African american quilts

Marion Coleman, Susan #3, 2006 Stitched fiber collage portrait, 63 x 53 inches by Donna Hussain A collection of quilts sewn by Afric...

Betty Ford-Smith fell in love with pinecone quilting and learned the heirloom hand quilting technique from an African American master quilter, Miss Sue.

Here's why you should know about the work of the quilters of Gee's Bend, a tradition that's been passed down for generations.

How the utilitarian use of needle and thread helps Southern women stitch together causes and communities for the common good.

Introducing the Quilt Lady Figurines - a celebration of the tradition of quilt making. These figurines are displays of the artistry and skillful hands of women who sewed together fabrics and threads. The Quilt Lady Collection pays homage to the creative spirit of women, and the vital preservation of passing down cultural heritage. Her dress unfolds like a canvas, adorned with pockets, each filled with the tools used in crafting the mini quilt she holds in one hand and the handbag filled with…

This photo essay of 15 African American quilters in north central Louisiana reveal traditional techniques and quilt types along with their aesthetics.

1.6 Million African American Quilters: Survey, Sites, and a Half-Dozen Art Quilt Blocks [Hicks, Kyra E.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 1.6 Million African American Quilters: Survey, Sites, and a Half-Dozen Art Quilt Blocks

Brooklyn-based artist Bisa Butler (previously) uses brightly colored cotton, wool, and chiffon fabrics with bold patterns to piece together quilts featuring detailed portraits of Black people. The materials and themes connect American subjects with their African roots and tell visual stories of history and culture. Butler is a New Jersey-born African American artist with GhanianContinue reading "African Fabrics Connect to Form Quilted Portraits of Black Figures by Bisa Butler"