"Quilts and the Stories They Tell" exhibit at Sandy Spring Museum

1/5/2021

The upcoming exhibit "Quilts and the Stories They Tell" looks at fabric narratives as told by Sarita Brewer, Sandra Ealy, Cathy Fink, Shirley Hodge, Lauren Kingsland, Angela Lanier, Maxine Morgan, Tammie Morrow, Winifred Wallace, Carol Williams, and Katherine Wilson. Curated by Lauren Kingsland in partnership with Sandy Spring Museum, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council. Hope you can visit the show in person or virtually. Registeration for virtual programs is through SandySpringmuseum.org.
Virtual Exhibit Programs
One Snip Stars for Quilters
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Hands-on virtual workshop on how to construct a 5-pointed star with a clever fold and just one snip of
the scissors. Led by Lauren Kingsland.

Make a Flash Story Quilt
February 2 at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm
Hands-on virtual workshops on telling a simple story in fabric led by Lauren Kingsland.

Behind the Quilts: A Virtual Musical Experience
February 18 at 7:30 pm
Featuring music from Grammy-winning duo Cathy Fink and Marcie Marxer, spoken word by curator
Lauren Kingsland, and shared stories by members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild.

HerStory Through Quilts
March 6 at 11:00 am
Virtual presentation focusing on the anatomy of a story quilt and highlighting story quilts created by a
diverse group of women. Led by Angela Lanier.