Monday, August 09, 2010

"20 Years of a Pieceful Passion" African American Quilters of Baltimore


If you are in the Baltimore, Maryland area, do stop by the James E. Lewis Museum of Art at Morgan State University and visit the exhibit "20 Years of a Pieceful Passion." The quilt here, Signifyin' by Barbara Pietila, is just one example of the rockin' work you'll find! The show is there from August 7 to September 30, 2010. Click here for details on the quilting workshops that will be available. Enjoy!

4 comments:

AFRICANFAB said...

Thanks for the heads up. I will definately check this out.

Kyra said...

Enjoy! I'm looking forward to seeing the exhibit too!

Big Mama said...

Hmmm, Kyra, a quilt I recognize!! How many times have I looked through Carolyn Mazloomi's 1998SPIRITS OF THE CLOTH and there sits Ms. Pietila's "Signifyin'"...
first quilt in the book!! If you
know Ms. Pietila and she is there, do let her know how much I like that picture of her quilt.

Kyra said...

Hi Mom - I'll be sure to let Barbara know. Love, Kyra