News: TV Series on Quilting
Posted on Monday, September 12th, 2011, by Lisa Goodlin, the Web Gal
Why Quilts Matter
Calico Gals is pleased to be a sponsor of the new nine-part PBS series, “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics,” to be aired on WCNY this fall.
From the “Why Quilts Matter” website:
In 2011, thirty years since its founding, The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc., has created another “first” – a nine-part documentary series titled Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. The series takes a fresh look at quilts and spreads the word about their unique position at the center of a startlingly broad grid of topics, ranging from women’s studies to the contemporary art market.
Executive Producer and host for the series, Shelly Zegart, a co-founder of The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc., The Alliance for American Quilts, and an expert at the forefront of quilt study for over three decades, has created the first series for television to show the world that quilts are bigger than people think. Using hundreds of examples from quilt makers past and present, Zegart introduces viewers to a group of enlightened academics, savvy dealers, and passionate quilt makers who share their personal stories, experiences and opinions.
“The making of this documentary has been an extraordinary experience and one that I am very proud to bring to the public,” explains Zegart. “Quilts are our windows into the history, art and politics of this country. However, the subject of quilts and the people who make them is frequently misunderstood as they have long been relegated to discussions of grandma’s patterns and fabric history. The nine episodes of ‘Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics’ spotlight both the passion and the differing points of view surrounding the quilt and its culture.”
View a sneak peek.
Get your own copy of “Why Quilts Matter”
If you can’t wait to watch the series on TV, Calico Gals has the complete DVD set on sale now for $39.95. Pick up a set to be sure you don’t miss any episodes or add it to your gift list!
