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Name	Avery, Virginia
Othernames	Jinny
Born	09/29/1912
Birthplace	Greenwood, IN
Places of residence	Greenwood, IN Port Chester, NY
Titles & honors	Silver Star Award at Internationsl Quilt Festival, 1996. One of the 1,000 Most Influential Women in the United States, Mirabella Magazine, 1996. Distinguished Alumnus Citation, DePauw University The Quilters Hall of Fame, inducted July 15, 2006.
Education	B.A. in Liberal Arts, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN.
Occupation	Quilting, quilted clothing, teaching, jazz pianist
Publications	Avery, Virginia. The Big Book of Applique. New York: Scribners, 1978 ___. "Quilts to Wear." Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, no. 146 (October 1982): 28-29 ____. Wonderful Wearables: A Celebration of Creative Clothing. Paducah, KY: American Quilter's Society, 1989. ----Hats: A Heady Affair ----Nifty neckwear.
Role	Artist

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