The Passing of a Legend - Marion Coleman

TQS just learned of the passing of Marion Coleman. Her narrative quilts depict personal stories, history, and portraits…from small nightclubs in Oakland to a series about Black Cowboys, to the life story of the first African American woman pilot—Marion’s quilts create visual stories.

Here we are featuring a tribute focusing on the work and career of Marion, a 2018 NEA National Heritage Fellow and master African-American quilter.

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#4 Catherine B. 2019-10-26 09:27

It's takes courage as well as skill to speak through one's quilts, particularly if the stories told might ruffle feathers. What a loss to the voice of America. What an inspiration!

#3 LesMorris 2019-05-12 17:47

So true. Starting a quilt is 'easy', but as it progresses, it's like life, you want to give it meaning, a fulfilment, so to wrap it up does take time, as life does.

#2 Dawn C. 2019-05-12 16:29

What an inspiration to quilters. I'm sure her family, friends, and fellow quilters will miss Marion.

#1 Sue B 2019-05-12 11:51

Thank you for sharing this story. Marion's quilting is inspiring. Wonderful story, her voice is so calming, it made me feel as if I knew her.

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