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In the autumn of 1883, a paper in the nation's capital reported that "an Iowa woman has spent 7 years embroidering the solar system on a quilt."
Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college: www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...
Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college: www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...
Cosmic Threads: A Solar System Quilt from 1876
A serenade to the universe in wool and silk.
www.themarginalian.org
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In the autumn of 1883, a paper in the nation's capital reported that "an Iowa woman has spent 7 years embroidering the solar system on a quilt."
Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college: www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...
Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college: www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...
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Margaux Bauerlein: African American #quilts honored in the Bay Area: ‘The tie that binds us to our ancestors’
#Art #History #africanamericans #black #museum #berkeley #California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/berkeley-african-american-quilts-20398052.php
#Art #History #africanamericans #black #museum #berkeley #California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/berkeley-african-american-quilts-20398052.php
African American quilts honored in the Bay Area: ‘The tie that binds us to our ancestors’
African American quilts, long overlooked in U.S. archives, are being preserved in partnership with BAMPFA, honoring Bay Area families and their quilting legacies.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Margaux Bauerlein: African American #quilts honored in the Bay Area: ‘The tie that binds us to our ancestors’
#Art #History #africanamericans #black #museum #berkeley #California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/berkeley-african-american-quilts-20398052.php
#Art #History #africanamericans #black #museum #berkeley #California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/berkeley-african-american-quilts-20398052.php
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Remember, everything he does is about creating a distraction. No matter how chaotic it is, keep focused on resistance. Stay calm.
#fiberart #womensart
#artyear #artquilt
#quiltsky #fiberartist #artsky#wayfinding #resistance #chaos #distraction
#fiberart #womensart
#artyear #artquilt
#quiltsky #fiberartist #artsky#wayfinding #resistance #chaos #distraction
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Remember, everything he does is about creating a distraction. No matter how chaotic it is, keep focused on resistance. Stay calm.
#fiberart #womensart
#artyear #artquilt
#quiltsky #fiberartist #artsky#wayfinding #resistance #chaos #distraction
#fiberart #womensart
#artyear #artquilt
#quiltsky #fiberartist #artsky#wayfinding #resistance #chaos #distraction
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oh my god this mixed media quilting is blowing my mind, absolutely beautiful work
Harnessing the power of empathy, Bisa Butler presents a tender, evocative suite of new works in her current exhibition, 'Hold Me Close' at Jeffrey Deitch.
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/09/bisa...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/09/bisa...
September 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
oh my god this mixed media quilting is blowing my mind, absolutely beautiful work
August 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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today i added a hanging sleeve and label, the guild’s quilts will be hanging in a special exhibit at the mancuso quilt show in oaks pa in.. september?
decided to hand stitch the binding down and then threw in a little embroidery floss. all done and now i don’t have to think about it anymore
July 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
today i added a hanging sleeve and label, the guild’s quilts will be hanging in a special exhibit at the mancuso quilt show in oaks pa in.. september?
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Ruth's Table Community Pride Quilt 2025
Three squares para Richard y Robert Roginsky
RISE ROAR RESIST
Three squares para Richard y Robert Roginsky
RISE ROAR RESIST
July 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Ruth's Table Community Pride Quilt 2025
Three squares para Richard y Robert Roginsky
RISE ROAR RESIST
Three squares para Richard y Robert Roginsky
RISE ROAR RESIST
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Is that a queer joy barn quilt?
June 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Is that a queer joy barn quilt?
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My protest quilts/posters were well-received at today’s NO KINGS rally in Frederick, Maryland. #NoKingsDay #NoKings #RiseUpFrederick
June 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My protest quilts/posters were well-received at today’s NO KINGS rally in Frederick, Maryland. #NoKingsDay #NoKings #RiseUpFrederick
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One of my favorite signs of the day.
June 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
One of my favorite signs of the day.
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Just have to sew the front to the back and I’m ready for tomorrow. (Those quilter skills come in handy!) Don’t forget to bring your flags too! #noKings #noKingsDay #quiltsky
June 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just have to sew the front to the back and I’m ready for tomorrow. (Those quilter skills come in handy!) Don’t forget to bring your flags too! #noKings #noKingsDay #quiltsky
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It's not getting any media attention, but a 9,000 foot Trans Rights Quilt has been laid outside the Capitol Building.
Link to article attached.
#FreedomToBeProject
#transrightsarehumanrights
Link to article attached.
#FreedomToBeProject
#transrightsarehumanrights
May 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's not getting any media attention, but a 9,000 foot Trans Rights Quilt has been laid outside the Capitol Building.
Link to article attached.
#FreedomToBeProject
#transrightsarehumanrights
Link to article attached.
#FreedomToBeProject
#transrightsarehumanrights
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‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt covers National Mall as WorldPride begins #usnews
‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt covers National Mall as WorldPride begins
More than 250 quilts blanketed the National Mall in Washington Saturday celebrating trans resilience and joy.
www.live5news.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt covers National Mall as WorldPride begins #usnews
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‘Love, hope, community and resistance’: ACLU to unveil 9,000 sq ft quilt for trans rights www.theguardian.com/...
‘Love, hope, community and resistance’: ACLU to unveil 9,000 sq ft quilt for trans rights
Giant quilt with messages of hope for the trans community is now arriving in DC at a particularly troubling time
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
‘Love, hope, community and resistance’: ACLU to unveil 9,000 sq ft quilt for trans rights www.theguardian.com/...
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I got this t-shirt in the mail from Beto and Powered by People, and it made my day. Our work is not done 🤗
May 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I got this t-shirt in the mail from Beto and Powered by People, and it made my day. Our work is not done 🤗
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i have a piece in my local community art space's show this month! #resistanceart #queerartist #transartist
May 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
i have a piece in my local community art space's show this month! #resistanceart #queerartist #transartist
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Sesame St 😭
🎶Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
that's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street
It's a magic carpet ride
every door will open wide
To happy people like you🎶
#SheShed
🎶Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
that's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street
It's a magic carpet ride
every door will open wide
To happy people like you🎶
#SheShed
May 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Sesame St 😭
🎶Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
that's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street
It's a magic carpet ride
every door will open wide
To happy people like you🎶
#SheShed
🎶Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
that's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street
It's a magic carpet ride
every door will open wide
To happy people like you🎶
#SheShed
Working on some details on a new project...
May 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Working on some details on a new project...
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My latest piece: #SavePBS
Brought to you by the letter 'F'
and the number '47'
#F47 #PaperCraft #Resistance #Art
Brought to you by the letter 'F'
and the number '47'
#F47 #PaperCraft #Resistance #Art
May 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My latest piece: #SavePBS
Brought to you by the letter 'F'
and the number '47'
#F47 #PaperCraft #Resistance #Art
Brought to you by the letter 'F'
and the number '47'
#F47 #PaperCraft #Resistance #Art
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📌 Quilts show Black Kentucky Derby jockeys in full color and scale
Black jockeys from Kentucky Derby races past are immortalized in huge quilts meant to permanently stitch their place in history.
Black jockeys from Kentucky Derby races past are immortalized in huge quilts meant to permanently stitch their place in history.
May 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
📌 Quilts show Black Kentucky Derby jockeys in full color and scale
Black jockeys from Kentucky Derby races past are immortalized in huge quilts meant to permanently stitch their place in history.
Black jockeys from Kentucky Derby races past are immortalized in huge quilts meant to permanently stitch their place in history.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM