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I took this photo in China in 1987! It's hard to b

I took this photo in China in 1987! It's hard to believe, but at that time, there weren't very many things in our daily lives that were made in China. So a couple years after I took this photo, when the Smithsonian National Museum of American History decided to mass produce 4 Amercian quilts from its collection in China, they faced a swift backlash from American quilters. Everything from picket lines to fax attacks.
One of the 4 quilts was the Bible quilt made by Harriet Powers, which was especially appalling to the quilters. Read more about this little known episode in quilt history in my article in the Quiltfolk Journal. @quiltfolk
The Journal is a beautiful online extension of the magazine and is available for free to everyone.
That 1987 trip was my first trip to China, and it was so memorable. The country was still years away from its transformation. We went back again in the early 2000s, and it was a completely different place.
#Smithsonian #smithoniannationalmuseumofamericanhistory museumofamericanhistory #harrietpowersquilt #madeinchina

Quiltfolk Georgia is out! Every edition is stunnin

Quiltfolk Georgia is out! Every edition is stunning... but this one is extra special. I've written several articles.... and I traveled with the photo team halfway across the state. I will post more details next.
@quiltfolk

This is the first antique quilt I bought. I purcha

This is the first antique quilt I bought. I purchased it back in 2008 from a dealer in Brenham, Texas. I still remember that day. My husband and I sifted through huge stacks in a very hot storage room. When I found this one, she would only take cash or check. My husband kindly drove back to Brenham (about 1 hour +) the next week to pay her and pick up my quilt. I didn't carry a checkbook back then, and certainly don't now.
I didn't know at the time that I would keep collecting... but I love the hunt! And these days, I am only collecting old tops and finishing them on my longarm machine. 15 done and many more in the queue.
This quilt is c. 1900, possibly made in Texas.
The hand stitching is gorgeous... which is what attracted me to this one.
#antiquequiltcollector #antiquequilts

Tom was ready for the eclipse today! 😁 Weather

Tom was ready for the eclipse today! 😁 Weather did not cooperate... so we didn't make the drive to the Texas Hill Country. But we could still see tiny parts of it from our neighborhood in Houston during breaks in the clouds.
#solareclipse2024

Yesterday was a great day. I got to spend time wit

Yesterday was a great day. I got to spend time with the uber talented quilter Patti Hyden Coppock @patticoppock at her home in Tulsa. Excited to write about her for Quiltfolk's Oklahoma edition! @quiltfolk
While the camera angle of this selfie is not the most flattering 🤣 we had to get "Bob" in the frame 🥰
If you're not familiar with "Bob" he was the People's Choice winner at the 2020 Quiltcon... and it was delightful to see him again in person.
Tonight I will present a lecture at the Tulsa Modern Quilt Guild. Can't wait!
#oklahomaquilters #quiltfolkstories #patticoppock #bobquilt

Last night, I presented a lecture and trunk show a

Last night, I presented a lecture and trunk show at the Tall Pines Quilt Guild in Huntsville, Texas. It's always great to take my antique quilts out for show and tell! I have a whole series of 15 quilt tops (so far) that I've finished on my longarm. Thanks Tall Pines for the invitation to speak... my 3rd time!!!
Next up.... Thursday evening at the Tulsa Modern Quilt Guild. In person!!! Tulsa, Oklahoma. @tulsamqg #busydays
#quiltstories #quiltlecture #antiquequilttop #antiquequiltcollector

"Manhattan" 85 x 85 inches. 2024. Love this quilt!

"Manhattan" 85 x 85 inches. 2024. Love this quilt! 🖤🩶🤍🖤🖤 Free motion quilting with silk thread. Improv pieced. #modernquilt

Fourth in a series. Title: "The Red One" 30 x 30 i

Fourth in a series. Title: "The Red One" 30 x 30 inches. 2023. Improv pieced.
Free motion quilting in a quarter-inch grid.
#improvpiecing #modernquilt

Third in the series. Title: "Glacier" 48 x 48 inch

Third in the series. Title: "Glacier" 48 x 48 inches. 2022. Improv pieced in a Courthouse Steps pattern. Free motion quilted in a quarter-inch grid.
#improvpiecing #modernquilt

Second in a series. Title: "Harvest" 65 x 65 inche

Second in a series. Title: "Harvest" 65 x 65 inches. 2021. Improv piecing in a Courthouse Steps pattern. Free motion quilting with silk thread.
This quilt was juried into the 2022 Quiltcon in Phoenix and was also exhibited at the New England Quilt Museum for show titled String Theory.
#improvpiecing
#modernquilt

The first one. Title: "The Blue One" 65 x 65 inche

The first one. Title: "The Blue One" 65 x 65 inches. 2021. Improv pieced in a Courthouse Steps pattern. Each one of the patches has a unique free motion quilt design with silk thread. No computers.
This quilt was juried into the 2021 International Quilt Festival in Houston and the 2022 Quiltcon in Phoenix.
#improvpiecing #modernquilt

This is "Manhattan." 80 x 80 inches. 5th in a seri

This is "Manhattan." 80 x 80 inches. 5th in a series exploring this style. Improv pieced in a Courthouse Steps pattern.
There are 3,383 patches in here! Yes, I counted. Mostly black and midnight blue. I used a ton of cotton thread to piece it, and it is free motion quilted in silk thread. The word Manhattan is stitched 142 times 😀
I began this quilt back in December. Finished in February. Been too busy to photograph it. Also, black is very hard to photograph properly. Not sure these photos do it justice, but in any case I love how this turned out. Might be my favorite in the series.
Others in this series are blue, gold, red, and taupe. I will post them to show the whole series.
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#improvpieced #modernquilt #artquilt #originaldesign #silkthread
@superiorthreads Superior Kimono Silk *
1 and 1/2 spools cotton Aurifil thread @aurifilthread
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Kona cotton wide backing.
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Warm and Natural 100% cotton batting.

Today, I wrapped up 4 lectures in the past 7 days!

Today, I wrapped up 4 lectures in the past 7 days! Woohoo! Always love sharing quilt history and talking with quilters.
Thank you to the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild @goldentrianglequiltguild for the invite to be in person today. The drive is only about 90 minutes from Houston, but it was stormy all day!
Today's lecture was "The Calling of Quilt Collectors" and I brought a small trunk show of 6 antique quilt tops that I've finished on my longarm! So fun to bring these out and show them.
#quiltstories #quiltlecture #antiquequilttop ##quiltcollector

Japan last week... Texas Hill Country today. Beaut

Japan last week... Texas Hill Country today. Beautiful sunrise after a day of thunderstorms. I'm presenting a lecture to the Hill Country Quilt Guild later this morning. Always a pleasure to be invited back here. This will be my 3rd time to present to this dynamic group of quilters!
Today's topic: Sewing and Survival: Native American Quilts from 1880 - 2022.
And later this week, I'll leave West Texas to head to East Texas for a lecture on America's most famous quilt collectors at the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild.
Busy days!
#quiltstories #quiltlecture

Today's #igquiltfest2024 prompt is a favorite book

Today's #igquiltfest2024 prompt is a favorite book. As the author of 6 books and one who reads a lot, it's hard to choose... but I am proud of this one. "Sewing and Survival: Native American Quilts from 1880 -2022." This is a deep dive into the origins of quilting in Indigenous communities, as well as what's happening today.
Over 60 quilts and tons of historical photos. 172 pages! Available now on my website. Link in bio.
Book also available at eQuilter and International Quilt Museum shop.
#nativeamericanquilts #quiltstories #quilthistory #nationalquiltingday #favoritequiltbook

If you go to Tokyo, you must visit this store. The

If you go to Tokyo, you must visit this store. The name is Bingoya, and it is the best folk art and craft store I've visited. There are several floors, each featuring a different specialty ... lots of hand-dyed indigo fabrics and clothes, antique fabrics, Kokeshi dolls, gorgeous pottery, dishes, bags, and so much more. Everything is made by artisans! Swipe for the address.
#japanesefabric #japanesefolkart #tokyocraft #bingoya
Follow them @zubonbo

FISH MUSEUM goes to Japan! Gift giving is a seriou

FISH MUSEUM goes to Japan! Gift giving is a serious business in Japan, especially when you are doing interviews and meeting people for research like I do. Over the years, I have upped my game, but this year was the best! I was lucky enough to take the fabously creative pin cushions from Deborah @fishmuseum with me to present as gifts to the quilters I interviewed. These charming little guys fit right in! Some of the reactions are priceless.
Thank you Deborah for entertaining us quilters with your darling pin cushions!
So kawaii!
#fishmuseumandcircus #fishmuseumpincushion #gifts

For my last day in Japan, I spent a perfect day wa

For my last day in Japan, I spent a perfect day walking along the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko and had a crystal clear view of Mt. Fuji. It was the perfect end to a fantastic trip!
My suitcase is jammed pack and my head is filled with lots of ideas!
So grateful to all the quilters who welcomed me and Naomi Ichikawa san into their homes! We saw amazing quilts and visited with some of the most talented and creative quilters in Japan!
#quiltstories @qd_quiltdiary

These highly original contemporary quilts by Chiak

These highly original contemporary quilts by Chiaki Dosho are like old friends to me. I first met her 10 years ago and have been a fan of her textile art ever since. She is one of the featured artists in my first book.
Her art is constructed with mostly antique silk kimono, which she transforms into fluttering pieces filled with beauty and emotion.
In the last photo, Chiaki is pictured on the left with me and gallery owner Ryoko Kobyashi
@chiakidosho @janus_creation
Ryoko san's gallery is a must see if you are in Tokyo! She features Japanese quilters along with occasional painting, embroidery and felted art. Exhibitions change every month.
The quilt pictured behind us in the photo was made by Yasuko Saito, a well-known contemporary art quilter. More to come on her in the next post. 😊
#tokyogallery #chiakidosho #japanesequilts

Yesterday, I had the honor to interview Reiko Kato

Yesterday, I had the honor to interview Reiko Kato at her quilt shop and classroom in Edogawa City, Tokyo. Being able to spend time with this lovely and talented quilter again was especially meaningful because I first met her 10 years ago when I was writing my first book. She welcomed me then and invited me to observe some of her classes. I've learned a lot from her, and it was a treat to reconnect after all these years.
You can visit her small shop if you are in the area. She has converted two portable buildings into a warm and homey space, and she has lots of kits, patterns, and fabric featuring her taupe pallette and folksy aesthetic.
Thank you Reiko Kato san for making time for us and showing us so many quilts!
@mothersdreamreikokato
#tokyoquiltshop #reikokato #quiltstories

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