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fromColossal
2 weeks ago

'Of Salt and Spirit' Celebrates the Legacy of Black Southern Quilters

The exhibition 'Of Salt and Spirit' celebrates Black Southern quilters, showcasing diverse styles and cultural narratives.
It explores the connections between quilting, identity, and community.
#crafting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Women

Joann Fabrics Was the Messiest Store in My Life. I'm Going to Miss It So Much.

Joann's closure represents a significant loss to both local communities and craft enthusiasts.
The store was a beloved space for creativity and community, especially in rural areas.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chaste Christian fellowship or quirky California cult?: Piecemakers' store seized to pay multi-million judgment to former member

Piecemakers Country Store in Costa Mesa has been forced to vacate amid allegations of labor violations and financial misconduct.
The store's closure marks a downfall for a community hub that previously championed creative arts through quilting and a tearoom.
Women
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Joann Fabrics Was the Messiest Store in My Life. I'm Going to Miss It So Much.

Joann's closure represents a significant loss to both local communities and craft enthusiasts.
The store was a beloved space for creativity and community, especially in rural areas.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chaste Christian fellowship or quirky California cult?: Piecemakers' store seized to pay multi-million judgment to former member

Piecemakers Country Store in Costa Mesa has been forced to vacate amid allegations of labor violations and financial misconduct.
The store's closure marks a downfall for a community hub that previously championed creative arts through quilting and a tearoom.
more#crafting
#community-event
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
East Bay food

Oakland's Black History Month Annual Demo & Workshop (2025)

The African American Quilt Guild of Oakland will host a family quilting workshop for Black History Month, celebrating its 25th anniversary and honoring founder Esther Pancho.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Colorful Textiles Inspire at Brooklyn Quilters Guild Show

Brooklyn Quilters Guild showcases over 200 quilts, offering workshops and activities during their biennial April show.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
East Bay food

Oakland's Black History Month Annual Demo & Workshop (2025)

The African American Quilt Guild of Oakland will host a family quilting workshop for Black History Month, celebrating its 25th anniversary and honoring founder Esther Pancho.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Colorful Textiles Inspire at Brooklyn Quilters Guild Show

Brooklyn Quilters Guild showcases over 200 quilts, offering workshops and activities during their biennial April show.
more#community-event
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
Design

Woven, stitched, and recycled: Fiber Fest brings fabric art to the Newport Visual Arts Center * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon Coast's beauty drives the creativity of fiber artists, culminating in a multi-gallery exhibit highlighting their unique works.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Cast of "The Blood Quilt" Learn Their Stitches

Lileana Blain-Cruz highlights the connection between cultural preservation and art in her direction of "The Blood Quilt."
#art
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Soft medium, hard truths - National Endowment for the Arts recognizes a Navajo quilter

Susan Hudson's quilt 'Standing Strong In The Face of Genocide' addresses the historical trauma of Native American children in boarding schools.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

Yvonne Well's Patchwork Histories

Yvonne Wells transformed quilting into a narrative art form that celebrates Black history and spirituality, challenging traditional techniques.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Soft medium, hard truths - National Endowment for the Arts recognizes a Navajo quilter

Susan Hudson's quilt 'Standing Strong In The Face of Genocide' addresses the historical trauma of Native American children in boarding schools.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

Yvonne Well's Patchwork Histories

Yvonne Wells transformed quilting into a narrative art form that celebrates Black history and spirituality, challenging traditional techniques.
more#art
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Business

Ayelet Waldman on Quilting to Stay Sane

Engaging in hands-on hobbies like quilting can provide a sense of relaxation and involvement with the world during stressful times.
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