Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join us for a conversation featuring the 2026 Ardis James QSOS Scholars as they present their projects drawing on the Quilters’ Save Our Stories (QSOS) oral history archive. This program highlights new research and creative work that explores the stories and meaning of quiltmaking. Jaleesa Wells, Angelika Strohmayer, and Rachel Ivy Clarke will share their original projects and insights about working with this collection of 1,200+ interviews. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with fresh perspectives on quilt history, community, and storytelling." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join us for an oral history interview with quiltmaker, poet, and educator Gwen Westerman for the Quilters’ Save Our Stories project (QSOS). The grassroots QSOS project has been documenting the lives of quiltmakers for more than two decades. QSOS is not only the largest collection of interviews with quilters, but also the largest grassroots oral history project of its kind in the world." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
National Quilting Day is this Saturday, March 21, 2026, and while Alex and Ricky are out taping new shows, we thought we'd give you some ideas for how to celebrate over the weekend.
Presented by the SAQA: "Discover how cosplay has evolved from fan passion to a vibrant form of textile art. Beyond the stitches and seams, cosplay is a deeply communal practice, one rooted in collaboration, skill-sharing, and creative expression. This talk traces its creative history and celebrates the makers, stitchers, and dreamers who transform fabric into shared stories and build global communities that preserve textile art along the way." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join us for this Textile Talk about Transmissions: Quilts for Trans People. Project quilter, knitter, poet, and performance artist D. Allen interviews project lead artist Cordy Joan. In this conversation, they’ll explore themes of gift quilting, quilts as transitional objects, and the many ways quilts can hold hands with other media. Join us as these two share about an expansive project of 175 trans artists sharing quilts and stories with each other and the world. Quilt Alliance board member Frances O'Roark Dowell will join Cordy and D. for a Q&A after their conversation." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by SAQA: "Emiko Fujimoto has been making quilts in the Satsuma region of Japan for over 40 years. She mainly uses Japanese vintage fabrics. Her work reflects a deep love for the region and for her materials. "When there's a beautiful pattern, I try to preserve it in my work," she says. In this Textile Talk, Fujimoto is interviewed by Naomi Ichikawa. We see several quilts and textile hangings around her home and studio, and take a tour of her vintage fabric stash. Fujimoto and Ichikawa educate us about the fabrics and motifs as they go. This presentation is given in Japanese with English subtitles." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "The Quilt Alliance's mission is to work with you to document, preserve, and share the stories of your quilts and keep them from fading away. This week on Textile Talks, we’ll share two new Quilters’ Save Our Stories oral history interviews recorded in 2025. You’ll hear QSOS excerpts featuring artists Dr. Tony Dickerson and Sheryl Sims. Their interviews are now included in this historic collection of more than 1,200 quilters. Join us to see how the Quilt Alliance documents our community." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Artist, designer, and author Amy Barickman will share a selection of quilts and fabric friends from her latest book, Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship, including the Sock Monkey, Yo-Yo Clown, and Sunshine Polly Doll. We’ll explore their origins, the stories behind them, and why each was chosen for inclusion in Love You to Pieces. Ultimately, her hope is that this Textile Talk and Q&A becomes its own shared story—one that connects us, inspires us, and maybe even sparks new friendships along the way." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Join us in celebrating the publication of Craft & Craftivism: A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Artists in Canada: Volume II Fibres as we hear from editor Shannon Stride and featured artists, Jaime Black-Morsette and Stina Baudin - all of which have made significant contributions to Canadian visual art through their work and the stories they tell." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance on December 3rd as we welcome four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein to Textile Talks for a QSOS oral history interview conducted by artist Zak Foster. The QA will hold a separate after-party fundraiser at 4 pm." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
From Okan Arts: "Please take a moment to donate to the Pacific NW Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum in La Conner. The historic mansion that houses the Museum is facing a critical challenge: two failing furnaces and a failing hot water heater. These essential systems must be replaced to keep the doors open and ensure the Museum can present its impressive lineup of exhibits in the new year. The goal is to raise $50,000 by year-end — and every contribution truly matters."
From the Quilt Alliance: "The Quilt Alliance is hosting two special Zoom events on December 3 in celebration of seven-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright (and quilter!) Harvey Fierstein, and you’re invited!" Find out more about these exciting events to come and how you can participate!
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Stories are embedded in quilts. Alongside fabric, batting, and thread, you'll find history, emotion, and meaning. This week on Textile Talks, we’ll share some of the inspiring voices and quilt stories we’ve recorded as part of the Go Tell It! video documentation project. You’ll be amazed at what you can learn about a quilt in 3 minutes or less!" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
From the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance for a special virtual fundraising event celebrating the voices shaping the quilting world. “Quilt Alliance Spotlight” will feature a Quilters’ Save Our Stories (QSOS) oral history interview with Designer Sarah Watts conducted by Project Manager Meagan Guité of Ruby Star Society, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at Sarah’s creative journey, inspiration, philosophy, and the stories woven into her work. Following the interview, Sarah and Meagan will be joined by RSS Creative Director Melody Miller, Moda’s Lissa Alexander & the Modern Quilt Guild’s Karen Cooper for a panel discussion about Ruby Star Society's community impact."
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join us for Textile Talks on Aug. 6 at 2pm EDT when we spotlight the African American Quilt Documentation Study Group led by A’donna Richardson. A’donna is unable to be with us for the program, but QA Project Manager Emma Parker will share some of the fascinating oral history and video documentation that A’donna has gathered recently, and will be joined by Eric Galindo, a young textile artist who sought out the AAQDSG quilt registry to document his grandmother’s quilt story." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
From the Quilt Alliance: "Shelly Zegart, one of the founding visionaries of the Alliance for American Quilts (Quilt Alliance), died at home in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 22, 2025, after succumbing to a brief but grave illness. Shelly’s contributions to the scholarly world of quilts are remarkable, and her loss is deeply felt." Click through to learn more about Shelly, her role in the creation of the Quilt Alliance, and her contributions to the scholarly world of quilts.
From the Quilt Alliance: "The Quilt Alliance is dedicated to the stories behind the quilts, so we’re challenging you to tell your story… with a quilt! We are thrilled to relaunch this annual tradition as a fun and educational membership benefit. We are also challenging you to sharpen your documentation skills by including a label, short artist statement, and optional video and audio documentation. Don’t worry, we’ll help!"
Congratulations to Michael A. Cummings, who was just named a 2023 NEA Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts. Michael, who was previously featured on The Quilt Show in a field piece, brings his quilts to life with a rich level of artistry and history. In this Go Tell It at the Quilt Show! interview from the Quilt Alliance, you'll be able to see both on display as he talks about his Frida Kahlo quilt.
From the Quilt Alliance: "Join us for an urgent community discussion this week. Hear how recent federal funding cuts are affecting fiber artists and organizations, and find out how you can help. Panelists include Amy Milne of the Quilt Alliance, Elaine Y. Yau of UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Susan Hudson, a Diné Artist and 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow, and Karena Bennett of the Surface Design Association." The free community panel discussion is happening via Zoom webinar this Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4 pm EDT.