Posting on March 9 is Episode 8 of Why Quilts Matter - Quilt Nation - 20,000,000 and Counting!
In this episode WQM goes inside this unseen world (Quilt Nation), meeting its participants, attending its events, analyzing its businesses, periodicals, support services, and technological advancements. Their experts also provide a bird´s eye view of the politics, as various festivals, artists and quilters struggle for the heart and soul of Quilt Nation.
Why Quilts Matter is available free to all Star Members through March 31, 2012. This is a gift for Star Members so make sure to be signed in.
Each week a new episode will be presented:
Episode 1 - Quilts 101 - Antique and Contemporary Quilts
Episode 2 - Quilts Bring History Alive
Episode 3 - The Quilt Marketplace
Episode 4 - What is Art?
Episode 5 - Gee's Bend: "The Most Famous Quilts in America?"
Episode 6 - How Quilts have been Viewed and Collected
Episode 7 - Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time
Episode 8 - Quilt Nation - 20,000,000 and Counting!
Episode 9 - Quilt Scholarship: Romance and Real
You can purchase your own copy of the DVD containing all nine episodes by clicking on the button below.