Why Quilts Matter Receives Recognition in Canada and United Kingdom
Our most recent media coverage is abroad – Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics was reviewed in Quilter’s Connection (Canada) and Popular Patchwork (United Kingdom). Quilter’s Connection – Canada Click on the image below to read the article in PDF format. Popular Patchwork – United Kingdom Click on the image below to read […]
Read more“Quilting Arts” Reviews “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics”
In its April 2012 issue, Quilting Arts magazine reviews the Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics series: “If you have a deep-rooted interest in the multitude of ways that quilting has reflected and influenced our society, the this nine-part documentary series should be a cornerstone of your video collection,” says the reviewer, Vivika Hansen […]
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History Channel Club: “Quilts Hold Much More Than Warmth”
Quilts aren’t just for snuggling (though they’re good for that, too). Politics, religion, family, and local history. These topics and more often are hidden among the bright colors and amazing patterns quilters have woven into their projects for generations. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill history professor William R. Ferris even cites quilts as a metaphor […]
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Read moreLibrary Journal Reviews “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics”
Another positive review has rolled in, this time from Library Journal which has the highest circulation of any journal for librarians. Library Journal reviews are written by librarians for librarians and feature the latest reviews and collection development resources. Check out their final verdict: “Zegart reveals through photographs and interviews just how essential quilts are in […]
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“Why Quilts Matter” Reviewed by Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO)
Published on Education Media Reviews Online (EMRO), Jan 10, 2012 Reviewed by Winifred Fordham Metz, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Lori Widzinski, University Libraries, University at Buffalo, State University of New York Shelly Zegart, a known expert on antique and contemporary quilts, has collected, curated, lectured and written about quilts for over […]
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American Style Magazine – “Style Spotlight: Quilts Tell Life Stories in TV Series”
What matters to historians, artists, politicians, anthropologists, collectors, curators, scholars, ordinary folks, small children and, yes, to the people who make them? Quilts, that’s what, and if you don’t see how all these people could be involved, the nine-part television documentary series Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics will supply the answers. The series […]
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“Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics” Reviewed by Booklist.com
If you own a handmade quilt, you may think you know why quilts matter. But it’s a guarantee that you don’t know everything about the history and culture of quilts, as revealed in this passionate nine-part documentary. In the sampled Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time, host Shelly Zegart—author of American Quilt Collections (1998)—introduces […]
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The Reviews are Rolling In!
It’s obvious we’re big fans of Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out some recent reviews: The latest one is from the BooklistOnline, written by Eloise Kinney: “If you own a handmade quilt, you may think you know why quilts matter. But it’s a guarantee […]
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“Why Quilts Matter – To Me,” by Joan Ciolino
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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