Episode 4, “What is Art?,” premiers on KET2 next Monday, September 26, at 7PM EST. This episode delves into the age-old question of “what makes art, art?” The quilt started out as a craft made for a useful purpose by women but what about when quilts are deemed ‘art’ as they cover museum walls? Vadis […]
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Episode 3, “The Quilt Marketplace,” premiers on KET2 next Monday, September 19, at 7PM EST. The marketplace for quilts has always been a bit of a mystery. It’s hard for most people to understand why some quilts are so much pricier than others, and why some quilts aren’t worth anything at all. The antique quilt […]
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We are celebrating our 1,000+ Facebook Friends this month! The series Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics has been on Facebook for just a little over a month. We thank everybody for their tremendous support! With all of the interest the series having on Facebook, our website, and Twitter, we do not want to […]
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Episode 2, “Quilts Bring History Alive,” premiers on KET2 next Monday, September 12, at 7PM EST. We all wonder how people really thought, dressed, traveled, and behaved in generations past, and we need only to look to quilts to find out. Quilts are informative as a textbook but much more fun to read! Women made […]
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I particularly liked this series review that I saw on Joan’s blog and wanted to share it with you. She kindly agreed. I think she really hit the nail on the head about the series. Let us know what you think! Join us for a discussion on Facebook, leave your comments under this article, or […]
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Quilts may seem as American as apple pie but they did not originate in America! Quilting began as an ancient technique used in places like China, Turkey and Egypt. Quilts, as we know them, originated in England in the 17th century to form decorative bed covers. However, over the years, quilts have veered away from […]
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In addition to being available for sale online from this Website to the customers in the U.S., Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics — this remarkable series about quilts that will educate and entertain, episode by episode — is now available for international shipping. Please visit the International Orders page for more information. → See […]
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Last Sunday, The Speed Art Museum hosted a screening of Episode 2, “Quilts Bring History Alive.” We had a fabulous turnout, and I’ve heard from many of you that watching it “on the big screen” was an amazing and different experience. I couldn’t agree more! Be sure to visit our YouTube channel for a few […]
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Sunday, August 21, 2011 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics” Documentary Series Screening at the Speed Art Museum Location: The Speed Art Museum, 2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208 Screening of Episode 2, “Quilts Bring History Alive” from “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics” documentary series. Light […]
Read moreQuilts have been a part of my life for many years. I have met amazing people through an unbelievable journey that quilts have taken me on. When deciding to do this series, I began to really contemplate the fact that all the people involved in quilts are really getting older. We are not seeing a […]
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The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc., is proud to present the launch of the Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics website. Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics is a nine-part documentary series that takes a fresh look at quilts and spreads the word about their unique position at the center of a startlingly broad […]
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