Quilting Women materials, c.1976

Sub-Series (ap.afc.04.07)

Extent
31 Film containers
107 Audio tapes
6 Video cassettes
8 Photo prints
1 Boxes
Part of
Appalshop Films Collection, 1969-2015 > Series IV. Appalshop Films, 1973-1977 > Quilting Women materials, c.1976
Scope and Contents
Contains material related to the color documentary Quilting Women, a 1976 release. The film documents the process of traditional Appalachian quilting, from cutting out and piecing together the patterns to the quilting bee.  Quilters comment on the origins of the generations old patterns, the time and patience required, the satisfaction of accomplishment, quilting as art, and the companionship offered by women working together over a quilting frame.  Includes footage of a variety of original quilts.  Subjects include social life and customs of women of the Appalachian region, quilting, quilting patterns, and artisans.