The “Wurtsmith Magic” quilt was hand-sewn by the Officers’ Wives Club in the 1980s, and initially was displayed in the Base library.
Each member worked to create individual blocks, which were then sewn together in the basement of the commander’s house. We believe all services and organizations on base at that time are represented.
The term ‘Wurtsmith Magic’ was a motivational term used in the mid-1980s on base.
This photograph appeared in the March 1987 edition of The Warbler. The caption reads, “While visiting the Base Library on her tour of Wurtsmith, Mrs. Chain stopped to see the “Wurtsmith Magic” quilt”.
(L to R) Kay Lewis (wife of Captain James Lewis), Mrs. Chain, Nancy Davitte & Conie Sauter (wife of Captain Albert Sauter)
The WARBLER was an unofficial publication of the Wurtsmith Officers’ Wives Club, Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan 48753.
It was printed monthly except Jan., July, and Aug. by Northeastern Printers, Inc. Tawas City, Michigan 48764-0447
