From September 9th - October 16th the quilt that inspired a nation of modern day quilters will be on its yearly display at the Bennington Museum. The Jane Stickle Quilt, brought to the museum about 60 years ago, is only shown for a short time each year due to the fragility of the fabric. But quilters from all over the country plan trips to the region during that time just to see the 1863 quilt. The Jane Stickle quilt is comprised of 169 five-inch blocks, each differing in pattern, containing a remarkable total of 5,602 pieces surrounded by a unique scalloped border. The outstanding craftsmanship of the quilt has been mentioned in numerous quilting books and is the topic of Dear Jane, The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt, by Brenda Papadakis. Her book has inspired countless quilters to recreate the quilt and join together their lives and interests. Jane Stickle, the creator of this quilt, was born Jane Blakely on April 8, 1817 in Shaftsbury, Vermont. She married Walter Stickle sometime before 1850. It appears she and Walter never had children of their own but did take responsibility for at least three other children. Jane was listed in an 1860's census as living alone. She was 43 and listed as a farmer. She eventually reunited with her husband and the reason for the separation is unknown. We do know that during that time she lovingly created what is now known as the Jane Stickle Quilt. She carefully embroidered "In War Time 1863" as a reminder of the turbulent times the country was going through. On October 12 -15 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day, the museum will hold a Heritage Craft Workshop called Jane Stickle Mini Quilt. This is an adult workshop with instructor Christine Brooks who will guide participants in creating miniature reproductions of the famous Jane Stickle quilt. The final day of the workshop will take place at the historic Stickle House in Shaftsbury. Students must bring their own machines and materials. This is an advanced level workshop. Total workshop fee is $100 for members/ $120 for non-members. Registration Deadline is September 28. Call the programs coordinator to reserve your space. This exhibit can be viewed with regular museum admission. By purchasing a membership at the museum you will receive free admission to the museum as well as free and discounted admission to classes and events. The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main St. (Route 9) one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Open daily except Wednesdays from 10 am - 6 pm. For more information, visit the website at www.benningtonmuseum.org . or call 802-447-1571
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North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson Charges

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Darius Hazard was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court on Thursday on two counts of first-degree murder related to deaths of his parents last November. 
 
Hazard, 44, pleaded not guilty to the charges and to a third charge of arson of a dwelling house.
 
He is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25. 
 
Hazard is accused of assaulting his parents, Donald Hazard, 83, and Venture Hazard, 76, on Nov. 24, 2025, and setting fire to the family on Francis Street. 
 
The bodies of his parents were discovered in the home by firefighters. 
 
North Adams Police said Hazard allegedly confessed to the assaults and the arson when he was taken into custody that day.
 
Hazard was initially arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Nov. 26 and was to appear for a pretrial hearing on March 3. That hearing was postponed but he was indicted March 23 on the felony charges and his case removed to Berkshire Superior Court. 
 
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