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Four Generations of Quilts Come Out of the Family ‘Treasure Chest’
The work of the African American quilters Laverne Brackens and Sherry Byrd, who continue the thread of the family tradition, ...
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Sewing a Color Block Jacket Paired with Cargo Pants — Fashion Meets Function
Sewing a Color Block Jacket Paired with Cargo Pants — Fashion Meets Function ...
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These Quilted Free People Style Jackets are a Must Have For Every Wardrobe!
If you’re like me, you’ve been seeing these quilted style jackets everywhere! They look adorable and super comfortable, which ...
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A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland
Crafters and artists find camaraderie and build skills through the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland.
Portland, Maine, tailor turns family heirlooms into wearable art
Daphne Murphy creates art from ailing artifacts with her scissors and sewing machine.Raised in Orono, Maine, Murphy didn’t start sewing in earnest until she declared a major in fashion design and ...