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 the International Quilt Museum: ""Boro" is a Japanese term associated with the cycle of use and reuse — of wearing something out and mending it, over and over. In rural communities across Japan, mainly before World War II, boro was a way of life. Everyday textiles such as bed covers and clothing were repeatedly repaired using scraps of fabric and simple running stitches. Join the International Quilt Museum’s Marin Hanson for a Textile Talk with boro expert Dr. Yoshiko Wada, in which they will look at and discuss the IQM’s current exhibition, “Boro: The Hidden and the Visible in Japanese Mended Textiles.”" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Join us on February 18 at 2PM EST as we celebrate the winter publication of The Surface Design Journal: Traditions & Persistence. Highlighting makers and writers across Latin America, the journal explores the art practices of one of the “most ethnically diverse areas of the planet.” We’ll hear from Guest Editor, Giannina Coppiano Dwin, artist Lisu Vega, and writer Francine Birbragher. With moderation from SDA artist in residence, Meli Bandera, we’ll explore the materials and motivations behind their work while deepening “our understanding of textile art’s enduring legacy across time and locales.”" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 18, 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 International Quilt Museum: "The International Quilt Museum presents a conversation with Executive Director Leslie Levy and Ashley Occhino, Executive Director of the Textile Society of America." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by Surface Design Association: "This exhibition investigates the many unexplored relationships between craft and technology while demonstrating how contemporary art practice has seamlessly embraced both. Join us on January 21 as Christine Duval, Curator of Cut From the Same Cloth: Textile & Technology, discusses the exhibition’s concept and highlights several featured artists, exploring how their practices— whether rooted in weaving or in digital innovation—intersect in unexpected ways." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by SAQA: "Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 is a national Semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America. This talk will touch on examples of how fiber will be represented in projects over the year with a special focus on tracing the history of fiber art development in California." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 14, 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.
Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Join the International Quilt Museum for a conversation with quilter and textile designer Genesis Hall." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Surface Design Association (SDA): "Join us in celebrating the publication of Textile Fine Art: Conversations with Artists Creating by Hand as we hear from the author, Helen Adams of the Textile Curator and featured artists, Cayce Zavaglia and Susanna Bauer." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by SAQA: "This talk will explore how contemporary artists are using the sewing machine to challenge traditional ideas, expanding its role beyond the domestic sphere to engage in broader conversations about art, labor, and identity." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance as we turn the spotlight on Murilo dos Santos, a high school student in Maryland, whose video documentary about quilt artist Susanne Clawson received over 11,000 views in only a few weeks on YouTube. We’ll watch the video about Susanne’s life and work, and then hear from Murilo and his grandfather, Steve Klees, Susanne’s husband, on what motivated them to record her story. If you need an inspirational push to get out your camera and document an artist in your life, this Textile Talk is for you!" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Join the International Quilt Museum's Curator of International Collections Marin Hanson for a special Textile Talk on quiltmaking in China! Hanson will discuss the current IQM exhibition “Chinese Quilts Today,” which showcases the ways in which quiltmaking is a thriving, growing, and changing art form in modern China." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by the Surface Design Association (SDA): "Francelise Dawkins is a featured artist in the exhibition "Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975–Tomorrow," at the Tang Museum at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. The exhibition celebrates the 50th-anniversary of the New York Capital Region’s longest-running Black arts collective, of which Dawkins has been an active member for two decades. Dawkins will be in conversation with the exhibition’s curator, Rebecca McNamara." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
Presented by SAQA: "SAQA Global Exhibition Color in Context: Blue provides a diverse interpretation of the color. In this Textile Talk, we view the exhibition and speak with exhibiting artists Stefanie Neuner, Rhoda Bennett, and Jennifer Solon. We'll also hear about the exhibition premiere at Carrefour - The European Quilt Show." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.
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.