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The Quilt: More than the Sum of its Parts (FIBRE311)

Term: 2020-21 Fall

Faculty

Kim Eichler-Messmer
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:30 AM - 11:20 AM (8/31/2020 - 12/17/2020) Location: MAIN WH 106

Description

This course will explore the many facets of contemporary quilt-making, from function to fine art. Students will investigate traditional and non-traditional methods of constructing quilts, including stitching, joining, appliquรฉ, improvisational machine piecing and machine quilting. Research and discussion of historic and contemporary quilting topics, including quilting and community, quilts as documents of history and the โ€œModern Quiltโ€ movement will aid students in identifying their own interests within the field.