@alexander_widener: From humble cloth to works of art: A brief history of quilts. This is your sign to buy that quilt you have saved on @Etsy. #design #History #quilt #craft #interiors
You are correct it did play a role on the Underground Railroad and so did songs. PLEASE keep on talking about the importance of black peoples contubition to our history. They are foundational to our history of food, art and history.
2025-08-27 11:55:18
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Paige Michelsen :
There’s a great documentary on Netflix called The Quilters if you haven’t seen it!
2025-08-27 12:19:31
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Lourdes Kristina :
Gee’s bend quilts are my favorite!!
2025-08-27 11:18:52
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Lauren :
There’s some important discourse in the book The Story of Art Without Men that talks about the way that fiber arts were some of the only spaces that female artists weren’t excluded from. Highly recommend checking out just that chapter!
2025-08-27 12:50:13
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heathen82 :
I got to go to the national quilt museum in KY with my grandma a number of years ago. Unforgettable
2025-08-27 11:23:00
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Maggie Carafone :
I grew up near a Quaker church that had tunnels under it as part of the Underground Railroad & they would do a quilt fair every year to pay homage to the days when they would put the quilt on the line to communicate!
2025-08-27 11:48:35
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Michaela B. :
Saw this quilt at the flea market last weekend and thought of you!
2025-08-27 13:03:18
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Eau So Peculiar :
As a modern quilter I LOVE THIS POST!!!
2025-08-27 12:35:58
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ELISABETH :
I grew up with a quilt on my bed made by my great-grandmother. I don’t think I ever fully appreciated it until recently. It it meticulously perfect
2025-08-27 13:30:46
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Michelle :
I have some quilts inherited. What are some ideas for displaying them?
2025-08-27 14:00:35
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AllysonB :
Patiently waiting for PBS to give you a TV series…😍
2025-08-27 17:36:43
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_ lavender_ :
Let’s also not forget that quilts are extremely important an indigenous culture as well and are used during ceremonies and other tribal gatherings
2025-08-27 21:46:22
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Sydney 👋🏼 :
The deep dive I’ve been waiting for
2025-08-27 15:04:09
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Sierra :
Loved this! Looking forward to part two🪡
2025-08-27 11:25:55
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kirby :
Craft isn’t celebrated or seen as art because it’s women’s work. If a man did it, it would be in the Met and worth thousands. If it were done by a woman, it would be free 😭
2025-08-28 18:31:09
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Mandiedoodle :
This was really interesting! Have you seen the documentary “The Quilters” on Netflix? I loved it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge .
2025-08-27 13:58:04
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JoAGoodin :
Both of my grandmothers quilted and were both members of quilting groups in their little communities. Those quilting groups still meet today. After my grandmother passed away she left an unfinished quilt, my mother took it to her quilting club and they finished it, I have that quilt today.
2025-08-27 12:47:07
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stepherannie :
Good morning. Class is in session. 😊❤️
2025-08-27 11:13:35
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Peggy O'Neill Willou :
I can’t wait to see your collection!
2025-08-27 11:52:02
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Caitlin :
I love how knowledgeable you are about antiques. Always learning something new ❤️
2025-08-27 11:21:02
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bikinikablammi :
Yellow is such a lovely color on you. I can’t wait to visit your shop in a couple of weeks.
2025-08-27 12:17:23
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christol712 :
I always love your videos. 🥰 They make me feel like I’m watching Martha in the 90’s. The music, the history, the comforting voice. You seriously need your own show!
2025-08-27 13:37:35
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wow :
There was a sign on the door at my church growing up for the quilt club for the older ladies and it said “ive been stung by a quilting bee” and that just gave it a whole new meaning 🥺💕
2025-10-08 10:07:28
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MinskyinNYC :
Your content is always SO educational and inspiring
2025-08-28 16:00:16
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