For an inside look at a highlight from each of the nine fascinating episodes of the documentary Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics, please click on the episode listings below.
Be sure to see this remarkable series that will educate and entertain, episode by episode. Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics DVD set is available for purchase at this website and at these locations.
The DVD set also includes bonus features that will not be shown with the series on TV, including:
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Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics
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Originally published in Courier-Journal, 11/04/2011 Quilts are garnering an increasing amount of respect in art circles, in part because of large touring exhibits of remarkable quilts. In addition, more contemporary artists are exploring the use of textiles and quilt-making. One is Vadis Turner, whose work is in permanent collections at 21c Museum Hotel, The Kentucky more »
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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 more »
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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) more »
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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. more »
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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 more »
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