Obama Quilts & Quilters All the Rage
December 30, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
Throughout Barack Obama’s campaign, I read many stories about the quilters who were making quilts and wall hangings to commemmorate his run for the Presidency. Now that Obama is President Elect, these quilts take on more significance.
An exhibt has been organized in Washington, DC for the Inauguration. Check out Kyra’s post at Black Threads, Quilts for Obama: Celebrating the Inauguration of Our 44th President for more details about time and place.
For more about Obama and presidential quilts:
Club captures presidential race in unique quilt
East St. Louis quilter selected for inaugural exhibit
History attractions prepare for inaugural in DC
(Whether you agree or disagree with Obama as President, you’ll have to agree that this movement has given quilts and quilters more recognition.)
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