This York County quilt reflected great change in Jefferson’s history
It represented the best of the community in 1913 when a church was involved in fundraising for repairs to its building after ...
Look closely and you can read the history in the textiles this quilt researcher has found at the Mingei
Olivia Joseph can spot the stories in the stitches in their work as a quilt research fellow for the Mingei International Museum at Balboa Park. The fabrics, the patterns, the designs all reveal ...
After More Than 80 Years of Quilting Out Of Necessity, The Women Of Gee’s Bend Are Getting Their Deserved Shine
With their latest partnership with adidas, we talked with the ladies about their community's journey and taking their ...
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Robell Awake discusses his new book 'A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects'
Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects." ...
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Quilt featuring names from Vermilion’s past to be displayed
The Vermilion Historical Society has received a rare quilt with hand-stitched names of 600 people who lived in Vermilion and ...
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Louisville artist’s quilt headed to the Obama Presidential Center
Joe shared a tapestry of moments in time, colorful cloth, and a celebration of #44, President Barack Obama, all stitched by ...
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ArtsCenter quilt showcase highlights legacies of African American women
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is opening The Portraits of Resistance and Resilience Exhibition Feb. 14 through March 3. The ...
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Cobblestone Museum hosting virtual lecture on 'Graveyard Quilt'
Virtual lecture series have become a popular way for the public to support the Cobblestone Museum and enjoy programs even when the museum is closed. They also make ...