Retired Farmer Sews John Deere Quilts

Retired Farmer Sews John Deere Quilts FARM HOME Clothes 29-3-28 While some people might consider quilting "woman's work," it doesn't bother devoted quilter Vernon W. Harra, Spring Hill, Kansas, who lives near his mom. "I've been around quilting my whole life," he says. Since retiring, Harra has had time to make king-size quilts. "I can usually sew one up and cut it out in two or three days," he says. Harra creates a lot of Deere -themed quilts because his family is into farming and the material is easier to find. Using the internet, especially eBay, he's able to locate a variety of materials. Harra also computerizes embroidery on quilted material. He makes custom quilts for people. For example, he can make other tractor-themed quilts - such as an Allis Chalmers or Case IH. "Sewing and watching them come together," he says is his favorite part of quilting. "It's kind of an artistic thing." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Vernon W. Harra, 17220 W 207th St., Spring Hill, Kansas 66083 (ph 913 709-2003; email: witan4@netzero.net).

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