Once in Lifetime Auction of Quilts by Rock Star Fabric Artist, Innovator, and Author of Threadplay

HOUSTON, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 28 to April 10, quilt collectors from around the world will seize the opportunity to bid on 50 quilts by world renowned quilter, author, and teacher Libby Lehman.  There will not be another opportunity to acquire one of Libby's quilts.  In April 2013, Libby, considered the innovator of machine embroidery, suffered a near fatal brain aneurysm followed by a stroke.  While Libby has made an amazing recovery, she is no longer creating quilts as she once did.  

Libby's quilts grace the walls of numerous museums and private collections around the world. One of her quilts, "Joy Ride," is recognized as one of the twentieth century's 100 best American quilts.  Libby and her husband, Lester, have decided to offer her remaining quilts in an online auction, comprised exclusively of quilts created by Libby, conducted by Benefit Bidding, TX Auctioneer License 9766.  

Online auction website: www.libbylehmansquilts.com

Upon learning of the Libby's intent to offer her collection for auction, many distinguished quilters contacted her.  Among the comments:

"Can an event be bittersweet as well as exciting?  Purchasing a quilt made by Libby is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Libby was a trailblazer and innovator when quilting was making a comeback.  Her journey from traditional handworker to groundbreaking machine quilting makes each creation of hers more precious.  Libby is simply amazing:  she set the bar very high for excellence in quilting, inspiring others to follow her lead.  Her studio art quilts have won so many awards, and they appear in private, corporate and museum collections.  There will never be another opportunity after this to own one of her quilts. Her collection is definitive, but also finite.  And anyone who purchases one of her creations will cherish it forever."

Alex Anderson
Best-selling Author of 30 quilting books
Silver Star Award Winner – International Quilt Festival
Co-founder and Co-host, The Quilt Show

"I have been friends with Libby since 1994.  She is a true "national treasure." If you have ever had the opportunity to take a class of hers, attend one of her lectures, or just talk to her, you know this to be true.  She has always been innovative in her quilting and a perfectionist with her workmanship. Unfortunately, in 2013, her quilting career ended abruptly after brain aneurysm led to a massive stroke. She has made a miraculous recovery and is enjoying a wonderful quality of life. It is a sad truth that she will never again be able to quilt as she did prior to her illness. Libby is a great friend and I love her dearly! She is a light and inspiration to us all."

Ricky Tims
Internationally recognized quilter, teacher, and speaker
Best-selling Author
Co-founder and Co-host, The Quilt Show

Contact:  Lloyd Cooper
Tel.: (214) 726-1745
Cell Phone: (214)356-7981
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.libbylehmansquilts.com

SOURCE Benefit Bidding Auctions