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 […]
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It’s back to school time! In the ninth episode of Why Quilts Matter, Shelly Zegart talks about quilt scholarship. “Quilts are icons of American culture,” said Zegart. “Scholars have recognized their centrality to folklore, folk art, art history, sociology, women’s studies, American history and the decorative arts. Yet quilt study retains its own unique character.” […]
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Lampeter is a lovely little town tucked away in the Southwest corner of Wales. Established as a market borough in medieval times, it is largely known nowadays as home to the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David and as a popular tourist destination. A must-see site on the itinerary of any textile lover is the Welsh Quilt Centre, […]
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Note: Big changes in store here at the WQM blog. Beginning with today’s post, we’ll be publishing a new blog entry every week. Whether your interests are in making, collecting, researching, talking about, or just plain admiring quilts, be sure to check in each Monday to catch up on the latest news, discussions, and stories from WQM and […]
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