International Quilt Museum, QUILTS episode

www.craftinamerica.org. Carolyn Ducey, Curator of Collections, and Leslie C. Levy, Executive Director introduce us to the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska with the mission to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts. The museum has the world’s largest publicly held collection of approximately 6,000 quilts from more than 50 countries, dating from the 1600's to today. “Quilts are the textile pages of our shared history,” states Levy. In this segment, you will get a taste of the International Quilt Museum's National Quilting Day, view quilts in their collection, go behind the scenes in the Collections Room, meet volunteer quilter Jim Kohler, learn about the Quilts of Valor Foundation, listen to special guest and quilt collector Ken Burns, and view quilts by the Migrant Quilt Project.
Learn about contemporary quilters from diverse traditions as we celebrate the important role quilts have played in our country's story. Featuring Susan Hudson, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Michael A. Cummings, Judith Content, the International Quilt Museum, and special guest Ken Burns. PBS premiere December 27, 2019 (check local listings).
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[@georgiaknight3703]

This was such a pleasure to see & learn of Ken Burns love of quilts. I appreciate that he said these quilts show the true history of who we all are, whether in small towns or villages across the world. Thank you for this program. Georgia K

[@helenconnerat8732]

It was incredibly inspiring to see a gentleman with needle, thread and hoop to keep fabric taut to repair (with love and patience) such an extraordinary quilt! Thank you, sir, for "sewing" your skill for this documentary! And a shout out to all men around the globe who sew and quilt!

[@joycejones3362]

One of the best I've seen in quilting. More please😄

[@khamilton7537]

Love Ken Burns!

[@barbaraghylin1594]

I really want to go to this museum. I might not leave!!

[@jennym007]

Fantastic! I love this video. Such a rich history...💕

[@kellyandthehorses2877]

I want to go refold quilts!!!!!! :)

[@GottaBeHandmade]

I'm a senior citizen learning how to quilt correctly :D thank you SO much for sharing this #CraftinAmerica Have a blessed week John 3:17

[@rachelace6102]

An addition to my Bucket list.

[@charq52]

Rachel Ace I’ve been there...worth the trip.

[@dianejarvis270]

Craft in America is one of my absolute favourite UA-cam channels and this video, amongst so many others, demonstrates why. Wish we had something like this in the UK. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful art works.

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

Thank you!

[@theawesomeladybird9604]

Time stamp 5:45, the men's shirt, blue and white quilt, what is the name of this pattern? Are those pieces 45 degree diamonds?

[@threadwest7770]

That would be Tumbling Blocks.

[@theawesomeladybird9604]

@@threadwest7770 thank you, I think I worked it out. Also it's a 60 degree rhombus to make tumbling blocks. I'm in love with this quilt and I want to make one inspired by it soon.

[@threadwest7770]

@@theawesomeladybird9604 My pleasure. I'm with you: love that design.

[@innolee_media4813]

Good, check mine