"Thank you for telling the true history [of the Railroad]. I learned a lot from your storytelling and I am learning even more from the booklet you made available."

Evelyn B.

"Jean personalizes her stories of the "Story Quilts" so you get a vivid picture of what things were like in that era with the Native Americans in Montana. She's delightful and informative. Thanks, Jean, for your presentation."

Carol Hancuh

"I heard one of Jean's presentations about one of her quilts. The quilts were beautiful to see and the stories about the quilt were spellbinding. I had no idea that quilts could be so eloquent."

 Doris Welke

"I have had the pleasure of observing two of Jean's Story Quilt presentations. Her mother's artistic genius and authentic historical pictorial chronology combined with Jean's spell-binding story-telling with a dash or two of humor to confirm that you are paying attention, makes this a must-see. I hope to have repeats since I know she has more."

Richard DeBeau

"At first I wasn't so sure about hearing a presentation about a quilt during my Rotary club luncheon. But, I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting a quilt can be! Each vignette on the quilt tells a story from the history of the Great Northern Railroad. Not only did I appreciate the excellent craftsmanship of the many details on the quilt, I learned some compelling history as well. Thank you Jean for your engaging presentation!"

Amy Goerwitz

"Native American women and our female white settlers shaped the fabric our country into a patchwork quilt mirroring the furrowed fileds of wheat, corn and soybeans. If you want to travel back in time wrapped in the embrace of a mother's quilt, spend time with Jean Wakely and her Story Quilt collection. There are tales to tell in colorful, elaborate, poignant design about school houses, the railroad, indigenous peoples, settlers, life after the Great War and so much more told in thrilling personal stories by the daughter of the quilt's creator. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and love story quilts!"

Gina Washburn