Criminal Quilts is an art & heritage project inspired by photographs and documents relating to women held in Stafford Prison 1877-1916. It was created and developed by Ruth Singer in partnership with the Staffordshire Record Office.

 

This video has Ruth talking about the project and showing the multitude of techniques she used to create her pieces, including everything from silk screen and photo imaging to embroidery and machine piecing. She also discusses how these "criminals"  were real women just trying to live their lives.

 

The project will be on display at The Brampton Museum, Newcastle under Lyme, 25th May – 7th July 2019.

 

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