{"id":1794,"date":"2012-03-07T23:57:06","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T23:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2023-10-06T17:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:22:10","slug":"quilt-guild-discount-offer-for-the-documentary-why-quilts-matter-history-art-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/news\/quilt-guild-discount-offer-for-the-documentary-why-quilts-matter-history-art-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Guild Member Discount 40% for the documentary &#8220;Why Quilts Matter: History, Art &#038; Politics&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>If you are proud to be a quilter, you will want to own this series DVD!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have created the first documentary series that reveals the centrality of the quilt to American culture. You will hear from an amazing group of academics, savvy dealers and passionate quilt makers who will share their intriguing ideas, personal experiences and sometimes-conflicting opinions as you go on an unprecedented journey beyond the \u201chow to\u201d and history of quilts.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by the Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, <em>Why Quilts Matter: History, Art &amp; Politics<\/em>\u00a0is independently produced and funded.\u00a0 Funds received from DVD sales after expenses will go toward future quilt projects.<\/p>\n<p>The series (retail price: $39.95)<strong> <\/strong>is a 2 DVD set (250 minutes) containing all nine episodes plus bonus features exclusive only to the DVD including: The Swing, A Young Collector, Why This Series, Dancing Quilts, Cheap Date, Judging a Book by its Cover, Antique Shows: The Back Side and more.<\/p>\n<p>We want guilds and their members to own the series and spread the word. <strong>We are offering guilds a 40% discount (guild price $23.97 each) on the purchase of four or more copies (plus shipping). <\/strong>Let us know how many your guild is purchasing by emailing: contact@whyquiltsmatter.org and we will get back to you to arrange payment and shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Some special things to know about the <em>Why Quilts Matter: History, Art &amp;\u00a0Politics\u00a0<\/em>series:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/resources\/guild-program-ideas\/\">Download our &#8220;Guild Program Ideas&#8221;<\/a> to learn how you can use the series at guild events and how you can create special programming for your guild.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/\">www.whyquiltsmatter.org<\/a> to learn more about the series in general &#8211; watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/portfolio\/trailer\/\">clips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/why-quilts-matter-episodes\/\">read a quick episode summary<\/a>, and see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/in-the-series\/\">list of who appears in each episode<\/a>. You can pick your favorite and start from there.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/image-resource-guides\/\">Resources section<\/a> for downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/image-resource-guides\/\">Image Resource Guides<\/a>\u00a0(IRGs) for each episode containing information about every image in the episode. People have been downloading the IRGs to their iPads or laptops and watching the episode along with the Image Resource Guide.<\/li>\n<li>The series will air nationally on a limited number of PBS stations over the next three years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We invite you to join our e-newsletter list. Signing up is simple: please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/mailing-list-for-quilt-guilds\/\">click here<\/a> and fill in the form to be informed about upcoming events and special offers from the <em>Why Quilts Matter: History, Art &amp; Politics<\/em>\u00a0project. We respect your privacy \u2013 please read our <a title=\"Why Quilts Matter: History, Art &amp; Politics - Privacy Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a> if you have any concerns, or <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whyquiltsmatter.org\/staging20231003\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from quilt lovers everywhere!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Shelly Zegart<\/p>\n<p>Executive Producer and Host<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are proud to be a quilter, you will want to own this series DVD! We have created the first documentary series that reveals the centrality of the quilt to American culture. 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