Points of Pride: South Dakota's Quilting Heritage | SDPB Documentary

Take a look at the history behind quilting and its journey to the United States. Much of the focus looks at traditions and stories of quilt makers in South Dakota. Quilt Documentarian Mary Reecy Fitzgerald acted as a consultant on the project and is featured throughout the hour. The program looks at Star Quilts, caring for quilts and the future of quilting in America.
0:10 Introduction
2:12 The History of Quilts
6:22 South Dakota Quilts and Quiltmakers
9:26 Centennial Quilt of 1878
10:47 Lone Star Quilts
15:02 Making A Statement
18:51 Pattern, Color, and Fabric
20:12 More Than Just A Craft
26:12 Quilting Shows
27:25 Value of a Quilt
29:47 Men Quilt Too
33:32 Quilt Styles
36:44 What is a Quilt?
38:47 Quilting Technology
43:14 Teaching Younger Generations
48:00 Caring For Your Quilt
50:52 Documenting Your Quilt
53:46 Conclusion
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