Story quilts

Heidi Parkes explores storytelling through textiles and hand stitches. Learn how to create a diary quilt like an experienced quilter and teacher.

Mary Lou Weidman is an artist. She creates whimical art quilts that tell a story with her painted fabrics and hand stitching.

Phew! I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to share the final quilt that I made for the Doll Quilt Swap – Round 10. But it is safely in the hands of its new owner, Kendra, so I can finally share the story (with her permission) behind the quilt. Here’s the finished product…put together ...

What began as a passion project quickly evolved into a hands on paper quilting bee. Mother and daughter artists, Brenda Bogart and Stephanie Stephenson Walker, had always shared an interest in the story of Gee's Bend. The art of quiltmaking, taking what you have and turning it into something functional, provides much inspiration. However the true influence for Brenda and Stephanie was the strength of a community of women to create in a time of distress. Collage, they discovered, is not so…

I just heard from Kim and she cannot make it to the retreat. I am taking a shot that someone might see this and have June 3rd -7th available to have alot of fun in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Idaho. The first day 2nd we meet early and go to Farm Chicks which is a huge sale of all kinds of antiques and shabby chic and ideas galore . It is always a highlight. Then we go to Artfest which has fantastic art and the best earrings in the world. I have red cowboy hats for everyone to wear since our…

The techniques used for making story quilts, with many photos as examples, including fabric choice, photo transfer, appliqué, , embroidery, words, and embellishments.

Sunflowers and Waterlilies: Story Quilts

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By the end of the American Civil War in 1865, quilting was an established practice across African American communities. But as emancipation gradually emerged, so, too did new approaches to quilting, which shifted and adapted to suit the changing times. No one overarching style ruled, but some of the most celebrated quilts of the era...

Tracy Boberg Nichols on Instagram: "Faith Ringgold’s story quilts and story book Tar Beach is the inspiration for these ‘Hope for the future’ story quilt designs with my 3rd graders. This lesson and template are available in my TPT Teachers Pay Teachers shop. See link in my bio. . . . #3rdgradeart #kidsart #kidsartclass #kidsactivityideas #kidscraftideas #artprojectsforkids #artprojects #artlessonsforkids #artlessons #homeschoolart #homeschool #artteachersofinstagram #kidsartclass…