Monday, December 04, 2006

Miami Quilters - BigMama, Girl Scouts

"Down by the Riverside" September 15 – December, 17 - North Dade Regional Library. This is an exhibition of quilts by members and friends of BigMama Quilters & Vintage Guild, Inc., who have maintained the traditions of quiltmaking among African Americans, within their homes and families.

"Holding On to Southern Traditions: Lessons in African-American Quiltmaking." September 16–December 13 - Culmer/Overtown Branch Library - 350 NW 13 Street Miami, FL 33136 (305) 579-5322 - This exhibition of quilts and photographs from the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Troop #1026, of the Liberty City Charter School. These quilts are made by the girls!

If you get a chance to see the exhibits, please share your thoughts!

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