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What is a privy bag?
In an effort to brighten up the most private of domestic spaces, the privy bag would accompany you or your guest to the “privy”—the more general term used outside of the Pennsylvania German community was the “outhouse”. While functional, the privy bag reflected the Pennsylvania Germans’ tradition of embellishing everyday objects with folk art. Today, the bags are largely held in private collections and range from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Fun fact, today at auction their value ranges between $125 - $600.
Creating this piece of folk art will introduce you to the history of quilting in 19th century America. Your instructor, Sue Bishop, will teach you the multi-step process and techniques of early American piecing and quilting using only a needle, thread and fabric patches. This will allow you to make your own piece of folk art—the “privy” bag.
The small class size allows for personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow classmates. We believe this this workshop is perfect for the novice as well as the crafter, needleworker or textile artist interested in early American regional folk art.
Privy bag