This show opens on Saturday, September 16th in Washington DC, but it was organized by the American Folk Art Museum of New York. Part of the exhibition is what they call a Community Quilt. And the curators explained "Visitors to the exhibition are invited to contribute to our community quilt. Stitch a place in the cartography of Washington, D.C., that holds special significance for you." I am not sure how that will work but I am intrigued.

I am primarily a dressmaker, not a quilter, but I have been inspired by beautiful colors and shapes in quilts. This show offers up traditional early-American quilts up to contemporary quilts. Click through to see m ore info and for some pictures.

So excited to present my workshop Every Stitch Matters: Quilts, Activism and Making Your Mark not once next week, but FOUR TIMES! 🙀 That’s right! Twice on Tuesday to high schoolers for Latin School of Chicago’s post-MLK day of Collective Action and then twice to the public at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, IL. There are still spots open sat the library events on Tuesday and Thursday evenings! The event link is in my bio so you can come and join me. (The images here are from my slide show: the Names Project, the quilts of Gee’s Bend, the Gone But Not Forgotten project and “Feminist Quilt” by Darci Read.) #quilting #quilts #activistquilts #politicalquilts #arthistory #quilthistory #aidsquilt #thenamesproject #geesbendquilts #gonebutnotforgotten #workshop #freeevent https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyL05Jn6Z8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7di69g9x0vq5

You GUYS - I went to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY - and it was INCREDIBLE. It’s a mecca of texture, patterns and color. The intricacy of each quilt’s detail, the emotion and craftsmanship exuded from each piece, the history and artistry connecting humanity worldwide is all palpable through something as simple and ancient as blankets. “Just blankets” - HA! NOPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #nationalquiltmuseum #quiltmuseum #paducahky #paducah #arthistorynerd #supportthearts #quiltsofinstagram #quiltsofinsta #quilthistory #textureporn #textureobsession #patternplay #textureart #allthecolors #allthecolours #allthecolor #evenmykidslovedit #ihavethisthingwithcolor #becultured #goseeart #midwestart #fiberarts #fiberart #amazingart #amazingartwork #sewsewsew #artandtravel #textileart #textilepattern #textilesdesign (at The National Quilt Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLOiE_nB7S/?igshid=6jfjsatol92s

Quilter Meliane McNeill of Catbird Quilts joins us to chat

Bought another $3 book on Amazon. This one is a history book and (my history teachers would be so proud), I really want to actually read it. In the mean time, the inspiration is wonderful! (The book is “The American Quilt” by Roderick Kiracofe & Mary Elizabeth Johnson.) #quilthistory #quiltyinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/BrITbzQnAz0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m17h8v8oeby3

Quilting Talk and Amazing Trunk show with @thequiltinglady16 at Helston Museum. Followed by an great introduction workshop for English Paper Piecing. Wonderful afternoon! . . . . #quilting #quilthistory #americanquilt #englishpaperpiecing #thequiltinglady16 #helstonmuseum #helstonmakesit (at Helston Museum)

❤ing my membership renewal goodies from @quiltalliance, who do amazing work. I'm proud to be a member, thank you 😚 #quiltalliance #quilthistory #quiltstories #mistyfuse #mbCD #madebyChrissieD

#Repost @jefferymccullough ・・・ Today was a fantastic day of quilt and decorative arts research in @colonialwmsburg. Thanks to @parsonsadht travel funds I was able to visit four of the best quilt collections in the country this academic year. Williamsburg was my last stop and it was worth the wait. #quilts #quilthistory #americanquilts #africanamericanquilts #americanhistory #africanamericanhistory #decorativearts #parsonsschoolofdesign #gradschool #research #abbyaldrichrockerfellerfolkartmuseum http://ift.tt/2q5BQFw

Another fun find at the #IllinoisStateMuseum #library in celebration of #NationalQuiltingMonth . One important thing #quilt historians look for are fabric swatches that have documentation showing the fabric and when and where it was purchased. . This journal contains detailed notes of fabric purchased, how much, which store, and when. It's a fascinating glimpse into the history of fabric and clothing from many decades ago. . #quilthistory #quilting #quilters #quiltresearch http://ift.tt/2oP0Wut

I’m doing another presentation of Every Stitch Counts: Quilts, Activism and Making Your Mark! This Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm at the Schaumburg Public Library. Come hang out with me and learn about activist quilt projects! Plus, a hands-on activity for everyone to participate in. It’s gonna be a blast! Event link in my bio. ✨👌🏽✨#quilts #activistquilts #artivism #quilthistory #artactivity #publiclibrary #arthistory

Quilt history and collector Roderick Kiracofe joins us to talk about his life and quilt history

Thank you, @thequiltlady16 for a wonderful introduction workshop in EPP (English Paper Piecing and a fantastic talk and show of your amazing historic quilts from the UK and US. I had a great time,! . . . #thequiltinglady16 #englishpaperpiecing #EPP #quilthistory #historicquilts #craftandwellbeing #craftandwellbeing (at Nancegollan)