Now that the dates are drawing near, we want to make sure that the following, exciting news is on your radar! We’re pleased and proud to announce that the documentary, Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics, has been juried into the 2012 River’s Edge International Film Festival, to be held in Paducah, KY, November 1 – 4. Four episodes of […]
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We hope you’ll forgive us for focusing this week’s post on ourselves, but we have some very exciting news to share! You asked for it, and we’ve done it! Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics Discussion Guide is a comprehensive, group-friendly guide created to help you “continue the conversation” about the landmark nine-part documentary […]
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Need more fiber? The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles has just the thing! From October 20 through November 4, the Museum, located at 520 S. First Street in downtown San Jose (CA), will showcase High Fiber, its 5th annual benefit art exhibition and sale. This juried exhibit is an inspiring showcase for a wide variety of textile art […]
Read moreWith 63 backers and $6,831 raised, we are thrilled to have not only met but exceeded our goal on Kickstarter. This would not have been possible without your generous support. Thank you for helping us keep this important conversation going and for helping us open others’ eyes, so they too can see that quilts ARE […]
Read moreOnly TWO days left to go with our Kickstarter project! We are at 97% funded with more than 50 backers. With less than $250 to go, we really need your help to reach and cross the finish line. Did you know that Kickstarter fundraising is an “all or nothing” deal? If we don’t raise all […]
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We’re taking “Why Quilts Matter” to the next level with the creation of a Continuing the Conversation guide! Think of the guide in terms of a “book club,” you watch an episode of the series and then get together with a group to talk about it using questions from the guide. You can use the […]
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Congratulations to Rita Shurmer! She is our lucky winner who will receive two (2) tickets to the Heart of Country Antiques Show (Feb 2-4, 2012), including access to the exclusive preview party on Feb 2! For more information about the Show and the Preview Party, please visit the Heart of Country website. “Heart of […]
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We are excited to announce our partnership with The Quilt Show. They are actively promoting the series from now through the end of March 2012, so be sure to watch for “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics” on their website and in their newsletter. Ricky Tims is in several of the “Why Quilts Matter” […]
Read moreOne lucky winner will receive two (2) tickets to the Heart of Country Antiques Show (Feb 2-4, 2012), including access to the exclusive preview party on Feb 2, a value of $120! For more information about the Show and the Preview Party, please visit the Heart of Country website. Registration for drawing ends on Jan 28th, […]
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For all you Amazon fans you can now purchase Why Quilts Matter on Amazon.com. The series will still be sold through the Why Quilts Matter website and in select stores across the country. You’ll want to stop by the Why Quilts Matter site soon as we’ll be launching some exciting new features. Stay tuned! If […]
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Episode 9, “Quilt Scholarship: Romance and Reality,” premiers on KET2 on Monday, October 31, at 7PM EST. From the colonial period to present day, quilts have always been a means of creative expression. They are virtually one of the only art forms with an unbroken chain of production for more than 200 years. Because quilts […]
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If you’re heading to Houston for the International Quilt Festival or International Quilt Market, be sure to look for Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. We’ll have a limited number of DVDs available for purchase at the following booths. Pick one up before they run out! Cindy’s Antique Quilts, Booth #1139 (Market and Festival) […]
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Episode 8, “Quilt Nation: 20,000,000 and Counting,” premiers on KET2 on Monday, October 24, at 7PM EST. 3,600,000,000 dollars per year! Who knew the quilting industry, which includes more than 20 million Americans, had such an economic impact. Quilting is alive and well, yet most people remain unaware of its size, diversity, and economic clout. […]
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Episode 7, “Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time,” premiers on KET2 on Monday, October 17, at 7PM EST. The land of the free was not always free for everyone. Women were not free to truly express themselves in the 19th century. However, they found ways to express their views, especially concerning politics. Whether obviously […]
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Episode 6, “How Quilts have been Viewed and Collected” premiers on KET2 next Monday, October 10, at 7PM EST. The 1920s weren’t just famous for flappers and bootleg gin! It was the decade that Americans rediscovered quilts and the era of colonial revival. Collectors and curators in the museum world were suddenly eager to reproduce […]
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