“30s Squared,” a quilt by Betty Ballhorn, is on display now through December 18 at the Log Cabin Museum of the Oregon Coast History Center in Newport. Ballhorn started quilting three years ago and joined the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild. She designed and named the featured quilt herself based on children’s quilt patterns from the 1930s. Made of all cotton, the quilt was machine finished by Tina McCann of Depoe Bay. It was made for use on a twin-size bed.

A changing display at the Log Cabin Museum features historic or notable quilts. Quilts constructed prior to 1960 are documented by the Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County which is sponsored by the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical Society.

The goals of the Quilt Heritage Project are to register all quilts made in or brought to Lincoln County; create a photo archive of quilts with the Lincoln County Historical Society; encourage proper care and storage of heirloom textiles; encourage families to enjoy and retain these special heirloom textiles; and heighten public awareness of quilts as unique pieces of American folk art, especially Oregon folk art.